The Car Wash Life

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Saturday, June 1, 2024

Easy to Clean

Road salt and pollen are easy to remove from vehicles. If you have a washed car coming out with salt or pollen, then you are doing something terribly wrong at a car wash. Their composition makes them easy for water to remove alone. It's nice that the two things that get us our busy times are easy to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, May 30, 2024

Where to Fill Up

When my family was in the gas business at Locations A and D, it was easy as to where I would fill up at: at one of our gas stations. Now that we have been out of the gas business for six years, where do I fill up? First off, I must note that one of my perks working for Dad is that my gas is covered.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Robbie on the Outs?

Dad is giving serious thought to letting Robbie go. There have been plenty of times in the nearly eight years Robbie has worked for us that Dad has given serious thought to getting rid of Robbie. The big problem with Robbie is attitude. He definitely is the active leader in customer complaints. His... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, May 27, 2024

Sunsets at B

Location B has itself some beautiful sunsets. Our office faces out west, so I get a great view of the sun going down. I do not get the view all year due to the length of days. During the winter months, however, I get to see them, and boy, they are a pleasure to see. Recommended Reading Slow and Cuts... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, May 25, 2024

Motion Detector

An important security feature I believe all car washes should have are motion detectors for equipment rooms, lobbies and offices. Not all burglars are going to try a break-in through doors and windows. I know of one car wash operator back in the day without motion detectors. The burglars cut through... Sign in to see full entry.

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