The Lobby – Revenue And Profit Source
For many years the proposition of owning a car wash has been identified by the small business owner or entrepreneur as a very promising venture.
Impulse Items – April 2014
California Scents Irvine, California California Scents offers an array of air fresheners. Products are sold in car washes, car dealers, automotive stores, convenience stores, and mass merchandisers. Product offerings include…
Why Paint? – More Than Decorative
The largest surface area of a vehicle is painted. Paint is used to cover metal body panels and make outer surfaces look good.
Cost Of Goods And Services – Extra Services Add Cost, Pay Dividends
While we have imprecise information about industry size in terms of car wash outlets, volumes, and revenues, experience shows the cost of goods and services is a rising issue.
A Cut Above
At first blush pairing a car wash/detail center with a barber shop doesn’t make much sense. The businesses have little in common and require completely different skill sets to operate.…
The Menu — A Redesign Can Up Sales 30 Percent
Put me in any car wash in any city and I will increase dollar-per-car sales by 30 percent in 30 days.
Opportunities
Every year in April and October, during National Car Care Month, the Car Care Council organizes free vehicle checkup events at automotive service businesses across the country.
Cars And Germs Disinfect For Profit
It’s baseball season, and we are proud to operate a full-service car wash in the backyard of the world champion San Francisco Giants. Everyday the sports section includes the box…
Additional Services — Become A One-Stop Resource Center
A common challenge for the typical automotive detailing operation is lack of revenue. In previous submissions to this column, I have shared some common ways to increase revenue, including increasing…