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            In his article, “Car Wash M&A – Choppy Seas Ahead,” starting on page 46 in this issue, George Odden declares that the fun part of writing the article is…

            Let’s face it. For the last five or so years we had a great run in the car wash industry. Profits were up, car counts were up, and there…

            Shark Tank is a business reality television series where a panel of angel investors decides whether to invest in a business as entrepreneurs make presentations on their company or…

Sonny’s The CarWash Factory Tamarac, Florida Sonny’s offers a complete suite of car wash business solutions.  It’s everything you need to succeed, all from one partner. What’s New/Best Seller •…

Stone Soap’s Powder Made Easy Powder Presoak combined with the company’s blending center offers an easy-to-use chemical blending solution. Operators supply cold, soft water and the blending center does the…

TagMaster North America has successfully implemented its CT-45 LPR camera with Hamilton Manufacturing Corp to provide an integrated and accurate vehicle identification solution for car wash applications. The ExpressPass LPR…

NuVinAir’s Cyclone freshens vehicles while eliminating odors from previous drivers and passengers in minutes. Available to rental car companies and other automotive businesses, the Cyclone offers a built-in timer to…

            The mission of the Auto Care Association is to protect and advance the interests of businesses providing aftermarket products and services for all classes of motor vehicles. The aim…

            The car wash industry can be aptly described in one word — growth. Mega chains are sprouting up across the country, gobbling up established operators and developing new sites…

            Often, the most overlooked aspect of any industrial innovation is the core element itself. If the base product works, why would you want to mess with a time-tested product?…