The Car Wash Academy

The Mark VII Car Wash Academy is Mark VII Equipment's training department, and has been teaching the people who keep washes running for 60 years.

Mark VII Equipment Inc. is the North American subsidiary of WashTec AG, the world's leading manufacturer of vehicle washing equipment. The Academy combines that global engineering depth with focused, practical instruction built for the North American car wash industry — delivered from our headquarters and training bays in Arvada, Colorado.

The Academy at a glance

What we teach

Specialized programs covering every side of car wash equipment — operation, maintenance, and optimization.

Equipment operation

Comprehensive instruction on Mark VII systems — in-bay automatics, tunnel systems, and self-serve equipment, from CP0 controls up.

Preventive maintenance

Hands-on programs that maximize equipment uptime and extend service life — taught on real machines in our training bays.

Troubleshooting & diagnostics

Advanced technical training for identifying and resolving equipment issues — electrical schematics, fault-finding, and repair.

New technology & digital tools

Training on the latest innovations, including CarWash Assist and the My Mark VII platform, as the equipment keeps evolving.

How we teach it

Practical, hands-on learning that delivers value the day a technician gets back to the wash.

Expert instructors

Every course is led by experienced Mark VII professionals with extensive field experience and deep technical knowledge of the equipment.

Real-world scenarios

The curriculum is built on the situations professionals hit daily — real machines, real faults, real tools — so training translates straight to the job.

Support after the course

Training doesn't end in the classroom — continued resources, technical support, and follow-up keep teams improving long after they leave Arvada.

Why train with the manufacturer

Training directly from the people who build the equipment, connected to the global WashTec network.

Straight from the source

Accuracy and depth no third party can match — the people teaching the course helped build the machine.

60 years of track record

Six decades of car wash equipment manufacturing and training experience, connected to the global WashTec network of expertise.

Every skill level

Programs designed for the whole range — new operators, seasoned technicians, owners, and distributor teams all have a path here.

A curriculum that keeps moving

Course content is updated continuously to reflect the latest equipment, technology, and field practice — never a stale binder.

Contact us directly

Questions about a course, or want to talk through what your team needs? The training department is always available.

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