lube numbers up

[Scottswashandlube]

For the third consecutive year our oil change continues to grow by 20%.
The start of this year has been terrible for the car wash but the oil change helps offset what we cant control, the weather.

 

[Waxman]

Good for you. People seldom mention any bright spots in their operations during tough economic times, but there are opportunitites available if you know how to mine them.

People will probably be buying fewer new cars this year. That means they'll be keeping the ones they have longer. That means more upkeep, maintenance, oil changes and car washing/detailing opportunities. The demand for detail services is already picking up for Spring here in the Northeast. Folks are tired of Winter and look forward to getting the car cleaned for warm weather.

 

[diamond joe]

Good point...Any advice on converting one of my self serves to a lube bay?

 

[Scottswashandlube]

the oil change business is a perfect fit for the car wash.We are ahead of last year gross dollars thanks to the oil change.Combo packs are huge for us, people love getting an oil change with an express interior or hand wax.Over 20% of our lube customers buy into these packages.