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The Tommy Triple Presoak Arch System
Targeted, Powerful, Efficient
Presoak detergents are incredibly important for starting the wash and loosening up caked on dirt, grime, and bug...
7 Reasons to Trust Tommy Car Wash Systems
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...
Car Washes and Water Efficiency
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...
Car Washes and Car Safety
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...
Do automatic car washes cause swirl marks?
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...
Adding Washes to Car Care Profit Centers
Car wash tunnels are a natural fit and add-on for many different car care businesses and can turn single-service sites into explosive multi-profit centers...
Incorporating Dealership Washes With Fantastic Results!
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...
10 Steps For Starting a Car Wash From The Ground Up
As a 40 year veteran car wash equipment manufacturer and site developer, we’ve seen it all. We know what a daunting and potentially confusing process...