Car washes have grown immensely popular over time and thus, have led to the business growing out of proportion. More and more people opt to get their cars washed at car washes – and this sudden popularity has enticed more people to try their luck at setting up an auto wash system. When setting one up, location and equipment are two important factors to consider.
It was during the 1940s that the first automatic conveyor car wash was ever used. At present however, a really good car wash business uses a wide variety of washing equipment to ensure the car is sparklingly clean.
The selection of the best and most appropriate equipment is the key when setting up a car washing service. It is important to choose tools that are more or less free of maintenance and those that offer the best of washes – which of course are gentle on the car, but also tough on dirt and grime.
When purchasing equipment for your car wash, go to the leaders in the washing equipment industry. Do not settle for less. The top notch in the industry have a considerable reputation and have been in the business long enough to know what makes the industry tick – and thus have the best equipment available.
Car wash systems today come in three main categories: Touch, Touch-Free and Conveyors. Car washing businesses use other common types of equipment like conveyor, prep wash, side washes, foamers, archers and dryers. There are other systems that make your work easier: Tunnel, Coin, and Automated systems.
Before you plunge into the car wash industry, do the necessary research, consult a few friends and experts, and then decide.