Survey shows carwashes make people happy
MANCHESTER, England — A study shows that a clean car makes people feel better about themselves, according to Bt.com.
Legionella can thrive in windshield wiper fluid
NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia — Legionella, a potentially fatal pathogen, can be found in windshield wiper fluid a recent study found, according to ABC.net.au.
Owner talks challenges and changes in carwash industry
CHICAGO — Jon Sobieski grew up in the carwash business, and now he owns the wash, Spirit of America, where he once worked with his father, according to the Chicago Reader.
Temporary paint protection film available by XPEL
SAN ANTONIO — TRACWRAP, a new paint protection film by XPEL, is different than others on the market because it can be “easily self-installed for temporary use,” according to a press release.
‘Breaking Bad’ carwash sold to Mister Car Wash
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The famous wash from the hit show “Breaking Bad” has been sold from Octopus Car Wash to Mister Car Wash, according to the Associated Press.
Drought forces wash to shutdown for two days a week
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — The manager of All American Car Wash is not happy about closing two days a week, but understands that businesses need to do their part during the drought, according to Texomashomepage.com.
Research shows loyalty programs work better with frequent communications to customers
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — SpotOn is a leading digital loyalty and marketing platform, and the company has new research about digital communications, according to a press release.
Tips for improving social media marketing
CLEVELAND — While setting up a social media page may be easy, creating an engaging marketing strategy is not, according to Small Business Trends.
Groupon’s Deal Builder targets new customers
CHICAGO — Deal Builder, a new service by Groupon, creates local feel that allows carwashes to set up their own deals, and reach new customers who have not historically used carwashes.
NRCC celebrates 25 years with show in Atlantic City
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The NRCC show takes place September 15-17 at the Trump Taj Mahal, according to a press release.
Washideas.com re-launching with new ownership
FORT WORTH, Texas — The founder of Washideas.com, Ryan Carlson, has transferred the business to Perry Powell of Perry Powell Consulting, according to a press release.
Mister Car Wash acquires six Octopus locations
TUCSON, Ariz. — The largest carwash chain in the U.S., Mister Car Wash, has acquired six Octopus Car Wash locations in Albuquerque, N.M., according to a press release.
