Publications Covering the Car Washes Industry

Auto Laundry News Print + online

Monthly B2B magazine covering equipment, operations, and market trends for conveyor, in‑bay automatic, and self‑serve car wash operators; also publishes an annual Buyers Guide. Circulation shown reflects estimated monthly web visits where print figures aren’t publicly posted. Source: estimated 38,845 monthly visits.

https://www.carwashmag.com Circulation: 38,845

CAR WASH Magazine Print + digital

Quarterly flagship magazine of the International Carwash Association (ICA) with special issues focused on benchmarking and trends; mailed to members with expanded digital reach. 2025 print subscribers: 2,500.

https://www.carwashmagazine.com Circulation: 2,500

CAR WASH News Email newsletter (weekly)

ICA’s weekly industry e‑newsletter delivering news and operator insights; figure reflects ICA’s combined magazine/news audience benchmark (useful as a proxy when specific newsletter totals aren’t published). Readers: 12,500+.

https://www.carwash.org/subscribe Circulation: 12,500

CarWashBizCenter Online + email

B2B resource and directory for independent car wash owners featuring supplier listings and a weekly email digest. Email subscribers: 16,800+.

https://carwashbizcenter.com Circulation: 16,800

CarwashPro (Network) Online + email (network across NL/DE/INT)

International, Netherlands, and Germany editions covering car wash operations, technology and European events (e.g., Car Wash Show Europe). Network reach: 20,000+ monthly uniques and 3,000+ newsletter subscribers.

https://www.carwashpro.com/ Circulation: 20,000

Carwashinfo Magazin Print + online

German‑language trade magazine focused 100% on professional vehicle washing; six print issues per year plus live streams and a newsletter. Print circulation: 18,000 (Gesamtauflage).

https://carwashinfo.de Circulation: 18,000

Cleaner Times Print + email + web

Monthly technical journal for pressure cleaning/water‑blasting professionals (adjacent to car wash) with equipment, chemistry and regulatory coverage relevant to wash operators. Subscribers: ~8,000.

https://www.cleanertimes.com Circulation: 8,000

Convenience & Carwash Canada Print + web + newsletters

Canada’s national B2B magazine for convenience retail and car wash operators covering equipment, marketing and site development across Canada. Subscribers: 17,500+.

https://www.convenienceandcarwash.com Circulation: 17,500

CSP Magazine (CSP Daily News) Print + web + newsletters

Winsight’s flagship for c‑store and petroleum retailers; regular car wash category coverage, case studies and M&A. Magazine subscribers: 100,000+.

https://www.cspdailynews.com Circulation: 100,000

CStore Decisions Print + web + events

Trade brand serving executive‑level c‑store decision‑makers with a dedicated Car Wash section on best practices, equipment and ROI. Reach to retailers: 40,000+.

https://cstoredecisions.com Circulation: 40,000

CW Daily News Email newsletter + web (daily)

Independent daily email/news site focused exclusively on car wash company updates, technology, and deals. Claimed subscribers: 13,000+.

https://carwashdailynews.com Circulation: 13,000

Forecourt Trader Print + web

UK trade title for forecourt retailers with frequent car wash category features (equipment, water, sustainability); sent across the full UK forecourt market. Exact audited circulation not posted; treated here as undisclosed.

https://forecourttrader.co.uk Circulation: 0

MobilityPlaza (formerly PetrolPlaza) Online + newsletters + video

Global forecourt and car wash publication (formerly PetrolPlaza) covering mobility retail, EV charging and wash; subscribers: 17,000+.

https://www.mobilityplaza.org Circulation: 17,000

National Oil & Lube News (NOLN) Print + web + newsletters

B2B media brand for quick maintenance/fast lube operators with regular car wash crossover coverage, including iFLEX. Audience reached across products: 25,000+.

https://www.noln.net Circulation: 25,000

Northeast Carwasher Print (quarterly) + web

Only East Coast magazine targeting 5,000+ car wash operators and suppliers across six Northeastern associations; profiles, best practices, show coverage. Distribution: 5,000+.

https://northeastcarwasher.com Circulation: 5,000

PEI Journal (Petroleum Equipment Institute) Print (quarterly) + digital

Official publication of the Petroleum Equipment Institute; includes fueling, forecourt and car wash infrastructure topics. Distributed to all U.S. PEI member company reps; figure shown reflects 1,600+ member companies as a conservative proxy.

https://pei.org/resources/pei-journal/ Circulation: 1,600

Professional Carwashing & Detailing Print + digital

Trade magazine focused on educating car wash, quick lube and detailing operators; operations, marketing, and technology content. Print circulation: 18,300.

https://www.carwash.com Circulation: 18,300

SCWA Advantage Magazine Print (quarterly)

Southwest Car Wash Association’s member magazine with regional operator profiles, advocacy updates and vendor content. Distribution is to SCWA members and industry leaders; circulation not published.

https://swcarwash.org/newsroom/advantage-magazine Circulation: 0

SECWA Wash Street Journal Digital magazine (quarterly)

Southeastern Car Wash Association’s full‑color digital magazine for operators and vendors across the Southeast; the site notes distribution to members (100+ referenced). Figure reflects minimum subscriber base.

https://secwa.org Circulation: 100

WCA Express (Western Carwash Association) Digital magazine/newsletter (quarterly)

Western Carwash Association’s official publication (WCA Express) and ‘News Scrub’ updates cover regional education, policy and events relevant to operators in the West. Circulation not posted publicly.

https://www.wewashcars.org/ Circulation: 0