Industry Insight
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 […]
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 […]
Your Slowest Season Could Be Your Most Profitable — Smart Summer Upgrades
Originally posted on the WashCard Systems blog. Why summer is the smartest time to upgrade your wash. Prep for Profitability Summer car wash upgrades turn your slowest season into preparation for your most profitable months. With fewer cars in line, you can shut down bays for maintenance, install new equipment, and train staff without sacrificing as […]
Contactless Payments for Car Washes: Operator Guide | D&S
Contactless Payments for Car Washes: What Operators Should Know A customer is ready to wash their car—but the pay station only accepts coins, and they don’t have any. At an unattended wash, that extra step can be enough to lose the sale. Contactless payments for car washes give customers another way to pay quickly, whether […]
Self-Serves Provide Advantage and Opportunity
Discover how self-serve car washes can lean into their merits and use systems like the D&S IQ Self Wash and Mini Stack Pump Units to enhance their efficiency and versatility. The Benefits of Self-Serve Car Wash Systems In the ever-evolving landscape of the car wash industry, self-serve car wash systems can present a compelling alternative […]
Why Attending Trade Shows Boosts Your Business
See the Latest Equipment and Technology Owners and operators who attend trade shows get an unparalleled opportunity to make educated business decisions based on what they observe in real time. For those who are considering upgrading their systems, integrating new technology, or building new locations, seeing equipment firsthand provides invaluable insights that can’t be gained […]
WashCard Added on Meters
WashCard Payment Systems to Become ‘Standard Equipment” for D&S Self-Serve Meters WashCard Systems was acquired by D&S Car Wash Supply in early April 2024, benefiting customers of both companies. In the first major move of this acquisition, WashCard Systems announced that D&S has made the decision to offer WashCard All-Access Payment Systems as “standard equipment” […]
The Service Walk – An Essential Step to Closing the Sale
Thriving dealerships understand the importance of the Service Walk in closing a sale. Research shows that “The Dealership” ranks third in importance to most new car buyers, behind “The Vehicle” and “The Sales Person” and – in most cases – ahead of “The Deal” itself. The better and more dynamic the Service Walk, the […]