[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 117 (Monday, July 10, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S2284]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING TOTAL DETAILING AUTO SPA

 Ms. ERNST. Mr. President, as ranking member of the Senate 
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, each week I recognize 
an outstanding Iowa small business that exemplifies the American 
entrepreneurial spirit. This week, it is my privilege to recognize 
Total Detailing Auto Spa of Bettendorf, IA, as the Senate Small 
Business of the Week.
  As a child, Bettendorf resident Tim Lofgren cleaned cars in his 
neighborhood as a part-time business. He came up with the name ``Total 
Detailing'' at the age of 15 after he determined that he could turn his 
childhood hobby into a small business. Total Detailing Auto Spa was 
founded in 1998 and started out at a residential home, then a location 
in downtown Bettendorf. In 2008, Tim and his wife Susan acquired an 
11,200-square-foot facility in Bettendorf, IA, which serves as the 
current location for their business.
  Total Detailing Auto Spa offers complete interior and exterior car 
detailing. In addition to their detailing services, they also provide 
full-service carwash, boat detailing, and motorcycle detailing in the 
Quad Cities. Total Detailing Auto Spa also operates a retail showroom 
where antique cars are on display for customers to admire while their 
car is being serviced, with the showroom currently displaying a 1929 
Ford Roadster. The facility has four bays, including an oversized one 
for boats, recreational vehicles, and tractors. Over the years, Total 
Detailing Auto Spa has significantly expanded its workforce from a two-
person shop to more than 30 employees.
  Total Detailing Auto Spa has built up a loyal following over the 
years. In November 2019, Bettendorf resident Lou Riojas received his 
500th car wash from Total Detailing Auto Spa. Lou has relied on Total 
Detailing Auto Spa to wash his red G-6 Pontiac several times a week. 
The Total Detailing team has also given back to the Quad Cities 
community by providing services to charity auctions and local school 
benefits. Total Detailing Auto Spa's hard work has paid off as they are 
celebrating their 25th anniversary this year.
  Total Detailing Auto Spa's commitment to providing quality car washes 
and auto detailing services in Bettendorf, IA, is clear. I want to 
congratulate Tim and Susan Lofgren and the entire team at Total 
Detailing Auto Spa for their continued dedication to providing car 
detailing services to Iowans. I look forward to seeing their continued 
growth and success in Iowa.

                          ____________________