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
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
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
Arrests after series of car wash burglaries in Germany
GermanyThree men have been arrested during a break-in at a self-service car wash in Germany. The gang is suspected of several burglaries in the states of Bavaria and Swabia, often leaving the car washes heavily...Read more
German gas station with car wash wins prestigious prize
Germany The Markant service station in Lüdinghausen has been named service station of the year in the “Washing” category by the German trade magazine Tankstelle. Read more
Caramba presents sustainable product line
SustainabilityThe German car wash chemistry brand Caramba has developed a new product line for sustainable high-end vehicle washing. According to the company from Duisburg, the Caramba Green Evolution Line “represents a new era in environmentally...Read more
Christ again wins Red Dot Design Award
DesignA number of machines by Christ Wash Systems’ have been awarded the Red Dot Award in the Product Design 2023 category. The Blade line of self-service wash systems was awarded, as were the Blade and...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
Baptista Car Wash Systems has a new owner
Baptista Car Wash Systems has a new owner. His name is Marco Bartels, who has been with the Dutch company for almost 25 years. Read more
WashTec has a new CSO
A ‘generation shake up’ in the board of WashTec recently. Long-time board member Stephan Weber stepped down last month and is succeeded by Sebastian Kutz (43).Read more
Germany implements New National Water Strategy
The German government has approved a National Water Strategy. Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke said that the climate crisis could make water a scarce commodity in Germany in the future. The new water strategy is...Read more
How a German city frustrates a new car wash
An experienced self-service car wash operator plans to open a new location in Recklinghausen, Germany. But the city council has repeatedly rejected the plans, using new reasons every time. The applicant is getting increasingly desperate.Read more
Snow hits part of Europe. Busy days ahead in the car wash
Northern Europe returned to a full on winter this week, with temperatures falling significantly below seasonal norms due to a very cold Arctic air mass. In large parts of Denmark and the southern part of...Read more
Lotus Carwash in Zülpich opens
With the opening of Lotus Carwash in Zülpich, Germany has gained another large car wash with indoor vacuuming and self-service wash bays. The competition in the surrounding areas was not great before Lotus landed. Therefore,...Read more
Kärcher increased sales two years in a row
Despite a conceivably difficult environment, Kärcher was able to increase its sales slightly again last year. At 3.161 billion euros, they were 2.2 percent higher than in the previous record year.Read more
Dust cloud from Sahara disappoints
A cloud of Sahara dust was announced over parts of Europe last week. Many car wash owners were already rubbing their hands, since dust combined with rain would mean a busy week. But so far,...Read more
How Mr. Wash handles customer complaints
A customer of Mr. Wash recently complained about what he saw as an unsatisfactory solution of alledged damage endured in the car wash. This prompted us to ask Germany’s largest car wash chain how the...Read more
WashTec launches information portal on sustainability
WashTec has launched an information portal on fully sustainable vehicle washing. Climate crisis, consumer trends, new mobility concepts – the need for guidance on how to make mobility sustainable in all aspects has never been...Read more