Increasing your carwashes online presence
Patrick O’Malley is an award-winning speaker on social media and search engine optimization (SEO), and spoke to PC&D about improving your washes presence through Yelp.
‘Waterless’ wash at parking garage
VANCOUVER, Canada — The Pacific Centre underground lot gives those parking downtown a chance to get their vehicle cleaned with a waterless wash while they go run errands, according to a press release.
At-home style carwash fundraisers banned due to stormwater regulations
ARLINGTON, Va. — A permit has been issued by the Department of Environmental Services which disallows at-home style wash fundraisers, according to ARLnow.com.
New Quality Car Wash location to be biggest yet, feature c-store
HOLLAND, Mich. — The new Quality Car Wash location is set to be completed in September, and feature a c-store and cafe, according to the Holland Sentinel.
Two injured from being struck by vehicle at carwash
OPELIKA, Ala. — An elderly woman drove her vehicle into two employees and three other vehicles on Saturday, causing the employees to be injured, according to oanow.com.
ICA getting the word out about WaterSavers
CHICAGO — To get the word out about how carwashes save water compared to at-home washing, the ICA has utilized many targeted campaigns, according to an ICA blog.
Tips on maximizing your signage
CLEVELAND — Reassessing the signage at your business could lead to an uptick in sales, according to Small Business Trends.
ERC expanding warehouse to increase variety of products
LYNN, Mass. — ERC Wiping Products, Inc. has announced the expansion of its 85,000 square foot warehouse, which will allow for increased stock and variety of items, according to a press release.
Positive signs about consumer finances
CHICAGO — IRI’s most recent MarketPulse survey showed increased consumer confidence, according to CSPnet.com.
Dust storms lead to busy days at the carwash
AMARILLO, Texas — The day of a dust storm is slow for a carwash, but immediately after is when business picks up, according to Myhighplains.com.
Who will be the 2013 Most Valuable Carwasher?
Submit nominations, due June 8, for the award, which recognizes washers, technicians, detailers and office managers.
Drought means restricted days for carwashes in Texas
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — If Stage 5 restrictions go into effect carwashes would be forced to shut down two days a week, according to Texomashomepage.com.