Topic: Germany

Cars as an expression of personality

GermanyIn times of high costs and inflation, car owners seem to be less willing to take care of their own vehicles. But a research by the German HEM petrol station chain shows there is some...Read more
|Comment|author: Sandra Schäfer

Car washing on Black Friday

Black FridayFrom discounts and free washes for black cars to free money for everyone that shows up with a car. Here are some of the more remarkable Black Friday car wash offers around the world.Read more
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

Interview with the new BTG Minden chairman

GermanyBTG Minden has just had a rejuvenation. After more than 33 years on the board of the German Association of Petrol Stations and Commercial Car washes, Joachim Jäckel has stepped down. He is replaced by...Read more
|Comment|author: Sandra Schäfer

EasyCarWash grows into regional brand

GermanyWithin five years, the German brand EasyCarWash has grown from a start up into a force to be reckoned with in the car wash industry. Soon they will open their 10th self-service car wash location....Read more
|Comment|author: Sandra Schäfer

Charging while eating a Chicken Wings Menu

GermanyIn an unusual joint venture, Shell Recharge has just opened the first ultra-fast EV chargers at a Kentucky Fried Chicken fast food restaurant in Giessen. Germany. Pretty soon, 22 other KFC branches near highways will...Read more
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

UNITI changes its name (slightly)

GermanyUNITI has adopted a new name. The German association of small- and medium-sized mineral oil companies acknowledges the energy transition and decided this also has to resonate in its name, which from now on is...Read more
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

Christ has a new head of sales

GermanyOtto Christ AG has changed its management structure. Since august 1, Marko Maricic has been appointed as overall sales manager. Maricic has been working for the German car wash equipment manufacturer since 2011.Read more
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

Aral invests in premium portal washers

GermanyAral plans to install new premium gantry car washes at around 100 service stations across Germany by early 2024. Old machines will be replaced by new ones, according to the German service station company. The...Read more
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

Meet Evo Star, Christ’s latest car wash system

Tunnel innovationChrist Wash Systems presents its newest tunnel car wash system, the Evo Star. The design features inviting Blade light elements that greet and welcome the wash customer. The revamped display elements match the rest of...Read more
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

The Airffect effect: break the old routine 

PartnerHow to make customers to your wash bays into returning customers? Airffect can be of help. The Austrian company offers a unique innovation for the self-service car wash. Their car dryers really can make a...Read more
|Comment|author: Sandra Schäfer

Cycling to the rollover wash: CycleWash

GermanyThe German town of Aken recently got a bicycle wash. It is totally dedicated to washing two wheeled vehicles. Our German colleagues of Carwashpro had an interview with the two owners, Dominik and Julia Groth....Read more
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

Car washing on a burned-out cargo ship

The Netherlands Head to the north of The Netherlands if you want to see the world’s strangest car wash. A floating hand car wash which cleans thousands of cars before they are allowed to leave a burned...Read more
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

How sensors help with vehicle recognition

GermanyWhen a vehicle enters the car wash, correct recognition is very important. Is it a van, a car or something in between? This way, the car wash can offer the correct wash programs. The German...Read more
|Comment|author: Sandra Schäfer

ORLEN adds car wash service to app

GermanyOrlen has updated their Tankstar app with car wash services. The German service station company also integrated a benefits & promotion program to their mobile software. Read more
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

A 360 scan before every car wash

Damage preventionAs car wash owners you have probably all been there: customers complaining the car wash has scratched their precious vehicle. If you want to avoid the disruptions, frustrations and extra costs you might want to...Read more
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

Cooperating companies confirmed for UNITI

GermanyWhile the car wash industry is getting ready for the Car Wash Show Europe in Amsterdam in september, preparations for next year’s UNITI are also up to speed. 14 companies have already confirmed their presence...Read more
|Comment|author: Rene Passet

WashTec strikes a deal with IMO Car Wash

GermanyGerman company WashTec will supply all IMO sites in Europe and Australia with their car wash chemicals. They will also help in the transition to a more sustainable company. The quality of the WashTec products...Read more
|Comment|author: Rene Passet