We're not a chain.
We're your neighbors.
Three locations. One family. A community we've called home our whole lives — and a commitment to taking care of it.
Our story
Where Brittain's came from.
"Treat every customer like a neighbor — because most of you are."— Mike & Laurel Warren, Owners
Brittain's Express Car Wash started on Larkin Avenue in Elgin — a fixture in the community long before it was ours. In September 2018, founder Randy Brittain retired and passed the keys to Mike and Laurel Warren, two lifetime Elgin residents who had been part of the business from the start.
Mike and Laurel didn't change the name. They kept what worked and built on it — adding Touchless locations in Elgin and Dundee, and expanding into detail services so the community had everything under one roof.
Today, Brittain's means three things: a great wash, a fair price, and people who actually care.
Where to find us
Three ways to get clean in Elgin and Dundee.
Staffed tunnel wash with free vacuums & hand dry
- From $7 · unlimited plans from $19.99/mo
- Mon–Sat 8am–7pm · Sun 8am–5pm
- 1572 Larkin Ave., Elgin
Professional detail: interior, exterior, or full
- From $170 · book in 2 minutes
- By appointment · Dundee, IL
- Great for gifts & special occasions
Family-owned & operated
The Warrens built this for Elgin.
When you're family-owned, you don't get to hide behind a corporate policy. You see the same customers at the grocery store. Your kids go to the same schools. The community's reputation is your reputation.
That's why Mike and Laurel run every location the same way — with staff who know your face, services that don't cut corners, and a genuine investment in making Elgin and Dundee a little better.
Locally Owned
Community First
No Gimmicks
Proven Quality
Eco commitment
We take care of the community — including the waterways.
When you wash at home, soapy runoff flows straight into local waterways — completely untreated. At every Brittain's location, cleaned water goes to the municipal treatment facility. Not into the creek behind your house.
- 3-tank water settling system at every location
- Ecological waste removal 2–3× per year
- Cleaned water routed to municipal treatment
- Eco-friendly soaps & detergents only
- Water reclamation — we use less than you think
More than a car wash
We support the community that supports us.
Fundraising Program Express Wash
Local schools, sports teams, nonprofits, and churches raise real money through our Brittain's Express fundraising program — no inventory, no logistics. Share a link, supporters get a wash code instantly, and your organization keeps 50% of every sale.
Learn About FundraisingFleet Accounts Express Wash
Local businesses keep their vehicles looking professional with Brittain's fleet accounts. Bulk discount pricing, no contracts, no appointments — just drive in and drive out clean. Available for any business with vehicles on the road.
Fleet Services