#4 Common mistakes when opening a car wash

Opening a car wash can be quite complicated – there are many things to take care of and keep an eye on.

1. Saving on components – the cheapest offer very often means only apparent savings. Lower-quality components can lead to poorer wash quality, breakdowns and lower revenue.
2. An unproven, unreliable company – choosing a partner without proper facilities and an efficient service team can mean long downtime and problems with spare parts.
3. The bare-minimum option – a configuration that is too basic is often unattractive to customers, especially when there are already other sites nearby.
4. No room for expansion – some configurations make it practically impossible to add new features later, such as card payments.
5. Coins only – today customers expect to be able to pay by card or with a mobile app. Coins alone and no money changer are often not enough.
6. No marketing – assuming that customers will turn up on their own usually ends in disappointment. It is worth taking care of your online presence, a business listing and basic communication.
7. No regular service inspections – this affects wash quality and the reliability of the site.
8. No development – if the business is doing well, it is worth considering additional investments that will increase revenue and make it harder for competitors to catch up.
9. No account manager on the supplier's side – the investor should have a dedicated contact person who will help at the various stages of the cooperation.

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This article was published as part of the series "Buy a car wash with your eyes open" – see all posts