👋Good morning! Self-serve vacuum stations are a popular amenity offered by car wash locations. In this issue of the Car Wash Daily News email newsletter, we look at why you might want to be a little more careful using them the next time you stop to clean your car.

👉To give you an idea of what our daily newsletter has to offer, you can access all of its contents - including the long-form version of stories teased on the newsletter - until later this month. After that, as a paid subscriber, you can maintain full access. Otherwise, only short teasers and summaries will be available in the newsletter and on the Website.

We’re excited about offering a new addition to the media landscape to help publicize an underserved industry. I hope you keep reading.

Jim Utter
Director of Journalism/Editor in Chief
CW Daily News

Today's issue is sponsored by The Vita Agency — Let’s Drive More Business Your Way.

👉 We’d like your input! Have a story idea or would like us to receive your company’s press releases on your latest news? Email us at [email protected].

🔦TODAY’S SPOTLIGHT🔦

The potentially nasty truth about a popular car wash amenity

TOGETHER WITH THE VITA AGENCY

Power Up Your Car Wash Business with The Vita Agency! 

Whether you own a car wash, supply chemicals, or provide industry services, standing out in this competitive market is key. The Vita Agency specializes in marketing strategies tailored for the car wash industry, helping businesses like yours:

✅ Reach More Customers with SEO & Google Ads

✅ Boost Sales & Leads with Targeted Digital Campaigns

✅ Strengthen Your Brand with Expert Content & Social Media

✅ Retain Clients & Increase Loyalty with Email & SMS Marketing

From operators to vendors, suppliers to service providers, we help car wash industry leaders grow and scale with confidence.

📩 Let’s Drive More Business Your Way!

*Please see the advertising disclosure at the bottom of this newsletter.

✂️SHORTCUTS✂️

   Editor’s Picks 👇

• Car wash construction prompts complaints in shopping center: The construction of a new Mister Car Wash location in a shopping center in Tucson, Arizona, has raised the ire of some fellow tenants and their customers. The biggest issue appears to be a lack of parking, with construction workers taking up a large amount of the available spaces each day. A statement from the car wash said in part, “Our team has an open dialogue with the neighboring property manager to address issues brought to our attention. We are committed to working closely with local businesses to minimize disruptions and create a smooth transition as we bring this new location to life over the coming weeks.” Read more here.

   Express Hits  🎯 

• Another car wash produces a Powerball winner. If you bought a Powerball ticket at Don’s Car Wash in Fargo, North Dakota, you better check it. The ticket sold at the 52nd Avenue South Fargo location is worth $150,000. It matched four white balls and the Powerball. The prize was $50,000 but since the ticket buyer also purchased the multiplier, the prize tripled. Don’s Car Wash will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the winning Powerball ticket. The holder must claim their prize at the North Dakota Lottery office within 180 days of the draw.

• The Brecksville (Ohio) Planning Commission granted final approval on Feb. 6 for a new truenorth Shell gas station, convenience store and car wash on Miller Road. True North Energy will tear down an existing, vacant building – the former home of CrossCountry Mortgage. The new truenorth Shell will consist of eight gas dispensers under a canopy, a 5,400-square-foot store and a 135-foot-long tunnel car wash.

• A car wash at a Shell gas station in Rancho Cordova, California, recently caught fire, according to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said. Fire crews were able to protect the gas pumps, but the fire damaged the nearby mini mart. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

  👉 More updates here.

  Making Waves Around the World  🌊 

• United Kingdom-wide migrant crackdown hits car washes, restaurants: Nearly 4,000 migrants working illegally in nail bars, car washes and restaurants have been arrested in a UK-wide crackdown to tighten border security. Businesses and homes across London and the South East were among those raided by the Home Office and National Crime Agency. Video footage shows at least four suspects being detained at a car wash in Herne Hill. A spokesman said as part of government efforts since taking power in July, some 3,930 arrests have been made across 5,424 visits by immigration enforcement officer. Read more here.

   What’s Coming Up  📅

• Southwest Car Wash Association: The organization will hold its annual convention and expo Feb. 26-28, 2025, at the Fort Worth (Texas) Convention Center. More info here.

• Convenience U CARWACS Show 2025: The Convenience U CARWACS Show – Canada’s largest convenience, gas and car wash industry event – is set for March 4-5, 2025, at the International Centre Hall 5 in Mississauga, Ontario. More info here.  

• APEC 2025: The leading conference in North America for power electronic professionals will take place March 16-20, 2025, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. More info here.

• Heartland Carwash Association 2025: The organization’s annual product and equipment show will take place March 24-26, 2025, at the Mid America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. More info here.

• ICA Car Wash Show 2025: The ultimate gathering for car wash pros returns to the Las Vegas (Nevada) Convention Center April 26-28, 2025. 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.

❓DID YOU KNOW❓

Disclaimer: The authors of cwdailynews.com, LLC are not financial or tax professionals. This email is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. We strongly recommend conducting your own research and consulting with qualified professionals before making any decisions. Our content, which may include affiliate links, reflects personal opinions and should not be used as the sole basis for decision-making. We are not responsible for any losses resulting from the use of this information.