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Tidal Wave Auto Spa is a U.S.-based chain of automated and full-service car wash locations offering single-wash and unlimited monthly membership plans. Members receive recurring access to wash packages (e.g., Clean Car, Graph‑X4, Ceramic Sea Gloss) through billed subscriptions; pricing is published in USD for U.S. locations.
Cancellations require at least seven days' notice before the next billing date to be processed in time. When cancellation is accepted, your membership remains active through the end of the current paid billing period; access to the included washes continues until the next billing date, after which automatic renewal stops. The company retains account data consistent with its terms and privacy policy; you should request confirmation of cancellation and any data-handling questions when you cancel.
Tidal Wave's published policy states that no refunds are provided for mid‑month cancellations: charges already processed are not refunded and the plan remains active until the next billing date. The terms and help pages explicitly say "No refunds will be given for mid‑month cancellations." If you believe a charge was unauthorized or incorrect, you can raise the issue with your card issuer for a possible chargeback and contact Tidal Wave customer service to seek resolution, but refunds are not the standard policy.
| Plan | Price | Period | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Car (Unlimited Monthly) | US$19.99 | Monthly | Basic wash + free vacuums |
| Clean Car + (Unlimited Monthly) | US$29.99 | Monthly | Bug prep + rain repellent + tire shine |
| Graph‑X4 (Unlimited Monthly) | US$39.99 | Monthly | Ceramic coating, shine seal, wheel brightener |
| Graph‑X4 (Single Wash) | US$30.00 | Single | Advanced Graph‑X4 wash |
| Ceramic Sea Gloss (Single Wash) | US$25.00 | Single | Ceramic polymer coat for shine |
| Ceramic Sea Gloss (Unlimited Monthly) | US$39.99 | Monthly | Ceramic Sea Gloss protection |
| Dry N’ Shine (Single Wash) | US$20.00 | Single | Surface water removal, shine |
| Dry N’ Shine (Unlimited Monthly) | US$29.99 | Monthly | Unlimited Dry N’ Shine washes |
| Hot Wax (Single Wash) | US$15.00 | Single | Tire shine plus wax protection |
| Hot Wax (Unlimited Monthly) | US$24.99 | Monthly | Unlimited Hot Wax washes |
| Tire Shine (Single Wash) | US$10.00 | Single | Tire shine detail |
| Tire Shine (Unlimited Monthly) | US$19.99 | Monthly | Unlimited Tire Shine |
| Graph‑X4 (Annual) | US$499.70 | Annual | 12 months unlimited Graph‑X4 |
| Ceramic Sea Gloss (Annual) | US$449.70 | Annual | 12 months unlimited Ceramic Sea Gloss |
| Dry N’ Shine (Annual) | US$349.70 | Annual | 12 months unlimited Dry N’ Shine |
| Hot Wax (Annual) | US$299.70 | Annual | 12 months unlimited Hot Wax |
| Tire Shine (Annual) | US$239.70 | Annual | 12 months unlimited Tire Shine |
Note: Prices above are published in USD for U.S. locations; no official Canadian (CAD) pricing was publicly found for 2024/2025.
Canadian consumer protection laws vary by province. Some jurisdictions provide cooling-off periods for certain contracts and protections against unfair business practices. Tidal Wave's stated "no refunds for mid‑month cancellations" policy may not override statutory rights where a cooling-off period or other consumer remedies apply. If you believe your rights under provincial law have been violated (for example, unauthorized recurring charges or failure to provide the services paid for), you can contact your provincial consumer protection office and your card issuer. For persistent or unresolved problems, filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau or seeking a chargeback through your bank are common steps taken by Canadian consumers.
Public reviews and complaint sites show recurring themes: reports of unexpected recurring charges and difficulties cancelling memberships, vehicle damage during washes (side mirrors, antennas, trim) with mixed outcomes for damage claims, and complaints about customer service responsiveness. Some customers report successful cancellations and normal service, but a notable number of negative reviews appear on sites such as Trustpilot and the BBB documenting billing and repair disputes. These mixed experiences underscore the importance of saving confirmation records and monitoring billing statements closely.
People commonly assume cancelling will produce an immediate refund or immediate loss of access; in fact Tidal Wave states memberships remain active until the next billing date and processed charges are not refunded. Other mistakes include waiting until too close to the renewal date (not meeting the 7‑day notice), failing to save the cancellation confirmation or delivery receipt, assuming an App Store/Google Play cancellation automatically stops billing through the merchant (Tidal Wave documentation does not document app-store cancellations), and not checking for or disputing unauthorized charges promptly with the card issuer.
| Method | Refund | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Online - Manage Your Plan / Unlimited Management form | No (no refunds for mid‑month cancellations) | Low if submitted ≥7 days before billing; must provide sticker ID |
| In person at a Tidal Wave location | No (plan remains active until next billing) | Low - Medium (requires visit and account proof) |
| Customer service phone | No (policy applies) | Medium (reports of variable responsiveness) |
| App Store / Google Play | Not specified by Tidal Wave (unknown) | Unknown - not documented by Tidal Wave; proceed with caution |
Keep the cancellation confirmation (screenshot, email, or registered-mail receipt) and monitor your bank or card statements for at least one billing cycle to ensure the subscription does not renew. If you see an unauthorized or continuing charge, contact Tidal Wave customer service immediately and open a dispute with your card issuer if necessary. Useful references: Tidal Wave Help & Support (help & support), the Unlimited Management cancel form (cancel plan form), and Tidal Wave Terms & Conditions (terms and conditions). If you need to escalate, consider filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau and contacting your provincial consumer protection office.
Tidal Wave Auto Spa
PO Drawer 311
115 E. Main St.
Thomaston, Georgia 30286
United States
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Written by Mason Young
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