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Car Wash Daily News

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🔦TODAY’S SPOTLIGHT🔦

Tagg-N-Go Car Wash secures strategic financing from Andover Lending

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   Editor’s Pick 👇

• Dozens accuse Maricopa car wash of overcharging, deception amid rebrand: As Dash Car Wash rebrands two former Fast & Friendly locations in Maricopa, Arizona, the operator behind the brand is drawing scrutiny for a wave of customer complaints alleging duplicate and unauthorized charges. InMaricopa heard from about a dozen Maricopa residents who personally experienced double charges or hefty, unexpected fees. Many have taken to social media, where dozens more are raising similar concerns. Read more here.

   Express Hits  🎯 

• A new Dream Clean Car Wash has been proposed for the former Produce Center site at 5820 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Gladstone Park, Illinois. The project requires a zoning change from B3-1 Community Shopping District to C1-1 Neighborhood Commercial District.  The Produce Center closed about five years ago. Dream Clean has several locations in the Chicago suburbs, including Wheeling, Palatine, Oak Lawn, Mundelein, Lombard, Hoffman Estates and Algonquin. The existing building would be demolished to make way for a 5,500-square foot automated car wash.

• The development of a proposed El Car Wash car wash in Ferndale, Michigan, has hit a snag. At its Aug. 20 meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed the special land use application and site plan for the development. The proposed project would include the construction of a 3,623-square-foot car wash, 1,373-square-foot second-floor office area and 8,603-square-foot enclosed vacuuming area. After a lengthy meeting where the majority of the residents who spoke during the public hearing voiced their disapproval of the project, the commission voted 6-1 to recommend that City Council deny the special land use application.

• Raceway Car Wash is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location in Rowlett, Texas, located at 8900 Lakeview Parkway. Formerly known as Rowlett Car Wash, this state-of-the-art facility brings the trusted Raceway experience to the local community with enhanced services and exclusive promotions. Guests can enjoy a full range of car wash options, including premium full-service washes and detail cleaning services. The new location also features complimentary towel stations, free vacuums, and seamless membership options, making maintaining a spotless vehicle easier than ever.

  👉 More updates here.

   Making Waves Around the World  🌊 

• Brit car wash bosses helped smuggle migrants into Europe: Video footage has emerged showing migrants being smuggled into Europe via lorry and boat, aided by a human trafficking operation run from a car wash in Wales, according to a report in The Daily Star. The video reveals one migrant hidden in the back of a lorry, while others are seen on the side of a speedily moving boat. Dilshad Shamo, 41, and Ali Khdir, 40, raked in several thousands of pounds by assisting migrants from outside the EU – predominantly from Iraq, Iran, and Syria – to violate immigration laws and illicitly enter countries such as Italy, Romania, Germany, and Croatia. The duo operated their scheme from the Fast Track Hand Car Wash on Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly, between Sept. 30, 2022, and April 19, 2023.

  👉 More updates here.

  What’s Coming Up  📅

• Leadership Worth Following Growth Summit: The LWF’s Growth Summit, designed to bring together car wash professionals committed to growth, impact and authentic leadership, is Sept. 22-23, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. More info here.

• Car Wash Show Europe 2025: The leading car wash trade fair in Europe takes place Sept. 24-25, 2025, at EXPO Greater Amsterdam in the Netherlands. More info here.

• Northeast Regional Carwash Convention 2025: The NRCC, scheduled for Oct. 6-8, 2025, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, includes educational seminars, keynote speakers, and a large trade show. More info here.

• NACS Show 2025: The National Association of Convenience Stores trade show, scheduled for Oct. 14-17, 2025, Chicago, Illinois, brings together convenience and fuel retailing industry professionals for learning, buying and selling and networking. More info here.

• ROADMAP by ICA: The International Carwash Association presents its two-day ROADMAP conference Nov. 3-4, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. Day 1’s focus will be “People,” while Day 2 will be “Projections.” More info here.

• SEMO Show 2025: The Specialty Equipment Market Association’s annual automotive industry tradeshow is Nov. 4-7, 2025, at the Las Vegas (Nevada) Convention Center. Read more here.

• 12th Women in Carwash Conference: The first bi-annual Women in Carwash Conference of 2026 will be held Jan. 18-20, 2026, at the Hilton Clearwater (Florida) Beach Resort & Spa. More info here.

• SCWA Convention & Expo 2026: The Southwest Car Wash Association’s annual “First Big Car Wash Show of Year” will be held Feb. 25-27, 2026, at the Fort Worth (Texas) Convention Center. More info here.

• ICA 2026 The Car Wash Show: The International Carwash Association’s premier event is set for May 11-13, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. More info here.

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