What's it REALLY like being a car wash owner! Unexpected problems!

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So ever wondered what it's actually like to own a self serve car wash?Watching this video will give you a great idea and an inside look into the day to day operations of a self serve car wash.
From sweeping up, emptying trash bins, fixing equipment and collecting money its all part of the business. But at the end of the day car washes are there to provide great cashflow from an all cash business with credit cards as well and provide passive income earning money 24/7 with very little work.
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After working for my Uncle for 2 years at he's car washes I really wanted my own and I came across this car wash. It was completely shutdown for many years so I approached the owner of the land and made a deal with him.
It took me 6 weeks to bring it back to life and open it and now the customers are starting to pour in. Not to mention I opened it during winter so I am yet. to see its full potential but here's a small taste of how its going so far!
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@phatcowboy76 Жыл бұрын

I'm an electrician in California. With your mechanical room full of pressurized water lines you need a cover on your electrical distribution panel. Trust me bro that can get ugly. You work hard for your business and you don't want things to go sideways in that room. That can be very expensive. Of course, my comment is months later so you may have already fixed that. But just in case you haven't, please get a cover on that panel. Love your videos.

@CarWashChronicles Жыл бұрын

Good looking out brother. Yes all covered up now. Appreciate it 👍🏻

@Private011 Жыл бұрын

Put a sign up. "Please be considerate to other customers and place any litter inside the trash can located at the end of the bay."

@flyntcloer5749 2 жыл бұрын

Good Vid Bro! I needed some encouragement this week!

@CarWashChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Glad I could help

@lreebrown Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this great content!!! Question to ask. Do you keep a google sheet of money coming in / money spent on equipment and what nots into the car wash?

@angelag.727 11 ай бұрын

Interesting viewing thanks for that. A few tips, get a giant gorrilla brush for sweeping the bays, so much quicker when the broom is 2ft wide. Put large plastic rubbish bags inside the trash bins, then you just lift the bag, tie it up neatly and sling it. No need for workers to unchain and lift all the bins and tip them, health and safety. The big bin will also be tidier too.

@CarWashChronicles 11 ай бұрын

Tried that. Didn’t work. Homeless always took the bags. They always broke (even the tough ones) leaking everywhere and it’s just another expense. Much better in my opinion without them.

@angelag.727 11 ай бұрын

That is so sad that a plastic bag is precious to a homeless person:( We dont have the same issues here in UK, lots of business' use giant bags in the wheelie bins. Keep up the good work.@@CarWashChronicles

@smarticleco7806 9 ай бұрын

You should get one of those alarms that texts you or sends you a notification if the door gets opened. That way if someone manages to get that bar open.

@Brian-rs4ug 2 жыл бұрын

Love the Videos! Keep them coming.😎

@CarWashChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian. I appreciate you watching 🙏

@jakehocker5592 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, good video as always! I was wondering how your draining system works? I live in California so they are very strict about water reclamation.

@drewsky1008 Жыл бұрын

Great content and awesome review thank's for sharing

@CarWashChronicles Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@theejd013 Жыл бұрын

Hey man great vid mean no offense here but have you ever considered keeping a couple pieces of plywood maybe with you or your worker just because jumping on top of a trash container to push it down can be really dangerous. You never know if some junkie on the street threw needles in there or other things that can harm you. If you put a piece of plywood sheet on top and jump down on that it is at least a bit safer with less chance to touch the stuff below.

@martymar2854 Жыл бұрын

YOUR CAR WASH IS THE 1ST MANUAL CAR WASH I HAVE EVER SEEN WITH A AIR DRYER 👍💪

@gregbriggs1459 Жыл бұрын

I like your energy and enthusiasm! It's tough running a business. I have no doubts that you will be successful and profitable. The very best of luck to you!!

@CarWashChronicles Жыл бұрын

Thank you Greg! Same to you! 👊🏻

@34OLD Жыл бұрын

Ill do this type of work to make millions a year

@jaywattley335 Жыл бұрын

😯 you have a Air Dryer and a Foam cannon in the regular wash bay!!!? I've never seen that before. I would be there everyday.

@CarWashChronicles Жыл бұрын

Yep. All the options available

@ScottMartin-df2nx Жыл бұрын

Great content, the wife and I myself stepped into the car wash world late this past summer here in Northern Indiana. This video mirrors our typical day at the car wash. Have had some had lessons to learn from all the foam brushes stopping to the wepe system (used in freezing weather here) not working properly. So far far nothing major. Love your videos, keep them coming.

@CarWashChronicles Жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott. That’s great. Yep, everytime something doesn’t work just get more knowledgeable on how to fix it for next time. 👏🏻

@babanu65 Жыл бұрын

3 months later ... is it worth it? i wanna start my first business with a 3 box car wash here in my town , but for the moment i m only in the thniking stage :) hope i will have the guts to actually do it

@lorenamena2766 6 ай бұрын

I've own a restaurant (2) for the latter part of 11 years. I'm getting out of the business to invest in Car washes and Laundromats. I appreciate your content.

@CollectingAddiction Жыл бұрын

Hey man did you buy the property as is or did you end up building it out? Thanks for the informative videos.

@kadenvanciel9335 2 жыл бұрын

I saw that CVS Pharmacy next to that Jack’s. I recognize imthise two things from videos by Furious Pete and Alex Mandell about motorized couches.

@jimmyssnowremoval1075 Жыл бұрын

Do you ever just wash the bays with the rinse feature? The whole bay floor and walls? And if the hose reaches the vacuum area?

@mt8933 Жыл бұрын

That the first car wash that I saw that had a blower in each stall very impressive 👏

@CarWashChronicles Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Customers love it

@AndrezyOne 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you

@CarWashChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Bashirachakzai Жыл бұрын

I love ur work and style

@MrAlternation Жыл бұрын

i would love to do this, how much would one cost? and is it better just to find a run down one and take over or start from scratch

@novazo1 Жыл бұрын

I tend to remove the nozzles off the vac hoses, but in my defense I actually do put them back on and make sure it doesn't fall off easily. 😅

@CarWashChronicles Жыл бұрын

Yeah they be put back on for everyone else. I hate when customers ruin equipment for other customers but good on you for putting it back on 👍🏻

@stepheneggert7388 Жыл бұрын

Great video..at your wash..love it ..

@CarWashChronicles Жыл бұрын

Great. Thanks!

@stepheneggert7388 Жыл бұрын

We use blendco chems at our self service wash and auto touch free wash..tunnel. I feel our customers get a great value for there money..with rustolom brand ceramic sealer in all bays and auto wash.. the water sheets off the cars in the bays ..we removed the tri foam wax..in its place its our best seller ..and profits are way up..same thing with our foaming brush..I turned up the foaming..,customers love it..spend more rinsing off then going to apply ceramic sealer .same thing ..spending on the rinse, and spot free. I have customers spending 25 bucks or more on visits ..2.00 for 4 minutes of time..and making the place money.. I shave micro fiber towels I get from dr.joe..kleen rite.. when I'm at the wash on Sundays..il hand a free towel to our customers..out of the box..they are like wow..cool.its all about bringing in customers and new ones ..we are packed on weekends now..I have lines at the bays..I belive in marketing self service ..giving them value for there hard earned money..during these times..were living in today..its all about old fashion service. I learned from my dad's service station days..and ful service car wash days.. great video s u do.

@-ALPHAMAN 2 жыл бұрын

Bro how can buy touchless shampoo I'm in India it's quit impossible to get do you have any suggestion please give me bro

@davehoffman9767 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Chris, nice video,,, I been wanting to ask you what nozzels do you use size wise" for your dirt remove/foam gun. thank you

@CarWashChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

Hey. Thanks. Tip size 5040

@brentburns2234 2 жыл бұрын

You might want to double check that tip you installed... that looked like a beige tip .070, which is double the size you were looking for.

@CarWashChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

Yes you’re right. I noticed during editing.

@kclarke2971 Жыл бұрын

I my town the car wash recently closed. I gave up using it because the labels on the machines were worn off. So I never knew if I was using wax or soap. Seems a small fix to me to order stickers !!

@Rodj12341 2 жыл бұрын

How does the high pressure chemicals(HP Soap/Wax) get to the pump from the tank? One setup I saw used small 1/4" tubing to the water line and it was siphoned in.

@CarWashChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

Yes hoses connect it to the pumps and goes through manifold

@geoperth 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Perth Western Australia, and trying to find something similar. Previously shut down car washes are now gone. its so hard to find something. As they all seem to make so much money here. people don't let them sit long.

@CarWashChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. I noticed living in Melbourne same thing. Nothing really run down or shut down. Different mindset over there

@marioandultrachap 9 ай бұрын

How often do you run into things breaking or unexpecting problems in a given week or month?

@syedali8005 Жыл бұрын

Maybe a leaf blower would help you clean faster?

@Calendyr Жыл бұрын

What kind of revue after expenses can you expect per bay? I have been thinking about opening a car wash for a while now as a supplement to my mobile car detailing service. We have a few places in town that could use a good self serve car wash.

@wkrp10splayer19 Жыл бұрын

owner must have license to kill, 00 material. if he told us rev &expense, he'd have to kill us

@Bashirachakzai Жыл бұрын

which camera and mic u use

@donelmariano4028 Жыл бұрын

New subscriber here boss.. on the process starting a little self service carwash

@CarWashChronicles Жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Great!!

@Ken19700 2 жыл бұрын

You can get a lot of change out of the dirt bins of vacuums.

@CarWashChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

You right

@rafaelromerojr4251 2 жыл бұрын

The second bay you tested looked like you were getting good wax. You don't have ball valves below your rinse tank that probably opened up some diluting your wax in that one bay?

@CarWashChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

No ball valves. Maybe was some debry in the lines.

@gauravcheema 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff man! What do you do when more complicated problems happen? E.g. the cat pump is pulsating or a flojet pump is leaking air? Do you just completely replace the part or service it yourself? Well flojets are not that expensive but what if a high pressure pump gives you problems?

@CarWashChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

Usually I have cat pump repair kits. Maybe needs new O rings or clean out any debris if the high pressure starts fluttering. If it’s not salvageable then I just order a new one.

@edwrdsmth 2 жыл бұрын

if the pump is shuddering 90% of the time it's a basket valve not hard to replace

@Trainsmowersandmorechannel 2 жыл бұрын

Happy 4th of July Chris

@CarWashChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

Happy 4th brotha

@matthewhamilton1896 2 жыл бұрын

Chris, how does the Pepsi machine perform as far as income? Is it worth the trouble, I'm thinking of adding one at my 6 bay.

@CarWashChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly not really worth it. Might be like $15-$20 profit a week.

@mohit8308 2 жыл бұрын

could you please make a course for how to find and start a car wash business in detail.

@CarWashChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. I will have to get around to putting one together.

@truthhurts7529 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. So the wash brought in $1,000 for the week?

@drivemotorsphilippines Жыл бұрын

Extra income also at the vacuum station 👍😅 Nice video mate

@CarWashChronicles Жыл бұрын

Cheers

@KingofLaundry 2 жыл бұрын

It would be a great business if it wasn’t for the customers!

@CarWashChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@CarlosAGarcia97 Жыл бұрын

Why it's gotta be black ⚫️ tape it can't just be tape lol I kid ... Americans turn everything racist 😉😊😆🤗 Great stuff Chris Best wishes on All Mate !

@alejandrocampana245 Жыл бұрын

😂😂 all the businees has pro and cons.

@Livie84 Жыл бұрын

No business without customers

@KingofLaundry Жыл бұрын

@@Livie84 ^ Sometimes comedy is lost in the details. Christ.

@firebeppo Жыл бұрын

Love that an Aussie has respect for the flag 🇺🇸

@LucasTalamo 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@CarWashChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@ancestraltarot3900 2 жыл бұрын

I know nothing of awaiting properties let alone carwashes. A broker told me that many times abandoned and for sale properties aren't publicly listed. I have been finding the ones around here are owned by non profits. Had a time tracking down the directors. So I have been considering using a car wash broker. I've wanted a car wash for so long but never fully looked I to what it was to own one as I didn't have the means or credit to aquire one. Now I do and I am looking deeper. Any advice is helpful. What about those carwash schools for new owners? Do you recommend them?

@CarWashChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. I’ve never been to a car wash school so hard to say if it’s worth it but you’re most likely going to leave with more knowledge then previously so sure.

@johan-dp6oj Жыл бұрын

Hello brother i want to oppen carwash and dont have any experience. Can you help my from where should i start from the beginig?

@kclarke2971 Жыл бұрын

My humble suggestion, look back at his videos about a year back. How to buy / start a car wash business.

@embededfabrication4482 Жыл бұрын

does he drive out to the desert from santa monica every day?

@barneymiller7634 Жыл бұрын

Run Your Security Lock Into The Ground! Take It Off The Wall & Situate it Vertically Using A Steel Plate & The Ground!!!! Looks Secure Now But A Sledge Hammer Can Take Out Your Sunder Block! Run Vertical Poles Welded To Door Ran Into The Ground 2 Locks Two Poles On Either Side Of The Door.

@KaldekBoch Жыл бұрын

Being in California, what are your requirements for waste water collection and the fees involved?

@victerhamm8555 Жыл бұрын

I don’t own a car wash but I worked at a fast lube that had a tough free car wash. Lol they are not by any means cheap to work on

@CarWashChronicles Жыл бұрын

Yep. Money comes in and goes out just as quick.

@jackwilliamatkins5602 2 жыл бұрын

I will forward all your videos to the Empress

@CarWashChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

Hope they enjoy 😉

@keving466 2 жыл бұрын

“Going to show you how to change the gun out” Proceeds to fast forward from far away😂😂😂 I know, its not a hard task, looks easy but still funny

@CarWashChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

Haha. Oops 😅

@harleylowe8366 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know of any mentors who are willing to guide newbies? I think Iv watched all of your videos and am starting to watch Danny’s now. I own a small business but am looking to pivot. Iv bought a couple of courses and learn from them but I believe I need a mentor Thank you!

@scottpaulson1714 Жыл бұрын

What about the presentation of the property? Landscape, lawn, paint etc..

@CarWashChronicles Жыл бұрын

Yep

@california94538 Жыл бұрын

Can you hire an armored company to collect and count the money?

@timothyrushing1848 Жыл бұрын

Make it to were it has multiple attachments

@jackwilliamatkins5602 2 жыл бұрын

Still the Excellent Businessman

@CarWashChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

Yes you are!

@benramos1742 Жыл бұрын

Cargo shorts come handy 😊

@CarWashChronicles Жыл бұрын

A must for me

@benramos1742 Жыл бұрын

@@CarWashChronicles Thank you for your feed back bro. Right now I’m searching around driving and on internet for coin car wash. When u first started bro did you first grabbed your permit or what kind license do u need and what’s needed before u get process for any car wash business started

@Star-dz3ei Жыл бұрын

Call your city and see if you can't order another dumpster. They did that at our property and it helped. No shame. But you shouldn't need to push down trash.

@stephenlouden480 Жыл бұрын

50 to 60k a yr with minimal work minus the chemicals maybe 10k worth. .. not a bad business nice work

@CarWashChronicles Жыл бұрын

Thanks. As long as ran right and deal is good 👍🏻

@jackwilliamatkins5602 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Hollywood Blockbuster Movie Script in my Kiss It So Sweetly Safe with the Craziest Combination.

@CarWashChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻

@forestryiron5358 2 жыл бұрын

What's the benefit of having tokens over just quarters?

@CarWashChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

Less likely to have people break in. No coin shortage issues and 1 token equals $1 so only 2 coins to put in not 8-10 quarters so much easier. Less strain on the bill changers as well.

@forestryiron5358 2 жыл бұрын

@@CarWashChronicles Gotcha less likely to for the customer to mess up, and probably a little Psychology in the payment method if something is 50 cents I'll just use the whole dollar too

@benramos1742 Жыл бұрын

Where can I look for maintenance guy ? Affordable ones

@jeffreybellantoni8758 Жыл бұрын

Hire a homeless or do it yourself

@Bashirachakzai Жыл бұрын

thumbs up from Pakistan

@bookworm67-hv7nm Жыл бұрын

hide a plank or wood behind the bin for bin smashing

@CarWashChronicles Жыл бұрын

🤣

@Xxlongbow Жыл бұрын

you just need an extra container and also need more tokens i quess

@JustWinJets Жыл бұрын

You should add an automatic bay

@CarWashChronicles Жыл бұрын

I did

@JustWinJets Жыл бұрын

@@CarWashChronicles The Ryko Softgloss MAXX 5 is top notch

@beblesseddddd 2 жыл бұрын

Hey !! How can I reach you ? I wanted to talk to you ..

@CarWashChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

Hey. Direct message my Instagram

@featherpayne Жыл бұрын

Looks like your concrete needs to be cleaned. People will be less likely to trash a clean looking place i would think.

@dawolf7784 2 жыл бұрын

Hey brother I posted a comment trying to let you know that the master security locks that you’re using on your business are extremely weak. Please send me a message so I can send you the information

@CarWashChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

Which ones should I get?

@dawolf7784 Жыл бұрын

@@CarWashChronicles Abus locks are much higher security they have spool pins and serrated pins , it’s much harder to pick . A master lock can be picked open in about 30-60 seconds by a beginner with basic tools.

@darshanks8474 2 жыл бұрын

hi my name is ranjit

@faye5942 2 жыл бұрын

Great videos! Not sure how you can live in shi*hole CA. But 👍👍 on the car wash success!

@CarWashChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

Ha thanks. Bit if a difference between living in downtown and the coastline along Malibu. Hard to give up the beach life. 👍🏻

@joeharris9121 2 жыл бұрын

I think you need get another car wash

@CarWashChronicles 2 жыл бұрын

Big time. Always looking!

@Jon-ub2hr Жыл бұрын

no wonder the spot free rinse is never spot free. the owners check it for 2 seconds and not even properly.

@CarWashChronicles Жыл бұрын

🤪

@wkrp10splayer19 Жыл бұрын

u r carwash owner. so how clean is *your* car?

@CarWashChronicles Жыл бұрын

Filthy! Lol.

@swedishpsychopath8795 Жыл бұрын

I want to transfrom this car-wash to a center for homeless people. Anyone in the area that will join me?

@CarWashChronicles Жыл бұрын

I do!

@swedishpsychopath8795 Жыл бұрын

@@CarWashChronicles Lol - you didn't take the bait. My trolling failed 😥

@jroddy1 6 ай бұрын

Too much work for too little profit

@CarWashChronicles 6 ай бұрын

Funny cause I think it’s the opposite.

@thegrimmperspective Жыл бұрын

People are filthy! Can't believe the lack of consideration many have. Sigh to society.

@planetfabulous5833 Жыл бұрын

Wow he's yummy!!!

@dougpage1132 Жыл бұрын

All the trash on the ground is a bad thing. Can not leave it that way EVER

@CarWashChronicles Жыл бұрын

Ok. I’ll start to clean it up from now on. Thanks

@sircampbell1249 Жыл бұрын

Bad pick music

@CarWashChronicles Жыл бұрын

Please send through good music for my next video. Thanks!

@sircampbell1249 Жыл бұрын

@@CarWashChronicles 60's 70's rock....

@MOAB-UT Жыл бұрын

That security bar is easy to defeat my man. With a strong cable and a tow hitch, it's pulled off in 5 seconds. Or, if someone tunes into The Lockpicking Lawyer, cut that time in half. You use an old Master lock- those things are a joke. Not a secure lock at all. Someone could simple knock those pins out of the hinge. I hope you have a security light, cameras with back up power and cellular dialers to the police and alarms. You would be better off securing that door from the inside or better yet, hire a local security expert. Your solution is honestly a joke. Very easily defeated. It will only discourage a casual homeless person- not a real thief determined to get in. You also just showed what is inside- not a smart move. How much is YOUR time worth? You won't get rich by sweeping your own floor. That is $7/hr. work my man. You could be running 5 other car washes and doing business deals. Instead, you are picking up litter. Think about it. Prisoners and homeless people do this. Value yourself and your time more than this. Tell yourself you are a $1,000 an hour bloke...and soon you will become one. Tell yourself, you must go pick up garbage and you will become a garbage man. It's fine, honest work but you won't get rich this way.

@CarWashChronicles Жыл бұрын

👍🏻