Adding IBA to SS

[Main Street Carwash]

Has anyone here done this? I am intrigued by this. Any input on the pros and cons? I also was wondering what the area requirements are as well in order to determine if it is even feasible. I posted in SS group as well but thought maybe this group would be more appropriate. Thanks.

 

[robert roman]

Actually, I was on the phone this morning with a client who was reminiscing about the big difference retrofitting his self-serve wash for an in-bay made to his bottom line. In his case, total sales doubled.

Area requirements for in-bay are very similar to those for conveyor operations.

Feasibility determination requires rational and formal use of information of which is beyond the scale and scope of this venue. However, sanity testing is not.

For example, one attribute of a new business is its ability to support debt. So, one sanity test for new venture is maximum allowable payment (MAP).

MAP = net operating income / 1.5

Assume adding in-bay generates average monthly gross sales $8,000.

MAP = $8,000 X 0.6 / 1.5

MAP = $3,200

$3,200 would be the largest monthly loan payment that sales $8,000 can support and still make financial sense.

Hope this helps.

 

[soonermajic]

Or get a refurbed IBA, & cut your cost by nearly half.

 

[cap732000]

I concur with soonermagic unless this location has so much traffic count and
Demographic to support a high priced new automatic I would find a good used unit! A lot of guys talk speed of new machines but at every location I
Have i don't have car lined up around block nor will I ever because demographics will never support it, however, I am currently doing one myself at my location feel free to private message me and we can exchange numbers and I'll give you every pro and con I've had.

 

[Ontario Car Wash]

My self serve bay is 14.5 wide, 27 long, 10.5 ceiling
i shoved a laser 4000 in it with a couple mods and it fits a dbl cab truck i wash on ave 50 a day biggest day was 135 running non stop from 8am to 8pm
not much else will fit besides a wv high velocity and the only way to do it is remove the boom frame and mount it to the rafters or in up in attic.
That is if you have an old wash with small bays
good luck
if your looking for a great refurb check out jay strauss wash world in orleans indiana
he has top notch refurbed high velocities and dryers for sale at times

 

[RealScott]

I just converted one of my SS bays to a Touch free. My only regret was that I didn't convert two bays. I had to extend my bay walls, pour concrete and bring in more power. Because of all the construction costs I found a good used machine to install. It's brought me a completely different clientele base. When all the expansion is paid off I'll reload it with a new machine. I noticed that people now shy away from the SS bay right next to it because it's so loud and they get an occasional overspray. I mounted mine on a rack so I didn't have to rebuild the walls.

PM if you have specific questions.