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    carwashmall.com unwanted ad

    So I listed some drop shelf vendors on my local craigs list and sold them and removem my ad, but some how my ad is displayed on this site carwashmall.com I never listed anything here or heard of this site till I got a call from someone calling about the vendors and I said sorry ther sold, asked...
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    Tire cleaner not making it to bay

    when I use tire cleaner only air or minimal chemical sputters out, I have tried adjusting the guages but it dos not seem to help anything, so what could be going on? thanks
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    Running-off my first customer.

    So I had a customer dump a large trash can full of dirt in the bay then proceed to wash his vehicle and bbq, I told him to pick his dirt up before he left. He then proceeds to cuss me out and yelling how he had the right to do what he was doing, so I ordered him to leave the property and took...
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    Self cleaning bays, is it possible?

    Is it possible to build a wash and have the whole floor be the drain, when you drive into the bay there is no concrete just metal grating as the floor. I do not know if anyone has ever done this but I think it would be a good idea, on the plus side, no washing down bays, saving wear on pumps and...
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    What is the worst mess you have had to clean up?

    I think I have it bad when I have to clean up afew buckets of mud in the self serve bays. Once in awhile some one will mention picking up wheelbarrows full of mud, so I was just wondering whats the worst you have had to deal with; wether it is mud, grease, hay or trash. Dont forget the...
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    automatic garage doors

    In the winter months the garage doors are always down until a customer purchased their wash, should the entrance door close down after the customer pulls in or should the exit door stay open during the wash or should the entrance door and exit door stay open during the wash, or is it alright to...
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    Stinky vacs

    I have some vacs that stink really bad when they are running, one is a shampooer, and the others are normal vacs. I know people suck water off of their mats after washing them, I have cleaned them out and sprayed feberze but no real difference.
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    Changers

    Do you keep your changers full all the time? I was wondering if I should only keep enough in them to last afew days and refill, just in case something were to happen like theft or malfunction. Refilling all the changers at the beginning of the week is like keeping all of your eggs in one...
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    question on automatic wash location.

    Why are automatics always located at the end bay, why is it you never see a site with self serve then and auto and more self serve on the other side? Is it just for looks or is there a reason behind it.
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    Can you watch your security cameras from your cell phone?

    Is there a way to watch my cameras from a cell phone? If so what type of phone and what cell provider can do this for me?
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    Karcher automatics?

    I do not know much about these autos, I am looking at buying a site that has two side by side karcher automatics. Can you tell me anything about these machines, really anything would help me out alot. Thank you!
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    How long have you been in the car wash business?

    I have had my wash now for about a year and I dont know if i will keep it. Have you guys been in the business for a long time? What do you "hate" most about owning a car wash? What makes it worth while for you? What do you enjoy most, what keeps you going. How long do most people keep a wash?
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    Bags of trash

    So there are afew customers that come to the wash and purchase the top automatic wash, and when the wash is done they drive by my dumpster and throw away a bag or two of their household trash. I know who it is and where they live (watch it all on the cameras and get lic numbers) so should I...
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    cap rate

    What would you consider to be a good cap rate if you were buying a wash now?
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    new car washes

    so why do they keep building new car washes right next to existing car washes, when the existing market is already overbuilt?
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