Tidal Wave Auto Spa Opens New Locations in Hickory, North Carolina and Hampton, Virginia This Week
Grand Opening Celebrations Include Free Car Washes, Founders Club Extension, and Giveback Day
THOMASTON, GA., OCTOBER 14, 2026 (NEWSWIRE.COM / ACCESS NEWSWIRE) — Tidal Wave Auto Spa, the nation's fifth-largest conveyor car wash company, is pleased to announce the grand openings of two new locations this week in Hickory, North Carolina and Hampton, Virginia. The new locations mark the company's 25th in North Carolina and 16th in Virginia, bringing the total Tidal Wave network to 337 locations across 30 states. To celebrate the Grand Openings, both locations are offering 12 days of free premium car washes from October 14 to October 25. This limited-time promotion lets customers experience the company's premium wash option, Graph-X4 + Super Shammy, at no cost. Both locations feature mat cleaning stations, complimentary tire air, spot-free rinse, undercarriage wash, foam and wax treatments, and tire shine. Tidal Wave is also extending its Founders Club offer through both Grand Opening celebrations (October 14-25): new members pay just $10 for their first month, then receive $10 off each month for the following 12 months. In celebration of the Hickory grand opening, the company will host Giveback Day on Thursday, October 22, donating $1 for every free wash and $5 for every new Clean Club membership to We Rock The Spectrum Kid's Gym. For Hampton, Giveback Day donations go to Virginia Peninsula Foodbank. 'What excites us most about Hickory and Hampton isn't just the openings, it's the partnership with We Rock The Spectrum and Virginia Peninsula Foodbank,' said Scott Blackstock, CEO and Founder of Tidal Wave Auto Spa. Hickory, NC address: 1821 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602. Hampton, VA address: 102 Marketplace Drive, Hampton, VA 23666.
About Tidal Wave Auto Spa
About Tidal Wave Auto Spa: Tidal Wave Auto Spa was founded in 1999 in Thomaston, GA, by husband and wife Scott and Hope Blackstock. What started as a small-town self-service car wash business evolved into the first conveyor car wash open in Georgia and is now the nation's fifth-largest conveyor car wash company, with 337 locations spanning 30 states. Tidal Wave is dedicated to delivering an exceptional car wash experience for every customer through industry-leading car care technology, clean and inviting locations, and outstanding customer service. The company is equally committed to making a positive difference in the communities it serves, raising over $8 million through its year-round fundraising initiatives and annual Charity Day event.
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