Woman blames carwash for expensive jewelry theft
DACULA, GA — A customer claims four bracelets worth $8,000 were stolen from her car during a recent wash visit. While the case remains open, the surveillance video and manager disagree.
Locals call carwash plans an “eyesore”
WHEATHAMPSTEAD, ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND — The Wheathampstead and District Preservation Society said in a statement, “Current signage is inappropriate and not in keeping with the proximity of the beautiful village.”
Have you registered yet?
LATHAM, NY ― Be sure to register with the new www.carwash.com in order to be entered into a drawing to win an iPad! You're automatically entered to win if you register for the site before July 31, and the drawing will be held on August 15.
ME carwash to donate profits to fund wheelchair
The Auto Spa Car Wash chain will donate all of this weekend’s profits to employee Charles Carter and his wife, who are trying to buy a wheelchair van to help transport their developmentally disabled son.
Businesses booming around a CO carwash
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Current plans call for the wash to be surrounded by an apartment complex, multiple restaurants, combination mini golf and batting cages and two c-stores.
Profit from fragrances
Looking for more revenue? A air freshener display won’t take up much room so you might want to consider selling them at your shop to bring in more profits and to keep your customers happy long after their car is detailed.
Owner says customers requested second location
SCIO, MI — Zippy Auto Wash will double its workforce and add a second location, which will be 5,000 square feet, and is scheduled to be open by October or November of this year.
Guns, drugs and stolen goods seized at wash
SAVANNAH, GA — A raid on a carwash and two other businesses here, following four weeks of investigations, reveals marijuana, cocaine, pirated recordings and stolen electronics.
Ryko Solutions announces Turtle Wax partnership
LAS VEGAS — Ryko Solutions Inc. will now offer owners the option of upgrading their chemicals to Turtle Wax products.
PDQ announces the launch of new products
DE PERE, WI ― PDQ Manufacturing, Inc. announced it has launched the new in-bay automatic system, the ProTouch® ICON, and the new SwingAir® dryer system.
Valuing a carwash: The good, the bad and the ugly
The carwash business in 2012 is in adjustment mode, the good, the bad and the ugly.
Are your energy costs too high?
Now is a good time to check for leaks.
