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Lemont Express Car Wash

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Lemont Express Car Wash Reopens New, Improved Facility on State Street

The business, which underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation over the past few months, is offering free car washes Friday through Sunday this week.

Lemont Express Car Wash at 1174 State St. reopened on Friday after undergoing a multi-million dollar makeover that begain in July. The business replaced its former building with a 4,800-square-foot complex that includes a 150-foot automatic car wash tunnel, state-of-the-art equipment and a 25-horsepower central vacuum system. The brand-new Lemont Express Car Wash will remain open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. every day, 365 days per year. Owner Bill Klump couldn’t be more excited about the results of the makeover, and is sharing his excitement with members of the community by offering the gift of a sparkling-clean car – at no cost. “This weekend, we are offering free double washes, Klump said. "You get a tremendous Simoniz carnuba wax and shine, …

Michael Wallace

9:33 am on Saturday, February 16, 2013

I just arrived back home with my with my soaking wet, shiverring Westie. The air blowers blow cold air and the external temperature was 17 degrees this morning. when I called I asked the gentlemen who answered if the blowers are warm air, and he responded they are suppose to be. Stick to cleaning cars fellas!   more ›

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Names in the News: Bill Klump Plans Multi-Million Dollar Makeover for Lemont Express Car Wash

Klump is doubling the size of the car wash and cutting prices by half, making it "better, faster and cheaper" for customers.

Lemont Express Car Wash is getting a much-needed facelift this year—one the owner says will make it "better, faster and cheaper" for customers. The car wash, located at 1174 State St., was closed and fenced off to the public last week in anticipation of a multi-million dollar makeover. "We're changing the whole business model by doubling the size of the complex and cutting the price for a wash" said Bill Klump, owner of Lemont Express Car Wash. Klump, a Darien resident, said current facility will be scrapped in the coming weeks and replaced with a 4,800-square-foot complex that will include a 150-foot automatic wash tunnel (twice the current size), state-of-the-art equipment and a 25-horsepower central vacuum that will be free for …

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Lemont Express Car Wash Gears Up for Multi-Million Dollar Makeover

The State Street car wash will be closed for 16-18 weeks while the owner expands the facility and installs state-of-the-art equipment.

Lemont Express Car Wash is getting a much-needed facelift this year—one the owner says will make it "better, faster and cheaper" for customers. The car wash, located at 1174 State St., was closed and fenced off to the public last week in anticipation of a multi-million dollar makeover. "We're changing the whole business model by doubling the size of the complex and cutting the price for a wash" said Bill Klump, owner of Lemont Express Car Wash. Klump said current facility will be scrapped in the coming weeks and replaced with a 4,800-square-foot complex that will include a 150-foot automatic wash tunnel (twice the current size), state-of-the-art equipment and a 25-horsepower central vacuum that will be free for customers. Construction is …

BWood

12:05 pm on Sunday, July 29, 2012

Only car wash I use! Hope he keeps the soft cloth and doesn't switch to the touchless. The latter never gets the grim off.   more ›

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