Business Claim & Verification Guide

Learn how to claim your business listing and get verified

STEP 0 — CHECK FIRST

Is your car wash already in our directory?

Search the exact business name first to find a claimable listing. If there’s no match, check Near Me around the business address before adding a new listing.

Already Listed in Near Me?

Open Near Me and, in Filters, search using your car wash's business address. If you're on-site, allow location access to use your current location instead. Results depend on the selected location and search radius, so a missing result doesn't prove your business isn't listed. Expand the radius and search again.

1

Search Near Me

In Filters, enter your business address as the search location, or use your current location while on-site. Expand the radius if needed.

2

Claim Your Listing

If your listing appears, click “Claim Listing” on its card to open the claim form.

3

Choose Verification Method

Three options available:

  • Google Business Profile (Recommended): Sign in with Google, select your business, and get instant verification with auto-imported data, hours, and photos.RECOMMENDED
  • Upload Document: Business license, utility bill, or tax document (24-48hr review)
  • Postcard Code: If you received a postcard from us, enter the 6-digit code for instant verification
4

Complete Your Profile

Customize services offered, add additional photos, and set up special promotions

5

Start Managing Your Business

Access your dashboard to view analytics, respond to reviews, and manage coupons

NEW

Still can't find your listing?

Search the exact business name above, then check Near Me in Filters using the business address (or your on-site location) and expand the radius if needed. A miss alone doesn’t prove the business is absent. If neither search finds it, continue below; the add-new form checks for similar existing listings before submission.

1

Click "Add Your Business"

Start the submission process for a brand new listing

2

Fill In Business Details

Enter your business name, address (auto-filled from your location), and contact info

3

Upload Proof of Ownership

Business license, lease agreement, utility bill, or tax document required

4

Admin Review & Approval

We'll review within 24-48 hours, create your account, and add your business listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the easiest way to claim my business?

Google Business Profile verification is the fastest and easiest method! Simply sign in with your Google account, select your business, and get instant verification. Your business information, hours, and photos are automatically imported. If you don't have a Google Business Profile, you can use document upload (24-48 hours) or postcard code verification instead.

What if I didn't receive a postcard?

Not all businesses receive postcards (we send them selectively to save costs). If you didn't get one, use Google Business Profile verification for instant approval, or choose the document upload method which takes 24-48 hours for admin review.

How long does verification take?

Google Business Profile: Instant verification with auto-imported data
Postcard code: Instant (if you have a code)
Document upload: 24-48 business hours for admin review

What email should I use?

Use an email you have regular access to. This will become your account sign-in email, and we'll send your login credentials to it after verification. Choose carefully!

What benefits do I get after claiming?

After verification, you can update business hours, add photos, respond to reviews, create special coupon offers, view analytics, and much more from your business dashboard.

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