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Preparing For Takeoff

Every air traveler knows the feeling. You have made it to the airport, been through security, boarded the plane, and... More

Into the Wild Blue Yonder

If you want to learn to fly, you need to strap yourself into the cockpit and man the controls. More

Neighborhood Express

Recognize the need. Fill the need. It is the most basic of business concepts, but still one of the most vital. Those... More

Blast Off - Rocket Shine Car Wash Comes to Punta Gorda

Located some 100 miles south of Tampa, the city of Punta Gorda is well known as an ecological and boater’s paradise,... More

St. Clair Q&A - A Life in Detailing

Prentice St. Clair is a known quantity in the detailing industry, particularly so to the readers of this magazine, who... More

Interior Signage - Inform, Entertain, Brand, and Generate Sales

A large part of improving the on-location marketing for your car wash is the exterior signs, lights, and menus — the... More

Letter from the PUBLISHER - View From the Driver’s Seat - Commitment

It’s not hard to think about how things have changed in the car care industry over the last 65 years. More

Express Innovation

In the ever-evolving world of professional car washing, standing pat is never an option. More

Industry Newsline

SALE-LEASEBACK OF THREE MISTER CAR WASH LOCATIONS

DRB HELPS IN SALES-TAX FIGHT

NEW OPW WEBSITE

CONVENIENCE STORE DECISIONS JOINS WOMEN IN CARWASH™ TEAM

PROCLEAN GROWS TO 27

SONNY’S CAR WASH COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR

MACNEIL AWARDED U.S. PATENT FOR ARCH

Industry News from the Web

Nayax, Beacon Mobile partner on car wash...

Nayax and Beacon Mobile are teaming up to provide enhanced sales and marketing options for the car wash industry. Nayax offers cashless payment solutions, as well as telemetry and a management platform, to unattended automatic equipment. Its tools can help car wash operators transform unattended machines into 24/7 retail stores with consumer engagement and IoT activities, according to the release.

Driven Brands Announces Acquisition of...

Transaction expands the company’s quick lube presence in Florida, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, and Alabama CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB) February 11, 2019.

From then to now: Pink elephant of the...

The pink elephant of the Elephant Car Wash is a Seattle landmark, and as these two sketches from the Seattle Sketcher show, the pink elephant has stood proud as the neighborhood around it evolved into today's tech central

AAA: Road Salt and Other De-Icers Can Lead to...

AAA: Road Salt and Other De-Icers Can Lead to Expensive Rust Damage to Vehicles Periodic car washing can help offset costly, dangerous rust issues. Millions of Americans face pricey vehicle repairs from rust damage every year, and the chemicals used to de-ice roadways can be one of the main culprits.

Mighty Welcomes 10th Jiffy Lube Group to...

CiSA Lubes USA is the most recent Jiffy Lube group to establish a Mighty Auto Parts franchise for both internal and external distribution. NORCROSS, Ga. (PRWEB) February 06, 2019.

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Teachable Moments - How a Bowling Center Can Change Your Car Wash

For several years I have seen 10 pins at the end of a long lane, waiting only for me to knock them down. Once the ball was thrown, returned to me, and the pins reset, I never thought much more about the experience. »

Hot Profits, Cool Employees - Shadeports Benefit More Than Just The Vehicle

As detailing pros, we all know not to work on vehicles in the sun. UV rays soften up the clear-coat surface on autos and make them susceptible to scratching and swirl marks. »

Mom and Pop - Opportunities to be Found

The express-exterior car wash format may be changing the industry into a more impersonal business but there are still plenty of opportunities for folks who want a traditional mom and pop business. »