One of the most important decisions you'll make when starting off in the car wash industry is choosing the right company to help you build your business.
A story of two brothers’ success - Jun and Sonny Essenburg opened their first car wash in 1969.
648 South Point Ridge
Holland, MI 49423
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As a roadside business, car wash owners and operators must be sure that their facilities stand out and grab the attention of potential customers driving by. While the design of the building should play a significant part in this process, it is the signage that clearly and unmistakably broadcasts the car wash’s identity, service, and value.
At Tommy Car Wash Systems, we believe that there exists a significant demand for high-quality automatic car washes that is being left unfilled. Small self-service car washes and in-bay automatics fail to provide a high level of consistent quality. However, when customers experience a dual belt conveyor or a high-end tunnel wash, they recognize the […]
It’s no secret that car wash owners and operators pray for sunshine and hate the rain. As soon as those black clouds let loose, it seems like everyone in town celebrates the free rinse they just got from the heavens and steers clear of any wash facilities. On the other hand, you may spot a used […]
First-time investors, owners, and operators aren’t always prepared to answer the important questions that car wash development can raise. Considerations need to be made for site layout, pricing, advertising strategies, marketing budgets, staffing, and much more. But as far as car washes go, few choices are as vital as those deciding which car wash equipment […]
What might the perfect car wash venture look like? Washes shielded from competition Recognized household brand name Visible, effectively designed marketing campaigns Supporting a full time maintenance worker and accountant Ample well-trained staff Outstanding car counts and ROI Low per-site overhead Diversification of investment between locations
Whether you’re opening your next wash, looking to supply or rehab an established one, or want to break into the car wash industry with your very first site, Tommy Car Wash Systems can help you with unique, industry-leading site development services, equipment packages, and finished building designs. We are here to make sure, above all, […]
The California drought continues to worsen and some parts of the country are drier than they have been in decades. With ever-stricter water use restrictions being put into effect many laymen would think that car washes are probably going out of business. After all, car washes use hundreds of gallons of water on each car, […]
Are Car Washes Safe for Cars? And When Shouldn’t You Take a Car Through Your Local Wash? Not all car washes are created equal or equally maintained, but assuming that a car wash is modern, well designed, and in good condition, is it safe for cars? Of course it is! New technology and modern practices […]
Do automatic car washes cause swirl marks? The short answer is no. Automatic car washes are not the cause of swirl marks on your car. But many people still believe that car washes are to blame. We’d like to provide clarity on what swirl marks are, how they form, and what you can do about them. […]
Take a moment this morning and watch these videos featuring the Tommy Multi-Wash XL and new All-In-One Wash Combo modules. These systems were designed to do a few things very well:
