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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

Express Change

For over 30 years Posh Car Wash has operated as a typical full serve — huge facilities, lots of overhead, and a... More

The Evolving Finish Line

The most successful businessmen are able to learn from their mistakes and take no shame in admitting a misstep. When... More

Industry Newsline

MISTER CAR WASH BUYS GRAND SLAM

WILD BLUE CAR WASH FUNDRAISERS

GOO-GOO ACQUIRED

MISTER CAR WASH ADDS ONE IN GRAND RAPIDS

LARRY HARRELL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED

DRB AND UNITEC OPEN WEST COAST OFFICE

CAR WASH SHOW EUROPE EDUCATION

VERC IS EMPLOYER OF YEAR

PE FIRM INVESTS IN TSS

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CarMax wins approval in Pleasant Hill

An artist’s rendering of a CarMax Auto Superstore proposed for the DVC Plaza shopping center on Contra Costa Boulevard. PLEASANT HILL — Despite reservations, city leaders on Monday unanimously approved plans for a CarMax Auto Superstore that will pump millions of dollars into a blighted commercial property near Diablo Valley College that has struggled to attract new tenants. The first phase of the $29 million CarMax project includes an 18,824-square-foot building with offices, a car wash, presentation area and service center; a 4,000-gallon underground fuel storage tank; and a nearly 2.3-acre lighted vehicle display lot.

Mayor swaps her robes for sponges at charity car wash

Daniel Mansfield The mayor of Godmanchester joined youth councillors as they hosted a charity car wash at the weekend.

Norton car wash sign draws the wrong kind of attention

NORTON — An advertising ploy by a local car wash that was intended to be humorous backfired this week when at least one resident took issue with a sign advertising free prostate exams with every car wash. A readerboard sign advertising the preventative health care check outside of LJ’s Car Wash and Detail Center off of Old Colony Road in Norton was a joke meant to turn heads and draw more business to the shop, manager Joel Shapiro said. I asked him to explain why it was funny and he didn’t have anything to say,” Spencer said.

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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 percentage of these facilities are aging and either need to be updated to remain competitive in today’s... »

Farming Excellence

Every wash aims to be known for something: speed, convenience, value, experience, etc. Regardless of their choice, successful owners set a goal and work tirelessly to ensure their wash develops and maintains a reputation of... »

Site Selection 102 - An Updated Guide to Finding Success

Nostalgia is an interesting word. Chances are good that simply reading it evoked a fond memory. Was it a car you owned? Maybe a movie you saw or some family event from when you were a kid? »