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Choosing the right chemical
The type and amount of chemical will vary from region to region, location to location and, often, even process to process. No all-in-one chemical is available for every specific need a carwash may...
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Glass cleaning: Ensure a spotless finish
When it comes to selecting a glass cleaning product, keeping the customer in mind is key, says Shawn Rowan, vice president of sales for Ardex Laboratories Inc., adding, “You want to make sure the...
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Chemistry fundamentals for interior detailing
When it comes to interior detailing, a great way to deep clean carpets and mats is by using a hot water extractor. I recommend first vacuuming the carpets to remove loose dirt. Some technicians like to...
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Car Care Council Women’s Board names Woman of the Year
BETHESDA, Md. — The Car Care Council Women’s Board announced that Tammy (Chaffee) Tecklenburg is the recipient of the Auto Care Woman of the Year award, according to a press release. Tecklenburg is the...
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Local business declines to wash Jeep Cherokee
MECHANICSVILLE, Va. — A resident of Mechanicsville, Robert Butler, reported that a local carwash refused to wash his new 2015 Jeep Cherokee due to safety concerns, according to CBS 6, WTVR-TV. Butler...
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Educating car owners on essential auto care tools
Anything can happen to a car at any given point in time. As a car care business owner/operator, you must educate your customers on the importance of being prepared. For example, a car can suddenly...
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McNeil & Co. offers chemical safety tips
NEW YORK — McNeil & Co. has issued tips to help carwash owners and operators manage potential risks with working with chemicals, according to a press release. Risk management is a crucial pillar of...
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Guest Post blog: Educating customers on car care
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In the latest Guest Post, Scott Distel, an automotive consultant and professional writer, writes about the importance of educating customers about essential car care tools....
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Auto shop announces expansion
SOUTHGATE, Mich. — Wheeler’s Complete Auto Care, located in Lincoln Park, is expanding and relocating to another property in Wyandotte, according to The News-Herald. Lee Rudd, owner of the auto shop,...
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Avoid workplace confrontations at the wash
As I began to research materials for this blog, it became obvious that there are a lot of alarming statistics and horrible headlines written about this subject. However, my intent is not to simply...
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A practical guide to location selection
Choosing the right location is an education every new carwash owner should learn before getting started in the carwash business. This lesson will allow investors to avoid mistakes that can cost...
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Carwash legislation: Take a profitable bite in the Big Apple
Are you thinking about starting a carwash in New York? Now might be a good time to launch that venture. The carwash industry in the Big Apple experienced a few legislative changes in recent months. In...
View ArticleGlass cleaning: Ensure a spotless finish
For optimal results and, most importantly, happy customers, using the right products is key. The post Glass cleaning: Ensure a spotless finish appeared first on Professional Carwashing & Detailing.
View ArticleWhy you should opt for professional car service
Whether you are a new or veteran car care professional, providing customers with quality services starts with education. The post Why you should opt for professional car service appeared first on...
View ArticleMobile auto services increase in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. — Mobile businesses around Research Triangle are providing customers with on-demand services including carwashes, fuel, auto repair, tire services and more. The post Mobile auto services...
View ArticleGuest Post blog: Opting for professional car services
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A closer look at why car care businesses must educate customers on the importance of processional car services. The post Guest Post blog: Opting for professional car services...
View ArticleCar rust: Prevention and removal strategies
Teach customers the basics of car rust and how to safely remove it. The post Car rust: Prevention and removal strategies appeared first on Professional Carwashing & Detailing.
View ArticleGuest Post blog: Car rust prevention and removal strategies
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Learn more about the damaging effects of car rust and how this corrosion can be prevented. The post Guest Post blog: Car rust prevention and removal strategies appeared first on...
View ArticleSneak peek: PC&D’s December issue
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Learn more about the importance of water management in this exclusive first look at the December issue. The post Sneak peek: PC&D’s December issue appeared first on Professional...
View ArticleAAA forecasts increase in Thanksgiving travel
ORLANDO, Fla. — With the most projected motorist on the road for the holidays since 2007 by AAA Travel, providing customers with proper car care education is crucial. The post AAA forecasts increase in...
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