Southland Auto Wash Employee Directory
Consumer ServicesMichigan, United States11-50 Employees
Southland Auto Wash operates a regional car care network in the Grand Rapids area, offering a full-service location and four high-speed exterior washes. The business began in 1950 when Ernest Ellis founded Downtown Kwik Carwash in Grand Rapids and expanded to the Wyoming, Michigan site in the early 1960s, where it continues to operate. Today the group operates five carwash locations that pair professional detailing with efficient exterior cleaning. Exterior washes are designed for quick service and include free vacuums, while a water-reclamation system reduces water use by more than three million gallons each year at every site. It holds a Water Saver certification from the International Carwash Association for the Grand Rapids area and operates seven days a week. As a third-generation family business, Southland supports Local First and employs local residents, and it has earned ongoing recognition as Best of Grand Rapids by local readers.