You do your groceries more often than you fill up your tank, argues Arnold Derks. The entrepreneur runs Derks Carwash...Derks Carwash combines washing with a bakery and supermarket
Only 12 percent of outdoor advertising takes customers directly to the car wash. Outdoor advertising does attract the attention of...Outdoor advertising is just the beginning of the purchase decision
Cleanbuild developed the Cleanpanel panel especially for the car wash industry. It is easy to maintain. The panels are now...Cleanbuild presents photo print on wall and ceiling in car washes
Adriateh introduces fast charger suited for car washes
Stekerr is the first Electric Vehicle (EV) fast charger developed by Adriateh. It is a commercial fast-charging station compatible with CCS / CHAdeMO connectors with a charging rate starting at 50kW and up to 150kW,...Read more
Stotz calls for fewer sensors in the car wash
The car wash manufacturer Stotz relies on fewer sensors for their car wash systems. CarwashPro asked Ulf Brauner from Stotz in an interview about the benefits and experiences of such car washes.Read more
WashTec system is car wash system of the year
Every year, the German trade magazine ‘tankstelle’ selects the “Gas Station of the Year” and also awards washing facilities. This year, this honor in the wash portal category went to the bft gas station Wildetaube...Read more
Europe’s largest rest stop celebrates its 40th anniversary
The Autohof Geiselwind, a rest stop on the Autobahn 3 in Germany, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. The rest stop has several car washes. In the past decades the location has become a small...Read more
Mr. Wash opens three story car wash in Bonn (Germany)
The German car wash company Mr. Wash opened a location in Bonn. The new car wash has three floors. This location should serve as an example for the future of car washes. The cost: 20...Read more
Superoperator celebrates tenth anniversary
Superoperator entered the car wash market ten years ago with technology for license plate recognition and contactless payment. Since then, the Finnish technology company can’t be overlooked in the international market.Read more
‘Focus on car wash very important for petrol stations’
Car washes are very important for the economic success of petrol stations. Car wash accounts for 38 to 65 percent of the revenue, depending on the size of the gas station. This is according to...Read more
Brian Madderson to retire from British CWA
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) would like to announce that following 12 years of service, Brian Madderson is retiring from his position as Chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) and Car Wash Association...Read more
Mister Car Wash shares stay at a steady high number
The value of Mister Car Wash shares have stayed at a steady point since its stock market debut in June. This morning the price stood at 18.19 dollars per share, the starting point was 15...Read more
This is the world’s first interior cleaning carousel
Dutch car wash company ANAC has recently opened the world’s first interior cleaning carousel. According to owner Lex Peters, the carousel is the new standard for interior cleaning. The round conveyor is compact, convenient and...Read more
Car subscriptions hamper car wash business
The range of car subscriptions is growing. Customers pay a fixed monthly amount for a car with a short minimum contract period of only a few months. The price includes all costs such as maintenance,...Read more
‘Most customers return because of good wash results’
Gert Lokhorst from Autowas Elburg in the Netherlands wants to keep his car wash up-to-date. Recently, three wash bays were refurbished with new floors from Mesa Coatings. Thanks to modernisation and marketing campaigns, the number...Read more
SchippersStop: ‘Modern station needs more than gas and a car wash’
“You charge an electric car where you can stay for at least a few hours,” says Arie Schippers of SchippersStop in the Dutch city Veldhoven. And that loading does not necessarily take place at a...Read more
What does a clean car say about your personality?
Neat car? Then the driver is probably also a tidy person. The appearance of a car reflects on the image of the driver. This was shown in a survey by the German branch of insurer...Read more
Kenotek introduces scented purple foam for the wash bay
To create an extra experience in the wash bay of a carwash, Kenotek introduces a thick foam in a bright purple colour. The colour disappears when the foam is rinsed away. The Flemish chemical supplier...Read more