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    Accounting Questions

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    SUA July 2012 PC&D

    OK, my thoughts must not be clear. Of course: A. Settlement has nothing to do with likelyhood. B. Defend onlif you are in the right C. Here's the biggy- going to verdict and subsequent appeal is always costly and in the short run may be more costly than settlement. However, by going thru...
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    Accounting Questions

    You might be able to use Microsoft Money or Quicken. But if you can get quickbooks for a little more $, it will be worth it. You can run more than one business or business(es) and personal stuff with one QB program.
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    Any updates on Loans?

    IMNSHO you would be well off to pay that extra $250.00 toward principal every month and retire the loan even earlier.
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    Green Algae growing on concrete?

    Bleah works and is inexpensive. There is another product called "wet and forget" and the resutls are supposed to last months, but who knows in a car wash environment.
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    Letters to mount on side of building

    OK, in my experience recycled stuff comes from used stuff. Somehow I can't fathom saving and then putting used diapers thru a recycling process.
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    SUA July 2012 PC&D

    Sorry, for being obtuse. By precedent I mean "Legal precedent" for the unititated this means that the case(s) need to be defended succesfuly at the trial court and appelate court levels. Decisions at the appellate levels when "printed / reported" serve as niding higher authority on the...
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    SUA July 2012 PC&D

    The July 2012 issue of Professional Car Washing and Detailing page 8-9 has a news item about a sudden unintended acceleration accident at a car wash. This involved a customer in their Toyota. Reported issue involves whether the wash could have done more to protect people from out of control...
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    Sample Apology Letter

    With computers you can make custom letters with identical content. People don't like to read a lot of stuff. "Please accept the enclosed $xxx refund and Free Wash Coupon with my apologies for any inconvenience." Thank you for taking the time to alert us to this issue.
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    Replacing Drop Shelf Vending.

    It may vary by location. How much do you sell per month? If you sell $500 gross . $250 net, and double the sales (maybe) your investment will have paid for itself in less thanb 2 years. You do the math vis a vis your situation.
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    Organizing My Equipment Room

    no No, not really. Most 55 gal drums have 2 holes at opposite ends on the top. When horizontal simply position one at the top and one at the bottom. The bungs are threaded and it's easy tom attach a valve to eitheer or both. Why would you need new holes? BTW, ditto on the no 55s for the most...
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    Fleet Accounts

    We bill municipal accounts at a set price. All other bulk accounts get prepaid wash tickets. Minimum 100 to get a 15% discount. Having them prepay eliminates much of the collection bookkeeping issue and helps justify the discount. One way I convince them it's worth it is that it's easier...
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    bay ceiling replacement suggestions?

    Do you really need a ceiling? Structuraly? Keep the hot sun off the customers? Maybe you just need a trough to carry the lines.
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    High Presure Soap & Foam Brush Issue

    Every once in a while I find the Hydrominder Venturi has a build up and will not draw. Try the above items first. If you have bad water flow check the inlet screen where the hose connects to the hydrominder. (It could be clogged) Take the water supply hose off the hydrominder and make sure...
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    Blower Hose

    OK, no replies. Went to McMaster carr Catalog and bought Hose with 8 PSI rating and Smallest bend radius specs. $250.00 for 20 feet. Delivered day after ordered. Seems to be a winner. Working for a week now.
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    Cat Pump 5CP2120W belt tension

    Have some old Generals and cat 5cp2120 seem like we never change them except if the pump or motor has gone bad which is so infrequent I can't say.
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    Defending the prep gun / paint peel saga

    Did a quick Google search for this issue and virtualy all blamed it on a bad repaint. In the past I have denied claims saying the issue was not with the wash. Tire pressure monitoring systems is one. I sent printouts of the internet postings with the denial. In the case of the TPMS some...
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    Defending the prep gun / paint peel saga

    No info, but I suggest: Run a Google search and see if there are issues with similar makes / models. Get the VIN and run a Car Fax to see if you can determine if there was a repaint or replacement.
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    space between dollys

    See this http://forum.autocareforum.com/showthread.php?t=4143&highlight=Roller+Spacing
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    Clean Walls

    I have bought most thru a local outfit called "Insulated Panel" They have a good price and I can pick it up to save on Shipping. On occasion I hjave gotten lesser quantities at Home Depot. Some guys here like the Farm Tech Stuff. I cannot comment on the relative merits of each.
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