Petit Auto Wash has issued a Technical Service Bulletin Recall regarding the rail mounting brackets on Accutrac 360 in-bay and tunnel machines. The rail mounting brackets connect the main rails to the vertical support legs and carry the weight of the machine. While the original brackets met the design requirements when they were developed, newer…
Read MoreWhen it comes to selecting vendors, there are typically two schools of thought. The first approach is to spread your purchases across multiple vendors. The logic is simple: give everyone a little piece of the business, keep relationships healthy, and avoid becoming too dependent on any one supplier. On the surface, it seems like a…
Read MoreThe first hard freeze should not be the day you find out something at your car wash isn’t ready for winter. Once temperatures drop, a small equipment issue can quickly turn into frozen lines, closed bays, service calls, and lost revenue. Add winter wash volume to the mix, and an unexpected shutdown can become expensive…
Read MoreThere is always something new competing for a car wash operator’s attention. New equipment. New chemistry. New pricing strategies. New technology. Competitors opening across town. Keeping an eye on the industry makes sense, but strong operations still require focus. That idea came through clearly in a recent episode of AVW’s Behind the Wash, featuring Adam…
Read MoreMARSHALL, Mo. – Wild Blue Car Wash’s Marshall location, located at 816 W. College St., Marshall, MO 65340, partnered with the Marshall Football Association on July 18 for another successful Charity Wash, raising more than $2,500 to support the Marshall Owls football program and its student-athletes. During the fundraiser, 50% of all car wash sales…
Read MoreFor years, the car wash industry has operated around a simple assumption: to most customers, a clean car is a clean car. Market research has consistently suggested that many retail customers believe the end result is essentially the same no matter where they wash. If that’s true, it forces every operator to confront an uncomfortable…
Read MoreBRANSON, Mo. (August 17, 2026) – The Branson Band Boosters raised $2,368 during a charity wash fundraiser held August 15 at Wild Blue Car Wash, 1305 State Hwy 248 in Branson. The event brought together Wild Blue Car Wash, Branson Band Boosters, students, staff and members of the Branson community in support of Branson Bands.…
Read MoreMARSHALL, Mo. — August 10, 2026 — Wild Blue Car Wash recently partnered with the Marshall Orchestra & Band Boosters for a charity wash benefiting local student musicians, helping the organization raise more than $2,700. The fundraiser was held at Wild Blue Car Wash, located at 816 W. College St. in Marshall. The event generated…
Read MoreAsk a group of car wash operators to name a dependable high-pressure pump, and chances are CAT Pumps will come up within the first few minutes. That reputation has been earned over decades. Models like the 3535, 310, and 310S have become staples in commercial car washes because they consistently deliver the performance operators expect.…
Read MoreBRANSON, Mo., July 20, 2026 – Wild Blue Car Wash partnered with Boy Scout Troop 2001 on Saturday, July 18, for a community fundraiser at its Branson location that raised more than $950 to support local scouting programs. During the event, 50% of all car wash sales from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. were donated…
Read MoreMarketing Is an Operating System, Not a Side Task Many car wash operators view marketing as optional—something to address only after equipment is installed, staff is trained, and daily operations are running smoothly. In reality, marketing is not separate from operations. It is a system that directly influences volume consistency, membership adoption, and long-term revenue…
Read MoreTake a drive through your mountain town today — past the coffee shop, the trailhead, or the local brewery — and you’ll notice something different. The parking lots aren’t just filled with Subarus and pickups anymore. They’re dotted with sleek, tall Sprinter vans, often with roof racks, solar panels, and mountain bikes hanging off the…
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