Auto Detailing Business
Detailer decides to open own business

ADRIAN, MI — Doug Southwell started out working for a car dealership and Shine’s Auto Clean.

Lawmakers make public pay for detailing, repairs

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA — A senator spent $5,984 on four new tires, repairs and a full detail.

Update: Zep and Ecolab consolidation completed

ATLANTA — Zep Inc.’s purchase of Ecolab’s Vehicle Care division was finalized on Dec. 1.

Detail center to raise funds for local food bank

BELMONT, MA — The carwash and detail center will donate $1 for every car washed on Saturday, Dec. 15.

Second airport launches valet/washing service

HOUSTON — The carwash and detail packages run from $30 for a hand wash to $190 for a full detail.

Tint World opens first NY franchise

WESTON, FL — Though the location opened in November, an official grand opening will be held in spring 2013.

Detailer jumps through window to avoid being shot

QUINCY, FL — The armed suspect entered Barkley’s Detailing and Car Wash and pulled a gun on owner Travis Barkley.

Multi-profit center helps out hurricane victims

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — Hamptons Mobile Auto Detailing and Car Wash debuts its disaster relief campaign.

Detailing the future

In the over 25 years I have been writing articles on auto detailing, there is always a time when the editor requests that I do a summary of the past

Mobile detailer aiding disaster relief efforts

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — For four months, Hamptons Mobile Auto Detailing will donate half of their sales.

Detailer hopes to give veterans free washes

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Williams is asking the business community to help wash veterans’ cars for free.

Detailing operators report illegal competitors

GADONG, BRUNEI — The unregulated businesses’ excessively low prices attract customers.