Part 1 – Preventative Car Wash Maintenance for Winter As an operator of a car wash, planning for winter can be overwhelming because of the many issues that need to be addressed. The best way to tackle all the items is to develop a plan of attack. Many operators “claim” they have a winter preparations […]
How do you get the driest car ever? Do you use more chemical? Change chemical? Move the dryers closer to the last liquid arch or closer? The ultimate answer may be a story of less is more. Everyone knows that a drying agent is the key to drying a car in a tunnel or an […]
It is mid-August, our first snow in Colorado is just 60+ days away! With WINTER on its way, now is the time to make sure your wash is ready to maximize the wash season. With this change in weather comes a need to have your car wash doors and bay heaters or boilers running in […]
32 TIPS TO MAKE YOUR WASHES MORE PROFITABLE Some of these ideas will work for an automatic wash, but most relate to the self-serve carwash. Advertising tips 1. Advertise satisfaction and guarantee it, list a phone number to call if dissatisfied. The customer will feel better and more at ease about coming to your wash. […]
HOW TO EVALUATE YOUR WASH QUALITY: In our opinion, every supplier of chemicals should provide a written evaluation report that tells you what your chemical usage, costs, strengths and cost percentages are for your wash? So ask yourself this question … do they? Many chemical companies simply install their detergents and tell you — you […]
Triple-Foam Makes Your Customers Happy! If a wash owner expects customers to pay $8-$10 for a carwash, the site better offer clients something special. When tri-foam was introduced, the main purpose was to provide a unique experience for the customer. Today, however, there are many tri-foams on the market that offer various advantages and provide […]
There is a lot of talk these days about “enhancing the total customer experience”. Working to deliver a positive customer experience makes absolute sense for any service industry, ours included. Obvious enhancements to the core service of car washing might include: friendly attendants wearing shirts with the logo of your carwash, fresh paint on the […]
One of the most significant expenses of operating any car wash, whether you own a self serve, automatic or tunnel car wash, is water. There are several key things that an operator can do to minimize water waste. For tunnels, reclaim systems can offer a significant impact to water usage. Reclaimed water can be […]
If you ignore me, I will ignore you. Hi! I’m your Hydrominder. Do you remember me? I’m the guy in your equipment room that controls chemical usage, strength, colors, fragrance levels, foaminess, performance and more! I can make or break you, especially if you ignore me! I work hard for you and I do exactly […]
What is a fan worth? This isn’t a social media question, this is a marketing question. A fan is a good customer. There’s a widely held notion that 80% of business comes from 20% of the people. As a carwash operator, one of the primary goals for your business is to increase your car counts. […]