Self-Serve Carwashes

  • Compare and Contrast
    Compare and Contrast A comparative analysis of express exterior and flex-serve By Steve Okun Since labor avoidance or minimization seems to be the hottest topic of discussion amongst carwash owners lately, I thought it might be helpful to compare and contrast the two most ...More
    October 1, 2005 Steve Okun
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • Prepare for Old Man Winter
    Prepare for Old Man Winter Experts offer winterizing tips for your self-serve By Elaine Foxwell With the leaves beginning to turn in many parts of the country, winter is just around the corner. And when the temperatures drop and the weather gets cold and harsh, self-serve ...More
    October 1, 2005 Elaine Foxwell
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • Self Serve vs. Express Exterior Part 2
    Self Serve vs. Express Exterior Part 2 An interview with Lamar Beck, Goo Goo Car Wash In the June issue of Modern Car Care, we asked four carwash operators from around the country for ideas on how self-serve owners can compete if an express exterior carwash comes to their ...More
    August 1, 2005
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • Triple Foam—What Is the Customer Really Getting?
    Triple Foam—What Is the Customer Really Getting?Colored foam evolves into a viable product By Jeff Rufner When triple-foam products were first introduced, some people in the industry thought it was just a trend. But customers took to the product immediately, and most agree ...More
    July 1, 2005 Jeff Rufner
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • Light the Way
    Light the Way Carwash lighting can make or break a location By Terry Burch Successful self-serve carwash owners know the value of good lighting. Bright lights expose more dirt on vehicles, which equates to more soap and time on your meters. Good lighting also presents an ...More
    July 1, 2005 Terry Burch
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • Self Serve vs. Express Exterior Part 1
    Self Serve vs. Express Exterior Part 1 Self-serve carwashes can compete By Tracy Charuhas Life is good. Your self-serve carwash is busy selling carwash, vacuum and vending services, and you’re making a healthy profit. Sure there’s an occasional equipment malfunction or ...More
    June 1, 2005 Tracy Charuhas
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • Standing Up to the Competition
    Standing Up to the Competition By Tim Jones I just returned from a great trip to Car Care World Expo in San Antonio, and I hope everyone who attended the show had as successful and enjoyable trip as I did. It’s always a learning experience to share ideas and concepts with ...More
    June 1, 2005 Tim Jones
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • J-KO Company Moves to Larger Location
    HERMANTOWN, Minn. J-KO Company, a manufacturer of floor-mat cleaners for the carwash industry, announced today that the company has relocated to a larger manufacturing facility to better serve its customers.“We are very pleased that the self-service and the full-service ...More
    May 26, 2005
    Posted in News, Operations
  • Mix It Up
    Mix It Up Florida self-serve offers a unique combination of services By Tracy Charuhas The WOW in WOW Express of New Port Richey, Fla., stands for wash, oil and wax. This acronym perfectly sums up all of the services at this combination self-serve, in-bay automatic, oil ...More
    March 1, 2005 Tracy Charuhas
    Posted in Articles, Operations
  • This and That
    This and That Think green With the publication of our second annual Environmental Issue, the staff of Modern Car Care hopes to emphasize the important role the professional carwashing industry plays in keeping our planet healthy. Every operator has a part to play in this ...More
    February 1, 2005
    Posted in Articles, Operations
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