How to leverage your dealership offerings to create customers for life In our last post, we talked about how market shift and securing customer loyalty are good reasons for a car dealership to invest in an automatic car wash. Now we’ll talk about increased customer satisfaction, converting an expense into a profit, and how to…
How to leverage your dealership offerings to create customers for life Why should a car dealership invest in an automatic car wash? For one, care car is part of the daily routine for car dealerships. When you drive onto a car lot, you’re always greeted with row on row of shiny cars. A dealership is…
Five foolproof tips for buying a car wash So, you’ve decided to buy a car wash. There are many steps to take en route to buying an existing site. Here are our top five tips to consider before you make an offer. Query the competition Know before you buy. Look into how many other car…
Serve up profits with a great car wash menu! What’s on your menu? A great price board takes time and planning, and showcases your best-selling wash packages, up-sells and promotes the benefits of your wash programs. You never get a second chance to make a first impression, so it’s important to provide options that make…
The Science Behind Your Car Wash Dryer The car wash dryer is the finale, the big finish, the final step to a clean, dry, shiny car. A lot of variables in the car wash process affect the result, like the conveyor speed, the volume of chemicals and water, the drip space, the number of…
Designing a new car wash is a big investment. An architect with experience in the car wash industry will save you time and money. Building a car wash is different than building a basic structure. It requires a building that can accommodate heavy duty components. Go with experience. An experienced industry architect can check all…
Free self-service central vacuums have become increasingly popular in recent years, but are they a money drain or a potential opportunity for more revenue? The Law of Attrition Free vacuum stalls with your company logo and colors cause passersby to stop and take notice of your wash site, even as they are simply driving by.…
Things to consider with the car wash building process Building a new car wash is exciting! For new operators, it’s a chance to create something from the ground up, weaving a model from concept to concrete. For existing operators, it’s a chance to start again and implement the must-haves on their wish list. Here’s a…
Selfie style For some, it’s all about the selfie. While you don’t have to strike a pose outside the car wash lane to get noticed, great photos can attract attention. Instead of snapping a pic of your latest promotional poster, snap a shot in front of a clean, shiny car as a way to help…
Basic vacuum know-how can help maximize returns Wondering if vacuums are a necessity at a car wash? The answer is YES! With advancements in the vacuum category, like eye-catching arches and booms with innovative, user-friendly additions, vacuums are the perfect finishing touch after a car wash and are one of the top amenities that customers…