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We have a Polar Guard system that has been discontinued. Uses blowdown and RV antifreeze. We had issues with the lines and went Thru a lot of antifreeze. I think there is a reason that 99% of washes with winter systems use a methanol mix for foam brush and weep for the wand. Our other wash...

Swiper has been in the meter box for 4-5 years without an issue. Now swiper does not talk to LED7 - no message verifying, nothing changes on the Dixmor. The lights are dancing their colors as per normal installation. When I swipe a CC it first turned solid RED (which is not in the error code...

But where can you put the mud? That is the real issue...

Don't you need to pay $10 per month per swiper for the cell service on top of their 4% CC fee?

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Even with CC in the 80% plus we still have customers who save their quarters for the wash or do not trust CC machines. Customer convenience is key. Our accountant always says its better to make money and owe taxes than to not make money (or to make less money), make it easy for customers as...

It sounds interesting and the machine looks nice on the website however the website is a bit short on details. I would want to see the machines in action as it sounds like customers need to use their APP, preload the app with money, and then use it over time. Payments to owners is once a week...

You can become a traveling substitute worker for self-service/IBA car washes for owners who want to take a two week vacation far away with their family but do not have enough competent people to make the time away stress-free....

It really varies by brand and how many functions you want to offer. You can purchase KR pumps stands for about $4-$5k per bay and then add AirLogic LP systems. All in with booms and meter boxes is under $10k per bay without help to install for a 10-12 function system. But if you add spot...

DRS if you have or are willing to make the space.

Do you need heated floors? Otherwise it looks like a solid renovation job.

I have renovated two carwashes, working on a third, and looking at a fourth to purchase & renovate. Depending on the renovations he could have invested $200K or more, and is looking for earn $50-$100K for his time and effort. Based on the data mentioned above it may be a good deal. Did the...

Costs for chemicals, for pit cleaning, spare parts, and labor have all gone up more than any price increase mentioned here. You will always have a few customers that complain, most customers will not blink as everything is increasing in price. Where have all the day laborers gone? Impossible...

You can get a basic Lorex package at Costco. We purchased our 16 camera 4K system with extra large HD directly from Lorex website. They also offer discounts and specials via their website. Get 4k cameras because when you need to see the license plate you want to be able to zoom in and see a...

Lorex Avertx both are fine but you need to be careful in the IBA given all the water flying (if a touch free). We wrap our connections with an extra Water tight wrap.

We installed them at two locations. A big hit with customers. Payback is quick.

Yes they are lite and easy to move around the bay. At first we really liked them. However we find many get a kink in the hose after just a few months. We are using up our spares and returning to the traditional hoses. Continental.

That’s how they look when all are working. I stopped counting the number of segments we have replaced at our cost. We have given up on them.

About 4-5 years ago WW offered floor based direction lights. Three rows on each side of the bay. Each row has a set of green and red lights. Green for please drive forward and red to stop. They were cool at first but I doubt anyone sees them and the LEDs don’t last more than a few years...

Actually it is due to the light show that several parents have said they drive out of their way to our wash so the kids are entertained. No idea how many have that same sentiment but have been told by several customers.