Touchless or brush car wash?

Facts and myths about rollover car washes and self-service car washes. Many car wash users face the dilemma of whether to choose a rollover (brush) car wash or a touchless one. The question is just as important for owners, who want to be sure that the money they invest will pay back with interest.

Touchless car washes – pros and cons

Let’s start debunking myths with touchless car washes, currently the most popular type. These are self-service car washes whose main advantage is high throughput. They are the solution for drivers who are short of time and want a quick wash.

The most common complaint about touchless car washes is that they don’t remove all the dirt. In practice, a lot depends on the type of dirt, the quality of the chemicals and how the wash programmes are used.

For some people, another drawback is having to wash the car themselves. On the other hand, the big advantages are the price, the speed of washing, 24/7 availability and reverse osmosis water, which leaves no streaks on the paintwork.

Self-service touchless car wash bay with chemicals being applied

We recommend this type of investment to car wash owners in high-traffic locations, where keeping queues short is very important. For customers, a touchless car wash works best for a quick, routine wash.

Brush car washes – pros and cons

Want to buy a touchless car wash but have doubts about washing with a water jet alone? Simply install a brush as an option at the touchless car wash. According to BKF statistics, 10–15% of users take advantage of this option.

The brush helps remove stubborn dirt but makes the wash take longer. The most popular myth concerns the risk of damaging the paintwork. In practice, problems only arise when the brush has not been cleaned of sand and mud after the previous use.

Washing brush at a self-service car wash bay

Rollover car washes – pros and cons

A rollover car wash is the solution for customers who value a thorough wash and convenience. The driver does not have to walk around the car with a lance – they simply choose a programme and position the vehicle in the indicated place.

Modern rollover car washes have significantly reduced the risk of scratching the paintwork, and the washing quality at such sites is very high. On the other hand, the service is more expensive than at a touchless car wash and usually takes longer.

Car inside a BKF rollover car wash

So which pays off better – touchless or brush car washes?

We offer both. A rollover car wash with brushes can be an excellent complement to a touchless car wash, and vice versa. Such a car wash complex reaches different customer groups more effectively and lets drivers match the type of wash to how dirty their car is.

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A clear advantage of a car wash complex is that the reverse osmosis system can also supply the rollover car wash, and the whole site can be connected to a single management panel.

Touchless car wash – preferably from a proven manufacturer

There are many self-service and rollover car wash solutions on the market. The choice of equipment manufacturer plays a very important role. A well-equipped touchless car wash with a brush and high-quality chemicals is an effective and flexible solution for an investor.

Rollover car wash manufacturer

A rollover car wash is a popular choice for those who want their vehicle washed thoroughly. It is worth choosing solutions from a reputable manufacturer that offer configurable wash programmes, economical components and ergonomic control of operating costs.

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