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I wouldn't pay more than $5.00 to get the better wash if I have to do it myself. They're opening new ones around here that have a drive through deal for 5-10 dollars (depending on options) and then a free vacuum station at the end.
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Originally Posted by Incubus,Aug 13 2010, 11:30 AM
I wouldn't pay more than $5.00 to get the better wash if I have to do it myself. They're opening new ones around here that have a drive through deal for 5-10 dollars (depending on options) and then a free vacuum station at the end.
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I would look into tutoring, teachers are useally looking for extra work and if you can tutor a well you could cut down on some costs. If theres a college campus near you poost up a bunch of flyers im sure you could make some extra money. Tyr to save as much money as you can for like a year or so then maybe open a location. Im sure places like sylvan learning center started out in a similar way, a lot of students out there needhelp with work, and if theres a big enough demand im sure you would be able to make it work.
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Beer delivery service, maybe you could even get some kick backs from some state organization because it keeps many drunks off the roads.. 
Has anybody else ever thought this would be an amazing idea? Yeah you'd have to hike up the retail a little bit but I don't know how many times I've (and friends) wished someone could deliver beer to your door.
Has anybody else ever thought this would be an amazing idea? Yeah you'd have to hike up the retail a little bit but I don't know how many times I've (and friends) wished someone could deliver beer to your door.
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Originally Posted by MikeyCB,Aug 13 2010, 11:25 AM
By the way, I don't see vehicle self-wash bays as a replacement for professional washing and detailing services.
I go to them because I don't trust hand wash amateurs to touch my cars, I want a quick wash without having to pull out 20 different products, a hose, a bucket, etc etc etc, and don't have enough money to spend on pro services every time my car gets dirty.
Self washes aren't converting anyone who uses professional wash & detail services into self-washers, they simply provide a function to the majority of the population at a lower cost.
I go to them because I don't trust hand wash amateurs to touch my cars, I want a quick wash without having to pull out 20 different products, a hose, a bucket, etc etc etc, and don't have enough money to spend on pro services every time my car gets dirty.
Self washes aren't converting anyone who uses professional wash & detail services into self-washers, they simply provide a function to the majority of the population at a lower cost.
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Originally Posted by MikeyCB,Aug 13 2010, 05:46 PM
Most convertible owners don't want to put their car through a drive-through wash. I know I'm happy to pay up to $10 for a self wash, and that 10 bucks typically gets me about 6-8 minutes of spray time. Sometimes I'll only put a couple bucks in, use it, sponge it, then a couple more bucks, and repeat.
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Originally Posted by MikeyCB,Aug 13 2010, 10:25 AM
By the way, I don't see vehicle self-wash bays as a replacement for professional washing and detailing services.
I go to them because I don't trust hand wash amateurs to touch my cars, I want a quick wash without having to pull out 20 different products, a hose, a bucket, etc etc etc, and don't have enough money to spend on pro services every time my car gets dirty.
Self washes aren't converting anyone who uses professional wash & detail services into self-washers, they simply provide a function to the majority of the population at a lower cost.
I go to them because I don't trust hand wash amateurs to touch my cars, I want a quick wash without having to pull out 20 different products, a hose, a bucket, etc etc etc, and don't have enough money to spend on pro services every time my car gets dirty.
Self washes aren't converting anyone who uses professional wash & detail services into self-washers, they simply provide a function to the majority of the population at a lower cost.
I'm just saying it's not as plug-n-play is it may seem
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Originally Posted by DCIdevil,Aug 13 2010, 03:54 PM
Beer delivery service, maybe you could even get some kick backs from some state organization because it keeps many drunks off the roads..
Has anybody else ever thought this would be an amazing idea? Yeah you'd have to hike up the retail a little bit but I don't know how many times I've (and friends) wished someone could deliver beer to your door.
Has anybody else ever thought this would be an amazing idea? Yeah you'd have to hike up the retail a little bit but I don't know how many times I've (and friends) wished someone could deliver beer to your door.
