Thank You for Making the 2024 CCA Bus Tour a Success!

Despite the rain, the Canadian Carwash Association (CCA) Car Wash Tour on March 5, 2025, was a great success! Attendees gathered at The International Centre in Mississauga early in the morning, ready to explore some of the area’s top car wash operations. A school bus took the group to three different locations, where they gained firsthand insights into various business models, technologies, and customer service approaches.

Our first stop was Hollywood Car Wash (8007 Airport Rd., Brampton), offering exterior washes, express interior detailing, and deep cleaning services. Their expansive wash tunnel features some of the industry's most advanced exterior wash technology.

Next, we visited The HUB (Husky) (7965 Mississauga Rd., Brampton), a unique location inspired by the European (Italian) petrol stop tradition. The HUB is not just a car wash but a thoughtfully designed meeting space, earning an urban design award from the City of Brampton. A special thanks to Tim Hickton and team from Mark VII, who was on-site to provide a guided tour at The HUB.

The final stop was Valet Car Wash (South Mississauga) (655 Queensway E., Mississauga), a full-service location offering both exterior and interior cleaning. Conveniently situated in a plaza with a Petro Canada gas station, Valvoline Express Care oil change center, and self-service bays, Valet provided a great example of a multi-service car wash business.

Throughout the morning, attendees engaged with industry experts, asked questions, and exchanged ideas with peers. A big thank you to the three car washes for welcoming our group and taking time out of their busy schedules to answer questions!

We also extend our appreciation to Mark VII for putting the gas in our tank as our bus tour sponsor and to WashLinks for the much-needed Tim Hortons coffee and pastries at the final stop.

Despite the weather, enthusiasm remained high, and the tour wrapped up back at The International Centre just in time for attendees to continue networking at CARWACS.

Follow the link to see pictures from the day➡️ https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjC4BUc