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Charitable Exterior

By their very nature car washes build intimate relationships with their communities. They are typically run by... More

Principal Investment

Car wash owners come from all walks of life. When you ask one how they got their start, nine times out of 10 the story... More

Sign Science - Effective Site-Specific Building- and Street-Sign Design

The first ICA show I attended was in 1996 in San Antonio, TX. I have only missed one since dueto a health issue. In... More

Vacuum Systems - Help Provide the Optimal Customer Experience

When Brian Snyder, a co-owner and operator of Wash 37135, and his team started plans for their car wash in... More

Wash For All Occasions

Drawing customers to your wash is a year-round effort. Whether it is advertising, geo-located promotions, or good... More

Doubling up in Boise - Fast Eddy’s Raises the Bar Once Again with a New Twin Tunnel

For those living in the Boise, ID area, Fast Eddy’s is a local icon with a long history of superior customer service... More

Proper Towel Care - Six Tips to a Better Shine

Car wash towels are a necessary piece of equipment for many washes, but they are also an area that can be easily... More

Selling Self Serve - Promote Onsite and Online

Upward trends in the industry have shown that self-serve car washing isn’t going anywhere. Many drivers want control... More

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DRB LAUNCHES “HERE TO HELP” INITIATIVE

ANTHONY ANALETTO HONORED WITH ICA’S DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM

CONFUSION IN TEXAS

CAR WASH BRINGS WORK TO THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

DATIL CAR WASH OPENS IN ST. AUGUSTINE

NEW CAR WASH FOR LAFAYETTE

Industry News from the Web

Bronx car wash worker rescued after being...

A Bronx car wash worker was seriously injured after getting a leg caught in the machinery Saturday, officials said. The worker, whose age was not immediately known, was trapped between a car and one of the machine’s rollers at the Bruckner Car Wash on Bruckner Boulevard near East 140th Street in Mott Haven at about...

COVID-19 Offers Opportunity to Make a Dent in...

Now is when the fleet industry should be proactively identifying these future technicians. The fleet industry has a window to tap into this idled labor pool, who will look attractive to other industries experiencing labor shortages leading to increased competition to recruit this talent

Broken window turns family’s carwash into...

Maybe next time, this family might want to stop at the repair shop before the carwash. Watch as this unlucky mom from Anchorage, Alaska, can’t seem to get her window to close before her car enters the watery tunnel. Subscribe to our YouTube!

Attorney General tells Portage car wash it...

PORTAGE, MI — Crystal Car Wash in Portage has allegedly been operating during the coronavirus pandemic, in violation of an executive order from Michigan’s governor, the state Attorney General’s Office said in a news release. The Michigan Attorney General’s Office sent a cease and desist notice to the car wash, located at 8387 Portage Road, on Friday, April 3.

Detailing a $1 Million Bizarrini P538 That's...

After three decades in a warehouse, the Bizzarrini P538 had so much dust it was hardly recognizable.

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Car Wash M&A - The Changing Face of the Market

For the past four years I have been writing and speaking about the wave of M&A activity flooding the car wash industry. During that time, we have seen a dizzying number of new entrants try their hand at acquiring and operating... »

Top Employee Retention - Seven Reasons to Put Golden Handcuffs on Your Best Employees

High-performing employees are often the most valuable asset in a company. Customers, products, technology, inventory, and many other assets come and go. »

The Car Wash Show Cancelled

On March 10, the International Car Wash Association issued the following statement: »

Subscription Prescription - A Step Beyond: Members Only

Pursuing thousands of unlimited members and recurring monthly income requires a commitment. This means dealing with recruitment, promotion, turnover rate, credit and debit card issues, and keeping up with industry best practices,... »