Whether remodeling a newly purchased property or revamping your existing car wash, it might be a good idea to convert an old car wash bay into something more beneficial to your business. Perhaps volume has gone down in the area, or your clientele has changed and wants something different. Regardless, it might be a good idea to make a change to an under-performing bay.
1. Auto Detailing Area
You might find that some of your customers prefers premium detailing services over washing their own vehicle. To offer truly professional detailing, you need a designated area to get the job done. Converting an old bay into an effective detailing center turns a liability into a new burst of energy and profit for your wash!
Check out our auto detailing supplies to find the tools you need to get started. We recommend the Kleen-Shine line for owners in the market for detailing chemicals.
2. Vending Area
The benefit of adding vending to your car wash is undeniable. As an owner you probably already know this, but have trouble deciding where to put machines. Rationing space on your lot is super important to optimizing your profit. Convert and old car wash bay to add vending or ramp up your offerings!
Using an old bay means you have built in protection from the elements at the machines. Not only does it make for a more comfortable environment for customers to browse your products, it adds years to the life of your vending machines because they take less weather abuse.
Shop our vending machines and vending products to get what you need!
3. Storage for Chemicals
Buying chemicals in larger quantities saves you a pretty penny. The problem most owners have is that they simply don’t have the space to store extra chemicals. An old bay might provide a solution to that problem. With some simple remodeling (adding different doors or building new walls), you can create your own little warehouse and start taking advantage of sizing and quantity discounts available on car wash chemicals!
4. Oil Change Bay
Customers who regularly wash their cars are likely to be very careful about keeping up with other routine maintenance of their vehicle. Why not make it easier for them and profitable for you by offering oil change services right on your car wash property? A convenient oil change bay turns the frustration of a substandard car wash bay into a boon for your business!
5. Vehicle Inspection Station
This idea requires a pretty big commitment, but the rewards could be amazing. It might even completely change the identity of your car wash and transform it into a much higher volume business.
You will have to research the requirements to become an official inspection station in your state. Also, you’ll likely have to hire a new employee or two who are certified inspectors. Obstacles aside, this could be a move that takes your business to the next level and provides a more consistent flow of revenue that isn’t as reliant on weather and the other quirks of the car wash business.
6. Workshop and Tool Bench
Why not use a poorly performing bay as a spot for a new workshop? Creating space for you and your technicians to build and repair equipment might end up vastly reducing stress. Rather than trying to maintain a bay that isn’t performing anyway, you provide a spacious area for work to be done and tools to be stored. Your employees will thank you!
