How to claim and verify your car wash on LocalWashAdvisor
Your business appears automatically through location-based technology!
When users visit LocalWashAdvisor and allow location access in their browser, our system uses the Foursquare API to search for car washes near their current location (default 10km radius, adjustable from 5km to 20km).
How it works:
Note: If your business is registered with Foursquare (or previously Foursquare-powered platforms like Swarm), it will show up automatically. No manual listing needed!
Foursquare is a leading location data platform with a comprehensive database of businesses worldwide. It powers location features in major apps like Apple Maps, Uber, Twitter, and thousands of other services.
Data we get from Foursquare:
After you claim and verify your business, you can add your own data through your dashboard:
This combined data creates a rich, accurate profile that helps customers find and choose your car wash!
Shows basic Foursquare data only:
Full control of your listing:
💡 Pro Tip: Verified businesses get significantly more visibility and customer trust. Claim your listing to stand out from competitors!
Great question! This is a common point of confusion. Here's the key difference:
Foursquare verifies that your business exists at a physical location and provides accurate map coordinates, address, and basic business category information.
What this means: Your business shows up on maps (Apple Maps, Uber, Twitter, and many others that use Foursquare data), and users can find your location.
LocalWashAdvisor verification proves that YOU are the actual owner/manager and gives you control over your business profile on our platform.
What this means: You can update your listing, add photos, create coupons, access analytics, and manage customer engagement on LocalWashAdvisor.
Without LocalWashAdvisor verification, anyone could see your business on our map (thanks to Foursquare), but:
🎯 Bottom Line
Foursquare puts your pin on the map.
LocalWashAdvisor verification puts YOU in control of that pin.
This two-step process protects business owners from unauthorized profile edits while still making location data publicly discoverable.
If your business is already visible on our map:
If your business is NOT on the map:
Note: For new businesses, we manually verify and add your listing to ensure accuracy and prevent fraud.
The process depends on your verification method:
📧 Check your email! All credentials and status updates are sent to the email address you provided during verification.
After approval, you'll receive an email with:
⚠️ Security Important:
Instant
Immediate account creation upon entering valid code
24-48 hours
Manual admin review (1-2 business days, excluding weekends/holidays)
Tip: If it's been more than 48 hours, check your spam folder or contact support at support@localwashadvisor.com
We accept any of the following documents that prove business ownership or authorization:
🔒 Privacy: All uploaded documents are encrypted, reviewed privately, and automatically deleted within 30 days of approval.
Once verified, you gain full control through your dashboard:
All these features are reflected on your map card and dedicated business page!
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