Car Washes Trade Associations

Australian Car Wash Association (ACWA)

Australia’s national trade body for professional car wash owners, operators, and suppliers; offers advocacy, training, events (e.g., RINSE! Showcase), and a member hub.

https://acwa.net.au/ Membership: 0

Automotive Oil Change Association (AOCA)

Now rebranding as the Preventative Automotive Maintenance Association; represents oil change/quick maintenance operators and suppliers with education, government affairs, and buying programs—many members co‑locate with car washes.

https://www.automaintenance.org/ Membership: 600

Canadian Carwash Association (CCA)

Canada’s national voice for professional car washing; provides advocacy, research, events, and a supplier directory, with bundled CFIB benefits for members.

https://www.canadiancarwash.ca/ Membership: 0

Car Wash Association (UK)

UK trade association within the Retail Motor Industry Federation; represents compliant rollover, jet wash, conveyor, and regulated hand wash operators and suppliers; focuses on standards and lobbying.

https://www.carwashassociation.co.uk/ Membership: 0

Car Wash Operators of New Jersey (CWONJ)

New Jersey’s statewide association for professional operators; runs education, tours, legislative advocacy, and participates in the Northeast Regional Carwash Convention.

https://cwonj.com/ Membership: 0

Carwash Association of Pennsylvania (CAP)

Pennsylvania’s statewide association for owners and vendors; provides advocacy, member programs, networking events, and a newsletter.

https://pacarwash.org/ Membership: 0

Connecticut Carwash Association (CCA-CT)

State association for Connecticut car wash owners and suppliers; offers member benefits, legislative updates, and networking.

https://wewashctcars.com/ Membership: 0

International Carwash Association (ICA)

Global umbrella for the professional car wash community; produces The Car Wash Show, ROADMAP, LEAD training, CAR WASH Magazine, and industry research. (ICA does not publish a member count.)

https://www.carwash.org/ Membership: 0

International Detailing Association (IDA)

The leading global association for professional detailing—an adjacent sector for many car wash operators—offering certification (CD/Skills Validated), education, and chapters worldwide.

https://the-ida.com/ Membership: 0

Japan Car Wash Federation (JCWF)

Japan’s national federation for professional washing services; promotes quality standards, training resources, and best practices for member shops.

https://www.sensya-renmei.jp/ Membership: 0

Mid-Atlantic Carwash Association (MCA)

Covers MD, DC, VA, DE, and WV; engages on legislative/regulatory issues, runs meetings, wash tours, and provides member resources.

https://mcacarwash.org/ Membership: 0

Midwest Carwash Association (MCA)

Regional association for MI, WI, IL, IN, and OH; offers benefits, events, and a members-only directory to connect operators and suppliers.

https://midwestcarwash.com/ Membership: 0

National Association of Car Wash Operators (NACWO) – South Africa

South Africa’s national association uniting car wash operators; focuses on organizing the sector, skills development, and sustainability.

https://nacwo.org.za/ Membership: 0

New England Carwash Association (NECA)

New England’s multi‑state association (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT); advocacy, education, tours, and a public supplier/operator directory. Current directory shows ~82 operators and 47 suppliers.

https://necarwash.org/ Membership: 129

New Jersey Gasoline C‑Store‑Automotive Association (NJGCA)

Broader small‑business petroleum/c‑store/auto repair trade association in NJ that includes car wash members; provides advocacy and member programs.

https://www.njgca.org/ Membership: 1,500

New York State Car Wash Association (NYSCWA)

Statewide trade association for professional car wash operators and suppliers in New York; hosts membership meetings and tours and co‑hosts NRCC on a rotating basis.

https://nyscwa.com/ Membership: 0

Pennsylvania Automotive Association (PAA)

Pennsylvania’s dealer association; while dealer‑focused, it offers membership/advocacy across the automotive ecosystem in the state and can be a useful ally for wash operators tied to dealerships.

https://www.paa.org/ Membership: 1,400

Southeastern Car Wash Association (SECWA)

Regional association (Southeastern U.S.) offering government affairs, education, a fall convention, roadshows, and The Wash Street Journal. Catalog notes 100+ SECWA members.

https://secwa.org/ Membership: 100

Southwest Car Wash Association (SCWA)

Large regional network centered in the South and Southwest; runs the SCWA Convention & EXPO, tours, and ongoing education.

https://swcarwash.org/ Membership: 0

Western Carwash Association (WCA)

Western U.S. regional association serving operators and suppliers with advocacy, education, roadshows, and resources. Third‑party directories cite 675+ members across 12 western states.

https://www.wewashcars.org/ Membership: 675