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  1. MudMoney

    Ha, it begins! Our first snow of the season.

    That's it ! I got that and used a leaf blower. Turned on floor heat mid october,different strokes for different folks. Have a nice day !
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    Breakaway fittings

    I use 1 breakaway from the boom to whip hose and swivel at gun and from whip hose.
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    Fill in the blank: If I had a nickel for every time a customer this, I'd be rich!

    Ask me or attendant if 1.00 coins work in wash after they just got them out of the changer. A few ask to exchange back to bills then get $ 20.00 in quarters.
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    3 bay Touchless Car Wash Purchase

    You better figure on a full time attendent,divide hours among employees. Constant maintenance issues and keeping a parts inventory to minimize breakdowns. This is a hands on business to survive and not cost effective to have breakdowns fixed by outside techs.
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    How to start a self service car wash

    This subject is 14 yo
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    Price increase % on P&L

    I'm blunt with realtors and future buyers of this haggling back and forth. This is my price and it's fair ,there is no reduction in price. Realtors only have self interest and moving on to the next victim.
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    Labor…. Or lack there of!

    I'm the opposite, 3 bay attended ss with 3/ 30 gal cans per combo unit and 4 islands, 8 cans inside bays. It's the nature of the business in my region and I welcome as much mud as the customer can bring. I have no after dark trash dumping as I gate the business after dark. No access to...
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    KB selling

    Kimberly, I relate to the dilemma of passing a successful business on without any family members interested. I've taken note of other business owners selling and moving to other towns, cities, even states to avoid driving by and cirquing how the business looks. Keep the forum posted and thank...
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    KB selling

    I'm shocked to see in the for sale section that Kimberly Berg is listing her wash. She is an example of women entrepreneur being successful in a male dominant business. Best of luck in her future endeavors.
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    Information for a Newbie

    I agree with the above, but if you still want to proceed look up regional car wash shows near you. Waxman on this site advises to work @ car wash for awhile. That is always good advice too. Btw what is the population of town and county area.
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    A Study in Honesty & Human Behavior

    I used oak barrels cut in half filled with dirt then potting soil,lots of flowers. Positioning them front of bays and entry. Biggest draw back was over spray from bays killed them about mid summer, attendant employee would spray them off during day. Once in while kid would pull flowers to give...
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    EV charging stations

    I spent time and resources exploring charging stations at my SS. This would be in conjunction with my usps contracts. The state regulatory commissions made it impossible to even recoup my maintenance expenses and I would be considered an energy producer. Rates would be set by the Public...
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    Car washing vs Football

    Here in a town of 10,000, when there is high school or university sports at home, car washing takes a break.
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    From Software to Suds: Eager to buy my first Car Wash!

    The hours that are worked when one first starts out is daunting to 1st owners. 72 hours a week is the norm the 1 st year and then maybe goes down to 60 hours. If you have to hire out repairs and routine maintenance the future is bleak. This business is a young adults adventure and stamina to...
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    Dultmeier System

    I did an install for bar owner 10 years ago that had rv park and existing 2 bay. No problems with equipment, Dultimeier techs were helpful with owner as minor problems came up. I also used their tech support early in my car wash career, late 80's. I buy parts at times to keep my account...
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    CC / Cash ratio

    Sounds like a Bot.Best your going to get are percentages as owners on this site aren't FB wannabes.
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    Vending Machines at car wash sites

    So what are you looking at vending ? Car wash detail products or soda, chips etc.
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    Vending Machines at car wash sites

    ok,we are waiting for your questions.
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    finding an attendant

    Check out Senior center that has a job board or coffee group that meets. Worked for me.
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    Fill in the blank: The nice thing........................._______________________

    Start and finish projects the same day, engage tourists usually on their way to or from Glacier Park.
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