Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash
Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash operates 317 express tunnel locations across 32 US states. Membership-cancellation friction registers in 19.5% of mem-discussing reviews — 1.6× the 12.3% chain-category median.
Data updated · May 24, 2026
Key findings
- 317 express tunnel locations across 32 US states (largest footprint in Georgia).
- Membership cancellation friction at 19.5% of mem-discussing reviews — 1.6× the peer median of 12.3%.
- Built from 65,301 AI-extracted Google reviews scored across 55 dimensions.
317 locations across 32 states · dot size scales with review volume
Reading Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash's membership-discussing reviews surfaces a cancel-friction cluster. 317 locations across 32 states; anchored in Georgia (59), Florida (29), and South Carolina (26). Operator-level signal like this requires cross-chain peer comparison — not findable from a single Google listing.
Beyond cancellation specifically, equipment reliability (-0.26) is the broader complaint cluster. Staff scores +0.83 — the chain's offsetting bright spot against the cancel signal. Per-location detail near the bottom of the page shows whether the cancel cluster is chain-wide or site-specific.
Pricing varies across Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash's footprint. Across the 84 of 317 Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash locations with published pricing: median single car wash $15 (range $12–$15), median unlimited membership $29.97 per month (range $29.97 to $29.97 per month) — remarkably consistent across markets on the membership side. Cheapest tier tracked at any Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash: $29.97 per month at Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash (Simply Clean).
How much does a Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash car wash cost?
Published menu pricing across Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash's footprint, captured from operator websites and the WashIndex AI calling agent. Pricing varies by location. 84 of 317 tracked locations have usable published pricing (26% coverage).
| Unlimited membership tiers at Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simply Clean | 83 locations | $29.97 per mo |
| 2 | Ceramic + Super Shammy | 83 locations | $45.97 per mo |
| 3 | Graph-X4 + Super Shammy | 83 locations | $49.97 per mo |
| Single wash menu at Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simply Clean | 83 locations | $15 |
| 2 | Ceramic + Super Shammy | 83 locations | $27 |
| 3 | Graph-X4 + Super Shammy | 83 locations | $30 |
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 Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash
How many locations does Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash have?
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What is the average customer rating at Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash?
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What is Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash's damage rate?
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What format of car wash is Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash?
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What do customers like most about Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash?
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What are common complaints about Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash?
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Where does Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash have the most locations?
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How easy is it to cancel a Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash membership?
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How much does a Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash car wash cost?
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How much does a Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash unlimited membership cost?
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Where can I find the cheapest Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash membership?
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How have Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash ratings and review volume trended over time?
The trends section is where you read whether the cancel-friction cluster is building, stable, or fading. 28 months of data; 139,247 reviews; peak 2025-10.
Monthly review volume
28 monthsAverage star rating by month
scale 1–5What customers love about Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash
- Staff
- +0.83
- Facility Cleanliness
- +0.78
- Wash Quality
- +0.70
- Wait Time
- +0.44
Where customers complain about Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash
- Equipment Working
- -0.26
- Per-Wash Price
- -0.13
- Membership Value
- -0.05
Aspect score = (pos − neg) / (pos + neg + mixed), range −1 to +1. See per-pillar leaderboards →
Operational health signals
How much competition does Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash face at each site?
Trade-area context: 4.4 competitors within 1 mile, 19.1 within 3. The competitive backdrop helps explain why cancel friction matters for retention.
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 Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash?
Amenity mentions across 65,301 AI-extracted reviews. Reading this list alongside the cancel-friction signal helps identify whether app/billing infrastructure is part of the friction.
Which metros and cities does Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash have locations in?
Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash operates across the metros and cities below. Each link drills into the WashIndex per-metro or per-city market analysis, with Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash's position alongside every other operator.
How does Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash stack up against other car wash chains?
Side-by-side comparisons of Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash and the chains it competes with — rating, damage rate, format mix, membership economics, and shared metros.
Alternatives to Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash
The chains that compete with it most directly, compared.
Who owns Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash?
Ownership structure, franchise status, and acquisition history.
Which states does Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash operate in?
32 states on the operating footprint; anchored in Georgia (59), Florida (29), and South Carolina (26). The per-state table below shows rating dispersion across markets.
| State | Locations | Total Reviews | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 59 | 37,151 | 4.56 |
| Florida | 29 | 15,390 | 4.62 |
| South Carolina | 26 | 11,459 | 4.49 |
| Alabama | 24 | 7,478 | 4.61 |
| Tennessee | 24 | 9,414 | 4.70 |
| Texas | 21 | 7,554 | 4.57 |
| North Carolina | 20 | 11,233 | 4.50 |
| Virginia | 15 | 5,324 | 4.50 |
| Kentucky | 9 | 3,081 | 4.42 |
| Minnesota | 8 | 2,373 | 4.47 |
| Missouri | 7 | 3,736 | 4.47 |
| Kansas | 6 | 3,877 | 4.64 |
| Nebraska | 6 | 1,633 | 4.31 |
| Iowa | 6 | 2,509 | 4.55 |
| New York | 6 | 1,158 | 4.41 |
| Oklahoma | 5 | 1,761 | 4.62 |
| Arkansas | 5 | 2,381 | 4.64 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | 1,027 | 4.61 |
| Mississippi | 4 | 1,354 | 4.59 |
| West Virginia | 4 | 848 | 4.53 |
| Illinois | 4 | 1,015 | 4.56 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | 1,104 | 4.63 |
| Montana | 3 | 1,057 | 4.42 |
| North Dakota | 3 | 1,618 | 4.47 |
| Idaho | 3 | 1,049 | 4.64 |
| Ohio | 3 | 459 | 4.60 |
| South Dakota | 2 | 668 | 4.26 |
| Indiana | 2 | 377 | 4.56 |
| TX | 1 | 266 | 4.80 |
| NC | 1 | 335 | 4.60 |
| New Mexico | 1 | 352 | 4.60 |
| Michigan | 1 | 206 | 4.50 |
What are the top Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash locations by review volume?
Site-level breakdown for Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash. Cancel-friction sometimes traces to specific markets with stricter consumer-protection law; the per-location table is the attribution view.
4.7 1,931 reviews 6 / 84 / 69
Trade-Area Competitors
- kiloWash Auto Detailing 0.05 mi
- Cartique Carwash ROSWELL 0.10 mi · 4.6★
- Fresh Ride Mobile Detailing 0.21 mi · 5.0★
- Pristine Finish Auto Detailing 0.62 mi · 4.8★
- Zpecial T Detailing 0.77 mi · 5.0★
Operational Signals
- Facility Cleanliness +0.92
- Staff +0.84
- Wait Time +0.73
- Wash Quality +0.65
Monthly Review Velocity
Morrow, GA 6163 Jonesboro Rd 4.6 1,915 reviews 1 / 31 / 55
Trade-Area Competitors
- Williams Cleaning Service And Auto Detailing 0.86 mi · 5.0★
Operational Signals
- Staff +0.88
- Wash Quality +0.77
- Facility Cleanliness +0.76
- Wait Time +0.59
Monthly Review Velocity
Warner Robins, GA 2707 Watson Blvd 4.5 1,726 reviews 7 / 34 / 33
Trade-Area Competitors
- Car Wash 0.34 mi · 5.0★
- Tint World 0.51 mi
- The Car Show 0.63 mi · 2.3★
- Splash Dash 0.63 mi · 3.4★
- Dolphins Car Wash & Wax 0.64 mi · 3.6★
Operational Signals
- Staff +0.78
- Facility Cleanliness +0.75
- Per-Wash Price -0.66
- Wash Quality +0.52
Monthly Review Velocity
4.6 1,683 reviews 1 / 120 / 80
Trade-Area Competitors
- Car Wash 0.30 mi
Operational Signals
- Staff +0.80
- Wash Quality +0.63
- Wait Time +0.59
- Equipment Working -0.40
Monthly Review Velocity
4.5 1,588 reviews 5 / 28 / 13
Trade-Area Competitors
- Classic Collision 0.33 mi · 4.1★
- Soft Touch Automatic Wash 0.46 mi
- The Wave Car Wash 0.47 mi · 3.5★
- KosherKleen LLC 0.50 mi · 5.0★
- Elements Car Wash 0.59 mi · 4.9★
Operational Signals
- Staff +0.88
- Facility Cleanliness +0.83
- Wash Quality +0.67
- Equipment Working -0.63
Monthly Review Velocity
Oldsmar, FL 3500 Tampa Rd 4.5 1,521 reviews 3 / 18 / 44
Trade-Area Competitors
- Luxury Auto Spa Detailing And Ceramic Coatings 0.33 mi · 4.9★
- Uncle Chick's Car Wash 0.77 mi · 3.2★
- headlight restoration service 0.79 mi · 5.0★
Operational Signals
- Staff +0.77
- Wash Quality +0.64
- Facility Cleanliness +0.57
- Wait Time +0.43
Monthly Review Velocity
4.5 1,434 reviews 1 / 22 / 31
Trade-Area Competitors
- Bosch Detailing 0.68 mi · 5.0★
Operational Signals
- Staff +0.86
- Facility Cleanliness +0.71
- Wash Quality +0.66
- Equipment Working -0.47
Monthly Review Velocity
Mission, KS 6501 Johnson Dr 4.8 1,360 reviews 11 / 47 / 77
Trade-Area Competitors
- Royal Shine Car Wash Mission 0.19 mi · 4.8★
- StreetShineSupply 0.30 mi
- OnSite Dealer Solutions 0.49 mi · 4.7★
- Charlie's Car Wash 0.69 mi · 4.4★
- Shamerrific Shine Pro Car Detailing & Ceramic Pro Coating Overland Park KS 0.75 mi · 4.9★
Operational Signals
- Staff +0.92
- Facility Cleanliness +0.80
- Wash Quality +0.79
- Wait Time +0.62
Monthly Review Velocity
Lawrenceburg, TN 2101 N Locust Ave 4.9 1,336 reviews 2 / 5 / 3
Trade-Area Competitors
- Yogi's Car Wash 0.71 mi
- Autopride car Wash 0.71 mi
Operational Signals
- Staff +0.98
- Wait Time +0.92
- Wash Quality +0.91
- Facility Cleanliness +0.88
Monthly Review Velocity
Newnan, GA 530 Bullsboro Dr 4.5 1,334 reviews 4 / 13 / 20
Trade-Area Competitors
- Shine Again Auto Detailing & Ceramic Coating 0.29 mi · 4.9★
- Auto Barn LLC 0.29 mi · 4.4★
- Heat Wave Car Wash & Emissions 0.42 mi · 4.3★
- Newnan Toyota Detailing 0.54 mi · 1.0★
Operational Signals
- Staff +0.83
- Wash Quality +0.73
- Facility Cleanliness +0.71
- Wait Time +0.33
Monthly Review Velocity
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Every operating-quality signal on this page is derived from 65,301 customer reviews of Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Car Wash 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. 35 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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