The Car Wash Life

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

The Sign Guy

2006ish. Something I have to admit is that most car washes don't dry well. There is certainly the capability to dry better. However, utility bills have caused many operators to not go all the way with their dryers. Fortunately, there is spot-free rinse, which significantly reduces spots. One... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, March 12, 2022

Calling Trends

With three car washes, one is bound to notice trends that apply to a combination of businesses but not another. For instance, at Locations B and D, I have success calling deliquent car wash club members. However, not so with C. I rarely get through to them, or they had no interest in staying put.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, March 11, 2022

Doing It Themselves

My parents used to rely on an accountant to file their taxes for themselves. When The Great Recession came, they started doing it themselves in an effort to save money. Turbo Tax enabled them to do it easily. Both my parents have accounting degree, so it wasn't like it was the typical Jane and Joe... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

Not as Good as Dad

February 2005. Location A was swamped that Saturday, the result of 2005's perfect storm. We would get a light snow, and plenty of salt. Then just as things were getting ready to slow down, another round of light snow and salt came. Out on the tunnel, we didn't give change to customers who weren't... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

When Dad Blew a Gasket

December 2002. I was at Location A scrubbing the front of a car when I accidentally knocked off a deer whistle. Being the honest guy I am, I said to the customer, a large unkempt man with a bushy beard whose body matched the dirty tan station wagon he was driving, "I knocked off your deer whistle.... Sign in to see full entry.

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