Driven by Quality:
The Car Wash Management Story
Car Wash Management didn’t start in a boardroom—it started with determination and a willingness to do whatever it took.
OUR STORY
Car Wash Management didn’t start in a boardroom—it started with determination and a willingness to do whatever it took.
After losing a job, our founder began offering mobile car detailing services out of the back of an old Honda Civic. With limited equipment and a lot of persistence, he went door to door in local neighborhoods and businesses, washing, waxing, and detailing cars. As demand grew, he hired help and began taking on larger commercial jobs.
During slower seasons, opportunities arose to purchase equipment and client lists from companies that had gone out of business. One of those opportunities led to work with the United States Marine Corps, providing car detailing services on a base in San Diego.
From Detailing to Government Contracts
While working on-site, our founder helped repair a struggling car wash facility for Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS). What began as a simple fix turned into ongoing maintenance work and an introduction to government contracting. After studying the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and building compliant proposals, Car Wash Management secured government contracts to service and maintain car wash operations.
That success quickly expanded. Marine Corps Base Hawaii requested the same services, leading to the formation of Car Wash Management as a dedicated company to support growing operations. Warehousing, distribution, and long-term service partnerships soon followed.
Building Better Solutions
Rather than accept industry limitations, we decided to solve them ourselves.
Proprietary Chemicals
Developed in-house to combat unreliable supplies and ensure consistent, premium results for every wash.
Reclaim Systems
Engineering custom water reclaim solutions that balance environmental responsibility with operational efficiency.
Custom Fabrication
Designing bespoke solutions that allow full control over quality, performance, and
long-term reliability.
As the company grew, industry challenges became clear—unreliable chemicals, inconsistent suppliers, and manufacturers bypassing distributors. This frustration fueled our expansion into manufacturing our own equipment and chemical lines.
Where We Are Today
Today, Car Wash Management supports government and private car wash operations with end-to-end solutions—from management and maintenance to chemicals and systems.