Issue 795   30 September
2025

 





 

We are the UK’s leading supplier of vehicle wash equipment and maintenance with more than 1600 installations under contract. We estimate that Wilcomatic wash units clean more than 20 million vehicles a year.

Our truck and bus wash division can provide you with all your lorry, bus or coach cleaning requirements, from portable and static power washes to roll over drive through bus and lorry units.

The Wilcomatic group of companies Working Water, Archway TCS and Wickham Gensol supply the complete range of wash equipment for virtually all vehicle types, of any shape or size. We are confident we will have a system which will suit almost every location and budget, with a full range of financing options.





 

Vehicle lifting solutions for wash bays

Workshop equipment experts Totalkare offer a range of vehicle lifting solutions to suit almost any wash bay requirement:

G9DC
• Galvanised to give long term protection from
  water ingress
• Adjustable wheel forks for different wheel sizes
• Hydraulic lifting system 8,000kg lifting capacity per
  column
• Available in up to 48 column configuration

Heavy Duty Four Post Lift
• Available as fully galvanised equipment for long
  term protection from water ingress
• Platform lengths 7 to 18 metres
• Range of weight capacities available from 8,000kg
  to 33,000kg
• Can be surface or recess mounted

Y-MECH Lift
• Available as fully galvanised equipment for long
  term protection from water ingress
• Platform lengths 6 to 13 metres
• Range of weight capacities available from
  25,000kg to 35,000kg
• Can be surface or recess mounted

For further information on any of Totalkare’s workshop equipment, visit www.totalkare.co.uk, call 0121 585 2724 or e-mail sales@totalkare.co.uk

FOR WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT, IT’S TOTALKARE

 

 

SKYLIFT WASHBAY
PLATFORM LIFT


DEDICATED DESIGN FOR WASHBAY USE

“Deal Direct With The Manufacturer”

• Electro-hydraulic, low-maintenance lifting system
• Surface-mounted or flush-mounted
• 20t, 25t and 35t capacities
• Two independent platforms from 7m to 14.5m
  in length – can be fitted in tandem for longer lengths
• No intrusive posts or crossbeams. No exposed
  threaded shafts. Inverted rams offer greater
  protection
• Hot-dipped galvanised platforms and marine
  coated lifting legs
• Watertight, lockable stainless steel control box with
  colour touch-screen panel
• Independent air-operated mechanical locking
  system which is always active
• Full service back-up from Stertil Engineers
• Finance packages available – contact us for
  details. Subject to status





 


ISTOBAL DRIVES INNOVATION IN THE VEHICLE WASH INDUSTRY

For over 75 years, ISTOBAL has led the vehicle wash sector with innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. Our connected solutions optimise every stage of the wash process to improve business control and profitability. The ISTOBAL M’WASH rollover range combines versatility, performance, and premium finishes. From the compact M’WASH2 to the adaptable M’WASH3, the high-capacity M’WASH3 PRO, and the top-range M’WASH4 with 360º drying and advanced chemical dosing.

The ISTOBAL J’WASH series redefines high-pressure washing, with the flagship J’WASH4 offering up to 8 bays and significant consumption savings. The J’WASH3 delivers a functional, easy-to-maintain solution for medium and small sites focused on performance.

With a strong market knowledge and focus on UK customer needs, ISTOBAL continues to drive the vehicle wash industry.

 

 

 


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