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The International Carwash Association’s annual event, The Car Wash Show, took place April 3-6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.  »

One of the materials we must deal with during an interior detail is the plastic and vinyl panels. This takes place during the interior detail process, after the vehicle is inspected,  »

Fresh from the 2017 Car Wash Show in Las Vegas,

I had the opportunity to reflect on the last few days while flying back to the factory. On the plane, two realizations came to mind: »

Rob Madrid has helped build dozens of washes and consulted on hundreds more, but the most environmentally friendly wash he has ever seen is his own. »

A viable car wash is one where the owner delivers entrepreneurial objectives such as creating wealth from the business model or exit strategy. »

I must admit, there are times when I yearn for the past. One location with only one tunnel of wash equipment. One small staff to hire. One base of customers that eagerly use “their” car wash. The one computer, a calculator, used... »

Surprise breakdowns can wreak havoc on your business. It is Saturday during pollen season and all of a sudden you have no spot-free rinse water. You recently noticed your RO production has been down, but you figure that your RO... »

The Southwest Car Wash Association’s Annual Convention and Car Wash Expo for 2017 took place in Arlington, TX Sunday, February 26 through Tuesday, February 28. »

Arguably, the car wash industry is ripening for private equity. For example, growth is projected for industry wash revenues and size of the fleet. Moreover, the market remains fragmented, which is a good play for consolidation. »

This article contains excerpts taken from Evolution of the Automotive Body Coating Process — A Review, published by MPDI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute). MPDI is an academic open-access publisher with... »

In the quest to improve profitability, car wash operators continue to look for new ways to attract more business, cut costs, and reduce crime. LED lighting has proven to achieve all these objectives simultaneously with a typical... »

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... »

As is the case every year, I look forward to the International Car Wash Association’s The Car Wash Show. Last year in Nashville, there were about 8,000 participants. The Show is a great place to connect with hundreds of... »

Natural disasters can be devastating to businesses. We’ve all seen the devastation that tornados and hurricanes leave in their wakes. However, floods and hail damage each account for over a billion dollars in insurance claims... »

Success in tunnel car washing has always been dependent on the volume of cars washed. What’s changing today is how customers are being courted by forward-thinking tunnel wash operators using new approaches, equipment, and... »