What goes up … must come down
Your carwash door might not be the first thing a customer sees, but it will definitely be a focal point at some point whether a customer is waiting in line or driving past the carwash.

What customers really think about carwashes … and what you can do about it.
Any kind of feedback, whether it’s constructive criticism, straight-up praise or heated ire can make your business better.

Maximizing your time at this year’s show
When it comes to attending The Car Wash Show™, it is important to have a plan in place in order to best utilize your time and energy.

Take me out to the carwash
Spring is finally here…I think. It’s hard to tell in the Northeast, where temperatures are anomalous and extreme.

Stories from the Trenches: Rain Tunnel Express Car Wash
President/Owner Scott Knight shares his tips on success
The plea for steam
A hot water extractor uses heated liquid water and a powerful vacuum to deep clean carpets, whereas steam cleaning involves the use of pressurized steam vapor.

Turning ice into money
Carwashes are always looking for ways to add additional revenue, and there’s many reasons an ice machine may be an ideal fit.

Integrity and fortitude
Let me preface this column by sharing one of my favorite fables: It’s the story of The Lion and the Mouse.

Adding on with ease
Charlie Zimmerman, national sales manager for Genesis Modular Car Wash Building Systems, a company based in Georgia which delivers modular carwashes, quick lubes, detail shops and c-stores all over the

Clean mats = Happy customers
Carwash and detail center owners looking to make more money, and satisfy customers, should take note of this time of year and the side effects of the winter and spring

OSHA and your car care business
Safety at your car care business should be your top priority. The notion of keeping your employees, your customers and your property out of harm’s way is essential and noble,

How to start a carwash: Read one owner’s story of success
The fun offerings at Cruz Thru Express Car Wash all began with thinking outside of the box.
