Recent content by Dcalhoun

I am a little late to this conversation buy I have been using Priority Payment Systems for about a year or so. Our all in rate is running right at 3.8%. This is tied primarily to one IBA with a Unitec Wash Select II. Hope this helps.

We had this problem when we first opened up with an Autec. To solve it we put two treadle switches side by side and wired them together. This gives the tire much more space to rock a little without putting the car wash into panic mode and shutting down the wash. If the machine isn't faulting...

I pieced mine together using basic knowledge from car wash operation. Got the tub from a grooming supply place, coin box from car wash supply place, etc. Chemicals and dryer are in back room so dog wash area looks a bit more professional and easy to clean. Saved a couple thousand $ when...

I am very leery of any app or website that stores my passwords and user names. Why does anyone think they can't be hacked? I am not an internet security expert but distrust the cloud enough that I maintain paper files still - in case the IRS comes a callin'. On the inside cover of my manila...

I didn't see dog wash in your list of amenities. We converted a slow ss bay to a dog wash and have been very pleased ever since. I do like your spirit in looking for something less traditional to increase revenue! Like several others, I generally don't like the vac idea mainly because of the...

We have been handing out Tootsie Roll Pops since we opened 14 years ago to everyone going through our IBA. It is a way to say, "thanks" and gives the people something to do while in the wash. It definitely puts a smile on the curmudgeons and the kids often light up with excitement. We hear...

Sorry Earl for not seeing your question sooner. But, knowing this information is important for many decisions. Primarily because I cannot determine my total revenue at each point of sale without it. I need this to watch trends in consumer activity, determine the success or failure of changes...

I am not usually a fan of ignoring it, seems like a bigger social media problem if you do that. My initial reaction was to respond as Eric has suggested. If it were me, I would probably change "your negligence" to something like: "you accidentally leaving the hose wrapped on your mirror"...

We use Cryptopay in 2 ss bays and dog wash. I go through the transactions for each swiper at month end. It is a pain, but I want to know the revenue per bay and can't justify the $ Cryptopay wants for the reporting.

The inability to print a receipt is holding me back from switching. Not every customer is a millenial who doesn't pay attention to his/her bank account balance. A substantial number of our customers want receipts (especially when using a debit card) and I would hate to think that was a reason...

That is pretty neat and I could see where it would be very handy. But.... the price is a deal breaker, cheapest model is over $1,000. I can put up with a lot of hard to find air leaks before this looks appealing.

We are using Cryptopay in our self serve and dog wash with no issues. However, now with MasterCard changes etc that will require new modems for Wash Select II's, I am considering installing Cpay in our IBA. The outrageous cost of the modem from Unitec makes Cryptopay much more attractive as an...

Thanks for the comments. My bank is probably the best business partner I have and I always talk them up given the chance. I feel like Norm on Cheers when I walk in the door. My only issue is with the coins that people pull out of their cup holders with who knows what on them and the money...

For me, the question would be traffic flow. I wouldn't install them where a vacuum customer blocks or impedes access to the bay or out of it. Placement could allow for passage, but if you create a hassle for the guy coming in to get the bay (or out of it) it is often enough for them to...

We all get our share of dirty coins gumming up our coin acceptors and then there are those laying around the lot. My bank seems to frown upon accepting them however. What methods or products are you using to clean coins? I really don't want to invest a bunch of time cleaning them. Seems like...