TYPICAL IN-BAY AUTOMATIC CONCEPTS

1. Touch-Free Automatic 
2. Friction Automatic (Cloth or Bristle) 
3. Mini-Tunnel, To itch-Free or Friction
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS 
1. Attached to self-service car wash bays 
2. Free-standing structure with vacuums/vending. 
a. Attended or unattended. 
b. Exterior only or "mini-full-service" (small markets).
3. Attached to and cross-marketed with gasoline/c-store. 
4. Attached to and cross-in arketed with quick oil change facility. 
5. Others? 

WHY IS THE IN-BAY AUTOMATIC A POPULAR AND RAPIDLY GROWING CONCEPT? 
1. Popularity with the motoring public. 
a. Convenience and safety. 
b. User-friendly (easy-to-use) concept for unsophisticated consumers. 
c. New technology provides very good wash quality and value. 
d. Ability of many systems to safely wash wide range of vehicles that cannot get washed elsewhere. 
e. New systems put on a good "show" and are fun to use.
2. Popularity with Car Wash Owner/Operators. 
a. Can be highly profitable. 
b. Captures additional market share. 
c. Excellent tie-in with other profit centers. 
d. Relatively low labor requirement. 
e. Relatively low capital outlay. 
f. Mostly all-cash business.