Tell us your phone
Text FREEWASH to +1 (647) 405-7741 or call to claim by phone. New customers only, one per household.
New customers — $0.00 value, yours free
Your first Lava Shine is on us.
Try Popular Car Wash on us. New customers get a free Lava Shine wash — our premium tier with foam presoak, wheel + side blaster, clear coat, and sealer wax. $0.00 value, yours free.
Three steps
From phone to wash in under 60 seconds.
Get your code via text
We text back a one-time wash code within seconds. Codes are valid for 30 days. No app to install, no signup required for the free wash.
Drive in & redeem
Show the code at the entry pad of any Popular Car Wash tunnel location. Your free Lava Shine starts immediately.
Find your nearest location →What's in a Lava Shine wash
- +Foam presoak
- +Underbody spray
- +Tire/rim treatment
- +Wheel/side blaster
- +Clear coat
- +Sealer wax
- +Fresh rinse
All Lava Shine washes include modern soft-touch tunnel technology — paint-safe for clear-coat finishes.
Frequently asked
Is the free car wash really free?
Yes — first-time customers get a free Lava Shine wash, a $0.00 value. Text us to claim your code, then redeem at the entry pad of any Popular Car Wash tunnel location.
How do I claim the free wash?
Text the code shown on this page to the number provided. We send back a one-time wash code to your phone within seconds. Show the code at the entry pad and your wash starts.
Where can I redeem the free Lava Shine wash?
At any of our 8 Popular Car Wash tunnel locations across the GTA, Durham Region, and Hamilton area (including Stoney Creek). Self-serve bays use a different payment model and are not part of this offer.
When does the free wash code expire?
Free wash codes are typically valid 30 days from issue. Check your text message for the exact expiry.
Can I use the free wash on a Daily Wash Club membership?
The free wash is a one-time pay-per-use credit, not a membership unlock. After your free Lava Shine, joining Daily Wash Club at any tier gives you unlimited monthly washes — see /daily-wash-club.