Debunking the myths and falsehoods of detailing’s most common chemicals.

The second article in this two-part series focuses on tools, supplies and chemicals.

Focusing on numbers can distract operators from what is truly important to the profitability of their business.

Do you have a documentation process in place that captures what your employees are doing right and, what they could improve upon?

The first in this two-part series focuses on the industry’s history and how it has led up to this point.

I recently visited several express washes and noticed there was a consistent message from some great operator.

There are many things in the car wash business that are beyond your control such as weather, road construction, off-site power outages, competition, etc.

I think this is a question that a lot of operators are currently struggling with.

In striving to meet customer needs, the carwash industry has a handful of operators who accomplish this with what some call theme washes and others call high-end operations. Under

Chevron and Texaco operators, a hardy group already, may face significant and unusual challenges this fall.