News & Car Wash Business Tips
- march 26 2020
- Business Tips
In the car care industry, it’s a costly venture to upgrade your current equipment. It can be difficult to know when to invest and where to find the best equipment. New tunnel lights, vacuum systems, and water reclaim systems can be more energy efficient and save money in the long run, but which one should
- may 21 2018
- news
We’re thrilled with our brand new vacuum truck! As the largest company in the nation that specializes solely in the removal and disposal of car wash waste, this vacuum truck will allow us to continue to provide the best pit and tank cleaning for car washes across the East Coast and nationwide. To learn more
- march 20 2018
- news
Are you a car wash owner or work in this industry? If so, the following information could save you from a lawsuit or even from going to prison… A little known fact is that car wash owners are responsible for the debris that builds up in the pits and tanks of their self-service bays, auto-rollover
- february 20 2018
- tips
As dirt and debris gets washed off cars in self-service bays, auto-rollover car washes, and tunnel washes, sludge starts to build up in the pits of different car washes. One question people ask is whether this sludge is dangerous or not? Typically, no… First of all, the buildup of odor-causing toxins and debris results
- january 22 2018
- news
With a fresh year came some fresh changes for our car wash waste removal and disposal business. One development that 2018 brought about was a brand new Facebook page for Pit Crew. Since we recognized the importance of having a business Facebook page, we decided to maximize this opportunity to connect with different communities and
- december 20 2017
- tips
Washing your car on a consistent basis is crucial. Just like changing your oil and checking your lights, maintaining your vehicle’s cleanliness preserves its value. If you’re wondering how often you should take your car to a tunnel wash, the answer depends on several factors. Where do you live? Your location plays a huge
- november 21 2017
- tips
Pit cleaning may seem straightforward, but there are several things the process entails that will surprise you. For example: All waste that gets removed during pit cleaning has to be tested because local landfills restrict certain substances from being dumped like mercury and arsenic. Throwing out the waste before making sure it doesn’t contain anything
- november 21 2017
- tips
You might not see the many differences between taking your car to a car wash and hand washing it. Perhaps you adopt the “whatever gets the job done” approach. If the car is clean, the job is done. Not so fast! As it turns out, there are many reasons why running it through a tunnel is
- june 30 2017
- community
Pit Crew believes in community involvement. Pit Crew believes in the importance of strong families. This passion and love for others is what caused the founders and owners of Pit Crew to use proceeds from Pit Crew to create the Chesterfield Food Bank. Where did this passion come from? When Travis and Karie Whittle were
