This month we are going to talk about the importance of checking high pressure hoses and hydraulic lines for wear. By inspecting these hoses and finding potential problems that can be fixed, we further reduce the possibility of downtime at the car wash.

An area in which car wash owners can operate to actively avoid damage and theft disasters is in security

Operators must ask themselves whether they are truly comparing the merits of chemicals and the equipment value independently enough to make the wisest and most informed decision.

It seems like second nature; when your car gets dirty, you drive it to your local car wash. However, how much do you know about the history behind the car wash and how we got to the system that is in place today?

To prevent any warranty issues when returning circuit boards the correct packaging must be used avoid any damage

To comply with OH&S regulations and to safeguard all employees and customers from potential health/physical hazards, proper training and protection are essential to reduce accidents and injuries associated with these hazards.

By being aware of trends as well as knowing what your peers — other carwash owners and operators — are doing to be successful, it can help your business thrive in an industry where competition continues to challenge your ability to maintain customers.

Here are some tips to keep your note acceptors in good working order
Recently there has been some attention in the media regarding cybersecurity and in particular with reference to PDQ LaserWash systems.

With credit cards and pay pass payments becoming increasingly prevalent, there has been a move to ban excessive card transactions surcharges in September 2017.

Get some great tips and advice on the how's of car washing and an increased chemical understanding on the science of wash chemicals
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Two Step - New Dance or Smart Way to Clean Cars? Two step cleaning refers to the use of two pH extremes in presoak application, typically, an acid presoak followed by the application of an alkaline presoak.

Does your self serve car wash bay controller allow for your attendant to use a FREE WASH DOWN code for cleaning your bays with rinse water instead of using tokens? If you have Prowash iWash Self Serve car wash equipment then the answer is YES!

Water is the most important consumable in your wash. It can be easy to overlook as you just turn the tap and there it is. It is the base of all your soaps and waxes. It is the medium in which the dirt is trapped and removed from the surface of the car. It is what you use to rinse the dirt off the car and in its spot free form is what guarantees a perfect blemish free finish to the surface of the vehicle.
Industry research shows that a 20-minute driveway or parking lot carwash can require up to 150 gallons of water per wash. And, further discrediting this practice, pollutants and chemicals entering residential wastewater ways cause heightened environmental concerns


If you haven’t heard Prowash has introduced a new line of waxes, thanks to Blendco Systems. Splatter Wax with Carnauba is a high foaming polish with Carnauba wax that give vehicles a hand waxed softness and shine. You can “feel” the difference!! Splatter Wax with Carnauba offers a protective layer to the vehicle’s surface while providing a softness and shine like nothing else.
The Car Wash and Detailing Services industry has gone through a period of growth over the past five years.
Inspiration comes from the strangest places. Melbourne architects win the gallery’s coveted Architecture Commission with a hot-pink, car wash-inspired design. So get down to the National Gallery Victoria

Dependability, trusted quality and outstanding performance make Cat Pumps the most frequently used pump for car washes. That’s why over 85% of all car wash owners rely on Cat Pumps to keep their washes operating at high-capacity.