The Wash Tub
The Wash Tub is a 24-location full service chain operating across 2 US states. Its weighted Google rating has slipped from 4.23★ to 3.78★ since 2025-01, a sustained decline measurable across 4,217 AI-extracted reviews.
Data updated · May 24, 2026
Key findings
- 24 full service locations across 2 US states (largest footprint in Texas).
- Weighted rating drifted from 4.23★ to 3.78★ starting 2025-01 — a sustained chain-wide decline.
- Built from 4,217 AI-extracted Google reviews scored across 55 dimensions.
24 locations across 2 states · dot size scales with review volume
The Wash Tub stands out among 459 tracked chains for a recent rating drop. Rating fell from 4.23★ to 3.78★ starting 2025-01, with wash result quality the leading complaint theme during the window. Operator-level drift analysis like this isn't something an individual Google Maps listing can surface.
Staff (+0.71) is the chain's strongest aspect signal — even during the drift window. Price is the sharpest complaint cluster (-0.41, 346 negative mentions). 16,464 customer reviews underpin the chain-wide read, 4,217 of them AI-extracted across 55 dimensions.
Pricing varies across The Wash Tub's footprint. Across the 24 of 24 The Wash Tub locations with published pricing: median single car wash $27 (range $27–$27), median unlimited membership $39 per month (range $39 to $39 per month) — remarkably consistent across markets on the membership side. Cheapest tier tracked at any The Wash Tub: $39 per month at The Wash Tub (GLEAM WASH).
How much does a The Wash Tub car wash cost?
Published menu pricing across The Wash Tub's footprint, captured from operator websites and the WashIndex AI calling agent. Pricing varies by location. 24 of 24 tracked locations have usable published pricing (100% coverage).
| Unlimited membership tiers at The Wash Tub | |||
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| 1 | GLEAM WASH | 24 locations | $39 per mo |
| 2 | WASH TUB SPECIAL | 24 locations | $49 per mo |
| 3 | ULTIMATE WASH | 24 locations | $59 per mo |
| Single wash menu at The Wash Tub | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GLEAM WASH | 24 locations | $27 |
| 2 | WASH TUB SPECIAL | 24 locations | $31 |
| 3 | ULTIMATE WASH | 24 locations | $35 |
Pricing scraped from operator websites where published; the WashIndex AI calling agent rings up locations that don’t publish menus online to capture pricing directly.
About The Wash Tub
How many locations does The Wash Tub have?
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What is the average customer rating at The Wash Tub?
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What is The Wash Tub's damage rate?
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What format of car wash is The Wash Tub?
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What do customers like most about The Wash Tub?
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What are common complaints about The Wash Tub?
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Where does The Wash Tub have the most locations?
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How easy is it to cancel a The Wash Tub membership?
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How much does a The Wash Tub car wash cost?
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How much does a The Wash Tub unlimited membership cost?
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Where can I find the cheapest The Wash Tub membership?
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How have The Wash Tub ratings and review volume trended over time?
The trends chart below is the section to read first for a chain in active drift. The rating fell from 4.23★ to 3.78★ starting 2025-01. Watch for whether monthly review volume tracks alongside the rating drop (indicating customer-mix shift) or stays steady (indicating operating-quality shift).
Monthly review volume
28 monthsAverage star rating by month
scale 1–5What customers love about The Wash Tub
- Staff
- +0.71
- Wash Quality
- +0.54
- Facility Cleanliness
- +0.47
- Wait Time
- +0.37
Where customers complain about The Wash Tub
- Per-Wash Price
- -0.41
Aspect score = (pos − neg) / (pos + neg + mixed), range −1 to +1. See per-pillar leaderboards →
Operational health signals
How much competition does The Wash Tub face at each site?
Trade-area competitive density at The Wash Tub sites averages 7.5 car washes within 1 mile and 48.0 within 3. In a drift scenario, dense competitive sets accelerate customer-switching when quality slips.
Per-site competitor counts use haversine distance against the WashIndex location index; sister sites in the same chain are excluded.
What amenities do customers mention at The Wash Tub?
Customer-mentioned amenities at The Wash Tub; the percentages show how often each amenity comes up in reviews. Drift periods tend to surface specific amenity complaints (broken vacuums, missing dryers).
Which metros and cities does The Wash Tub have locations in?
The Wash Tub operates across the metros and cities below. Each link drills into the WashIndex per-metro or per-city market analysis, with The Wash Tub's position alongside every other operator.
How does The Wash Tub stack up against other car wash chains?
Side-by-side comparisons of The Wash Tub and the chains it competes with — rating, damage rate, format mix, membership economics, and shared metros.
Alternatives to The Wash Tub
The chains that compete with it most directly, compared.
Which states does The Wash Tub operate in?
2 states; anchored in Texas (23) and TX (1). Useful context for the drift — whether the rating drop is happening everywhere or concentrated in specific markets.
| State | Locations | Total Reviews | Avg Rating |
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| Texas | 23 | 15,851 | 4.04 |
| TX | 1 | 613 | 3.90 |
What are the top The Wash Tub locations by review volume?
Top 10 The Wash Tub locations by review volume below. Expand any row for the site's monthly velocity, competitor rings, and aspect-level signals — useful for attributing the drift.
4.0 1,267 reviews 9 / 18 / 46
Trade-Area Competitors
- H E B Car Wash 0.04 mi · 2.6★
- H-E-B Fuel 0.06 mi · 4.3★
- Goliad Rd. Car Wash 0.36 mi · 3.0★
- Niche Custom Tinting 0.46 mi · 5.0★
- Fischers Car Wash 0.48 mi
Operational Signals
- Staff +0.78
- Per-Wash Price -0.76
- Wait Time +0.58
- Wash Quality +0.56
Monthly Review Velocity
4.2 967 reviews 6 / 64 / 55
Trade-Area Competitors
- Impressive way detailing 0.47 mi · 5.0★
- Shell 0.62 mi · 3.9★
- 3 Kids Carwash Full detail & ceramic coatings 0.62 mi · 3.7★
- Shine Mobile Detailing of San Antonio 0.71 mi · 5.0★
- Graphix Garage Sa 0.72 mi · 5.0★
Operational Signals
- Equipment Working -1.00
- Staff +0.77
- Wash Quality +0.69
- Wait Time +0.58
Monthly Review Velocity
4.3 837 reviews 12 / 72 / 458
Trade-Area Competitors
- J Details 0.57 mi · 5.0★
- Luxe Auto Detailing 0.74 mi · 5.0★
- NextGen Mobile Wash and Detailing 0.74 mi · 5.0★
- Tier 1 Detailing 0.74 mi
- SUDZ DETAIL'N 0.74 mi · 5.0★
Operational Signals
- Equipment Working -1.00
- Staff +0.87
- Wash Quality +0.74
- Wait Time +0.66
Monthly Review Velocity
3.9 836 reviews 3 / 29 / 63
Trade-Area Competitors
- H-E-B Fuel 0.21 mi · 4.5★
- Crystal Clean Car Wash 0.22 mi · 2.8★
- GO Car Wash 0.60 mi · 4.3★
Operational Signals
- Equipment Working -1.00
- Per-Wash Price -0.68
- Staff +0.51
- Facility Cleanliness +0.50
Monthly Review Velocity
4.1 816 reviews 10 / 20 / 62
Trade-Area Competitors
- Fischer's Market #13 0.16 mi · 3.0★
- BlueWave Express Car Wash 0.17 mi · 4.9★
- Schertz Fischers Market/Shell Car Wash 0.17 mi · 2.8★
- Shell 0.18 mi · 3.4★
- H-E-B Fuel 0.30 mi · 4.5★
Operational Signals
- Staff +0.74
- Wash Quality +0.65
- Facility Cleanliness +0.33
- Membership Value +0.33
Monthly Review Velocity
4.2 786 reviews 12 / 36 / 99
Trade-Area Competitors
- Quick Quack Car Wash 0.30 mi · 4.9★
- Bubble Bath Car Wash 0.35 mi · 4.4★
- Shadetree Car Wash 0.37 mi · 3.8★
- H E B Wash 0.39 mi · 3.7★
- H-E-B Fuel 0.40 mi · 4.5★
Operational Signals
- Equipment Working -1.00
- Staff +0.86
- Wash Quality +0.78
- Membership Value +0.71
Monthly Review Velocity
4.0 783 reviews 6 / 26 / 58
Trade-Area Competitors
- Quick Quack Car Wash 0.44 mi · 4.9★
- Details and Drinks 0.61 mi · 5.0★
- Essential Car Detailing - Alamo Ranch 0.78 mi · 5.0★
- H-E-B Fuel 0.88 mi · 4.4★
- H-E-B Wash 0.88 mi · 4.0★
Operational Signals
- Equipment Working -1.00
- Per-Wash Price -0.82
- Staff +0.73
- Wash Quality +0.61
Monthly Review Velocity
3.9 761 reviews 10 / 31 / 62
Trade-Area Competitors
- H.E.B Wash 0.17 mi · 3.2★
- H-E-B Fuel 0.17 mi · 4.4★
- Jurassic Car Wash - Marbach 0.21 mi · 4.0★
- Circle K 0.24 mi · 3.3★
- Club Car Wash 0.34 mi · 4.2★
Operational Signals
- Facility Cleanliness +1.00
- Membership Value -1.00
- Per-Wash Price -0.65
- Staff +0.55
Monthly Review Velocity
3.9 752 reviews 6 / 38 / 75
Trade-Area Competitors
- Shell 0.26 mi · 2.7★
- Circle K 0.26 mi · 3.1★
- Circle K | Car Wash 0.26 mi · 3.2★
- GO Car Wash 0.48 mi · 4.0★
- Circle K | Car Wash 0.54 mi · 2.3★
Operational Signals
- Staff +0.72
- Per-Wash Price -0.60
- Wash Quality +0.50
- Wait Time +0.47
Monthly Review Velocity
4.0 738 reviews 8 / 55 / 69
Trade-Area Competitors
- GO Car Wash 0.25 mi · 4.3★
- H-E-B Fuel 0.53 mi · 4.5★
- HEB CAR WASH 0.53 mi · 4.0★
- Club Car Wash 0.82 mi · 4.3★
- Club Car Wash 0.83 mi · 3.9★
Operational Signals
- Facility Cleanliness +0.67
- Staff +0.45
- Per-Wash Price -0.34
- Wash Quality +0.32
Monthly Review Velocity
Data as of 2026-05-24. Pick a format and click Copy.
WashIndex. (2026, May 24). The Wash Tub — WashIndex operator profile. https://washindex.com/car-wash-chains/the-wash-tub
WashIndex. "The Wash Tub — WashIndex operator profile." WashIndex. Last modified May 24, 2026. https://washindex.com/car-wash-chains/the-wash-tub.
"The Wash Tub — WashIndex operator profile." WashIndex, May. 24, 2026, https://washindex.com/car-wash-chains/the-wash-tub.
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} About this profile
Every operating-quality signal on this page is derived from 4,217 customer reviews of The Wash Tub locations, processed through WashIndex’s 55-field LLM extraction pipeline. Competitor counts within 1 / 3 / 5 mi rings are computed by haversine distance against the WashIndex location index across the chain’s states and immediately adjacent ones (sister sites in the same chain are excluded). Monthly review and rating trends are pulled from the raw Google Maps review feed. 0 spam-flagged reviews were excluded from the aggregates.
See our full methodology for the extraction pipeline, validation samples, and aggregation logic. Term definitions in the glossary.
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