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Although most of the attention for harvesting rainwater is focused on the carwash business, innovative proactive detailers shouldn't ignore the great opportunity of taking advantage if the promotional benefits of "going green"! Whether fixed or mobile, having signage that calls attention to...

Rainwater harvesting is a growing phenomenon in the carwash industry. And it makes good business sense. Google "rainwater harvesting" and you see extensive methodology of how to tap into Mother nature's free water supply, from the very simple to the complex. Again, it all makes perfect...

Hands-Off The Automatic Washing Process Please keep in mind that the flex-serve process ideally focuses on no prepping... except for extraordinary situations. The key is to avoid labor on the line. All the hands-on stuff happens in AfterCare. Just about every carwash equipment supplier can...

Plenty Of Options I suggest contacting the ICA regarding available resources for new investors. Unfortunately you just missed their annual convention where all the manufacturers show their stuff... but that simply means it won't be as easy to contact them all in one spot. But most have...

In your case, hands-on stuff can mean everything else done in a traditional detail shop. Ditch the "full-service" detailing dialog :p and upgrade your operation to be a TOTAL-SERVICE carwash, which includes every aspect of detailing — from the simplest interior air-purge & vacuuming, a complete...

Flex-Serve Is Designed To Adapt... And Is Scalable To Fit Most Any Application Actually I misspoke. :o Flex-Serve is applicable to Hand-Carwashing, too! Just think outside of the box and recognize that there is carwashing... and hands-on stuff that refer to a "detailing".:D Irrespective of...

Doug... My heartfelt sympathy, along with countless others who have grown to become your friends on this forum, share the pain of your loss... and wish you comfort when reflecting on the good memories that keep her in your heart and on your mind. -Steve

Flex-Serve works with InBay Automatics, too! :confused: [/I] You bet it does! :D It works especially well with multiple IBA. And it's a great way to boost revenues and offer TOTAL-SERVICE choices. The aftercare component is for all "hands-on" services... and is not limited to typical express...

What's Not To Like? My post isn't about the book... and I don't use the forum to plug my book.:rolleyes: Besides, much of what I'm referring to is available on this website... as well as others... for free. It's important to focus on the sensibility of full-service operations upgrading to...

Many traditional full-service have already upgraded to some form of flex-serve, and are enjoying the benefits. Others who felt secure in their existing operating platform are urged to take another look... and consider a more sensible option.Yes, flex-serve requires labor, but the staff is...

Traditional full-service overhead may rise even further at a time when increased economic pressures may force some out of business.:mad: Labor woes in California seem to have reached unprecedented levels... with organized labor causing some operators to consider alternatives.:confused: One...

Forget FREE... and move on to better business. I suggest that you upgrade your vacuums to the most powerful you can find... and charge for their use. Promote the fact that you upgraded the vacuums to better serve your customers... and are simply passing on their cost to those who really...

An Afterthought In reflecting on the previous post... and listening to insightful discussions from world scholars in economics from Columbia and Harvard today, I am prompted to suggest that if you do anything, upgrade to flex-serve. It clearly seems to be the most sensible option that...

A Sensible Alternative: FLEX-SERVE With the information shared, it seems that a Flex-Serve would be a more profitable way to go. ;) Why? Because it provides an Express Exterior... and an Express Aftercare component that can offer every hands-on service that a full-service might provide in a...

How much Thought & Planning Have You Done? mpaliseno... I can help you, but only if I can reach you. :confused: For some foolish reason, you do not allow email communication, so we're at an impasse.:rolleyes: I've built, owned, operated, and upgraded hand-carwashes... and have critical...

After all is said and done, logic usually prevails... and even though the carwash may not be at fault, sensible operators will try to offer some assistance in an attempt to turn lemon into lemonade, and restore a good relationship. Often times, it requires a quick spot-buff. :rolleyes: If, on...

Maybe... Maybe Not Carwashes have long been a great place for shifty dishonest scum-bags to go and get their vehicle vehicle paint job... or antenna... or mirror fixed by unsuspecting carwash operators who seek to safeguard their reputation.:( As well, we also realize that occasionally a nice...

GROSS versus NET Couldn't agree more, Earl. Wide awake owners quickly realize the difference between GROSS revenue and NET profit. Gross is what you make... and NET is what you keep! (or at least share with your Uncle in DC) By relentlessly focusing on both sales revenues... and cost of...

Wasn't the original question focused on chemical cost reduction? Okay, who shifted gears... and changed direction? I thought the question was related to chemicals.:confused: Then, apparently somebody had an epiphany! :rolleyes: But, there's nothing new here. Basic Business 101: There are...

Hard To Disagree With Ron, BUT... Wood... It's hard to disagree with Ron's logic, BUT... focus on the last part of his comment. :rolleyes: "If he has all your business he will do all he can to keep your business." In order for you to really "know" if you are achieving the best value, you...