Bergenfield District Businesses Honored in The Record’s Readers’ Top 5 for 2009

Bergenfield, NJ, June 9, 2009 – The Bergenfield District’s Speedy Car Wash, Blue Dragon School of Martial Arts and International Buffet were among the winners in The Record’s annual “Readers’ Top 5” competition, honoring the best of Bergen and Passaic Counties in a wide variety of business categories. Speedy Car Wash, located at 192 S. Washington Avenue, was voted #1 for Best Car Wash/Detail Center. Blue Dragon School of Martial Arts, located at 53 S. Washington Avenue, was voted #5 for Martial Arts Schools. International Buffet, located at 497 S. Washington Avenue, received an Honorable Mention from The Record’s readers in the buffet category.

Speedy Car Wash beat Ridgewood Car Wash, a previous Readers’ Top 5 winner, and another top readers’ choice, Urban Auto Spa of Franklin Lakes, for number one in their category, high praise from demanding local consumers. And, with the many different martial arts centers located throughout Bergen and Passaic Counties, the inclusion of Blue Dragon School of Martial Arts among the Top 5 is also a noteworthy honor.

“We are very proud that several of Bergenfield’s businesses were among this year’s Top 5 winners,” said Walter Johnson, Chairman of the Bergenfield Special Improvement District (BSID) and the owner of Perfect Cut Carpets, a previous Record Readers’ Top 5 winner. “With knowledgeable service, a warm welcome and convenient free parking, there are lots of reasons for local residents and consumers from throughout the Bergen/Passaic region and beyond to visit Bergenfield to experience why The Record’s readers honored these businesses, and discover the many other diverse businesses and restaurants that provide an alternative to the cookie cutter products, congestion and crowds you’ll find at area shopping malls.”

Owned by Devin and Barbara Beucler, Speedy Car Wash has been serving the needs of car enthusiasts for more than 40 years. State of the art equipment and the highest quality cleaning agents are hallmarks of the business, which also provide expert exterior and interior detailing services. Speedy Car Wash offers a free wash with the purchase of a five-wash book and never charges extra for oversized vehicles.

The Beuclers, who are active supporters of community events and programs in Bergenfield, noted their appreciation and thanks to the people who voted for Speedy Car Wash. “Our customers are confident that their vehicles will be clean and look great every time; I am here almost every day to make sure we meet and beat their expectations,” said Devin Beucler.

Blue Dragon School of Martial Arts’ Chief Instructor, Shifu Raymond J. Ahles, has been committed to training and teaching students authentic martial arts for over 24 years. Blue Dragon’s focus is exclusively on teaching Chinese Martial Arts, also known as Kung Fu and Chi Kung. Ahles believes helping students learn to control body and mind through the martial arts contributes to better health and reduces stress. Blue Dragon provides a number of different classes for students of all ages and offers special incentives to sign up for more than one program.

For a complete list of businesses and restaurants in the Bergenfield District, or for more information about other BSID programs and services, visit www.BergenfieldSID.com or call 201-384-8555.