Spanish car wash manufacturer ISTOBAL has launched a series of new marketing services for the point-of-sale activities at car wash...ISTOBAL boosts the profitability of car wash facilities with new marketing services
Since last week, shares in the American company Mister Car Wash have been for sale. The sale of shares should...Mister Car Wash announces initial public offering
The future is looking bright for the car wash industry, Arthur Wessels says. Mobile apps and paying at the wash...‘The focus in the car wash industry is shifting to quality, marketing and the environment’
Istobal reduces plastic in product packaging
Spanish supplier Istobal is now using around a third less plastic in the packaging of its chemicals. In addition, the line of super-concentrated agents has been doubled, reducing the total amount of plastic at Istobal...Read more
For sale: villa with eight car garage and private car wash
For 15 million dollars, a mansion in Minnesota, USA, can be all yours. It includes a garage for eight cars and a private car wash.Read more
Indoor vacuuming and interior cleaning biggest trends for Western European car wash market
The Western European car wash market is seeing an increase in indoor vacuuming and interior cleaning. There is some interest in unmanned express washing, but the personal contact with customers (especially in the prewash) is...Read more
A car wash nightmare: 80-year-old crashes and causes 300.000 euro damage
An elderly man has caused almost 300.000 euro worth of damage in a carwash in Lindau, Germany. He totaled his own car and two other cars. The carwash suffered damages as well as all the...Read more
New truck rollover from Istobal saves water and electricity
Istobal has developed an innovative commercial rollover that provides faster, more efficient and more sustainable high-quality washes thanks to the introduction of new technological developments that enable greater control of energy, water and chemical products,...Read more
Christ places prewash inside their newest wash tunnel
Equipment manufacturer Christ Wash Systems places high pressure prewashing inside the wash tunnel, saving up to 60 per cent of time. Staff can use that time to focus on cross-selling and getting more cars ready...Read more
Responsible Car Wash Scheme launches hand car wash licence pilot project in the UK
The Responsible Car Wash Scheme (RCWS) launches a pilot project today, funded by the Home Office in the UK, to test the effectiveness and value of introducing licensing for car wash businesses. The pilot is...Read more
‘Washing your vehicle in a car wash is the eco-friendliest thing to do’
Car washes can make an important contribution to the environment by choosing eco-friendly chemicals, using up to date equipment and by reclaiming water. Tim Ewing of Turtle Wax Pro is convinced car washes can make...Read more
Spectro uses data to manage detergents inventory of car washes
The use of data helps operators manage their detergents inventories. And thanks to the system invented by Spectro, they never run out again. Spectro is the manufacturer of detergents and calls the concept ‘the Internet...Read more
Sonny’s acquires PECO Car Wash Systems
Sonny’s, a large US manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment, parts, and supplies, announced the acquisition of PECO Car Wash Systems. PECO is a leading family-owned manufacturer of professional car washing systems with over fifty...Read more
Ryan Essenburg (Tommy’s) predicts return of pay vacuums at car washes
The biggest trends in the car wash industry right now are cashless payment, a conversion to belt conveyors and the return of pay vacuums. Ryan Essenburg of Tommy’s Express Wash Systems discussed the trends in...Read more
German car wash CleanCar becomes Covid-19 test site
At the German company CleanCar customers can fill up and wash the car and test for Covid-19. The car wash in Hamburg recently opened a drive-in test site. Read more
Video: virtual car wash tour of All-in Carwash in the Netherlands
All-in Carwash in the Netherland is a fully automated tunnel where up to 120 cars can be washed an hour. It takes six minutes for a car to travel across the 53 meters of the...Read more
Automechanika Frankfurt reveals new concept for 2021
This year’s Automechanika Frankfurt, from 14 to 16 September, will be in a ‘Digital Plus’ format. In addition to a compact physical exhibition, Automechanika’s primary focus is on offering all participants the opportunity to network...Read more
Live blog: Again many inspirational speakers during the second day of Carwash Show Europe
Welcome to this live blog about the second day of the Carwash Show Europe Digital Stage 2021. The event will be broadcast live from the ProMedia studios in Rotterdam. At this digital fair you will...Read more