• Automechanika Draws Visitors from a Record Number of Nations
    Automechanika ended its six-day run in Frankfurt, Germany, with a record number of visitor nations, drawing approximately 155,000 visitors from 180 different nations, show organizers announced. There was a 5 percent rise in attendees from outside Germany, officials said. ...More
    September 22, 2010
    Posted in News, Operations
  • Meineke Owners Honored as Franchisee of the Year
    Meineke Car Care Centers Inc. franchisees Joseph Saelens and Carl Kampmeier of Madison, Wis., were honored recently by the International Franchise Association (IFA) with its annual Franchisee of the Year Award. ...More
    September 22, 2010
    Posted in News, Operations
  • Carwash Owner A.J. Rassamni Increases Business 1,000% in 3 Years
    A.J. Rassamni is a very determined man. He has willed himself into being a successful carwash owner by paying attention to big business principles and applying them to small business. He is a dedicated student to smart sales and marketing techniques, and he is committed and ...More
    September 15, 2010 By Tony Jones
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • Military Base Waits 15 Years to Build Carwash
    After 15 years of efforts, Beale Air Force Base near Yuba City, Calif., is finally building a carwash facility on the main portion of the base, according to a report posted on the base’s Web site. The 9th Force Support Squadron recently broke ground on a $1.2 million ...More
    September 15, 2010
    Posted in News, Operations
  • Carwash, City Officials Brace for Possible Water Restrictions
    Municipalities near Lake Chesdin, Va., are nearing emergency water restrictions as water levels at the lake have dropped to record lows. As of Sept. 10, the water line was 95 inches below the top of the dam and was so low it didn’t reach the water line of the stick used to ...More
    September 15, 2010
    Posted in News, Operations
  • Technology Necessitates Change for Car Care Businesses
    The problem technology poses for many in the car care industry is when to adopt it and how to incorporate it wisely. Adopt too early and there may be bugs to contend with and shaky technical support. Adopt too late and companies risk falling far behind competitors that opt ...More
    September 15, 2010 By Tony Jones
    Posted in Blog, Operations
  • Grace for Vets Nears 200 Registered Carwash Companies
    Registration for this year’s Grace for Vets carwash promotion has reached 176 carwashes with 400 participating locations as of Sept. 13. The facilities are located in 40 states and Washington, D.C, according to Bob Ruhe, the campaign’s project manager. ...More
    September 15, 2010
    Posted in News, Marketing
  • Waves Car Wash Honored for Solar Panel Installation
    Waves Car Wash in West Roxbury, Mass., was honored recently for its green business practices, including the installation of 7,000 square feet of solar panels on the building’s roof, according to a report by West Roxbury Patch. Owner Adam Korngold said the solar panels ...More
    September 14, 2010
    Posted in News, Marketing, Operations
  • City Names Former Carwash Site after Hollywood Producer's Parents
    The site of a former carwash owned by the parents of film producer Ivan Reitman has been named in their honor and suitably sits next to the Toronto International Film Festival’s new headquarters, according to a report by the Hollywood Reporter. ...More
    September 14, 2010
    Posted in News, Marketing
  • ExxonMobil Remains Lubricants Supplier for GM Dealer Network
    ExxonMobil signed an agreement to continue as the lubricants supplier for the U.S. General Motors’ dealer network for the next five years, the company announced. In addition, ExxonMobil said several of its key products, including Mobil 1, are now officially dexos licensed ...More
    September 13, 2010
    Posted in News, Marketing