Mister Car Wash finishes Lubbock conversion, marks it with free washes
The chain completed its integration of former Whistle Express sites, bringing nine Lubbock locations under one brand with a free wash week and school fundraisers.
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Flying Ace opens 21st express wash with Dayton location
Express Wash Concepts expands its Flying Ace brand in the Dayton market with a grand opening tied to free washes and a local charity donation.
Tidal Wave adds six Southeast sites, reaching 332 locations
The chain rebranded five Georgia washes and one in Alabama, deepening its McDonough and Macon footprint while entering two new Georgia markets.
Speeders rebrands Naugatuck site as Connecticut expansion continues
The Summit Wash Holdings brand has converted another former Purple Elephant location, one of four it acquired in May 2026, under its Speeders banner.
Rebuildable door parts aim to cut IBA downtime, says Rocket Glide founder
In a podcast interview at The Car Wash Show 2026, Bob Blasi argues that rebuildable carriage systems can get in-bay automatic doors running again in hours instead of days.
Superior rolls out lighted LED guide system for wash bay safety
The equipment maker says its UL-certified, color-changing rail lighting is built for wet, high-traffic areas including tunnels, vacuum zones and self-service bays.
Operator-founded TetherCX launches retention platform for wash clubs
The Kansas City company consolidates member calls, texts, email, webchat and web forms into one inbox with AI voice, payment recovery and cancel-save workflows.
Wild Blue Car Wash charity event raises over $1,000 for Branson theater group
A single Saturday fundraiser at the locally owned Missouri wash benefited a youth arts academy's stage production of The Chronicles of Narnia.
How to match car wash chemicals to your equipment, water, and budget
A guide from Auto Laundry News lays out the factors operators should weigh when selecting presoaks, foams, protectants, and specialty cleaners for their washes.
In-bay operators report strongest volume gains in over a decade
Annual In-Bay Automatic Survey finds two-thirds of operators saw volume rise as mom-and-pop washes lean into low prices and 24/7 service to counter express competition.
