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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

Conversion IBA to Express

From time to time, car wash equipment manufacturers travel around the country to conduct seminars and workshops and... More

Certified Clean

Gauging a car wash’s performance is pretty straight forward. All you need to do is check the final product. If the... More

Industry Newsline

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PECO STARS IN TV SHOW

PERFECTION PLUS AUTO DETAILING CELEBRATES 10 YEARS

MOO MOO RAISES $9,300 FOR FOOD EDUCATION

TOP MANAGEMENT CHANGES AT MALCO

FOCUS ON EDUCATION AT THE CAR WASH SHOW

FLYING ACE RAISES $3,070 FOR CHILDREN’S NEEDS

Industry News from the Web

Tax on Arkansas car washes leaves one owner...

Some state lawmakers are second-guessing legislative changes approved earlier this year regarding the taxation of some types of car washes.

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Here's a diverse range of stuff for the gearheads in your life, and each gift costs less than $100.

Touchless, Friction or Tunnel, or All of the...

Facebook. Twitter. LinkedIn. Each car wash, to the untrained eye, can seem the same. Customers drive into a bay or onto a conveyor and let the machine do the work of removing dirt and grime from their vehicles. The unique styles of wash can go beyond just personal preference; they can be a major determinant in the business model of a car wash, from vehicle loading, to various cleaning technologies, to cars-per-hour capabilities and revenue per car, to the level of clean and shine.

Taunton car wash manager said video serves as...

D.I. Auto Care in the Eye of the Public With...

D.I. Auto Care, takes another luminary proud step by launching its Mobile Detailing Phoenix Service in the Metro Area. In wake of the high demand this extension of the service will facilitate the local area with on-site auto mobile detailing. Proud to be specializes in making your car eye-candy in the crowd with crumbs, spills, spots free interior and tar, swirls and swirl free exterior.

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Feature Articles

Texas Transformation

The needs of the motoring public are constantly evolving. To keep pace car washers need to stay nimble and be willing to course correct when necessary. »

$15 an Hour - Rethinking the Express Labor Model

Several months ago, I had a long discussion with a car wash operator in New York facing increased operating expenses due to a significant increase in the minimum wage. »

Private Equity - Potential Exit Strategy

Historically, car wash project financing included traditional methods such as obtaining a conventional loan from a local bank or lender, SBA loans, seller financing, sale lease back, and venture capital (i.e., angel investors). »

Training - Get a Better Return on Your Investment

Each year, organizations waste thousands of dollars on training that doesn’t deliver what the people who bought it thought it would. Consequently, many of those remorseful purchasers determine that training has no value to their... »