Need all new equipment, everything !! Bought a closed down car wash in Pasadena, Texas

[Zar]

Hi,
I am novice in this industry. Some how bought a closed down car wash thinking I will bring it down and make storage.
But cut the story short, decided to re open the self serve car wash. ( 6 bay , 6 vacuum , .6 acre, double entrance ).

Its in the main road of Pasadena. So chances are it may work.

Now, I am taking help of a great guy to advice/mentor me on buying all the equipment and fixing the place up.

Can you please guide me as to what are the common mistake a new guy can do and should avoid.

He recommend Coleman Hanna equipment, as they have local support in Houston, so I am going with that. ( Anyone disagree with that ?)

Please advice, what should I be doing to make my SS car wash stand out, reduce operational cost and be in budget.

Its costing me 200K just to get all new equipment's and installation. Plus building remodel , electric, plumbing work , Lighting.

Please help me, as I am nervous about all this

Next year planning to get INBAY, if this SS works.

Thanks Guys !!
RU

 

[water guy]

Installing a SS carwash is one thing and getting paid for what you do is Another from what I have been seeing there is alot of dishonest people Out There Becareful!! This Thread needs to be Removed.

 

[zathura21]

Any one know any technician for Compressor and Coleman Hana technician . I am about to open the shop. But my compressor is showing signs of issues. Houston area.

 

[Greg Pack]

Try carlospleitez@hemoncar.com

 

[zathura21]

Installing a SS carwash is one thing and getting paid for what you do is Another from what I have been seeing there is alot of dishonest people Out There Becareful!! This Thread needs to be Removed.

Please meet me personally and I can show you all my invoices and all the details. Only 7% money is not paid of the total bill. ( waiting on the installer to finish and test)

Please meet me at my office or Coleman office , if you have question.
We are honest people, and don't want to blame anyone. Just need our work done.

 

[Zar]

Petit automatic and CustomKraft self service. I am out of Arkansas but I know the petit distributor from doing a job in San Antonio. He is a real good guy with a good crew. I will list his name and number so you can see for your self. Wes Wallace 210-639-6048
Petit is the only automatic manufacturer that provides more than 1 year warranty on the equipment. CustomKraft is the only SS equipment that I love to start back up after not running for 5 years. It's like a Cat pump the system with 9 lives! I fully encourage you to find put for your self.

 

[zathura21]

Installing a SS carwash is one thing and getting paid for what you do is Another from what I have been seeing there is alot of dishonest people Out There Becareful!! This Thread needs to be Removed.

Please meet me personally and I can show you all my invoices and all the details. Only 7% money is not paid of the total bill. ( waiting on the installer to finish and test)

Please meet me at my office or Coleman office , if you have question.
We are honest people, and don't want to blame anyone. Just want to open the shop.

 

[Fatboy769]

Petit is the only automatic manufacturer that provides more than 1 year warranty on the equipment.

That’s not a true statement.

 

[Mohrenberg]

Got any photos to show of the new wash? Dont forget to put Wash Analytics in your self serve bays!

 

[Kevin James]

Why would you need or want to put wash analytics in the self serve bays? We've been in the car wash business for almost 40 years and see little or no need for wash analytics in a self serve bay.

 

[Mohrenberg]

Why would you need or want to put wash analytics in the self serve bays? We've been in the car wash business for almost 40 years and see little or no need for wash analytics in a self serve bay.

I'm sure people said the same thing about computers and filing cabinets.

It's good to know what your customers are spending their money on. Having a bay function that customers don't buy isn't keeping the meter running.