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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. »

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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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. »

Imagine a car owner’s dismay. They open the door of their prized vehicle only to be struck with a devastating sight — an interior covered with mold and mildew and a wretched smell to match. »

Gauging a car wash’s performance is pretty straight forward. All you need to do is check the final product. If the cars pouring out of your tunnel or wash bay are clean, shiny, and dry, chances are your equipment is in good... »

Spend a few minutes with a veteran car washer discussing their time in the industry, and you will come away with one undeniable truth: Getting started in the car wash industry is hard. »

Car washing is in an unrelenting state of flux. Formats, equipment, and technology are always evolving, presenting new challenges for operators as they look to meet customer demand for a clean, dry, shiny car delivered quickly... »

Long-term success in the car care industry requires constant education. Operators need to stay abreast of the latest technologies and techniques in order »

The wants and needs of the American consumer are in a constant state of flux. However, over the past decade these changes have been so drastic that many industries have been forced to evolve at an accelerated pace just to keep... »

Every air traveler knows the feeling. You have made it to the airport, been through security, boarded the plane, and are sitting in your seat. The aircraft inches its way toward the runway, you hear the engine rev, »

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

Recognize the need. Fill the need. It is the most basic of business concepts, but still one of the most vital. Those that are able to pinpoint an opportunity in the marketplace and seize it, enjoy first-mover advantage and... »

In the car care business it is difficult to be everything to everyone. Most operators focus their efforts on one particular concept or segment of the industry and ignore the rest. »

Every car wash owner faces adversity on the road to success. Labor issues, equipment failures, emerging competition,  »

Over the past decade, the unlimited wash club has spread like wildfire across the industry. It provides customers with unrestricted access to wash facilities, while  »