Tommy's Express® Car Wash
Tommy's Express® Car Wash is a 264-location express tunnel chain operating across 38 US states. Across 134,780 Google reviews, the chain carries a weighted 4.57★ rating and a 3.0% reviewer-reported damage rate.
Data updated · June 9, 2026
Key findings
- 264 express tunnel locations across 38 US states (largest footprint in Texas).
- 4.57★ weighted rating across 134,780 customer reviews; damage rate 3.0%.
- Built from 65,633 AI-extracted Google reviews scored across 55 dimensions.
264 locations across 38 states · dot size scales with review volume
The distinctive cuts on Tommy's Express® Car Wash are at the aspect and per-location levels rather than at the chain-wide aggregate level. Across 65,633 AI-extracted reviews from 264 sites, none of the headline operating signals deviate sharply from chain-category norms. Per-location detail near the bottom of the page shows the within-chain variance — usually wider than the chain-wide aggregates suggest.
Customers most consistently praise staff (+0.89). Equipment reliability (-0.41) is the sharpest complaint cluster. Per-location detail shows the within-chain variance behind these chain-wide averages.
Pricing varies across Tommy's Express® Car Wash's footprint. Across the 149 of 264 Tommy's Express® Car Wash locations with published pricing: median single car wash $11 (range $8–$15), median unlimited membership $22.99 per month (range $19 to $29.99 per month) — moderate variation across markets on the membership side. Cheapest tier tracked at any Tommy's Express® Car Wash: $19 per month at Tommy's Express® Car Wash (QUALITY).
How much does a Tommy's Express® Car Wash car wash cost?
Published menu pricing across Tommy's Express® Car Wash's footprint, captured from operator websites and the WashIndex AI calling agent. Pricing varies by location. 149 of 264 tracked locations have usable published pricing (56% coverage).
| Unlimited membership tiers at Tommy's Express® Car Wash | |||
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| 1 | QUALITY | 149 locations | $22.99 per mo ($19–$29.99) |
| 2 | SUPER | 149 locations | $29.99 per mo ($24.99–$39.99) |
| 3 | ULTIMATE | 149 locations | $34.99 per mo ($24.99–$49.99) |
| 4 | The Works | 148 locations | $39.99 per mo ($34.99–$59.99) |
| Single wash menu at Tommy's Express® Car Wash | |||
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| 1 | QUALITY | 148 locations | $11 ($8–$15) |
| 2 | SUPER | 149 locations | $15 ($12–$20) |
| 3 | ULTIMATE | 149 locations | $20 ($16–$23) |
| 4 | The Works | 148 locations | $23 ($20–$28) |
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.
Tommy's Express® Car Wash franchisee borrowing (SBA-backed)
SBA records show 58 government-backed Tommy's Express® Car Wash franchisee loans (FY2018-2025) totaling $156M, at a median of $2,149,500 per location and a 0.0% charge-off rate. This reflects the capital independent franchisees raise to build and buy Tommy's Express® Car Wash sites.
- FL 9
- TX 8
- MI 6
- NE 5
- CA 4
- GA 3
- New build / open79% · $2.1M
- Expansion / improvement17% · $2.7M
- Working capital3% · $200K
Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA datasets (NAICS 811192), data through 2026-03-31. See the Car Wash Lending Tracker for national figures and methodology.
About Tommy's Express® Car Wash
How many locations does Tommy's Express® Car Wash have?
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What is the average customer rating at Tommy's Express® Car Wash?
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What is Tommy's Express® Car Wash's damage rate?
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What format of car wash is Tommy's Express® Car Wash?
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What do customers like most about Tommy's Express® Car Wash?
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What are common complaints about Tommy's Express® Car Wash?
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Where does Tommy's Express® Car Wash have the most locations?
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How easy is it to cancel a Tommy's Express® Car Wash membership?
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How much does a Tommy's Express® Car Wash car wash cost?
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How much does a Tommy's Express® Car Wash unlimited membership cost?
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Where can I find the cheapest Tommy's Express® Car Wash membership?
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How have Tommy's Express® Car Wash ratings and review volume trended over time?
134,780 customer reviews captured across the chain over 28 months. The velocity chart shows how customer flow has evolved; the rating chart shows how quality has tracked alongside.
Monthly review volume
28 monthsAverage star rating by month
scale 1–5What customers love about Tommy's Express® Car Wash
- Staff
- +0.89
- Facility Cleanliness
- +0.85
- Wait Time
- +0.72
- Wash Quality
- +0.62
- Membership Value
- +0.29
- Per-Wash Price
- +0.14
Where customers complain about Tommy's Express® Car Wash
- Equipment Working
- -0.41
Aspect score = (pos − neg) / (pos + neg + mixed), range −1 to +1. See per-pillar leaderboards →
Operational health signals
How much competition does Tommy's Express® Car Wash face at each site?
Competitor counts within ring distances of each Tommy's Express® Car Wash location, averaged: 5.6 at 1 mile, 32.5 at 3. Sister sites in the same chain are excluded.
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 Tommy's Express® Car Wash?
The breakdown below ranks the amenities customers cite most often, with their mention rate across 65,633 reviews.
Which metros and cities does Tommy's Express® Car Wash have locations in?
Tommy's Express® Car Wash operates across the metros and cities below. Each link drills into the WashIndex per-metro or per-city market analysis, with Tommy's Express® Car Wash's position alongside every other operator.
How does Tommy's Express® Car Wash stack up against other car wash chains?
Side-by-side comparisons of Tommy's Express® Car Wash and the chains it competes with — rating, damage rate, format mix, membership economics, and shared metros.
Alternatives to Tommy's Express® Car Wash
The chains that compete with it most directly, compared.
Who owns Tommy's Express® Car Wash?
Ownership structure, franchise status, and acquisition history.
Which states does Tommy's Express® Car Wash operate in?
Tommy's Express® Car Wash's operating footprint covers 264 locations across 38 states; anchored in Texas (34), Florida (31), and Michigan (30). The per-state breakdown shows where the customer-review weight concentrates.
| State | Locations | Total Reviews | Avg Rating |
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| Texas | 34 | 18,356 | 4.66 |
| Florida | 31 | 29,121 | 4.63 |
| Michigan | 30 | 10,027 | 4.29 |
| Oklahoma | 15 | 4,621 | 4.27 |
| Nebraska | 12 | 8,155 | 4.70 |
| Kansas | 11 | 5,146 | 4.44 |
| Minnesota | 10 | 3,991 | 4.38 |
| Iowa | 9 | 4,302 | 4.56 |
| Ohio | 9 | 3,428 | 4.35 |
| Wisconsin | 8 | 1,911 | 4.45 |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | 2,416 | 4.45 |
| Arkansas | 6 | 2,420 | 4.48 |
| Georgia | 6 | 10,639 | 4.80 |
| South Carolina | 6 | 6,243 | 4.84 |
| Virginia | 6 | 3,451 | 4.62 |
| Illinois | 6 | 1,303 | 4.27 |
| Louisiana | 5 | 1,053 | 4.44 |
| Tennessee | 5 | 1,931 | 4.25 |
| North Carolina | 5 | 3,609 | 4.75 |
| Missouri | 5 | 835 | 4.16 |
| Colorado | 4 | 1,219 | 4.62 |
| North Dakota | 4 | 1,151 | 4.03 |
| Idaho | 4 | 1,175 | 4.45 |
| California | 4 | 1,457 | 4.40 |
| Nevada | 3 | 1,209 | 4.52 |
| Delaware | 2 | 556 | 3.90 |
| Utah | 2 | 609 | 4.60 |
| Wyoming | 2 | 547 | 4.54 |
| Indiana | 2 | 870 | 4.41 |
| Arizona | 2 | 264 | 4.10 |
| Mississippi | 1 | 127 | 4.10 |
| Alabama | 1 | 426 | 4.80 |
| Kentucky | 1 | 153 | 4.50 |
| Maryland | 1 | 666 | 4.80 |
| South Dakota | 1 | 131 | 4.40 |
| Alaska | 1 | 327 | 4.60 |
| WI | 1 | 466 | 4.70 |
| Washington | 1 | 469 | 4.80 |
What are the top Tommy's Express® Car Wash locations by review volume?
Top 10 Tommy's Express® Car Wash locations by review volume, out of 264 total. Expand any row to see the site's competitor rings, monthly velocity, and per-aspect sentiment.
Snellville, GA 2208 Scenic Hwy N 4.8 3,324 reviews 3 / 16 / 45
Trade-Area Competitors
- Ben`s Premier Detailing & Transportation 0.58 mi · 4.7★
- Ben`s Premier Detailing & Transportation 0.60 mi
- Appearance Center Inc 0.61 mi
Operational Signals
- Facility Cleanliness +1.00
- Staff +0.97
- Wash Quality +0.93
- Wait Time +0.88
Monthly Review Velocity
4.9 2,910 reviews 7 / 55 / 49
Trade-Area Competitors
- Circle K | Car Wash 0.11 mi · 3.6★
- Circle K 0.15 mi · 3.9★
- Mister Car Wash 0.34 mi · 4.5★
- Mac Daddy Mobile Detailing 0.45 mi · 4.9★
- Total Package Car Wash 0.87 mi · 4.7★
Operational Signals
- Facility Cleanliness +0.97
- Wait Time +0.97
- Staff +0.95
- Wash Quality +0.92
Monthly Review Velocity
4.9 2,323 reviews 9 / 40 / 67
Trade-Area Competitors
- Dylans mobile auto detailing 0.21 mi · 5.0★
- Shell 0.40 mi · 3.5★
- Texas Express Car Wash 0.47 mi · 4.9★
- Race Ready Mobile Car Wash 0.68 mi
- The Wash Tub 0.72 mi · 3.7★
Operational Signals
- Wait Time +0.98
- Staff +0.97
- Facility Cleanliness +0.97
- Wash Quality +0.87
Monthly Review Velocity
4.9 2,310 reviews 6 / 33 / 45
Trade-Area Competitors
- The Vehicle Bar 0.53 mi · 5.0★
- El Azul Car Wash 0.68 mi · 5.0★
- Next Level Tint and Detail 0.74 mi · 4.9★
- Troop Films Paint Protection & Tint 0.90 mi · 5.0★
- J&Jdetailers 0.98 mi · 5.0★
Operational Signals
- Staff +0.99
- Wait Time +0.96
- Facility Cleanliness +0.96
- Wash Quality +0.89
Monthly Review Velocity
4.9 2,239 reviews 0 / 25 / 88
Trade-Area Competitors
Operational Signals
- Staff +0.98
- Facility Cleanliness +0.97
- Wait Time +0.97
- Wash Quality +0.89
Monthly Review Velocity
4.5 2,174 reviews 11 / 150 / 369
Trade-Area Competitors
- Crown Clean Auto Detailing LLC 0.09 mi · 5.0★
- Mister Car Wash 0.30 mi · 3.8★
- Woodie's Wash Shack - N. Dale Mabry 0.44 mi · 4.9★
- Yambo Motorsports LLC 0.50 mi · 5.0★
- Big Dan's Car Wash 0.61 mi · 4.6★
Operational Signals
- Staff +0.92
- Wait Time +0.82
- Wash Quality +0.70
- Facility Cleanliness +0.62
Monthly Review Velocity
4.9 2,094 reviews 9 / 43 / 103
Trade-Area Competitors
- Mr. 2Clean Mobile Detailing 0.08 mi · 4.8★
- Whistle Express Car Wash 0.31 mi · 4.7★
- Prestigious Auto Detailing 0.34 mi
- Zach’s Mobile Detailing 0.34 mi
- Spinx 0.75 mi · 3.0★
Operational Signals
- Facility Cleanliness +1.00
- Staff +0.98
- Wait Time +0.96
- Wash Quality +0.89
Monthly Review Velocity
4.7 1,967 reviews 3 / 21 / 26
Trade-Area Competitors
- Rp3 Detailing 0.17 mi · 4.9★
- Gloss District Auto Care 0.41 mi · 5.0★
- Splash Car Wash @ TPC 0.73 mi · 4.0★
Operational Signals
- Staff +0.95
- Wait Time +0.87
- Wash Quality +0.76
- Facility Cleanliness +0.71
Monthly Review Velocity
4.9 1,906 reviews 4 / 31 / 79
Trade-Area Competitors
- Swfl_detailing239 0.32 mi
- Family Home Services 0.53 mi · 3.5★
- Hull of a Shine Mobile Detailing LLC. 0.54 mi · 5.0★
- DeLorean Auto Detailing 0.98 mi · 5.0★
Operational Signals
- Facility Cleanliness +1.00
- Staff +0.99
- Wait Time +0.96
- Wash Quality +0.94
Monthly Review Velocity
4.5 1,878 reviews 9 / 38 / 333
Trade-Area Competitors
- Lake Nona Luxury Detailing 0.25 mi · 4.9★
- Above and Beyond mobile car detailing 0.37 mi · 4.7★
- YM Auto Detailing - Ceramic Coating & Paint Correction 0.52 mi · 5.0★
- Ceramic Shine Auto Spa 0.81 mi · 5.0★
- EuroMax LLC 0.85 mi · 4.2★
Operational Signals
- Wait Time +1.00
- Staff +0.95
- Facility Cleanliness +0.91
- Wash Quality +0.78
Monthly Review Velocity
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WashIndex. (2026, June 9). Tommy's Express® Car Wash — WashIndex operator profile. https://washindex.com/car-wash-chains/tommy-s-express-car-wash
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Every operating-quality signal on this page is derived from 65,633 customer reviews of Tommy's Express® 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. 14 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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