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Fall through early winter is an excellent time to replenish towels at your car wash or auto detailing business. While personal preference matters, there are some guidelines you should consider when purchasing towels. »

Paint is applied to vehicles to decorate and protect them. According to the experts, there are several trends impacting the direction in vehicle coatings: »

The evolution and transformation in the car wash industry has been massive over the past several years.

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The 30th Northeast Regional Carwash Convention (NRCC), September 23-25, was the biggest in the history of the annual trade show.  »

Small-scale operators are the heart and soul of the car wash industry. While a growing list of mega chains continue to pop up across the industry, the small independent operator is still the prevalent model. »

AVW Equipment Company Inc.

Maywood, Illinois

From its start repairing car wash equipment to its current position as a leading global manufacturer of advanced car wash systems, AVW’s business philosophy has remained constant:... »

To get the most out of your car wash, you need to make chemistry good to the last drop. Does this mean controlling consumption to reduce cost?  »

Producing sufficient gross sales has long been the principal competitive risk for a new commercial car wash. »

Ride hailing is described as a comfortable method for door-to-door transport. These services use online-enabled platforms to connect between passengers and local drivers using their personal non-commercial vehicles. »

SBA car wash loans are popular because the SBA guaranty enhances the loan and encourages banks to make a loan they otherwise may not make.  »

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

Fresh back from the inaugural Mobile Tech Expo (MTE) Las Vegas, I am encouraged to write a positive review of the first-ever such event on the West Coast.  »

Success in the detailing trade requires equal parts talent, hard work, and entrepreneurial spirit. It also calls for a specialized set of skills. Skills that are not easy to acquire.

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Over the years many articles have been written about how to increase revenue at self-service car washes. Operators continually look at ways to offer value and services to their customer base while increasing the bottom line. »

Subscriptions and memberships are the hot retail trends. Whether it is clothing rentals, video streaming, meal services, or car washes, consumers are signing up for memberships in droves. »