City considers ban on new carwashes
NORCO, CA — The city council will discuss a ban on new car-care businesses here, and the idea has some surprising supporters.
Local wash mogul adds and updates new location
LAFAYETTE, IN — Dave Mote updated a carwash here, and now the business offers vacuums, fragrances and self-serve bays.
Stained money laundered in wash change machines
CLINTON, TN — Two men are accused of money laundering after allegedly exchanging bills for quarters in a carwash and a coin laundry.
City councilman/carwash owner recycles house
CLARKSVILLE, TN — A new $2 million Screaming Eagle Car Wash is being built that will recycle 80 percent of its water.
City’s plan may force out decades-old detail shop
MAULDIN, SC — A detail shop owner here is convinced a new proposed downtown plan means his business will close.
SCWA launches special membership drive
AUSTIN, TX — The association is celebrating its 25th annual convention by launching a membership promotion exclusively for vendor members.
Carwash/Laundromat moves closer to construction
SOOKE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — People who spoke out during public hearings were worried about traffic, pedestrians and the environment.
AXEON acquires leading water systems manufacturer
TEMECULA, CA — The company, formerly known as Pure-O-Tech, is a premier manufacturer and full-service provider of commercial and industrial reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, ozone and filtration systems.
New wash proposal opposed by local council
DARWEN, ENGLAND — Councilors feel the carwash could damage the area with problems involving drainage and traffic.
Mobile detailer offers ‘Carmageddon’ discount
SANTA MONICA, CA — E-Friendly Waterless Carwash is offering a $100 discount on a wax and polish package during a two-day highway closure.
Groups lobby for carwash tax exemption in Iowa
DES MOINES, IA — Lobbying groups said the materials that carwashes need to purchase regularly should be tax free.
Carwash/gas station final plans approved
PLYMOUTH, MN — The plans include a 4,300-square-foot gas station and c-store operation that also includes a carwash.
