How to turn a tire factory into a car wash
USACar wash investment specialist Jason Miller has just written an interesting piece on how existing buildings have been successfully converted to (sometimes enormous) express car washes. These so-called ‘big boxes’ previously hosted a warehouse, a...Read more
Knowledge and inspiration at Car Wash Show Europe
What does the future of car washing look like? How do other countries deal with legislative and regulatory issues that may affect car washing? Are good managers essential to make your business a success? You’ll...Read more
Rolls Royce gets torn apart at a car wash
USAChilling images from an American car wash where a Rolls Royce Cullinan came in for a cleaning but left heavily damaged.Read more
“What’s with all these car washes all of a sudden?”
SurinameLoud music, cursing and traffic congestions are just a few of the complaints from citizens of Sunny Point, a town in Suriname. The source? (semi-illegal) car washes which are popping up everywhere all of a...Read more
AMC Rambler gets its first wash in 33 years
DetailingIf you like car detailing videos, YouTube is a goldmine. Ever so often we come across one that’s a bit special. Like this video by WD Detailing. They found a forgotten AMC Rambler which got...Read more
Joint venture builds 70 hydrogen stations in Germany
SustainabilityRWE and the Westfalen Group plan to build a green hydrogen network to fuel-cell electric vehicles in Germany. The network should be op and running within the next seven years. Both companies aim to develop...Read more
Driver falls asleep behind wheel at London car wash
UKEither it was the most tedious car wash experience in the world or something else was going on in London this week, where a man fell asleep behind the wheel in a local car wash. Read more
Tommy’s Express opens 150th car wash
USATommy’s Express Car Wash has recently opened its 150th location, in San Antonio (Texas). The car wash express chain now has locations in 30 states throughout America. The Michigan based company promises quick service even...Read more
Drought in parts of India, car washing restricted
Asia Some 25 car washes in Pune, India were either fined or warned because they were using drinking water for their operation. Local authorities have restricted water use because of continuous drought, we learn from a...Read more
Inowa builds a biological recycling system in Wels, Austria
AustriaInowa is involved in an interesting recycling project in the Austrian city of Wels, where they currently deliver a fully biological washing water treatment for a conveyor tunnel car wash. According to Klaus Steiner from...Read more
Avoid these mistakes that can damage your car paint
Why is it not wise to wash the wheels of a car last, when you are in a wash bay? Which soaps should you avoid for car washing? Most car wash owners know, but many...Read more
Take 5 grows in New Orleans
American car wash operator Take 5 has announced the opening of two new express locations in the greater New Orleans area. The new sites are in Harvey and in Metairie. Both locations will offer free...Read more
Car washing as a form of mindfulness
Is car washing good for your mental health? At Soapy Joe’s they seem convinced. The family-owned car wash company from San Diego sees Mental Health Awareness Month as a good excuse to raise awareness about...Read moreVenezuelan migrants in Texas start improvised car wash
A group of determined refugees from Venezuela started a donation-based car washing service in Texas, near the border of Mexico. In some way you could consider it a protest against racism, after the mass killing...Read more
German car club advises against underbody washing
The underbody wash is traditionally part of good car care for many drivers. It is intended to prevent corrosion and damage to the underbody of the vehicle. But now, the influential German automobile association ADAC...Read more
Using rainwater for the car wash : where do we stand?
The use of tap water to wash cars is increasingly under discussion in Europe. Washing cars using rainwater is not new in the car wash industry, but more and more companies are looking at the...Read more
Car detailing in VR just became a reality
In the past we have written about car washing and car detailing simulations on Sony PlayStation and the like. But now you can actually experience detailing in 3D, without leaving your couch. If you own...Read more
Spotless Brands expands management team
Hot on the heels of Mint Eco Wash, Spotless Brands also announced an expansion of their leadership team. After a recent $600 million capital injection, the company is planning to accelerate its growth in existing...Read more