Free Car Wash Days at Rocket Express August 14-15

BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 12, 2026--

Rocket Express Car Wash is celebrating the completion of renovations at all five of its Idaho and Utah locations by inviting customers to enjoy two days of free car washes during a special customer appreciation event August 14-15.

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Join the Rocket Express team as they celebrate with Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies alongside local chambers, including the following events:

Drivers can receive a complimentary Rocket Express car wash, air fresheners and enter to win free car washes for a year at any of the following remodeled locations from August 14-15th:

Honoring a Family’s Sacrifice While Celebrating Upgrades

As part of the celebration in South Jordan, just outside Salt Lake City, Rocket Express will proudly honor Summer Lee Anderson, a Rocket Express Folds of Honor scholarship recipient whose story reflects the enduring impact of military service and sacrifice.

A Saratoga Springs, Utah, native, Anderson is a sophomore at the University of Utah, where she is pursuing degrees in Psychology and Sociology. She is also a member of the university’s ROTC program and has set her sights on becoming an officer in the U.S. Army. Inspired by her own family’s experience, Summer hopes to dedicate her career to serving veterans, particularly those struggling with PTSD.

Summer is the daughter of Command Sgt. Major Brad Lee Anderson, who served more than 20 years in the U.S. Army as an EOD Specialist and Ammunition Specialist. During his distinguished military career, Command Sgt. Major Anderson deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was ultimately disabled in the line of duty.

Through Folds of Honor, Summer’s educational journey is being supported in recognition of her father’s service and sacrifice. Her story represents the legacy carried by military families and the powerful impact of honoring those who have served our nation.

“We are honored to recognize Summer and her family during the South Jordan celebration and to celebrate her commitment to continuing a legacy of service. Her pursuit of a career helping veterans is a meaningful reflection of the values of courage, service and sacrifice that Folds of Honor seeks to uphold and we as a brand will continue to support,” said Pete Nani, CEO, ZIPS Car Wash, parent company of Rocket Express Car Wash.

Rocket Express renovations include refreshed building exteriors, updated customer-facing areas, and operational improvements designed to create a faster, more efficient, and more convenient wash experience.

"We're proud to invest in our locations and in the communities we serve," said Nani. "These renovations reflect our commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience every time someone visits a Rocket Express location. We invite everyone to stop by during our free wash event, see the improvements firsthand, and let us show our appreciation for the loyalty and support our customers have shown us,” he added.

Rocket Express Car Wash offers a fast, convenient express wash experience featuring advanced wash technology, complimentary vacuums, and Unlimited Club memberships that make it easy for customers to keep their vehicles clean year-round.

The free wash event is open to the public and no purchase is necessary.

About Rocket Express Car Wash:Rocket Express Car Wash is committed to delivering a fast, convenient, and high-quality express car wash experience. With locations throughout Idaho and Utah, Rocket Express combines advanced wash technology with exceptional customer service and Unlimited Club membership options that provide customers with a clean vehicle whenever they need it. Rocket Express Car Wash is part of ZIPS Car Wash family of brands. ZIPS Car Wash, headquartered in Plano, Texas, operates more than 185 express car wash locations across 19 states under the ZIPS Car Wash, Rocket Express Car Wash, and Jet Brite Car Wash brands. With more than two decades of industry experience, ZIPS combines innovative technology, premium wash quality, and exceptional customer service to deliver a fast, convenient car wash experience. Through the ZIPS Car Wash mobile app, customers enjoy loyalty rewards, membership benefits, and added convenience. Beyond clean cars, ZIPS is dedicated to supporting the communities it serves through partnerships with schools, military nonprofit organizations, and local leaders. In 2025, Newsweek recognized ZIPS Car Wash as both a Best of the Best and Best in Customer Service award recipient.

Upgraded facilities and customer experiences shine at Rocket Express' newly renovated locations.

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Crews rescued 211 people and recovered the body of a passenger from a ferry that caught fire in rough seas Wednesday near the Indonesian tourist island of Bali, authorities said.

The Putri Yasmin ferry was traveling from Bali to the neighboring island of Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara province, when the fire broke out at about 4:15 a.m. The ferry was also transporting 44 vehicles and 53 motorcycles.

The Search and Rescue Office in Mataram, the capital of West Nusa Tenggara province, received an emergency report almost half an hour later and immediately deployed personnel and rescue vessels.

“Our top priority is the safety of all passengers and crew members,” said Muhammad Hariyadi, who heads the Mataram Search and Rescue Office.

Videos released by the National Search and Rescue Agency showed people wearing life jackets crowding an inflatable life raft in choppy waters during a rescue operation at sea, as thick black smoke billows from the ferry.

The rescue agency said that as of Wednesday afternoon, rescuers evacuated 211 people from the burned vessel, including 2 Australian tourists, and recovered the body of a 19-year-old Indonesian woman.

Initial reports had said the ferry was carrying 131 people, including 17 crew members, based on the ship’s manifest.

However, hours after the incident, officials said more people were aboard than listed. It is common in Indonesia for the number of passengers on a boat or ferry to differ from the manifest.

Authorities did not immediately account for the discrepancy between the initial passenger manifest and the higher number of people later reported rescued and evacuated.

“The response operation is ongoing, and authorities are continuing to account for all victims,” said Syamsurizal, head of the Lembar Port Authority. He said at least two injured passengers were rushed to a nearby hospital.

Syamsurizal, who like many Indonesians uses a single name, said investigators were determining the cause of the fire. He said that survivors told authorities the blaze appeared to have started in a cargo truck before quickly spreading through the ferry.

Hariyadi said the rescue effort was supported by six vessels, a helicopter, two inflatable boats and two private yachts. He said rough seas with waves reported as high as 4 meters (13 feet) complicated rescue efforts.

Wednesday's incident happened less than two weeks after another Indonesian ferry, the Mutiara Sentosa 2, caught fire in waters off the main island of Java, leaving at least five people dead.

Indonesia is an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands where ferries are a common method of travel. Disasters occur regularly, with weak safety enforcement often blamed.

In this photo made from video released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS), smoke billows from a passenger ferry Putri Yasmin after it caught fire while traveling from the tourist island of Bali to neighboring island of Lombok, in the waters of Lombok Strait, Indonesia, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. (BASARNAS via AP)

In this photo made from video released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS), crew pull survivors from a passenger ferry Putri Yasmin that caught fire while traveling from the tourist island of Bali to neighboring island of Lombok toward a rescue ship in the waters of Lombok Strait, Indonesia, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. (BASARNAS via AP)

In this image made from video released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS), the crew of a rescue ship look on as smoke billows from a passenger ferry that caught fire while traveling from the tourist island of Bali to neighboring island of Lombok, in the waters of Lombok Strait, Indonesia, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. (BASARNAS via AP)