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Pay attention to these common OSHA citations

According to OSHA.gov, the top 10 most frequently cited standards from Oct. 2011 through Sept. 2012 were…

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Story covers all you need to know about OSHA and its regulations, enforcement and citations.

Learning, inventing and teaching

How Richard Lin’s cross-country drive planted the seeds for business success, product innovation and detailing videos.

New and like-new dryers

Presenting a few important facts about the newer dryer systems available and ideas for improving older technology.

OSHA for carwash operators: Regulations, enforcement and citations

Safety is imperative for all businesses, and especially for carwashes and detail shops. While decades of safe and clean operations will rarely yield a mention in local news reports, a

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Brushing up on traditional tools

Today, it seems that more people than ever get carried away with technology. From LED and 3-D televisions to e-readers and tablet computers, many U.S. homes have become cluttered and

Dec. Cover Story: Looking forward, looking back

Operators should prepare for the new year by looking to — and learning from — the industry challenges of 2012.

From impulse sales items to stocking stuffers

Displays, placement and proper pricing help detail shops in pushing impulse profits and increasing customer traffic.

Photoshoots and carwashing

Cruz Thru Express, which operates seven different locations in California, offers customers a customizable photoshoot of their car.

Looking forward, looking back

When addressing the upcoming year in the car care industry, the elephant in the room is definitely the economy. Now, four years after the global markets took a massive hit,

PC&D exclusive: Video visit to Blue Rain Express Car Wash

Managing Editor Phil Lawless visited a $3 million wash in Pelham, AL to learn about the tunnel technology.

Embracing the unexpected

Learn why the Bubbles Hand Car Wash chain of Houston, TX, made a surprising turn into the express market.