How and when do Germans wash their cars?
GermanyA current survey by gas station chain HEM on the topic of car washing reveals the preferences and habits of Germans when it comes to cleaning their vehicles. Although 33 percent of those surveyed think...Read more
Sahara dust hits during Easter
EuropeThe first noticeable cloud of Saharan dust will hit parts of Europe during the Easter weekend. Car washes should be prepared for extra traffic.Read more
Christ presents innovations at UNITI expo
GermanyChrist will present its latest innovations at the UNITI expo in Germany. In addition to their Cadis, Alpha and Vega gantry washers, the car wash supplier wants to highlight its Blade design elements and the...Read more
Truck Wash offers reward after arson
GermanyWho set the Cologne Truck Wash on fire? The owners of the German company near motorway A4 want to know and offer a reward of €5,000 for leads that will help solve the crime.Read more
What’s cooking for the 10th edition of UNITI?
GermanyUNITI expo is celebrating its 10th birthday this year. The German trade fair in Stuttgart will be held between May 14-16. One of the new elements will be the Future Mobility Lounge. “Technology is one...Read more
WashTec has a new CEO
GermanyMichael Drolshagen is the new head of WashTec. The Supervisory Board appointed him both as CTO and CEO, effective May 1. He succeeds Ralf Koeppe, who left the German car wash company prematurely last week. Read more
Wasch.werk: an ‘all inclusive car wash’
GermanyAt a time when inclusion and equal opportunities are becoming increasingly important, a new car and bicycle workshop in the German city of Ingelheim is a shining example.Read more
Aral remains market leader
GermanyAral remains the biggest player when it comes to service stations in Germany. Last year they were operating 2,266 petrol stations according to data by Statista. Shell comes in second with 1,947 locations while Total...Read more
JET updates Mannheim car wash
GermanyJET has refurbished and extended the former StarWash site in Mannheim, Germany. The company not only offers conveyor washing but has updated the car wash with self-service wash bays including air guns and vacuum cleaners. Read more
WashTec and Superoperator join hands
Strategic partnershipGerman car wash manufacturer WashTec and the Finland-based software company Superoperator announced a strategic partnership on Thursday.Read more
Car wash closes. “It just wasn’t worth it anymore”
GermanyAcquisitions, new car washes, mergers. Sometimes it seems there is nothing but good news coming from the car wash business. Which of course is beside the truth. A good example comes from Germany, where Autohandel...Read more
Employment-drop hits car wash industry hard
economyUnemployment figures in many European countries are currently rising, but in reality the staffing situation is often tighter than the figures suggest. This has several consequences for the car wash industry, says our German colleague...Read more
The XXL-approach of Waschpark Neutraubling
Germany“Don’t mess around and think big”. That’s the main motto of Martina Schirmbeck, Managing Director of the Waschpark Neutraubling, south-east of Regensburg, Germany. Our colleagues of Carwashpro.de went by to see how the new car...Read more
Increase your customer loyalty
Brand loyaltyCompetition in the car wash and service station market is fierce. Every single customer should therefore be valuable and their return should be an important business objective. Customer loyalty can therefore be actively encouraged.Read more
Why some car washes in Germany are closed on Sunday
GermanyHere’s something you probably didn’t know: in some German federal states it’s illegal to wash your car on Sunday. Even in progressive Berlin, car owners can get fined when they take out the bucket and...Read more
TotalEnergies car washes rebranded to Circle K
Benelux & GermanyMany carwashes in the Benelux and Germany that are currently operating under TotalEnergies will be rebranded to Circle K in the coming years. The Canadian owned company has recently completed the acquisition of TotalEnergies service...Read more
Bleak future for German chemical industry
GermanyIncreased energy prices and a decline in demand will characterize the developments in the chemical industry, warns German Chemical Industry Association-president Markus Steilemann. He even warns of possible shutdowns. But car wash chemicals may not...Read more
Sonax scores a clean streak in German test
GermanyWhen the last drops of the windshield summer cleaner are used up, many customers switch to a winter cleaner. German automotive website Autobild.de recently published a detailed test report in which Sonax Antifreeze+Clear View impressed...Read more