Responsible Car Wash Scheme

A structured, co-ordinated multiagency approach to enforcement is required to tackle the issue of unlawful practices within the #carwash sector – bringing us all a step closer to a #FairWash future. See insights from our new report on @Taxi_Point taxi-point.co.uk/post/non-compl…

Following a 2 year study with @TrentUni into employment, business & environmental practices in the #carwash sector, we are calling on enforcement agencies to accelerate their efforts to tackle problems including wage theft, exploitation & malpractice ntu.ac.uk/__data/assets/…

Margaret Beels @UKDirectorLME said the issues found in car washes required “a joined up approach – including engagement with local authorities, since there can be environmental issues as well as employment concerns associated with hand #carwashes.” theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/d…

In June, a couple who kept vulnerable people as slaves and made them work for free at a car wash business in Bristol were jailed for a total of 25 years. #Countdownto2023

More than 90% of hand carwashes in UK employing workers illegally, study finds theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/d…

More than 90% of hand #carwashes are likely to be employing workers illegally, without proper pay, records and first aid measures. @whatbutlersaw writes about endemic non compliance in UK hand car washes in this article @guardian @TrentUni: theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/d…

.@WilcomaticLtd washes 20 million #vehicles in the UK every year! That’s why we’re delighted to have them on board with our #RCWS Code of Practice. This means that even more drivers will be able to access a #FairWash – no matter where they are in the country.

More drivers are on the lookout for responsible #carwashes which provide a #FairWash. It’s good to know that @WilcomaticLtd automatic #carwash systems can be trusted to deliver one. Keep an eye out for RCWS #accreditation stickers at their sites in major UK supermarkets!

It’s so important for drivers to know the #carwash they’re using is operating in an #ethical manner. That’s why @WilcomaticLTD is displaying the RCWS logo in over 500 locations across the UK - meaning that you’re never too far away from a #FairWash rcws.org.uk/news-media/

Ten year slavery order imposed by court on Palm Bay Car Wash owner - theisleofthanetnews.com/2022/10/07/ten…

Kevin Pay, managing director at @Wilcomatic_LTD, says: “The RCWS code of practice should be in place in every car wash, and we are proud to promote our accreditation nationally by displaying the RCWS logo.” #carwash #FairWash #environment

Drivers want to use a car wash that is run as a legitimate business and respects the environment. @Wilcomatic_LTD systems with the RCWS logo will be visible across the whole of the UK, so drivers are never too far from a car wash they know they can trust rcws.org.uk/news-media/

500+ automatic car wash systems in UK supermarket petrol forecourts now have RCWS accreditation. @Wilcomatic_LTD has demonstrated adherence to business and employment regulations and ethical practices across its environmental and business activities #fairwash

Wilcomatic commits to the Responsible Car Wash Scheme’s code of practice @ForecourtTrader forecourttrader.co.uk/latest-news/wi…

Read more about this on our website: rcws.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

The UK’s leading provider of automatic car wash systems @Wilcomatic_LTD has attained RCWS accreditation by demonstrating complete adherence to regulations & ethical practices across its environmental & business activities. This means that Wilcomatic always provides a #fairwash

Alongside @NorfolkPolice and @SuffolkPolice, we’ve identified a number of car washes across Norfolk and Suffolk that are potentially breaking business, environmental and employment laws. Read more about the work we’re doing to counteract this here @EDP24 edp24.co.uk/news/business/…

Our supporters the @uk_glaa and @theclewer are playing an important part in tackling modern slavery at car washes. You’ll notice their logos on our ads and advice pointing drivers towards downloading the Safe Car Wash App to identify non-compliant car washes #FairWash

If you’re in Norfolk or Suffolk this month, you may spot one of our ads! We’re appearing on billboards & buses in towns and cities including Ipswich, Norwich and Sudbury to raise awareness that non-compliant car washes are operating there – and highlight how to find a #FairWash

This month, we’ve been working with @NorfolkPolice and @SuffolkPolice to crack down on non-compliant car washes operating in both counties. We've visited several sites to inform the business owners of their obligations in ensuring a #FairWash for customers.