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It depends on various factors mentioned below. I know owners who load their change machines with enough money to keep a week but that comes with the risk if you get a break in. You can reduce that risk by changing tokens only. Vacuums can usually be emptied once a week, and vending usually...

The old style Cummins JetScan machines are better than any of the new ones you see. Sometimes you can find one on Ebay. Keep the rollers clean and the machines are a workhorse. The new ones with image and counterfeit scanning often have many false positives when the bills are fine - most are...

It is more work than some people think. But can be relatively easier time if you keep ahead of issues with regular maintenance. you may enjoy reading this article for inspiration. https://www.businessinsider.com/22-year-old-bought-car-wash-passive-income-2023-1?amp

There is a shortage of competent or experienced installers for car wash equipment. Hard to find anyone willing to install used equipment. Most installers will only take a job if they can sell you new equipment so they make money on the labor and the equipment. A sad state for the SS/IBA...

I would probably renovate and operate the wash unless you have a better plan for the entire lot. You probably could make good revenue based on the location. You may need to invest $300k-$500k but can get that back in a few years.

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You have touched on a third rail in the SS car wash industry. If you use CryptoPay you can only use WorldPay as your processor. Don’t waste your time with anyone who says otherwise. Just scammers or uninformed as of today. WP is hardwired to CryptoPay for now. WorldPay all in will cost you...

So I looked through my past emails. Hamilton tech support walked me through the process via the phone. It is really really easy. Not many parts and it all makes sense. Once you get the kit just call their tech support line as they are very helpful and patient.

No easy but I had a plumber do the connections in copper.

We have the same size wash for one location with Erie ($5500). Have tried Mutual until they jacked up the rates (no claims or reason given). Car wash insurance is nuts

when in doubt check YouTube for a good how to video. Swapping to Mars acceptors is something that be taught in under 3 min.

The change to Mars is easy and well worth the cost. We switched our Goldlines and changers to Mars acceptors. No more bill jams.

Good idea as I wondered about the wheel in the front. Hamilton’s only suggestion was to swap the printers in the two GL to see if issue was a controller issue or a printer issue.

Anyone have experience with a Goldline Printer not cutting receipts? Cannot find any helpful info in the manual. Also trying to find the way to remove the printer so I can swap with one in a second Goldline to see if issue is the printer or a controller problem. Wires to controller are...

Thank you for the heads up as we add Tap to our swipers!

The cost of everything in the PNW is out of control and reality. Nice area for the outdoors but prices have escalated as people leave Northern CA.

2-3x earnings or owners free cash flow. Number can vary based on the equipment however be careful as few people ever purchase a carwash without the real estate. You cannot easily take equipment with you and it will be hard to sell the business in the future. Equipment has a limited or...

That’s for real estate and business.

So you have a wider spread. I know operators who use a 1506 to have a narrow spread so people think the nozzle is giving them more power. At end of the day comment above is right, find a balance and never try to please 100% as that is an impossible goal. Good luck.

Tip size is often the issue as it can restrict the water volume through the nozzle, 2507 is a good size or even a 2508 (what we use). Other thing to check, when someone pulls the trigger see how much of a pressure drop you see on the gauge. Should only be about 200PSI. You can increase the...