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OhmCo & CarWashApp.com Join Forces to Supercharge Carwash Memberships

Mike Ohlinger • June 16, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OhmCo and CarWashApp.com Join Forces to Supercharge Car Wash Memberships

Neenah, WI – June 16, 2025

OhmCo, the design-focused digital marketing agency for the car wash industry, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with CarWashApp.com, a brandable, progressive web app built to help car washes of all types and sizes run their memberships, promotions, and online sales—simply and affordably. This partnership brings together OhmCo’s powerful digital marketing tools—including Web.Lab, Co.Lab, and Data.Lab—with CarWashApp’s sleek and scalable customer engagement platform. Together, the two companies make it easier than ever for car wash operators to fully brand, launch, grow, and retain profitable membership programs—without the hassle of juggling multiple systems or vendors.

“We’re thrilled to work with CarWashApp.com,” said Mel Ohlinger, Founder and CEO of OhmCo. “Our clients want simple, effective ways to set up wash promotions to partner them with current events and holidays to create better customer experiences and community engagement. This platform delivers exactly that—and fits seamlessly into the websites, branding, and marketing campaigns we already build for car washes nationwide.”


CarWashApp.com is the only car wash app with a capped monthly fee, so operators can scale their business without sacrificing a growing percentage of revenue. The app integrates with most tunnel controllers, in-bay automatics, self-serve bays, vacuums, and dog wash stations—empowering customers to sign up in seconds, manage their accounts, and refer friends with ease.

Paired with OhmCo’s Web.Lab platform (for high-performance car wash websites), Co.Lab (for social media and content scheduling), and Data.Lab (for marketing automation and analytics), this integration creates a full-service solution that allows even the smallest operators to compete with national chains. Operators can launch a fully branded app experience—including referral programs, promotional campaigns, and online memberships—in as little as 7–10 days with this powerful combination of carwash technology and teams.


About OhmCo: OhmCo is a creative digital agency built specifically for the car wash industry. Their suite of services includes web development (Web.Lab), social media management (Co.Lab), digital marketing (Data.Lab), branding, design, and automation tools—all tailored to help car washes grow revenue and build loyal customer bases. To learn more or launch your own branded car wash app, visit:
https://www.carwash-marketing.com/carwash-app


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Mel Ohlinger (Founder & CEO of OhmCo)

HELLO@ohmco.co


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