Tony Stephens was awarded induction into the Australian Car Wash Industry Hall of Fame in 2022.

Tony first encountered car washing in North America in the early 90s and “fell in love” with the opportunity the industry presented.

Returning to his hometown of Melbourne, Tony set about building a wash at a time when commercial car washing was a rare commodity in Australia.

His first foray into an industry that would become his passion for the next three decades was alongside fellow Hall of Famer Richard Davison, opening a wash in Frankston.

Soon after, Tony built his signature site, Washbusters, in Moorabbin.

As the industry was in its infancy, Tony regularly visited North America, developing relationships with equipment and product suppliers.

Then, on 17 October 1996, he and his great associate Rob Anson created a significant industry legacy when they founded ACWA, the Australian Car Wash Association.

As well as running his own business, Tony has fostered and mentored many other car wash operators over several decades.

In 2021, Tony sold Washbusters but remains very involved in the industry.