Design

The car wash of tomorrow is really about technology. It’s amazing how technology has become so ingrained in our culture in such a short period of time and how fast it has advanced. »

Ronnie Corbin is no stranger to developing car washes. His involvement dates back to the pioneering express-exterior days in the mid ‘00s as a franchisee of Rapido Rabbit, the franchise system that evolved into Boomerang Car... »

The challenges involved in developing a new car wash project, no matter where it’s located, can be a very difficult and trying experience, as we in the business know all too well. Attempting to open a wash in South Florida, the... »

Brent Scott had a thriving landscape business in Las Vegas; he sold it and moved to Dallas and became intrigued with the professional car wash business.  »

We all understand how competitive the automotive detailing industry has become. But it will remain a huge industry in 2017. A recent market research report from IBISWorld estimates the car wash and detailing industry is expected... »

Located in southeast Texas along the Gulf Coast, Greater Houston is the fifth biggest metropolitan area in the United States and the county’s fastest growing region over the last decade.  »

Benny’s Carwash and Oil Change, a three-generation family-owned business has grown to seven car washes, five oil change facilities, and three B-Quik convenience stores in the Baton Rouge area. Celebrating Benny’s 65th year, the... »

Renovating or upgrading your car wash presents many challenges — but offers numerous benefits. A major plus is that it provides a fresh and up-to-date look that should bring in new customers. With new, competing car washes being... »

By the time this article is published, the nation’s largest car wash facility should be open for business in Englewood, CO. »

Reportedly, Mr. Wash Autoservice AG located in Stuttgart, Germany is now the world’s biggest or fanciest car wash. At a cost of $40 million, the site can handle 400 cars an hour, 50,000 a month, and 500,000 a year. »

Savannah Car Wash has been serving the city of Savannah, Georgia, for nearly two decades and is considered the city’s most popular and successful car wash operation. First opened in the mid-1990s, the primary goal of Savannah Car... »

Palms Car Wash has become an institution in Austin, TX, proudly serving the community for more than a decade at numerous locations spread throughout the city. As one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country, and...

In the November 2012 issue of Auto Laundry News, we presented a general overview of a new prototype flex-wash and quick lube project embarked upon by Boise-based Fast Eddy’s to complement its expanding gas station/c-store chain....