Vending payment options — paper or plastic?
As vending technology has improved, new payment options have appeared on the market.
Dealership adding new facility with detailing and carwash
NEWTON, Iowa — Management is supporting the community by using local contractors to construct the location.
The style and durability of today’s doors
Today, doors can be multifaceted contributors to the success of a carwash business. Doors attract customers, keep employees and equipment safe, and help organize wash traffic. From first impressions to
Dedicated dryer upkeep
Dry customer cars help operators avoid customer service problems, parking lot puddles, potential icing issues and slip-and-fall situations.
Thinking about capital improvements? Consider a small business loan before the new year
Carwash owners can take advantage of historic low rates and beat out the competition before any changes occur to the marketplace in 2015.
Brothers overhaul former carwash site for new detailing business
DES PLAINES, Ill. — The location employs 25 people to deliver a wide range of services.
Professional tips for building upkeep
Though dirty floors and dingy restrooms may not be top-of-mind for carwash managers and employees, they are for customers and visitors.
Savannah detail shop plans airport location expansion
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Woman’s auto repair business focuses on the customer with coffee shop and lounge.
Tire care
Tire shine applicators are usually an add-on that provides that “special something” in the carwash experience. For this service to bring in more revenue for your business, however, it needs to be working efficiently and to be properly maintained.
How to start a carwash: Vacuum upkeep steps
If new carwash owners take the time to perform simple upkeep tasks, their vacuums should perform well long into the future.
How to: Clean the belt, reset the tank & add plumbing connections
Cleaning the belt The second situation was a customer who was using a moving belt instead of a roller and chain conveyor to move cars through his wash. This customer
How healthy is your carwash?
There's nothing more important for a wash to do than follow all health and safety guidelines. Danny Lynch, Eastman Lynch operations manager, explains why being proactive is vital in ensuring all procedures are followed.