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RV and Large Vehicle Washing: What Operators Need to Know
The RV and large vehicle segment is growing — and most wash operators aren’t equipped to serve it. Here’s what it actually takes. ________________________________________ The recreational vehicle market has seen sustained growth over the past several years. Millions of RVs are on the road in North America, and that number continues to climb. Add commercial […]
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 […]
Automated Truck Wash ROI: IQ MAX Fleet Cost Guide | D&S
IQ MAX Automated Truck Wash: Calculate Fleet Washing ROI For a fleet, the cost of washing a truck goes beyond soap and water. Labor, trips to an off-site wash, vehicle downtime, utilities and maintenance all affect the total. An in-house automated truck wash can improve that equation, but the result depends on your vehicle mix […]
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 […]
Leadership Transition at D&S Car Wash Supply: Welcoming Ryan Beaty as President and CEO
Published: September 5, 2025 Leadership Update Overview D&S Car Wash Supply, a leading manufacturer of innovative car wash systems and the parent company of WashCard Systems, is excited to announce an important update to its executive leadership team. Effective October 1, 2025, Ryan Beaty will join D&S Car Wash Supply as President, with a planned […]
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” […]
Bluebird Truck Wash
Bluebird Truck Wash – Caldwell, ID Big Advantages for Bluebird When new owners John Michael Fery and Dominick Fery acquired the former Bay Wash of Idaho, they promptly closed the business…temporarily. Then, with the experienced team of D&S Distributor, Midwest Equipment Sales in an integral role, they embarked on a project to extensively remodel, […]