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On a road trip from Vancouver to Calgary, we came across this indoor version of S/S car washing and wanted to share it with the crew…

Greetings! My AccuBanker 610 token/coin separator worked beautifully for 3.5 years, and now has issues… I have returned it to the mfg in Miami twice and the unit started smoking again today and stopped working… Their engineer thinks it has something to do with my electricity/current, which...

Finally joined the $$ a minute club, with a $4 start and $15 max on the CC’s… The taps are new, thanks to listening to a few of you, say, embrace the tech…! Here’s our meter door… Happy Washing! KCW-Estb. 1997 sjb

Just needing to vent! Fortunately, our SS businesses don’t need a lot of day labor, but definitely need daily attention as trash cans will be spilling over, and the property can look like a war zone after a couple of inconsiderate customers…. I can and will throw more $$ at the challenge, it...

Hi. Yesterday was a first time seeing and using a Sam’s club touchless automatic in Alpharetta Ga, a northern suburb of Atlanta. $7! Also noticed a new express wash being built around the corner…. Wash On!

Hi All, for those of you that have the crypto analytics, wouldn’t it be nice to see your crossover sales….? How many customers that use your wash, also use your vacuums, dog washes, automatics, etc….. If there are more requests for this data, they will make the software tweak to mine this...

Greetings…. I have a snafu that I can’t seem to figure out… My low pressure presoak supply of soap seems to keep filling up with water and diluting the chemicals…. I put in a new hydrominder and foot valve, but it keeps filling up with water, both in the tank and in the 5 gallon bucket of...

Yesterday, I was approached by a customer and she said “about a month ago, I lost one of my earrings in one of your vacuums…..?” Just Bless their hearts….!

We love pollen and Easter! A couple shameless pics…. Happy Spring!

Hi All, I’m putting out a shameless plug for my insurance agent John Hall at 770.337.0836. I believe that he is licensed in all the States. He is a broker and and was able to provide continual coverage through Columbia Insurance Group…. I feel it is a necessary boondoggle, best of luck with...

Hi All, I’m a strong believer that you need to own the underlying asset, aka the dirt. However, with that said…. If you were contemplating your exit plans and wanted to maintain the R/E, what % of the gross income would you want/anticipate in the form of rent/lease….? Asking for a friend…...

…or just to much time on my hands….?! (Recycle, Repurpose and Reuse!)

Hi. With some family help/talent, we installed 450 feet of LED rope lights today… I’m hoping it will help increase the night time biz…. Anything we can do to keep from having to get a real job! sjb

I got this post card in the mail yesterday from Amazon & Stone chemicals…. still quite pricey compared to Kleen-rite chemicals on sale…. however, this 800 lb gorilla will keep suppliers and distributors more honest…. Happy Washing!

Yep, you just can’t make this stuff up… let the Healing Begin!

What if you were approach by a professional detailer that wants to rent space and grow his existing biz…? He/she/it would have their own insurance and indemnify you… What are the other downsides to this agenda, and is it worth the pursuit…? Because the next challenge will be to find them...

After 9 lives and 25 years, this cat lives again!

Wishing everyone a season full of gold dust…!

Have you seen the Toyota commercial in a SS car wash…? great for awareness and subliminal selling, cause it’s time to go wash your car….! Also the Liberty Mutual insurance ad with the tunnel car wash and the Emu… hope they are playing in your local markets!

Up, down, or sideways on 2022…? Size and type of car wash….? years in biz….? Best guess on why….?