Westfalen car washes become CO₂-neutral
All car washes of the German Westfalen Group will become CO₂-neutral in the next two years. As of last month, 6 of their 14 locations have already completed the transformation.Read more
IMO celebrates 12 blue car washes in Berlin
Car wash operator IMO rebranded its Berlin car washes. All twelve of them got the new blue design which was announced by the German carwash operator last year. The makeover was turned into a big...Read more
How did the first year of the Neumarkt car wash park go?
Not every new car wash becomes profitable. But in the hilly South-German Oberpfalz , the manager of the Waschpark Neumarkt looks back on a very successful first year. Since they started, they have washed more...Read more
Why did VW post an incomplete car wash video on E-cars?
German car company VW recently posted an instruction video on YouTube, posing the question “Can I drive my ID.4 through a car wash?” But instead of addressing the real challenges of modern E-vehicles in car...Read more
Car scanning company Twinner opens in Berlin
Those who want to get a digital twin of their car should head to Berlin, where Twinner just opened its first store. Their 3D-pictures should make it easier to sell a vehicle on the secondhand...Read more
No more Sunday washing at Mr. Wash
Starting next year, the German company Mr. Wash will keep all its branches closed on Sundays. It will save the well-known car wash chain a lot of energy. But there is more to it.Read more
Chinese e-car company NIO expands in Europe
After their launch in Norway this spring, Chinese charging company NIO has expanded their footprint in the European market by also settling down in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and the Netherlands.Read more
Kärcher Cleanpark in Borgholz opened
A mineral oil dealer in the German town of Borgholz wanted to open a ‘no hassle’ car wash. So they chose Kärcher, who set up a self-service car wash. Customers seem very satisfied with the...Read more
IMO Car Wash turns blue
IMO Car Wash is turning to blue as their brand color. “The World’s favorite car wash” operates in 13 countries throughout Europe. Gradually, the company will rebrand and renovate all their washes. In Germany alone,...Read more
Report from the CarwashPro Forum, day 2: techniques
The second day of the Carwashpro Forum in Cologne was all about the technical part of a car wash. Digitalization, increasing sales, successful damage management and sustainability were discussed intensively. Here’s a report.Read more
Report from the CarwashPro Forum, Day 1: car wash visits
In the German city of Cologne, the CarwashPro Forum took place this week. The first day kicked off with a visit to a few car wash facilities in the vicinity. Participants took the opportunity to...Read more
ORLEN invests in charging and washing
The German branch of ORLEN is expanding its network of locations and is planning almost 900 new EV-charging points in the coming years. Car washing will also be a part of the service in the...Read more
German Automechanika attracts 78,000 visitors
The event Automechanika in the German city of Frankfurt hosted 78,000 international automotive professionals from 175 countries last week. Spread over five days 2,804 companies from 70 countries presented their products and services.Read more
Sustainability: Kärcher reduces ecological footprint
In 2021, Kärcher reduced its production-related emissions by 18 percent. The reduction is part of their Sustainability Strategy 2025. To achieve its goals, the German cleaning multinational relies on a three-pillar approach.Read more
Sign up for the CarwashPro Forum in Cologne
Head to Cologne for the CarwashPro Forum, which will be held between Tuesday the 27th and Wednesday the 28th of September. Representatives of the German car wash sector will meet for an interesting congress, where...Read more
How to attract more foreign workers
Car wash owners should get ready for the inflow of foreign staff members and plan hiring strategies for the future. From a recent European Job Search Report we learn that many employers are indeed planning...Read more
In times of crisis, car washing heals the mind
Despite the tense economic situation with high fuel prices and considerable inflation, car washing seems untouched. Most wash companies do not complain about a lack of customers. What is different this time?Read more
Heat wave in Germany: use the car wash!
The summer heat, which has battered parts of Europe in recent weeks, has also reached Germany. It affects car washes too, but in a rather positive way. “If you want to wash your car, go...Read more