The Car Wash Life

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Friday, July 25, 2025

Accused of Stealing

In 1980, Dad got his own car wash: Location Z. Originally, this series was going to focus on those early years at Location Z. Writing about the family car wash was only supposed to set the stage. But once I got into it, I found myself drawn more to the story of the family business. So, for now,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Donnelly

The family car wash faced more than just mechanical issues — it also had to contend with landlord Bob Donnelly. Bob owned the motorcycle dealership in front of the wash and had long wanted to buy out the lease to expand his dealership's parking lot. Negotiations with Pop-Pop went nowhere. Pop-Pop... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, July 22, 2025

All Things Ceramic

Kabu asked me what a ceramic wax is, so let’s start with the basics. A ceramic coating is a protective layer applied to a vehicle's exterior—usually by dealerships or professional detailers—to shield the finish from dirt, UV rays, and contaminants. It creates a durable, long-lasting barrier that... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, July 20, 2025

Packas to Propose

After returning from Myrtle Beach, Dad emailed Herb Packas to ask what it would take to lease Location A. That was a few weeks ago. Just a few days ago, Packas responded, saying he would send Dad some proposals sometime this week. I know Packas had previously expressed interest in buying Location A.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, July 18, 2025

To Sell or not to Sell?

The divide between Dad and the duo of Aunt Betty and Uncle John centered on one question: what to do with the family car wash. Dad wanted to keep it. He was—and still is, to a lesser extent—sentimental about family businesses. He had worked at the car wash for years under Pop-Pop’s guidance, and to... Sign in to see full entry.

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This is a blog about my experiences working for my father in the car wash business and the people who are a part of our work lives.

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