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    Glad this isn't my carwash

    Yeah, now that you mention it, the wash is still spraying in the picture. If you notice, the bridge is at the wrong end of the wash too. It is positioned directly over the undercarriage. So, maybe there were no leaks in the G5 and all those icicles were caused by overaggressive weep from the...
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    Being on-site

    Yeah, I hear you there. I get calls sometimes when I have an attendant there. I then call my attendant who helps the person. It is usually someone at the ACW while the attendant is spraying out one of the SS bays.
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    Being on-site

    My attendant is there except on bad weather days. Two overcast days this week have been super busy. Since I have signage that says an attendant is there Mon-Sat 10-5, I try to keep someone there unless it is rainy. You could make nice signage like mine that simply says attendant on duty and...
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    Being on-site

    I asked a local junk dealer who specializes in metal recycling and store buyouts. Enough businesses go under that he sees these about twice a year. I just told him to find me a couple and 3 or 4 months later, he had 2. I repained one bright blue and it looks nothing ike a cigarette sign.
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    Glad this isn't my carwash

    Man, I almost cried when I saw that. Looks like something that would happen to me.
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    LED Visual Replacement Kit

    Let me guess. 9 LED's from Radio Shack. A circuit board from China. A few resistors to drop power from 24 volts. A 555 timer chip to create the effect. All this together from Fragramatics...$500. Just my guess, but compare to $30 for 18 ounces of colored oil, I'll bet I'm close.
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    Anybody have a Concession Trailer on their site

    What I was considering is a Tropical Sno shaved ice trailer. They make some that are clear. I think I could offer my customers a free shaved ice in the summer with a $10 wash. If I could gain or retain a customer for $.19, I would be happy.
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    Being on-site

    That's a really good idea. I could put them in vending machines. Since I am on the road to the high school, I would bet my sales would be through the roof. (For those that don't know me, this is just a joke, so don't flame me.)
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    Being on-site

    The cigarette signs make excellent signs. They are actually just like spring loaded picture frames. If you make a sign on 4ml corrugated plastic, you can even make them double sided. Then you stick one on each side. I leave the center original cigarette sign in as additional support since it...
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    Being on-site

    I got a Cigarette sign like the big ones at gas stations with the spring bottoms. I took it to my local sign shop and hand inserts made which say Attendant on Duty in big letters. It makes a difference.
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    Being on-site

    I would look for someone with a base already. I would not put a sign there. Everyone I kno hires a retiree or the like. I have a retired state trooper who knows everyone. My buddy has a retired sheriff (politician) who gossips with everyone.
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    FYI if you use credit cards

    And the sky is falling... Why go around spreading fear? I can read "purty good". The pdf clearly says that POS (point of sale) PED's (pin entry devices) will be required to use TDES (Triple Data Encryption Standard). I only allow credit transactions so I don't have a POS PED. Therefore, I...
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    Being on-site

    I have an attendant 6 days a week. An attendant will not do everything just the way you want it done. However, having one is much better than not having one. That is actually the thing that sets my car wash apart from the competition.
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    Zack Arnold Washtech Controls law suit status

    OK, typical lawsuit. You sue, he files motion for extension of time. He answers and possibly counterclaims. You both submit your discovery, interrogatories and subpoenas. You both answer. You then conduct depositions. Depositions typically cost $500 to $1000 each. Both parties will have...
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    Zack Arnold Washtech Controls law suit status

    Good luck with that. Let me know if you hear of anyone being made whole by a law suit. I.E. all expenses included. If I were him, I would push the issue. You have the burden of proof. I would make every objection and complete full discovery. Various evidentiary objections may be made to...
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    Credit Card Chargebacks

    Sue them for the chargeback if they are on video. Most states allow for treble (triple) damages plus attorney's fees for conversion and theft. So you may be able to get triple your money back plus all costs and expenses plus your attorney's fees paid.
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    Weep Water

    It has been negative fahrenheit temp here. I use cold water weep. The only time I have had a problem was when the city shut the water off.
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    Zack Arnold Washtech Controls law suit status

    1. First, you should have paid with a credit card so you could cancel him and avoid court. 2. No admission of fault or liability - who cares. That's why divorces are no fault. 3. Can you remove a complaint with the BBB? 4. If you need the money, it is resolved, so why not post saying it was...
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    Construction cost of a new wash

    Yes, I should have been clearer. They were both 1.4m each. OR if they were 1.4 for both of them, I must have been using...
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    Foreclosed Wash

    Would some admin please bar this obvious spammer?
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