How a cashless payment app could make car washes safer

With cash-only payments a potential warning sign of worker exploitation, a cashless app solution can help find accredited car washes.

GoWash Payment App

Smartphone payment app GoWash is encouraging car wash sites to gain extra legitimacy by joining its nationwide network. 

The GoWash app allows drivers to make contactless payments to hundreds of privately owned car washing and valeting businesses. 

By signing up for free to the GoWash app, businesses agree to comply with a number of rules

Doing so can help them achieve accreditation from the Responsible Car Wash Scheme (RCWS). 

What is the Responsible Car Wash Scheme?

GoWash Payment App

Launched in 2018, the RCWS is backed by local authorities and government departments to help improve working conditions and standards in the car wash industry.

To gain RCWS accreditation, businesses must show they meet a range of criteria. This includes operating ethically, respecting environmental rules and paying employees in line with the national minimum wage. 

Only accepting cash payments is seen as one of the signs that a car wash could be non-compliant. 

A lack of protective clothing for staff, or an exterior car wash costing less than £9, are also seen as potential risk factors.

A conscience as clean as your car

GoWash Payment App

Available for iOS and Android devices, the GoWash app can search for local car washes and valeting firms. Apple or Google Pay can be used, along with a credit or debit card, removing the need for cash.

The app includes sites operated by Car Park Valeting. It provides services to 120 Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons supermarkets across the country. 

Jonny Billing, founder of GoWash said: “Concerns over irregularity in this industry have increased public interest and, in tandem with the RCWS pilot project, our team at GoWash is supporting the push for better regulation”.

Teresa Sayers, managing director at RCWS, added: “Payment methods offered by car washes are one of the main indicators of whether they are operating as legitimate businesses. Cash-only payment could be a sign of non-compliance with business or employment regulations. The GoWash app provides transparency over business transactions and convenience to the public looking to find and pay for a car wash nearby.”

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John Redfern
John Redfern
U.S. Editor with a love of all things Americana. Woodgrain-clad station wagons and ridiculous muscle cars a speciality.

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