All Car wash & Valeting articles – Page 8
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NewsIstobal launches ‘high-end, innovative’ car wash to boost productivity
Spanish car wash group Istobal has today launched a new ”more technologically efficient and innovative” rollover car wash, the M’WASH4.
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NewsKärcher transfers Wash Systems to TSG UK
Kärcher and TSG have extended their four-year partnership in the UK. TSG will take sole responsibility for the sale of Kärcher Wash Systems in Britain with immediate effect.
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NewsHand car wash water recycling system gains RCWS approval
H20 Hand Car Wash and Valet has gained accreditation by the Responsible Car Wash Scheme (RCWS), while using its own patented water recycling system to clean customers’ cars.
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NewsPayment app GoWash declares support for Responsible Car Wash Scheme
Smartphone payment app GoWash has declared its support of the Responsible Car Wash Scheme (RCWS), encouraging car wash sites joining its nationwide network to achieve RCWS accreditation.
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NewsPolice obtain a Slavery and Trafficking Risk Order against a Crawley car wash owner
Police have have obtained a Slavery and Trafficking Risk Order (STRO) against a Crawley car wash owner.
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NewsResponsible Car Wash Scheme given coverage at prime time on BBC Crimewatch
The Responsible Car Wash Scheme (RCWS), which aims to combat labour exploitation and ensure that hand car washes are law-abiding, was featured in the latest episode of Crimewatch, on BBC One on Monday September 20.
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NewsTwo men jailed for trafficking and modern slavery offences at car wash business
Two men have been jailed for trafficking and modern slavery offences based at a hand car wash business in Carlisle.
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NewsNew VehicleCheck car wash arch enables greater control for damage claims
Dutch security specialist BigBrother has launched new surveillance technology for car washes, called VehicleCheck, which it claims allows car wash operators to gain more control over their processes as well as more visual verification and more grip on damage claims.
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NewsPotential victims of modern slavery and labour exploitation found at Liverpool hand car wash
Three potential victims of modern slavery and labour exploitation have been rescued during a raid by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) at a hand car wash in Liverpool.
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NewsFirst RCWS accreditation for hand car wash sites awarded to two businesses in Slough
The Responsible Car Wash Scheme (RCWS) has awarded the first government-backed accreditation for car washes demonstrating compliance in employment, environmental and premises law.
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NewsHand car wash business fined for repeatedly breaching coronavirus lockdown regulations
A 37-year-old man from Crawley has pleaded guilty to persistently breaching government regulations by operating his hand car wash business during periods of lockdown.
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NewsCar Wash Association launches its new website
The Car Wash Association (CWA) has announced the launch of its new website, www.carwashassociation.co.uk.
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NewsResponsible Car Wash Scheme launches hand car wash licence pilot project
The Responsible Car Wash Scheme (RCWS) launches a pilot project today, to test the effectiveness of introducing licensing for car wash businesses.
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Equipment NewsIstobal launches a smart vacuum cleaner equipped with connectivity
Istobal has launched what it claims is the first smart vacuum cleaner equipped with connectivity and providing a pay-as-you-go option.
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NewsForecourt traders fined after minister’s error over guidance on jet wash facilities
Forecourt businesses across England have been slapped with hefty fixed penalty fines following bungled government correspondence to automatic jet wash operators on Covid regulations.
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Equipment NewsIstobal claims to be first car wash manufacturer with ‘zero water disposal’ system
Spanish car wash specialist Istobal is claiming to be the first manufacturer to develop zero water disposal in its car washes thanks to its pioneering biological recycler with ultra-filtration system.
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NewsCWA welcomes minister’s letter reversing guidance to close jet wash facilities
The Car Wash Association (CWA) has welcomed a letter from a minister at the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) confirming that jet wash facilities where the driver carries out the wash can operate under the current lockdown restrictions.
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NewsMP backs call for automated car washes in Northern Ireland to be allowed to open
The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) and Car Wash Association (CWA) have called for automated car washes, which include roll-overs and self-serve jet washes, to be allowed to reopen immediately in Northern Ireland.
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NewsCar washing returning to Euro Garages’ forecourts, says Ilyas Munshi
EG Group is beginning to introduce car washing back onto forecourts, following changes to legislation, Ilyas Munshi, commercial director at EG Group has revealed.
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Equipment NewsIstobal aims to drive digitalisation of car wash equipment
Car wash equipment provider Istobal, has introduced a free subscription plan to Smartwash in a bid to drive industry digitalisation.