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  • Commentary: When Does the Carwash Healing Begin?
    Faith can be a powerful tool. Strongly believing in something can be the impetus to enact change or alter circumstances for the better. This type of belief system can keep an entire industry afloat but is the type of faith that seems to be missing from the carwash industry. ...More
    October 5, 2010 By Mike Perry
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • New York Carwash Tour Draws 60 Despite Weather
    The New York State Car Wash Association’s (NYSCWA) Fall General Membership Meeting drew nearly 60 participants Sept. 28 despite bad weather in Latham, N.Y., according to President Mark Kubarek. The event included facility tours of a handful of nearby carwashes. ...More
    October 5, 2010
    Posted in News, Marketing
  • Autobell Car Wash Opens 61st Location
    Autobell Car Wash Inc. recently opened a full-service carwash in Asheville, N.C., the company announced. The facility was converted from a former Bob & Denise's Classie Car Wash. It is the chain’s 61st carwash location. ...More
    October 5, 2010
    Posted in News, Operations
  • NASCAR Car Wash Partners with Brand Identity Firm
    The NASCAR Car Wash Co. (NCW) has signed an agreement with The Look Co. to help build a cohesive brand design between facilities and solidify NCW’s brand consistency in marketing and sponsorship strategies, the company announced. ...More
    October 4, 2010
    Posted in News, Marketing
  • AOCA Voices Support for 'Right to Repair' Legislation
    The Automotive Oil Change Association (AOCA) recently re-voiced its support for the Motor Vehicle Owners Right to Repair Act in strongly urging Congress to pass the pro-consumer, pro-small business legislation. ...More
    October 4, 2010
    Posted in News, Operations
  • Carwash Video Shows Danger of Spinning Wrap
    There are plenty of things that can go wrong in and around a carwash that can jeopardize the safety of both employees and customers. A grim reminder of this hit the Internet last week when someone posted a surveillance video on YouTube showing a carwash employee taking a ...More
    October 4, 2010 By Tony Jones
    Posted in Blog, Operations
  • Woman Crashes into Carwash, Leaves Scene
    A woman had her car impounded last week after she crashed into a carwash in Flint, Mich., and left the scene of the accident, according to a report by The Flint Journal. She was driving a 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier when she hit the carwash, causing damage to one of the bays. ...More
    September 29, 2010
    Posted in News, Operations
  • Jiffy Lube Honors Top Franchisees, Employees
    Several Jiffy Lube franchisees and their employees were recognized Monday night for their commitment to excellence. Honors were handed out in Las Vegas as part of the company’s 31st annual convention. ...More
    September 29, 2010
    Posted in News, Operations
  • 12 Tips to Boost Your Carwash Customer Service Plan
    Now is the time to take your customer service to the next level. Many carwash operators have cut back on their marketing budgets due to slow or declining sales, but I have spoken with others who continue to look for smart ways to increase sales. Some operators don’t realize ...More
    September 29, 2010 By Bobby Willis
    Posted in Articles, Marketing
  • Lube and Carwash Wins Naming Rights, Seeks Insurance Payment
    The owners of a fast lube and carwash business in Wheaton and Naperville, Ill., successfully fended off a lawsuit by auto parts retailer AutoZone to retain the right to use their Oil Zone and Wash Zone service marks, but Mike and Paula Strick remain in court seeking ...More
    September 28, 2010
    Posted in News, Marketing, Operations
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