How popular isZips Car Wash?
In September 2026, people searched for Zips Car Wash by name about 135,000 times in the United States, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 4.9% of all United States car wash chain searches, placing Zips Car Wash eighth out of ten chains. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about car wash chains, Zips Car Wash did not appear in any of the answers.
Zips Car Wash is the eighth most searched of 10 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
Mister Car WashShare of searches 30.1%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Quick Quack Car WashShare of searches 24.1%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Club Car WashShare of searches 11%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Tidal Wave Auto SpaShare of searches 10.5%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Zips Car WashShare of searches 4.9%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top car wash chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Zips Car Wash did not appear in any of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Mister Car Wash3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Quick Quack Car Wash3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Tommy's Express3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Tidal Wave Auto Spa2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Club Car Wash1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Whistle Express Car Wash1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
GO Car Wash0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Flagship Car Wash0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Zips Car Wash0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Super Star Car Wash0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which car wash chain is best in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best car wash membership chains in the US?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best value unlimited car wash membership in the US?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“car wash”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“car wash near me”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 22, 2026.
Which car wash chains compete with Zips Car Wash?
Share of searches by month for Mister Car Wash, Quick Quack Car Wash, Club Car Wash, Tidal Wave Auto Spa, Whistle Express Car Wash, GO Car Wash, Flagship Car Wash, Zips Car Wash. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Mister Car Wash | Quick Quack Car Wash | Club Car Wash | Tidal Wave Auto Spa | Whistle Express Car Wash | GO Car Wash | Flagship Car Wash | Zips Car Wash | Super Star Car Wash | Tommy's Express |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 26.1% | 21.7% | 11.7% | 10.1% | 4.6% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 7.8% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 28.5% | 19.4% | 10.4% | 11.1% | 4.1% | 7% | 4.7% | 5.7% | 8.5% | 0.77% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.9% | 17.2% | 11.3% | 11.5% | 4.3% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.83% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.8% | 22.2% | 10.1% | 9.3% | 4.7% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 2% | 0.91% |
| Feb 2026 | 28.6% | 18.8% | 12.8% | 11.1% | 4.9% | 7% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 0.77% |
| Mar 2026 | 29.9% | 24.2% | 11% | 11.2% | 5.1% | 6% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 0.81% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.2% | 19.8% | 10.7% | 12.8% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 0.79% |
| May 2026 | 34% | 22.4% | 10.2% | 10% | 3.9% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 0.75% |
| Jun 2026 | 30.6% | 24.6% | 11.2% | 9.3% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 0.67% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.4% | 25.3% | 11.1% | 8.9% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 5% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 0.67% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.8% | 24.8% | 10.9% | 8.7% | 6.3% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 0.65% |
| Sep 2026 | 30.1% | 24.1% | 11% | 10.5% | 6.3% | 6% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 0.54% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 30.1% | 823K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.1% | 660K | -3.6% | -0.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11% | 301K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.5% | 287K | +18.6% | +1.7 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 6.3% | 173K | -1% | 0 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 6% | 165K | -17.9% | -1.2 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 4.9% | 135K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 4.9% | 135K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 1.5% | 40.5K | -18.2% | -0.3 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.54% | 14.8K | -18.2% | -0.1 points |
30.1%
Held 1st. 823K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
24.1%
Held 2nd. 660K estimated branded searches, -3.6% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
11%
Held 3rd. 301K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
10.5%
Held 4th. 287K estimated branded searches, +18.6% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
6.3%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 173K estimated branded searches, -1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 165K estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
4.9%
Held 7th. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
4.9%
Held 8th. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
1.5%
Held 9th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
0.54%
Held 10th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
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Every comparison with Zips Car Wash
9 comparisons
- Club Car Wash vs Zips Car Wash
- Flagship Car Wash vs Zips Car Wash
- GO Car Wash vs Zips Car Wash
- Mister Car Wash vs Zips Car Wash
- Quick Quack Car Wash vs Zips Car Wash
- Tidal Wave Auto Spa vs Zips Car Wash
- Whistle Express Car Wash vs Zips Car Wash
- Super Star Car Wash vs Zips Car Wash
- Tommy's Express vs Zips Car Wash
How has branded search demand for Zips Car Wash changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Zips Car Wash in the United States held steady at 135K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zips Car Wash’s share of searches among car wash chains in the United States peaked at 5.8% in April 2026 and was lowest at 4.1% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for United States car wash chains in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Tidal Wave Auto Spa gained share of searches among car wash chains in the United States, from 8.7% to 10.5%.

In September 2026, GO Car Wash lost share of searches among car wash chains in the United States, from 7.3% to 6%.

In September 2026, Quick Quack Car Wash lost share of searches among car wash chains in the United States, from 24.8% to 24.1%.

In September 2026, Whistle Express Car Wash rose from 6th to 5th among car wash chains in the United States.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Mister Car Wash in the United States rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 673K to 823K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Super Star Car Wash in the United States fell 79.9% over 12 measured months, from 201K to 40.5K in September 2026.
How are Zips Car Wash’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Zips Car Wash’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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