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.
Check out all my other videos on the self serve car wash business and if your're interested in getting into this great business feel free to message me on Instagram.
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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@theejd013 Год назад

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.

@phatcowboy76 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@Private011 Год назад

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."

@smarticleco7806 11 месяцев назад

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.

@angelag.727 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@jaywattley335 Год назад

😯 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 Год назад

Yep. All the options available

@ScottMartin-df2nx Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@babanu65 Год назад

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

@martymar2854 Год назад

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

@lorenamena2766 8 месяцев назад

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.

@gregbriggs1459 Год назад

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 Год назад

Thank you Greg! Same to you! 👊🏻

@34OLD Год назад

Ill do this type of work to make millions a year

@brentburns2234 2 года назад

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 года назад

Yes you’re right. I noticed during editing.

@novazo1 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 👍🏻

@kadenvanciel9335 2 года назад

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.

@mt8933 2 года назад

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

@CarWashChronicles 2 года назад

Thank you. Customers love it

@syedali8005 Год назад

Maybe a leaf blower would help you clean faster?

@mohit8308 2 года назад

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

@CarWashChronicles 2 года назад

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

@flyntcloer5749 2 года назад

Good Vid Bro! I needed some encouragement this week!

@CarWashChronicles 2 года назад

Thanks man! Glad I could help

@scottpaulson1714 Год назад

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

@CarWashChronicles Год назад

Yep

@perthlivestream 2 года назад

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 года назад

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

@barneymiller7634 Год назад

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.

@KingofLaundry 2 года назад

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

@CarWashChronicles 2 года назад

🤣🤣

@CarlosAGarcia97 Год назад

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 Год назад

😂😂 all the businees has pro and cons.

@Livie84 Год назад

No business without customers

@KingofLaundry Год назад

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

@kclarke2971 Год назад

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 !!

@drewsky1008 Год назад

Great content and awesome review thank's for sharing

@CarWashChronicles Год назад

Thank you!

@Ken19700 2 года назад

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

@CarWashChronicles 2 года назад

You right

@Calendyr Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@lreebrown 2 года назад

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?

@firebeppo Год назад

Love that an Aussie has respect for the flag 🇺🇸

@victerhamm8555 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@jakehocker5592 2 года назад

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.

@Brian-rs4ug 2 года назад

Love the Videos! Keep them coming.😎

@CarWashChronicles 2 года назад

Thanks Brian. I appreciate you watching 🙏

@marioandultrachap 11 месяцев назад

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

@AndrezyOne 2 года назад

Great video! Thank you

@CarWashChronicles 2 года назад

Thanks!

@Bashirachakzai Год назад

I love ur work and style

@Star-dz3ei Год назад

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.

@california94538 Год назад

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

@timothyrushing1848 Год назад

Make it to were it has multiple attachments

@Trainsmowersandmorechannel 2 года назад

Happy 4th of July Chris

@CarWashChronicles 2 года назад

Happy 4th brotha

@davehoffman9767 2 года назад

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 года назад

Hey. Thanks. Tip size 5040

@keving466 2 года назад

“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 года назад

Haha. Oops 😅

@harleylowe8366 2 года назад

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!

@stepheneggert7388 2 года назад

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

@CarWashChronicles 2 года назад

Great. Thanks!

@stepheneggert7388 2 года назад

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.

@bookworm67-hv7nm Год назад

hide a plank or wood behind the bin for bin smashing

@CarWashChronicles Год назад

🤣

@truthhurts7529 Год назад

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

@ancestraltarot3900 2 года назад

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 года назад

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.

@CollectingAddiction Год назад

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

@stephenlouden480 Год назад

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

@CarWashChronicles Год назад

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

@-ALPHAMAN 2 года назад

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

@donelmariano4028 Год назад

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

@CarWashChronicles Год назад

Thanks man. Great!!

@benramos1742 Год назад

Cargo shorts come handy 😊

@CarWashChronicles Год назад

A must for me

@benramos1742 Год назад

@@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

@jimmyssnowremoval1075 Год назад

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?

@Xxlongbow Год назад

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

@jackwilliamatkins5602 2 года назад

Still the Excellent Businessman

@CarWashChronicles 2 года назад

Yes you are!

@gauravcheema 2 года назад

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 года назад

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 года назад

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

@FourthWayRanch Год назад

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

@Bashirachakzai Год назад

which camera and mic u use

@rafaelromerojr4251 2 года назад

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 года назад

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

@flp376 Год назад

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

@forestryiron5358 2 года назад

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

@CarWashChronicles 2 года назад

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 года назад

@@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

@jackwilliamatkins5602 2 года назад

I will forward all your videos to the Empress

@CarWashChronicles 2 года назад

Hope they enjoy 😉

@Rodj12341 2 года назад

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 года назад

Yes hoses connect it to the pumps and goes through manifold

@KaldekBoch Год назад

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

@MrAlternation Год назад

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

@drivemotorsphilippines 2 года назад

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

@CarWashChronicles 2 года назад

Cheers

@johan-dp6oj Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@LucasTalamo 2 года назад

Nice!

@CarWashChronicles 2 года назад

👍🏻

@JustWinJets Год назад

You should add an automatic bay

@CarWashChronicles Год назад

I did

@JustWinJets Год назад

@@CarWashChronicles The Ryko Softgloss MAXX 5 is top notch

@matthewhamilton1896 2 года назад

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 года назад

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

@benramos1742 Год назад

Where can I look for maintenance guy ? Affordable ones

@jeffreybellantoni8758 Год назад

Hire a homeless or do it yourself

@jackwilliamatkins5602 2 года назад

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

@CarWashChronicles 2 года назад

👏🏻👏🏻

@Jon-ub2hr Год назад

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

@CarWashChronicles Год назад

🤪

@Bashirachakzai Год назад

thumbs up from Pakistan

@beblesseddddd 2 года назад

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

@CarWashChronicles 2 года назад

Hey. Direct message my Instagram

@wkrp10splayer19 Год назад

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

@CarWashChronicles Год назад

Filthy! Lol.

@joeharris9121 2 года назад

I think you need get another car wash

@CarWashChronicles 2 года назад

Big time. Always looking!

@dawolf7784 2 года назад

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 года назад

Which ones should I get?

@dawolf7784 Год назад

@@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 года назад

hi my name is ranjit

@swedishpsychopath8795 Год назад

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

@CarWashChronicles Год назад

I do!

@swedishpsychopath8795 Год назад

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

@faye5942 2 года назад

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

@CarWashChronicles 2 года назад

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

@jroddy1 8 месяцев назад

Too much work for too little profit

@CarWashChronicles 8 месяцев назад

Funny cause I think it’s the opposite.

@thegrimmperspective Год назад

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

@dougpage1132 Год назад

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

@CarWashChronicles Год назад

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

@sircampbell1249 Год назад

Bad pick music

@CarWashChronicles Год назад

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

@sircampbell1249 Год назад

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

@planetfabulous5833 Год назад

Wow he's yummy!!!

@MOAB-UT Год назад

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 Год назад

👍🏻