Professional Carwashing & Detailing

11/11/2025

Our very own rock star! Kyle always strikes the right chord on both the PC&D and AutoSuccess Magazine teams!

03/11/2025

PC&D WeekEND Review: New Speeders Location, Autobell Donation
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Speeders Car Wash opens new express location in North Haven
Speeders Car Wash opened a new express carwash in North Haven, Connecticut. The new location features two pay lanes.

AMP releases Q3 2025 industry insights report
AMP released its Q3 2025 AMP Industry Insights Report. This quarter’s focus highlights carwash weather insights. The Q3 report reveals that unlimited plan members remain far more resilient during weather events.

Heartland Carwash Association opens early bird registration
The Heartland Carwash Association has opened early bird registration for its 2026 carwash product show. The event takes place March 24–25, 2026, at the Beardmore Event Center in Bellevue, Nebraska. This year’s theme is “Wash Intelligence: Where AI Meets ROI.”

Autobell Car Wash raises funds for breast cancer foundation
During a two-week Autobell Car Wash fundraiser this fall, the company and its customers made an $18,231 donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The foundation’s mission includes providing education, early detection and essential services to those impacted by breast cancer.

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31/10/2025

Your carwash business shouldn’t be a haunted house this year. Let PC&D help you exorcise the ghosts of inefficiency and ramp up clean profits.

🎃 Trick or Treat? No tricks. PC&D brings smart insights, proven strategies, and industry-leading benchmarks to keep your operation smooth and scare-free.

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30/10/2025

Training the next generation takes more than great products. It takes great leadership.
In Episode 3 of My Road to AAPEX 2025, Stefan Feder, head of automotive aftermarket at AUMOVIO, visits the Lehigh Career and Technical Institute alongside technical trainer Doug Rennie to connect with students and show how collaboration drives the aftermarket forward.
📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sX4zqzrBmbI
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29/10/2025

You know that smell. The one that hits you when you walk into your tunnel and immediately makes you wonder if something died in your reclaim tank. Your customers smell it too, and they’re not coming back because of it. 🤢

Discover how choosing chemistry that supports your system’s natural biological balance can eliminate the smell, reduce maintenance and bring your reclaim back online for good:

Stop fighting odors and sludge. Learn how the right chemistry keeps your carwash reclaim system clean, balanced and cost-effective.

27/10/2025

The aftermarket starts with people, and its future depends on those still learning the trade.
In Episode 3 of My Road to AAPEX 2025, AUMOVIO’s Stefan Feder visits the Lehigh Career and Technical Institute to inspire the next generation and show how learning keeps this industry in motion.
📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sX4zqzrBmbI
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22/10/2025

Switching your carwash point-of-sale (POS) system doesn’t have to feel like pulling teeth. We get it — the thought of disrupting your daily operations, potentially losing customer data or confusing your staff can make even the most tech-savvy owner break out in a cold sweat. But here’s the thing: sticking with an outdated system that’s costing you money and frustrating your customers is way worse than making the switch!

Get the five simple steps to make the transition smooth, efficient and stress-free:

Learn five simple steps to switch your carwash POS system without downtime or data loss.

14/10/2025

WeekEND Review: NRCC Recap, WOW Carwash Hockey Celebration
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NRCC delivers three days of carwash industry collaboration
The 35th Northeast Regional Carwash Convention just wrapped up. It delivered another memorable year in Atlantic City.

Quick Quack Car Wash expands into Nevada
Quick Quack Car Wash added four locations in Nevada to its portfolio. It marks the company’s first entry into the state. Quick Quack Car Wash acquired three existing carwash sites.

Wash Talk podcast features Splash Express Car Wash leaders
Professional Carwashing and Detailing released another episode of Wash Talk, the carwash podcast. Rich DiPaolo chatted with Mark Curtis and Dan Petrelle from Splash Express Car Wash. They share insights on leadership transitions, private equity partnerships and growth strategies.

WOW Carwash celebrates Vegas Golden Knights season start
WOW Carwash, the official carwash of the Vegas Golden Knights, celebrated the start of the team’s ninth NHL season. Guests purchased the WOW MAX single wash for only $9 all day on Oct. 8. They saved nearly 60% on the wash at all 18 WOW locations in the Las Vegas valley.

08/10/2025

Common reasons for avoiding carwash training programs:
• Too Expensive.
• Takes people off the frontlines.
• Trained staff might leave for a competitor.
Here’s the reality: avoiding training usually costs far more in the long run.
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A well-trained team can boost customer satisfaction, improve retention and strengthen your bottom line. Their skills and confidence directly shape how customers, including coveted members, see you.

Learn more about carwash training programs that build stronger teams:

Boost skills, retention, and profits with carwash training programs that combine classroom and hands-on learning.

06/10/2025

From turning wrenches to leading a global brand — Matt Buchholz takes us back to where it all started.
In Episode 2 of My Road to AAPEX 2025, the MotoRad CEO reflects on his journey from service advisor to master technician to executive leader, and why real shop-floor experience still shapes the way he leads today.
📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XD3tTcM9xlc
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01/10/2025

While carwash operators cannot negotiate certain — and often rising — costs, there are opportunities to reduce the expenses you can control without compromising uptime, wash quality or customer satisfaction. This can help mitigate increases in other expenditures, keep your bays running at peak performance and ultimately help your bottom line.

• Managing your chemical costs
• Work with suppliers and distributors to audit your resource usage
• Avoid costly downtime with preventive equipment maintenance
• Reclaim your water for more savings and a better customer experience

Learn how to cut operational expenses without cutting corners:
✏️Scott Friedman | OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions (VWS) OPW Global

Cut costs without cutting quality. Learn proactive ways to save on water, power and chemicals in your carwash.