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Usually in the South, Spring is the best time of year. Pollen is usually the best catalyst we have to get people out to clean their cars. Auto Laundry News publishes some great surveys that report what times of the year are strongest for the different regions of the US.

Yeah, my research concluded the same thing. You are taking a major liability risk when you put High Schoolers on your property that are not employees. If one of them does slips and falls, Mommy and Daddy are coming after you.

waxman - They actually probably do a mini-detail vs. standard full-service. They do the door jams, windows, dash proctectant, vaccuum, etc. I know I asked one of the customers why he went there, and he said they were much more thorough than Auto Bell (Full Service competitor). But, I agree...

Thanks for everyone's comments so far. I hope more people will continue to weigh in on. jfmoran - I understand why a mini-tunnel is good for express exterior, but why is it necessarily bad for full service?

I am new to the forum and have already learned a lot since being here. I am considering buying a car wash that has 2 IBAs (touch-free). The current owner is running it as a full-service car wash and the typical wait time is 45 minutes for full service cleaning. The place does have an interior...

Did anyone see similar equipment from Sonny competitors like Tommy Car Wash Systems or anyone else?

Congrats! I'm in the middle of trying to buy a similar setup which will be my first. Do you mind if I ask if you financed or payed outright? I'd love to hear more about your experience with the process. If you prefer to respond in private, please email or direct message me. Thanks.