Community Relations


  • Raceway Express Car Wash Celebrates First Anniversary
    Raceway Express Car Wash in Fontana, Calif., celebrated its first anniversary last weekend by offering customers free hot dogs, sodas and popcorn, according to a report by the Fontana Herald News. Owner Michael Austin said he wanted to reward his customers for their ...More
    November 10, 2009
    Posted in News, Marketing, Operations
  • Self-Storage/Carwash Employees Save Homeless Man's Dog
    Employees of Sparky’s Self Storage and Carwash in Hesperia, Calif., last month saved the life of Big Boy, a homeless man’s dog and sole companion. Arthur McDonald, 58, tied his dog to a shady spot near the facility to rest but later found the dog missing, according to a ...More
    November 9, 2009
    Posted in News, Marketing
  • Autobell Car Wash Calendar Wins Marketing Gold Award
    Autobell Car Wash's 2010 promotional cartoon/coupon calendar has won a MarCom Gold Award in the marketing/promotion/calendar category from the Association of Marketing & Communications Professionals (AMCP) for the second consecutive year. Autobell's custom-designed ...More
    November 3, 2009
    Posted in News, Marketing, Operations
  • Splash Car Wash to Honor Veterans with Free Washes
    Splash Car Wash announced that all 18 of its carwash locations will provide complimentary carwashes to military veterans and service personnel Nov. 11. Splash is among 205 participating companies in the national Grace for Vets program, although the Stamford, Conn., company ...More
    November 3, 2009
    Posted in News, Marketing, Operations
  • Grace for Vets Tops 200 Carwash Company Participants
    More than 200 companies in 44 states and Washington, D.C., have registered online as participants in this year’s Grace for Vets professional carwash event. The program celebrates active and retired military service personnel by giving away free carwashes to veterans every ...More
    November 2, 2009
    Posted in News, Marketing, Operations
  • Bubbles Car Wash Boosts Web Presence, E-mail Marketing
    Houston-based Bubbles Car Wash has revamped its Internet marketing by launching two Web sites and integrating e-mail promotional strategies. The company decided to improve customer service online by revamping its hand wash Web site and debuting a new site specifically for ...More
    October 29, 2009
    Posted in News, Marketing, Operations
  • 7 Flags Car Wash to Honor Veterans with Free Carwashes
    For the fourth consecutive year, 7 Flags Car Wash will Salute the Troops on Veteran’s Day by offering free exterior carwashes to all local military personnel. Whether on active duty or retired, military vets can visit any of the three 7 Flags full-service carwash locations ...More
    October 26, 2009
    Posted in News, Marketing, Operations
  • Fuller’s Carwash Adds Express Lanes
    Fuller’s Carwash, Detail & Lube Center in Palos Heights, Ill., recently opened two express lanes and this week is giving away its top exterior wash for free, according to a report by the SouthtownStar. The Works wash is a $12 value. ...More
    October 21, 2009
    Posted in News, Marketing, Operations
  • Unveil the Truth Regarding Residential Carwashing
    Federal Way’s findings back up the carwash industry. In my opinion, this study is one of the most powerful and important reports to affect our industry in many years and can be used as a resource by any carwash owner or operator who is facing drought restrictions or ...More
    October 15, 2009 Randy Cressall
    Posted in Articles, Marketing, Operations
  • ICA Establishes WaterSavers Advisory Council
    The International Carwash Association has formed a WaterSavers Advisory Council to help support the growth and efficacy of the professional carwash industry’s environmental-awareness and performance initiatives, officials announced. The group will consist of industry trade ...More
    October 13, 2009
    Posted in News, Marketing, Operations