Over the last decade, technology has been adapted to all industries. These advances pursue the need for higher efficiency, especially in a world where automation will eventually replace entire…
The car wash landscape is quickly evolving. Full-service locations have given ground to express exteriors, and operators are searching for innovative, profitable ways to differentiate themselves from the crowd.…
In 2011, Jim Goguen, owner of Jim’s Auto Installations & Detailing Center in Ipswich, MA contacted me about helping him and a dozen more detailers from around the country…
According to Auto Laundry News surveys, over one-half of respondents operate an in-bay automatic on their coin-operated location. This is a long-running trend. It is not uncommon to…
It's not news there is consolidation in the car wash industry. It continues to occur with industry suppliers and the car wash fleet through mergers and acquisitions and network…
I need to provide some backstory to understand my latest revelation about the car wash industry. Sitting in a hospital cafeteria after visiting a friend, I chatted about kids,…
It’s no secret that the car wash industry is booming. According to data from Grand View Research, the global car wash market is worth approximately $30.8 billion and is…
Deciding whether to put a car wash site in a particular location involves many factors. And the process of solving the location problem is different for a single site,…
Every wash operator has had to deal with vehicle damage claims in the past, and everyone will have to deal with them again in the future. They happen everywhere,…
In today’s expanding car wash landscape, operators face fierce competition, and businesses must adopt effective marketing and promotional strategies. Gone are the days when car wash services could rely…