Upgrading your car wash machine to a mini express tunnel can be a game-changer for your business, but how can you determine if this retrofit solution is the perfect fit for your auto dealership, fleet operation, or c-store?
What to evaluate
Measure the space: Break out that tape measure! To retrofit, you need the right amount of real estate to accommodate both the washing equipment and vehicle loading area. For a front wheel pull conveyor system, you’re looking at a minimum of 55 feet in length, 15 feet in width, and 12 feet in height. Opting for a rear wheel push conveyor? You’ll need at least 60 feet long, 15 feet wide, and 12 feet high.
Site logistics: The right layout is crucial for smooth traffic flow. Do you have enough room to ensure proper entrance and exit paths, plus adequate vehicle stacking and queuing areas?
Terrific turnover: It’s not just about having the equipment – it’s about using it. What’s your current vehicle turnover like? For dealerships, consider your inventory rotation. Fleet operators, how frequently do your vehicles require cleaning? C-stores can estimate that for every 80 gallons of fuel pumped, you’ll wash at least one car.
Competitive edge: Who else is in your neighborhood offering similar services? What are they providing? How will your Mini Express Tunnel set you apart?
Why Make the Switch?
Velocity boost: A Mini Express Tunnel will skyrocket your wash capacity. We’re talking about going from 9 vehicles per hour to a whopping 50! That’s a serious uptick in efficiency.
Bigger profits: You can increase revenue per vehicle by up to $2.50 when you offer premium add-ons like wheel brightening and undercarriage cleaning to your wash menu.
Cost-effective cleaning: Touch wash systems use fewer chemicals and less energy than touchless options, potentially saving you 20-30% on your cost per vehicle.
But isn’t retrofitting a hassle?
Not at all! We kick things off by prepping your site, ensuring the structure is ready and all utility requirements are met. Next, we install the state-of-the-art equipment, including the wash system and point-of-sale technology. Our streamlined process means minimal downtime, getting you back to business quickly and more efficiently than ever.
Ready to revolutionize your car wash operation? The Mini Express Tunnel might just be the retrofit solution you’ve been looking for!
Get in Touch
If you have any questions about setting up a car wash facility, don’t hesitate to contact our team for advice. We’re here to help.
Mattias – Car Wash Machines is a subsidiary of Balance Group. which is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the research and development and production of fully automatic car washing machine equipment. The company is located in Shanghai, China. The main automatic car washing machines mainly include: self service car wash machine, conveyor car wash equipment(Tunnel Car Wash Machine), fully automatic gantry car washing machines(Inbay Automatic Car Wash Machines), touchless car washing machines(Contactless Car Wash Machine), and bus truck washing machines. No need for manual duty, computer intelligent control, the car washing machine is divided into brush car wash machine and brushless car washing machine to meet different car washing needs such as gas stations and auto beauty shops.
