Self Service
The coin operated, self-service car wash is a facility which offers car wash cleaning service to consumers who provide their own labor.

The self-service car wash business requires everyday attention. Just like any other business, the owner must care for and take an active interest if you want to have a successful business.

In-Bay or rollover automatic
The in-bay automatic provides an excellent means to produce additional income from approximately the same amount of space that is required for a self-service bay.

In-bay automatics provide a relatively fast wash (approximately 2.5 - 4.0 minutes per car depending on the wash options selected).

Recent studies show that the primary customers for in-bay automatics are single-family homeowners between the ages of 30 and 49, earning between $25,000 and $40,000 annually. In-bay automatics are especially appealing to women and business persons.

Conveyor or Tunnel Systems
Among the various types of vehicle wash facilities, the conveyor, or "tunnel" washes, certainly maintain the highest profile in the car wash industry. These are the original automated washes.

While these washes occupy more space and require more capital, management and additional service, the potential for income is greater with the full service or tunnel operation. This can be illustrated in our Proforma Section .