Kentucky operator launches value brand to complement premium wash chain
Cheetah Clean's Jeff Fields created Cub Express to serve budget customers after acquiring former ZIPS sites too close to his existing premium locations.
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AI adoption is opening insurance coverage gaps for car wash operators
As washes lean on computer vision, license plate recognition, and predictive maintenance, insurers are rewriting policy language and adding AI exclusions that could leave owners exposed.
When converting an in-bay to a mini tunnel makes financial sense
An industry consultant lays out the engineering, market, and cost factors self-service operators should weigh before boosting throughput with a short conveyor.
Why building redundancy into every wash system protects the customer experience
A veteran operator argues that customers judge a wash on the day something breaks, making backup systems for tunnels, vacuums, and payment essential.
A step-by-step system for cleaning vehicle carpets the professional way
Detailing expert Prentice St. Clair breaks down a three-part chemical process, hot water extraction, and steam cleaning for consistent interior results.
Editor makes the case for operator continuing education
An Auto Laundry News column urges wash owners to keep learning, spotlighting equipment redundancy, carpet cleaning technique, and AI insurance risks.
Heartland Carwash Association sets 2027 trade show for Chicago area
The HCA Product & Equipment Show moves to Tinley Park, Illinois, on March 23 and 24, 2027, with room for about 80 exhibitors.
Speeders Car Wash reaches 30 New Jersey sites with Clementon opening
The Summit Wash Holdings brand has grown from zero to 30 locations in New Jersey in less than 18 months, part of a national portfolio that recently passed 100 sites.
Big Dan's Car Wash opens third site in Tampa
The regional operator marked its latest grand opening on East Fletcher Avenue with a free wash promotion and signaled that more locations are on the way.
Editor's column reframes succession as building a wash that outlasts its founder
A Professional Carwashing & Detailing editorial argues that operators should reduce founder dependency long before any ownership transition.
