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Providing a spot-free rinse cycle in a car wash typically involves the installation of a reverse osmosis system (RO). The RO is designed to minimize total dissolved solids (TDS) from the feed stream. Dissolved solids can come... »

Many detail businesses today are finding it difficult to maintain a reasonable profit. Costs are increasing for equipment, chemicals, and supplies, as well as environmental issues relating to collection and disposal of... »

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... »

In January, California Governor Jerry Brown, declared the state’s drought situation as an emergency. By doing so, the governor acknowledged the dire conditions as the Golden State struggles with the least amount of rainfall in... »

The NRCC’s silver anniversary will not soon be forgotten. Nearly 1,400 attendees gathered to celebrate the 25th annual event held at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, NJ and were treated to a host of educational opportunities... »

Chip cards and new wireless payment methods are coming soon. Will you be ready? »

Last month I wrote about a Midwest dealership’s detail shop for which I was asked to provide training and consultation. They were struggling in many of the areas that are typical for such an operation. »

As the years begin to mount, even the most devoted detailers begin to lose enthusiasm for their work. Not Michael Pena. Despite 30 years in the retail trenches, the detail veteran is more committed than ever and still gets joy... »

What can lead to a slow and steady, or sudden and unexpected, loss of business that is not weather-related? »

After a run of 33 years, the Western Car Wash Show comes to an end as a separate event. Beginning in 2015, the show will be folded into The Car Wash Show, which is presented annually by the International Carwash Association. »

In last month’s issue of Auto Laundry News, we discussed five security issues, each of which can contribute to the creation of a safer, more secure self-service wash: »

Social media is a leading industry tool to bring brand awareness to the forefront of markets. More than ever, your business’ online reputation weighs heavily on your success due to the unlimited availability of content published... »

One of the most meaningful bits of advice you can get when working with employees is this: You can help make individuals more of what they are, but you cannot make them something they are not. There are critical success factors... »

I was recently asked to provide training and consultation for a Midwest auto dealership’s detail shop. Initial observations yielded many classic signs of a struggling operation. It’s not important to call out this dealership by... »

I’m guilty — albeit less often as I get older and wiser. Whereas most of us would never assume we know, or could easily learn, as much about brain surgery as a brain surgeon, when it comes to other areas of our lives and... »