Three master-Certified automotive detailers from San Diego County polished a 1929 DuPont Model G Speedster and a 1937 Talbot-Lago T-150C SS ‘Goutte d’Eau’ on exhibit at Los Angeles’ Petersen Museum on April 15-16, then followed it to La Jolla Cove where they maintained their shine through the 3-day La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, April 19-21. 3D Car Care master-certified Jose Junco with High Performance Auto Detail in Encinitas/North San Diego County; Dr. Beasley master-certified Aldo Alba of ASAP Auto Detail in Rancho Bernardino/Poway; and Gloss-It master-certified trainer Royer Horton of Got D ..read more

Splash Car Wash, headquartered in Milford, CT, opened its second Vermont location, an express wash in Shelburne. This marks Splash’s second greenfield site opened this year, bringing the chain’s total to 63 washes. The Shelburne wash features a 145-foot tunnel outfitted with 30 self-service vacuums, half of which are located indoors and are free of charge to customers. The fully equipped tunnel offers customers an array of on-line services and options, and the site includes a free mat cleaning room. Aaron Vincelette, Splash’s development partner in Vermont, oversaw and completed the project. V ..read more

ScrubaDub Auto Wash Centers has partnered with Cradles to Crayons for the seventh year on “Clean For Kicks,” a charity program that aims to provide proper footwear to local children living in homeless or low-income situations. This partnership supports Cradles to Crayons’ annual Spring Greening initiative, which promotes giving gently used children’s essentials a second life by providing them to children experiencing clothing insecurity. From April 10-25, customers could visit any of ScrubaDub’s more than 20 New England car wash tunnel locations to donate a new or gently used pair of kid’s sho ..read more

Express Wash Concepts’ (EWC) inaugural Washy Awards were held at Central Ohio’s Cherry Valley Hotel on March 21. Designed to recognize exceptional sites, team members, and partner contributions, more than 80 attendees were present, and 15 awards were distributed. “We remain the express car wash of choice in all of our markets because of the consistent hard work and dedication from our 950+ team members,” said Express Wash Concepts CEO John Roush. “It is humbling to stand among these dedicated industry leaders and proudly acknowledge their contributions to EWC’s overall success. It has always b ..read more

D&S Car Wash Supply has acquired WashCard Systems Inc. Headquartered in Centerville, MN, WashCard is an industry leader in payment hardware and software technology for the car wash sector. Its loyalty software has created opportunities for owner-operators to build traffic, average transactions, and profitability – all while offering transparency into their businesses and customer base. “We’re thrilled to welcome aboard WashCard Systems’ pioneering technology to complement our D&S cutting-edge solutions within the car wash industry” commented Tim Huntington, CEO of D&S.  “By in ..read more

Soapy Joe’s Car Wash announced that its ninth annual Soapy Joe’s Day will be held on April 18. Free Magic Joe car washes ($20 value) will be available at the event, and the company hopes to set a new Guinness World Record for most high fives by a mascot in one minute. The festivities will include Soapy Joe’s merchandise giveaways to the first 75 customers at each location and a one-day limited-edition air freshener drop. “We’ve been proudly serving San Diego as a family-owned business for over a decade,” said Soapy Joe’s Founder and CEO Lorens Attisha. “Soapy Joe’s Day is one of the many ways ..read more

Lucas Oil announced a partnership with VT Batteries, a leading distributor of automotive products in South America. The deal will bring Lucas Oil’s premium motor oil products to new South American markets, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, and Uruguay, marking an important milestone in the company’s global expansion efforts. VT Batteries will utilize its extensive network to deliver Lucas Oil’s premium range of motor oils to a diverse customer base across the continent. Lucas Oil’s lubricants are known for their exceptional quality and versatility. They are engineere ..read more

Mammoth Holdings opened its newest location, PureMagic Carwash in Karns, TN, in the greater Knoxville area. The new site aligns with Mammoth’s dual growth strategy of developing greenfield locations while also acquiring existing brands. “Karns customers can expect to be treated to a quality car wash every time,” said Dave Hoffmann, chairman and CEO of Mammoth Holdings. “Mammoth continues to build momentum of reaching 500 sites across the country with this 10th opening in the greater Knoxville area.” Mammoth Holdings’ multi-brand portfolio includes Busy Bee Car Wash, Coastal Carwash, Finish Lin ..read more

Tidal Wave Auto Spa, one of the nation’s fastest-growing express car wash companies, expanded its footprint to 250 locations with its newest location in Statesboro, GA. The grand opening marks a major milestone for the company and is its 27th opening this year. “Opening our 250th location, especially in our beloved home state of Georgia, is a momentous occasion for Tidal Wave Auto Spa,” said CEO and founder Scott Blackstock. “I want to extend my deepest gratitude to our loyal customers and dedicated employees who have been instrumental in our success since the very beginning. Together, we’ve b ..read more

An American Dream Team went to Central America to train, test, and award dual certifications from the International Detailing Association to more than a dozen El Salvadorian detailers. The event took place at Mr. Black Car Wash Y Detailing at Av Bernal, San Salvador on April 8-9. It was the IDA’s first international detail training session in the country and was intended to create a talent pool and give a boost to the automotive appearance industry in El Salvador. In addition to certifying detailers in IDA specifications, the team also SONAX-certified the detailers in paint correction. Two suc ..read more