self serve

I am interested in getting into the self service wash business. I am located in the Midwest region and recently looked at 2 washes for sale 20 min from where I live. Both are 4 bays. I work 40 hours a week and have a very average amount of knowledge for maintenance and would need to learn a lot...

I have a bulk of volumetric tools from carwash mods, all sizes (10ML. 50ML, and 150ML). Works with ultra concentrates and bigger usages on in bay automatics. Usually i get my volumetric testing done in about 30-45 minutes when i use mine. Video here for explanation: Carwash mods website for...

Hello everyone, new to posting but have been a long time reader. I have been interested in getting into the self serve car wash business for many years and have just recently found an opportunity for purchase. I need a little help understanding what the place is worth, I will try to give as much...

Hey I've been considering selling my 6 Bay Self Serve Car Wash in Arkansas because i'm pretty far away from it and can't be there all the time. It's in a small-ish town and grosses around 4500-5000 each month throughout they year. It's been updated as of 2024 with new coin boxes all new systems...

I am looking at a 4 bay ss on a road that get 25,000 cars a day located in midwest, low to moderate income. Currently only making $2000 a month and hardly breaking even. Asking 150k, equipment old but is taking credit cards on swipe. Just wondering everyone's opinion on turning somthing...

I am considering the purchase of a self-serve car wash in Alberta. I am semi-retired and have long been interested in the car wash business. I am mechanically inclined and understand the level of maintenance involved in operating a wash and have owned and operated businesses my entire career...

Hi all, this is my first time posting but have been a reader for a few years. Just wanted to say this is a fantastic community thats been instrumental in my growth. I started in this business as an attendant in spring 2023 with absolutely no experience after graduating college, and have found...

I used the foamy pink wax at a self-serve carwash on my old BMW, and it appears to have left faint stains on the doors and quarter panels. After the wax I used both the high pressure and spot-free rinses. Didn't notice this until I got home. Any ideas on how to fix this?

I’m looking for a 310 Cat Pump, is anyone selling a used one? Located in KY

I know this was posted a couple times over the years but we haven't seen a recent one lately. How's everyone current experience with combo vacs now that there are newer vacs systems? Do you find less people using them? If so, what are your prices and timing? I am thinking about investing in...

Help! Could I have your input on sales projection? I’m currently estimating between 14-20 washes per day on a yearly average, but have no real idea. For some background: I’m planning a 2-bay self serve wash in a small drive through town (Pine River) in northern Minnesota. “In-town” only...

Hey all, New here and to the car wash industry and hoping to find a little help. The company I work for has a self serve, 8 bays with a button box instead of dial. we’ve had a real head scratcher for a year or more with bays three and four. you kick on HP soap or spot rinse on bay 3, and it...

So after a long life one of my Ryko Signature Series Keypads (P/N 24749-150) is dead. Sadly... I am currently down a bay. I sent it to RDM, but it is not repairable and they have no core stock. Allied does not have any currently in stock either. There is no point sending it to Allied, if RDM...

I have a 4 bay self serve car wash and on bay is always blowing out line for engine/tire cleaner. Seems as if high pressure somehow blow line out. Is the something in the switch i should check or is there some type of check valve. This one has me stumped and we keep repairing line often.

Hello, We are need to the self serve car wash business. The previous owner had issues with the credit card readers being stolen. The credit card readers were attached to the faceplate previously. From anyone’s experience, what are best solutions to making the credit card readers theft and...

Purchased and renovated our site in coastal GA in June 2023. Operational since OCT 2023. 6 BAY self serve with cc readers. I was surprised to see our best month ever doing around 5k. We run facebook ads, do geo fencing ads, and are active on local FB groups. Have one competitor 2 miles away...

Someone swiped 1 of my cans that fits inside our vacuum islands. It's an odd size and shape I can't find anywhere. Any ideas? 2.4 Feet Tall X 1.3 Feet wide Pics below

Hello, I'm currently looking for some advice as it comes to making sure the LP applicatitentons in a 8 bay are consis and apply fast. Currently we have presoak, tire degreaser, bug off, and triple foam running through the hoses. The presoak and tire degreaser work well in most bays but the bug...

Hi there, I work in a pet store that has a self-serve dog wash which works like a car wash so I figured this would be the best place to post this, also because I was sent a Dixmor remote that seems to have reset itself. I am trying to wash down my tub but I'm unable to program it to do so with...

In April 2020, I took over a leased self serve car wash in the city of Edmonton. 6300sqft, 8 Bays, Detailing, Store front. BILLS MONTHLY Lease: $5985.00 Utilities/ Insurance/ Supplies: $3000.00 Single morning shift employee: $1100 -$10,585 to keep the lights on. AVERAGE REVENU One...