Take 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…
Read MoreThe Car Wash Show in Nashville delivered plenty of energy, innovation, and operator buzz—but one announcement from AVW truly stole the spotlight. For years, operators have watched larger vehicles drive past their sites simply because their tunnels couldn’t accommodate them. Camper vans, delivery vans, lifted trucks, commercial vehicles… all that potential revenue rolling right by.…
Read MoreWhy Equipment Decisions Define Long-Term Success Choosing the right car wash equipment is not simply a procurement task—it is a strategic business decision that shapes throughput, operating costs, customer experience, and long-term valuation. For car wash operators, the wrong equipment choice can quietly erode margins through downtime, inefficient labor use, and inconsistent wash quality. The…
Read MoreThe other day I got a call from two very successful car wash operators who happened to be on vacation and decided to check out a wash in the area that was a customer of mine. “Tell these guys they’ve got to send the cars through faster!” they exclaimed in frustration. It was a very…
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