Dundalk, MD – September 2025 – WLR Automotive Group, a regional leader in automotive care services, is proud to announce the upcoming grand opening of its newest Auto Spa Express at 1412 Merritt Boulevard, Dundalk, MD 21222. The site will officially open to customers mid November 2025. This location marks the company’s 33rd overall, the 15th car wash, and the 11th Auto Spa Express in its growing portfolio across Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
The Dundalk opening introduces a first-of-its-kind express car wash to the community, featuring advanced technology, sleek stainless-steel equipment, and a modern tunnel design built for both performance and convenience. Positioned along Merritt Boulevard, one of the area’s busiest roadways, the site is designed to deliver a faster, easier, and higher-quality car wash experience than anything previously available in Dundalk.
Key customer features include:
– A 130-foot wash tunnel with a wide-belt system for smooth, stress-free vehicle loading and unloading
– Complimentary self-service amenities include vacuums, microfiber drying towels, air hoses, and mat-cleaning machines
– Location hours: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday
Randall S. Simpson, President and CEO of WLR Automotive Group, emphasized the innovation behind the new site:
“The Dundalk Auto Spa Express represents the future of car washing. With high-tech stainless-steel equipment, a wide-belt tunnel system, and the most advanced technology in the industry, we’ve designed this site to set a new standard for speed, safety, and quality. We’re excited to bring this level of innovation to Merritt Boulevard and proud to soon serve the Dundalk community with a car wash experience unlike any other.”
This newest location underscores WLR’s continued investment in Baltimore County and its mission to pair cutting-edge
technology with exceptional customer service.
For more information, visit www.theautospas.com.
About WLR Automotive Group, Inc., Headquartered in Frederick, Maryland since 1987, WLR Automotive Group, Inc. is the parent company of several well-known
service brands, including The Lube Center, The Auto Spa, The Auto Spa Express, and The Auto Repair, as well as WLR Property Management and WLR Insurance Solutions. With over 33 locations across Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, WLR’s team of more than 600 employees has proudly serviced over 18 million vehicles.
Beyond delivering high-quality automotive care, WLR is deeply committed to its communities, building partnerships, supporting local organizations, and engaging in volunteer efforts that reflect the company’s belief in “Changing Lives, One Neighbor at a Time.”
