PLN 63,000 monthly turnover after a car wash modernisation

Starting point

The 4-bay touchless car wash on Szczawiowa Street in Szczecin was barely getting by, generating a turnover of around PLN 10,000 a month. Its excellent location next to one of the largest housing estates in Szczecin convinced us to invest in it and refurbish it.

Growth potential

Our strategy works. We choose car washes for buyout and modernisation that, in our view, have an exceptional and proven location. This is one of them. The car wash sits right next to a large cluster of housing estates, which guarantees steady traffic. It serves customers all day long: traffic starts at 7:00 and usually lasts until 22:00, with the peak between 14:00 and 15:00. Other factors also contributed to the success. Piotr talks about the details of this investment in the video below – we encourage you to watch it:

Modernisation – a chance for a better business

It is worth considering a modernisation if your car wash no longer earns as much as it did two or three years ago. Why modernise with us? Modern BKF touchless car washes stand out for their innovation and for systems that reduce the cost of running the business. Thanks to online management of your BKF car wash, you keep the need for on-site staff to an absolute minimum, which translates into real savings in time and operating costs. In addition, the solutions used in our car washes allow you to manage water and energy consumption efficiently, further lowering running costs.

Replacing an old car wash with a new one – what to look out for

First, take a close look at your car wash and consider which elements can stay. Very often, to refresh the look of a car wash, the existing structure is reused and only the fascia, column covers and banners are replaced. That is exactly what we did when modernising the Szczawiowa Street car wash.

Second, consider expanding the car wash with additional wash programmes, payment systems or equipment such as a vacuum cleaner with a compressor. New features make your car wash more attractive, encourage customers to come back often and help build their loyalty.

At the Szczawiowa Street car wash in Szczecin we opted for fast and convenient bank card payments, additional wash programmes such as active foam, and extra bays equipped with professional vacuum cleaners. We also launched a virtual loyalty programme based on a White Label app. Thanks to these simple measures, the car wash has everything our customers need.

Another solution that makes paying for a wash easier is a money changer. This easy-to-use yet effective device helps customers use the car wash smoothly, so people who prefer cash do not have to worry about having coins in their pocket. The money changers we manufacture have additional security systems that protect against coin theft. What is more, BKF money changers are resistant to electromagnetic pulses.

Third, once the car wash is connected to the internet, it is visible in Carwash Manager. This means that, thanks to numerous sensors monitoring its operation, the car wash reports, for example, an empty coin hopper in the money changer or a low chemical level in the tank. Carwash Manager also makes it easy to monitor the parameters of each of your car washes on an ongoing basis and is an invaluable aid in analysing financial data.

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Do you also want to earn 2–5 times more from your car wash? Consider a modernisation!

Replace your old car wash with a new one and start earning as much as you want. We will help you do it.

What do we do?

• We offer full support at every stage of the replacement: we advise and share our experience from modernisations – and we have plenty of it. Recently we have modernised more than a dozen car washes, including four of our own touchless car washes in Szczecin. We handle our customers' modernisations on an ongoing basis, regardless of the brand and year of manufacture of the car wash. Do you own a car wash from another well-known manufacturer? No problem – get in touch by filling in a simple form. We will help you plan the replacement of your equipment.
• We prepare a needs analysis: our representative meets you on site to get to know the location and its strengths and weaknesses.
• We tailor solutions to your needs, including your existing business: we select the car wash equipment, so you do not need to be a technical expert. We help you choose equipment, wash programmes and additional systems. Active foam, turbo brush, liquid chemistry washing, super wax – not sure what to choose? We will help you find the right fit.
• We supply high-quality equipment designed for car washes: wash technology, self-service car washes, brush and touchless rollover car washes, money changers and vacuum cleaners. You can buy everything from us in one place.
• We provide unique software that helps you manage your car wash quickly and efficiently and makes serving your customers easier, including everything related to invoicing wash services.
• We install a new fascia: our range includes several canopy models that are attractive and catch customers' attention. You decide which one to choose – the illuminated Lumi or the modern Nexo. You will find all the information about our structures on the car wash constructions page.
• We offer high-quality car wash chemicals that let you provide your customers with excellent wash quality.

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See how your car wash could earn after a modernisation

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