Metro Express becomes 50
USAAmerican car wash company Metro Express will celebrate its 50th anniversary this summer. They are hosting a Coffee & Cars event in their home state Idaho on Saturday morning, June 15.Read more
Who are the big players in the US?
USAFor those into numbers, Car Wash Advisory has just released its updated top-100 of biggest carwash companies in the US. Mister Car Wash remains on top, with Driven Brands (2) and ZIPS (3) being the...Read more
Tidal Wave adds 5 car washes to their roster
USAAmerican carwash company Tidal Wave Auto Spa has opened five brand-new car wash locations in one week. The new express car washes can be found in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, and Mississippi.Read more
Pollen season has started in the US
ClimateThe pollen season means good business for car wash owners. In many parts of Europe it still feels very much like winter but in parts of the United States car wash owners are already reporting...Read more
Tidal Wave Auto Spa reaches 240 locations
USAAmerican car wash chain Tidal Wave Auto Spa opened three brand-new locations in Alabama and Georgia recently, thereby strengthening their southeastern footprint.Read more
Women in Carwash turns 10
Female powerThe Women in Carwash conference will celebrate its 10th birthday in Utah this summer. The conference will be held between June 16-18 in the Hilton Salt Lake City Centre. Among the speakers you will find...Read more
Unlimited Auto Wash goes green
SustainabilityUnlimited Auto Wash Club has decided to embrace sustainability. The Florida-based company has attained the Edenark Group ISO 14001 environmental sustainability certification for all seven of its locations.Read more
Instant karma shower
viral car wash videoAn 18-year-old car wash worker became an overnight internet sensation when she turned the tables on a rude customer who threw a drink at her. Read more
AAA: plan a trip to the carwash
USAMany US states have recently seen a lot of snow. The American Automobile Association (AAA) advises motorists to plan a visit to a carwash as soon as possible to avoid any damage from road salts...Read more
Sonny’s strengthens position in Canada
canadaSonny’s has acquired Washtech and Wash Pros. Both are full-line car wash equipment and supply distributors in Canada.Read more
Whistle Express reels in seven more car washes
Whistle Express has just acquired seven independently owned and operated car washes in the Louisville area. They will become part of the American carwash chain. Read more
Mister Car Wash adds Atif Rafiq to its board
USAMister Car Wash has appointed Atif Rafiq to its Board of Directors. He will serve as a nomination and corporate governance committee member.Read more
Enmarket launches new car wash app
USAEnmarket has just released a new car wash app. With the mobile software, the American company hopes to modernize services at its Marketwash locations.Read more
Squeeky Clean sees four vacuum cleaners being ‘abducted’
Crime Not a great month for a Squeeky Clean Car Wash in Bellevue (Nebraska), after thieves decided to steal not one but four vacuum cleaners, only for some coins. At a total cost of $9000.Read more
Soapy Joe’s grows bigger in San Diego
USASoapy Joe’s Car Wash has just opened two more express car wash locations in San Diego. One is situated in Santee, the other one in Chula Vista. Read more
SWCE around the corner
Trade showsThe next edition of the Southwest Car Wash Experience in Texas is only a month away. Head to Fort Worth if you want to get smarter on the latest developments in car washing. Read more
Registration opens for The Car Wash Show
USARegistration is now open for visitors of The Car Wash Show in Nashville. Never before in the history of The Car Wash Show the interest was so high in advance. The main exhibition hall is...Read more
El Car Wash goes big in Florida
USAWith over 7000 ft.², the latest location of El Car Wash is enormous. This ‘largest car wash building in South Florida’ will also serve as the company’s state-of-the-art new headquarters.Read more