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Fast Lube Convert a Wash Bay

It is no secret that many self-serve wand-bay car washes are experiencing challenging times. These wash facilities... More

What’s in a Name?

A detail business is judged on the quality of its work, not the cleverness of its name, but sometimes a new moniker... More

Out of Space? Consider A Car Wash Building Extension

According to the United States Census Bureau, there are over 100,000 car wash facilities in the United States. A large... More

Extreme Clean

Dealing with a little dirt and grime is just part of the job when you are in the car wash business. But some washes... More

Gas Sites - Upgrading to Compete

According to an article in Convenience Store News, there is a trend among retailers with car washes to upgrade... More

Rethinking Profit Centers - The Wash Media Is the Message

Success in tunnel car washing has always been dependent on the volume of cars washed. What’s changing today is how... More

Gentle and Quiet - Raising the Customer Experience

Brent Scott had a thriving landscape business in Las Vegas; he sold it and moved to Dallas and became intrigued with... More

Safe Shade - Five Reasons Why You Need Industrial-Strength Thick Skin

We all understand how competitive the automotive detailing industry has become. But it will remain a huge industry in... More

Industry Newsline

SONNY’S ACQUIRES DIAMOND SHINE

HYDRA-FLEX TWICE HONORED

VERC APPOINTS ACCOUNTING MANAGER

ROMANIAN DETAIL LEADER PASSES AWAY

MISTER CAR WASH ACQUIRES TWO IN MISSOURI

CON-SERV IS MOVING

CSI CERTIFIED TO NEW ISO STANDARD

ELIZABETH GUBRUD-HOWE NAMED PDQ’S NEW GM

VER-TECH LABS HIRES REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

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Mister Car Wash Acquires Seven Express Locations in Alabama

Sep 15, 2017. TUCSON, Ariz., Sept. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Mister Car Wash has expanded its presence in Alabama with the acquisition of Car Wash Express, consisting of seven express locations in the greater Huntsville market. The stores are located at 1206 Hwy 31 S, Hartselle, AL 35640; 1321 US... Advertisement.

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Fluid Handling System - 10 Critical Maintenance Tips

Since the top operating expenses in many car washes, besides labor, are chemical and water costs, it is imperative to ensure that the fluid handling system is in optimal shape. If using a direct-inject, boosted pressure system, »

Fast Lube Convert a Wash Bay

It is no secret that many self-serve wand-bay car washes are experiencing challenging times. These wash facilities typically consist of multiple bays and, in many cases, some of those bays are not generating the revenue they... »

Vacuums: A Profit Center?

Full service tunnels were the industry standard for many years. With the ever-increasing costs for land and labor, many businesses are migrating to flex or express tunnels with free self-serve vacuums. »