Justin Alford is at the helm of Benny’s Car Wash as it celebrates its 70th year of operation and he sat down for the latest episode of the Modern Car Wash Podcast.
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In less than one year, Keith McKenna is becoming a car wash industry insider as he attempts to help scale innovateIT Car Wash, putting the most durable and innovative equipment in high-volume tunnels around the world.
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Like you, technology impacts all parts of our business, and one thing we’ve noticed recently is an increase in “phishing” attempts.
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AJ Davison (Director of IT at Hoffman Development) discusses his ever-growing field and makes a case that every car wash needs its own IT staff. He also touches on cybersecurity and the future AI has inside the tunnel.
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In this blog, we explore how automating the prepping process in your car wash can reduce labor costs and enhance quality. We’ll discuss the impact of the time on task effect, compare human versus machine prepping, and provide key considerations for selecting durable, low-maintenance, and efficient automated equipment. Learn how to achieve consistent, top-notch results while managing rising labor costs and improving operational efficiency.
Can you controllers play nicely in the sandbox like innovateIT’s?
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You are busy. We get it. The Unlimited Wash Club model has only taken hours and minutes away from your day.
I’m not saying it’s a bad thing, but at times it’s easy to only see an hour or a day in the future…
“What’s our car count this hour?”
“What are we pacing for today?”
“Is our labor in check?”
Remember, running a car wash is a marathon and not a 40-yard dash. Your tunnel is an investment, and it’s essential to treat it as such.
Please. Please. Don’t forget to maintain your equipment. It’s easy to keep kicking that can down the road because you can’t find the time.
“Operators need to adjust their maintenance schedule based on their car counts,” said innovateIT’s Director of Product Development, Shane Groff. “They already evaluate everything in terms of car count: dollars per car, cost per car, etc. They need to think of the maintenance of equipment the same way.”
Groff points out that sticking to the same 10-year old check chart won’t cut it nowadays.
“Maybe an operator greased this tunnel twice a week 10 years ago, but now he’s washing twice as many cars. So now he should have to grease those bearings twice as much.”
Ensuring your equipment can endure the Unlimited Wash Club model’s demand will help you save money long term. As Groff points out, washing 600,000 cars in one year is not the same as washing 100,000 vehicles over six years.
The operator washing 600,000 cars in one year is getting the most out of his tunnel and needs to routinely and smartly maintain the equipment to avoid any downtime.
Try this exercise to organize your maintenance schedule and determine your frequency in servicing each item.Â
Take advantage of our Car Wash Show Special and get 15% off our dispenseIT Chemical Delivery System.
Learn actionable strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive profitability for your car wash.
In this blog, we explore how automating the prepping process in your car wash can reduce labor costs and enhance quality. We’ll discuss the impact of the time on task effect, compare human versus machine prepping, and provide key considerations for selecting durable, low-maintenance, and efficient automated equipment. Learn how to achieve consistent, top-notch results while managing rising labor costs and improving operational efficiency.
Learn actionable strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive profitability for your car wash.
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In this blog, we’ll dive into how moving to a prep-less model can save you time and money while still producing consistent quality.
Winter brings the challenges of snow, salt, dirt, and grime, leading to the need for extra hands on deck. What if you could eliminate the need for additional employees, even in the peak of winter?
Embrace winter with Hoffman innovateIT’s integrated solution designed to help your car wash run smoother, faster, and more efficiently.
Winter brings the challenges of snow, salt, dirt, and grime, leading to the need for extra hands on deck. What if you could eliminate the need for additional employees, even in the peak of winter?
Embrace winter with Hoffman innovateIT’s integrated solution designed to help your car wash run smoother, faster, and more efficiently.
Former Hoffman Car Wash Manager and current Hoffman innovateIT Sales Development Representative Zac Myers delves into how his hands-on experience has been crucial in understanding customer needs, the challenges operators face, and troubleshooting equipment in real-time.
In this blog, we provide insight into reasons behind the unexpected continuation of conveyors even after the last wash. We’ll also provide valuable troubleshooting tips for a seamless car wash experience.
In this troubleshooting guide, we highlight potential causes and offer a few practical solutions to conveyor chains popping off the drive sprocket.
Shane Groff shares parts of his nearly 30 years of experience in the car wash industry and pulls back the curtain on driving innovateIT’s product development. Although Shane can be soft-spoken at times, his knowledge speaks volumes.
In the inaugural episode of the Modern Car Wash Podcast host Kevin Zalaznik sits down with Owner and CEO of Hoffman Development Tom Hoffman Jr. to discuss a wide range of topics, including operating in the COVID era, building an all-new, high-tech car wash, growing up in the industry, and what’s ahead in the near future.
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