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How Much Does It Cost to Open a Self-Service Car Wash?
A realistic breakdown of what you’ll spend — and what drives the numbers. ________________________________________ Self-service car washes have one of the most accessible entry points in the car wash industry. Compared to a full tunnel or even a single in-bay automatic, the capital required to open a self-serve operation is lower — and the simplicity […]
Rocky Mountain Car Wash
2021 has been a great year for our friends over at Rocky Mountain Car Wash and their distributor Midwest Equipment Sales. In 2021, 3 new machines were added to Rocky Mountain’s fleet, increasing their IQ Fleet to 20. D&S Distributor Midwest Equipment Sales was a facilitator in this process, installing not only the 3 […]
Climate Trends & El Niño: What Car Wash Operators Need to Know
Weather drives car wash volume. Every operator knows it. But what’s actually happening to weather patterns across the U.S., and more importantly, what should you expect over the next few years? Here’s a grounded look at the data — plus what a potential Super El Niño could mean for your bottom line. The Big Picture […]
Vehicle Wash Systems for Truck Stops & Fleet Operations
Standard car wash equipment wasn’t built for your vehicles. The Truck Wash Is. ________________________________________ If you operate a truck stop, a commercial fleet, or a municipal vehicle operation, you’ve probably run into this problem: the car wash equipment that works well for passenger vehicles simply doesn’t cut it when the vehicle is 13 feet tall, […]
Why RV Parks That Add Automated Washing Win More Repeat Business
The RV travel community operates differently from other lodging markets. It’s social, word-of-mouth-driven, and intensely loyal to the properties and brands that solve real problems for travelers. Understanding that dynamic is key to understanding why wash capabilities have an outsized effect on repeat visitation and guest satisfaction. The Friction of Finding a Wash For full-time […]
The Buyer’s Guide to Large Vehicle RV Wash Systems
If you’re evaluating a large vehicle wash system for an RV park, campground, dealership, or multi-service location, you’re making a significant capital investment that will define the guest and customer experience at your facility for years. Getting the selection right matters. Here’s what to evaluate before you commit. Vehicle Coverage Range The first question: what […]
What RV Dealers Need to Know About On-Site Wash Capabilities
For an RV dealership, a clean unit on the lot isn’t optional — it’s table stakes. Customers making a $100,000+ purchase decision aren’t going to overlook a dirty exterior. They’re forming impressions about quality, care, and value from the moment they see the vehicle. The question isn’t whether to keep your inventory clean. It’s how […]
How Automated RV Washing Turns an Amenity Into a Revenue Stream
Ask any RV park operator what their guests most commonly ask about, and the answer almost always includes some version of: “Is there anywhere nearby I can wash my rig?” That question is both a signal and an opportunity. RV travelers are actively looking for wash services — and when a property can answer “yes, […]
Why Your Regular Car Wash Can’t Handle an RV (And What to Do About It)
ou’ve just finished a 1,200-mile road trip in your Class A motorhome. The rig is covered in road grime, bug splatter, diesel soot, and a generous layer of highway residue from three different states. You pull into the nearest car wash, and — surprise — you don’t fit. This is one of the most frustrating […]