Professional Carwashing & Detailing

Some carwash customers believe brushes do more harm than good when cleaning their vehicles. Many customers have claimed after exiting a carwash that their vehicles had dings and micro-scratches that weren’t there before; often, they typically point to the contact from a carwash brush as the culprit for the damage to their vehicle’s paint job. Modern carwash brushes do not scratch cars, but how can operators reassure customers? Learn how to bust the brush myth: https://lnkd.in/gAHqHjm3

PC&D WeekEND Review: New Splash Car Wash, Mister Nasdaq In this week’s WeekEND Review, host Kyle Alexander talks about @Splash Car Wash opening its 66th location in Henrietta, New York, and Mister Car Wash has transferred its stock listing to the Nasdaq Global Select Market. Also discussed in this video, National Carwash Solutions acquires AMP Memberships, LLC.

Carwash eNews ‘Year-END’ review — Instead of the normal WeekEND Review, host Kyle Alexander does things a bit differently and compiles a “Year-END” review. He counts down the top five 2024 news stories from Carwash.com’s popular Carwash eNews. See what major happenings from the industry made the list in 2024.

The professional carwash industry has seen an influx of technological and digital solutions to help operators and owners operate more efficiently, wash more effectively, communicate easier and gain a general, better understanding of wash operations. Learn more about today's innovation and digital solutions: https://lnkd.in/eQmyn8Aq

PC&D WeekEND Review: ICA’s 2025 board of directors, EWC’s President In this week’s WeekEND Review, host Kyle Alexander talks about the International Carwash Association’s 2025 board of directors and Express Wash Concepts inaugural president, Shawn Hummell. Also discussed in this video, Tidal Wave Auto Spa partners with the Minnesota Wild hockey team and a preview of the latest Wash Talk episode.

Wash Talk: The carwash and crawfish update with Justin Alford In this episode of Wash Talk: The Carwash Podcast, host Rich DiPaolo welcomes back Justin Alford, co-owner of Benny's Car Wash and past president of International Carwash Association (ICA). In this episode, we’re catching up with Alford to discuss the state of the carwash industry and updates to Benny’s Car Wash. Alford shares his experience as president of ICA and his thoughts on the May 2024 show, highlighting key takeaways. We explore what’s new at Benny’s Car Wash and the challenges of staying current in an evolving market. Alford also updates us on the resolution of supply chain issues from 2022 and even updates the current state of crawfish season in Louisiana. He identifies the biggest opportunities for operators today and discusses private equity’s impact on the market. Finally, we look ahead to the future of Benny’s and what a leading operator might look like in the future. Watch the episode: https://lnkd.in/eb9s9iRs — This episode of Wash Talk is brought to you from the #AISINstudio at Babcox Media

PC&D WeekEND Review: El Car Wash with Barry Sanders, Amplify Glint Car Wash Acquisition — In this week’s WeekEND Review, host Kyle Alexander talks about Barry Sanders taking an ownership stake in El Car Wash and Amplify Capital Group advising Glint Car Wash in an acquisition by Quick Quack Car Wash. Also discussed in this video, Raceway Car Wash acquires Marvel Car Wash, a new episode of PC&D Shine Time and a preview of the 2024 Top 50 Conveyor Carwash Chains list.

PC&D WeekEND Review: Introducing Squeeky’s, New Clean Express In this week’s WeekEND Review, host Kyle Alexander talks about the launch of Squeeky’s Car Wash and a new Clean Express Auto Wash in Waterford Township, Michigan. Also discussed in this video, Splash Car Wash’s 65th location in Johnson City, New York, and a preview of the latest WashTalk episode with Houlihan Lokey.

Wash Talk: Advanced Camera Technology in Carwashes with Curtis Ray In a recent video interview, hosted by Brian Ankney for Professional Carwashing and Detailing’s Wash Talk, the discussion with Curtis Ray from Acquire Video Security centered around the importance of high-quality camera technology in carwashes. Curtis explained that due to the harsh environment of carwashes, high-end cameras are essential to withstand the conditions and provide clear footage. They also discussed the strategic placement of cameras at both the entrance and exit of carwashes, with Curtis pointing out that documenting the condition of cars before and after the wash is crucial in resolving customer disputes about scratches and damages. Additionally, having cameras in other areas, such as pay stations and vacuum areas, can not only enhance security but also help monitor transactions and employee performance. The interview concluded with an exploration of the role of AI in enhancing camera and security systems within carwashes. Watch the episode: https://lnkd.in/dVxuxYyh — This episode of Wash Talk is brought to you from the #AISINstudio at Babcox Media

For carwashes, AI is entering all aspects of the business, including customer experience, employee training, staffing strategies, financial analysis and inventory management. These are just a few areas where AI has practical applications. Car count and member growth are also areas where artificial intelligence is beginning to make a meaningful impact. Learn ho to leverage AI to drive carwash growth: https://lnkd.in/e3AcdM8U