Blog | AVW Equipment Company, Inc.

15:0925/05/2025

AVW Innovations: Spring 2025

AVW Innovations: Spring 2025 At AVW, we’re committed to continuous improvement — whether it’s refining existing equipment or introducing entirely new solutions. These latest updates reflect our focus on simplicity, durability, and innovation. From space-saving designs to upgraded manuals and customer-friendly features, each improvement is designed to help operators run more efficient, reliable, and profitable […]

13:1614/01/2025

AVW Innovations: Summer 2024

AVW Innovations: Summer 2024 At AVW, we’re dedicated to helping car wash operators deliver the best experience to their customers. Our latest updates bring advanced designs, durability, and efficiency to elevate your car wash operations. Here’s a closer look at our newest product innovations: High Pressure Rubber Floor Mat Cleaner: All-in-One Cleaning Power The updated […]

16:0001/01/2025

Vacuum Systems and Car Washing: What Operators Need to Know (2025.)

Vacuum Systems and Car Washing: What Operators Need to Know As car wash technology evolves, so too do the tools that enhance the customer experience. Among these, vacuum systems play a pivotal role. From being a value-add for customers to becoming a cornerstone of aesthetic appeal, modern vacuum systems are transforming car washes into well-rounded […]

20:5727/09/2024

AVW Reporting Back From Automechanika Frankfurt 2024

Another successful trade show is in the books! The AVW team had an exciting and productive week at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024. The weather was not great; but that didn’t hamper the enthusiasm and energy at the event. We set up shop alongside 4,200 exhibitors from 80 countries, and our booth enjoyed a steady flow of […]

21:5205/09/2024

Exciting News: AVW is Headed to Automechanika 2024!

We are thrilled to announce that AVW will be showcasing our equipment and services at Automechanika 2024! Join us in Frankfurt, Germany: September 10th-14th. The car wash industry is rapidly evolving, and AVW is at the forefront, delivering innovative solutions to meet the needs of operators worldwide. Whether you’re dealing with dust from adventures […]

18:2226/08/2024

The Australia Show 2024 is in the Books! But the Excitement Has Just Begun…

We had an incredible time at the Australia Show 2024, and we’re still buzzing from the energy and enthusiasm we experienced in the land down under. The turnout exceeded our expectations, and it was a pleasure meeting so many new faces, from seasoned operators to newcomers eager to get into the car wash industry. Reflecting […]

22:2610/07/2024

Car wash podcast

Danka Dubak, director of marketing for AVW Equipment Company, joins us to go behind the brand and discuss the trends AVW is seeing in the industry from a supplier’s point of view.

19:1402/06/2022

Do What They DON’T

19:0802/06/2022

Set Yourself Apart in Your Market

20:0805/05/2021

RECORD BREAKING WINTER SEASON IN CARWASHING

When the snow started falling this winter of 2021, it seemed like it did not want to stop. And we’re not just talking our usual suspects of the Northeast and Midwest … we saw relentless snow NATION wide all across the board! This meant lots of street cleaning and salt on the road, and in […]

19:5605/05/2021

Expert Advice — Committing to the Best Location

The old adage location, location, location, I think is what we want. We always want the best location we’re going to do the most business. Now, we can certainly analyze that and say, what’s the traffic count, because we know that picking a site is not an exact science. So, is it traffic count that […]

19:5205/05/2021

Expert Advice — Becoming Relevant to a New Customer

We feel that it’s extremely important to have your own look and a professional look on any boulevard in America today. There is not better opportunity to capture a new customer than right in front of you, off the boulevard. We can do radio. We can do TV advertisements and we can do mailers. None […]

19:4305/05/2021

Expert Advice — Staying Relevant to Existing Customers

First of all, we are always committed to constant and never-ending improvement. That’s a mindset here and all of our employees and family members are constantly committed to that. And the way we do that is we travel a lot and we visit a lot of other operators. We try to stay abreast of our […]

19:3204/05/2021

Efficient Detailing is Here

If you had to venture a guess you might guess that the dirtiest thing in your car might be the steering wheel since it is what you touch the most. Studies show, however, that the radio knob is the dirtiest thing in your car. If you think about it more it makes sense since it […]

08:4730/04/2021

Expert Advice — Free Vacuums

My name is Phil Degeratto. I’m with Buddy Bear Car Wash in Chicago. We have six locations, and I’ve been washing cars for over 30 years. Well, currently, we have six locations. Two of them have the gas and convenience stores, and the rest are they express exterior models. We have a strong monthly membership […]

08:4230/04/2021

Expert Advice — Belt Conveyors

I’m Steve Timmer. I’m with Wash U. I’m one of the partners with Wash U. Well, we got in the express business almost 12 years ago. So, between owning and operating and building washers, we’ve primarily done expresses. My name is Michael Timmer. I’m with Wash U Carwash. This will be my 12th year in […]

08:3830/04/2021

Expert Advice — Chemical Injection Systems

Hi, my name is John Imreibe. I own and operate the Royal Touch Car Wash. We have two locations in Chicago, and we’ve been in the carwash business for 18 years. Our first site was started back in 1999, and we added a second location in 2003. The main reason for any foamed application inconsistency […]

16:3020/03/2021

What do you call a clean car with dirty mats? A dirty car!

Whether you offer free self-serve vacuuming with your express wash or provide interior detail services, the AVW Mat Cleaner delivers clean mats for your customers. Mats are brushed and scrubbed quickly and easily (in minutes) removing summer sand or winter salt. And, the AVW Mat Cleaner accommodates a wide range of shapes and sizes, from […]

16:2820/03/2021

Troubleshooting common car wash problems

Bob Schaefer, AVW’s sales/customer support and resident expert, is featured in an article in the current edition of Professional Carwashing & Detailing. The article looks at some of the most common problems car washers face and how to fix them. https://www.carwash.com/troubleshooting-common-carwash-problems/