SMS Marketing for Car Washes

Send promotions, confirm bookings, and win repeat visits with fast, two-way SMS campaigns built for car wash businesses.

Built for Car Washes

  • Use your main business line to send reminders and promotions without switching numbers
  • Automate membership renewal reminders, weather-related alerts, and loyalty rewards
  • Segment by wash package, membership status, or visit frequency to personalize offers
  • Connect to your CRM or POS system to keep customer data, loyalty points, and transactions aligned

Launch SMS That Customers Actually Read

Car wash customers respond faster to text messages than email or phone calls. Whether it is notifying members of weather closures, sending coupons, or reminding about subscription renewals, SMS drives higher engagement and repeat visits.

98%

of texts are read immediately

40%

of consumers said they have tried to text a business

30%

of consumers found text most helpful when considering a purchase

Everything You Need to Scale SMS

Campaigns and Keywords

Use keywords and QR codes on signage, ads, and receipts to grow opt-in lists. Send limited-time coupons or special offers and track redemptions with unique codes.

Reminders and After-Hours Auto-Replies

Confirm scheduled detailing or membership services, send weather closure notices, and acknowledge inquiries automatically when your wash is closed.

Mobile App, Reporting, and Integrations

Never miss a customer message with the mobile app. Track coupon redemptions, membership renewals, and engagement rates, and sync everything with your CRM or POS.

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Everything You Need to Text at Scale

  • Textellent Messenger

    The Textellent Messenger is a Chrome extension that lets your team text inside the apps you already use—no code, no tab-switching. View full conversation history, reuse approved templates and media, and keep replies organized in a shared inbox.

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  • Integrate SMS

    Textellent integrates with 800+ apps—CRMs, schedulers, forms, and payment platforms—so data flows in and texts go out at the perfect moment. Map fields once, tag contacts consistently, and keep systems in sync.

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  • Automations

    Turn common events into automatic SMS touchpoints: new leads, appointments, payments, status changes, and more. Build simple, rules-based flows that send the right text and follow-ups without manual work.

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  • Franchisor Module

    The Franchisor Module gives franchisors clear visibility across locations while empowering franchisees to execute consistent, on-brand texting that drives growth. Scale what works and spot where support is needed—fast.

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  • AI Rewriter & Translate

    Instantly polish your texts and translate them into different languages, making communication faster and more accessible.

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  • Mobile App

    Keep conversations moving on the go. The Textellent Mobile app brings your shared inbox to iOS & Android with real-time push notifications, quick-reply templates and media, conversation assignment, and full sync to your CRM—so nothing slips through when you’re away from your desk.

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Turn Texts Into More Visits and Membership Renewals

FAQs About SMS Marketing for Car Washes

What can we do with SMS at a car wash?
You can send weather closure updates, promote special offers, confirm detailing appointments, request reviews, and remind customers of membership renewals. Texting also makes it easy to answer quick questions about pricing or hours.
How quickly do customers see and respond to texts? +
Most texts are read within minutes. This speed helps ensure promotions are redeemed promptly and members are reminded in time to renew or reschedule.
Can we use our existing business number? +
Yes. You can text-enable your current number so customers use the same line for calls and texts. Routing ensures messages reach the right staff member.
How do after-hours auto-replies work? +
When the wash is closed, an auto-reply immediately confirms receipt. It can include closure information, request details, and let customers know when a team member will follow up.
Can we segment messages and track results? +
Yes. Create segments for membership type, visit frequency, or wash package. Track redemptions and replies to measure ROI on every campaign.
Does this integrate with our CRM or POS system? +
Integrations and API allow you to sync customer records, loyalty programs, and payment history so data stays consistent across tools.
What about compliance and opt-in or opt-out? +
Consent can be captured through keywords, web forms, or QR codes. STOP and HELP commands are processed automatically to maintain opt-in compliance.
Can we try Textellent for free? +
Yes. Start with a 14-day free trial to test campaigns, reminders, and customer communication before upgrading.