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i just filled it out online and it took ten minutes

I'm working on that in January. I'll be updating this thread as I go along. So far I've only got my survey complete.

Thanks everyone for your feedback, I'll keep you posted. @Blanco, @washnshine, @getnbusy, @soapy, @liftheavy, @Waxman

@AnalyticWash Thanks for your feedback. I may just load one bay. That's definetly on my mind.

Hey fellow car wash owners, After a brief hiatus my project is back on. I'm building a new double-bay automatic car wash using Petit 360i equipment. I'm facing some design decisions and would love your input. I've attached an older draft site plan to give you an idea of the project, the new...

Have you considered replacing your soft touch with one of the newer IBA that can wash well and efficiently like a petit?

@Blanco Hello, I'm curious to learn more about the specific Chinese brands you mentioned in the "china portion" of your post. If you were discussing Petit machines, I believe they are manufactured in Ohio and have a reputation for reliability. Many owners appreciate their durability and the...

I was the one that mentioned the 1 bay petit ground up build. Cost for entire project was @2 million. I underestimated the cost of the building and development and it's probably more of an economies of scale thing. I.e. it's more cost effective to build a 2 or 3 bay because it costs X amount for...

to build a one bay petit you are looking at north of that purchase price. I'd say it seems like a good deal if you can make the numbers work

Call petit they will put you in touch with a distributor in your area

Well it's happening. I meet with the architect in the near future to start plans for our single long bay petit project. It's getting real because I'm going to start spending money. I've appreciated everyone's feedback on my last post. I'll keep this updated as I move along.

Wow, congrats on the amount of vehicles you've washed. 194 cars on a relatively short bay that's amazing. How many memebers do you have now that you've been open for a while? Also any advice for someone considering building a single long bay petit? I'm just north of you in Montana. Next time I'm...

I appreciate everyone's replies to my post. I stand by what I said and I respect all your viewpoints. I'm an owner of an oil change business and came here when I was and still am considering building a car wash on ground I own in our towns commerical district. I've studied my car wash market for...

Montana

My oil change business is up 25% gross sales for the year. The economy is red hot where I live. My wife's small business based on recreation is fully booked for next year. So from my point of view the economy is good. Not to mention the latest jobs report, consumer spending report etc. I gotta...

@GoBuckeyes Good questions. I am not on the main road, I'm 150' back from that. I would build my building so it was visible and obvious from both main road but more importantly the large grocery store that's my neighbor. I think it's better in person but it's not amazing. It is in the part of...

I believe the fee is $200 a month but I'm interested to see what others respond.

@GoBuckeyes thanks for your reply. Part of me hopes he does fix that problem for his wash. Maybe he's on here ? Who knows. I don't understand the wiping down part, at least one my oil change clients have had their car scratched after they dropped the rag, picked it up and kept using it on his...

Competitor pay station, after 4 cars they are backed up to 45mph each way

I forgot to add that I own and operate a very successful mobile oil change business in this market so there will be overlap/synergy with my current oil change clients in terms of the two business.