At Quality System & Services, Inc., we are committed to helping you with any investment questions you have about the car wash industry. We have over 25 years of experience and knowledge that we can offer to help you understand what type of investment you are making. We will answer any types of questions or concerns that you have about becoming a car wash owner. Along with our consulting services we can also provide you with a engineer to personally design your car wash. By calling our toll free number at 1-800-624-0307, we can help you make the investment of your dreams.

Car Wash Operation
When you purchase a system from Quality System & Services, Inc., you get the benefit of knowledgeable people, a company with over 25 years experience in the industry. We offer training for new operators and car wash managers. Quality System & Services, Inc. can also provide Car Wash Training Videos, which you can use or build upon to suit your own needs. We put our ideas to the test as owners of six car washes in our region. Our chain of car washes gives us daily operational experience. We don't just sell equipment, we use it everyday at our car washes. Washing millions of cars has given us the knowledge necessary to give you the support when and where you need it.

Construction and Installation
During construction, we'll visit the site as it progresses. We want the construction phase to go smoothly. Quality System & Services, Inc. personnel will unload, erect, and start up the car wash equipment. When it's time to open the wash, Quality System & Services, Inc. personnel will be there to make sure your opening day goes smoothly.

Zoning
Your selected site should be properly zoned. Legalities in zoning ordinances should be reviewed.

Speed Limits
A high speed traffic area may not be the place for a car wash because it may be difficult to enter and exit the wash. The ideal speed limit is 25 - 40 mph.

Traffic
Though a high traffic area may be ideal, a very heavy traffic in urban areas may not, especially near intersections.

Property Costs
You may buy or lease your property. Usually, a property purchase is a good investment. However, leasing commercial property is an alternative choice if you have limited capital resources. Commercial property prices vary from city to city and street to street. Because the property itself may appreciate rapidly, it may be best to purchase a more expensive lot in order to get that "perfect location". Of course, you must justify the property cost with your gross income.

Lot Sizing
To calculate the number of bays your car wash will have, you must consider the size of your lot and the demographics. Lot sizes must factor in setbacks and easements.

Quality System & Services, Inc. can help guide you through the entire process of building your car wash from Step 1. Our experienced staff is highly experienced with special car washing environment found in the Southern region.

Steps to Building A Car Wash
The following is a list of the typical steps you will follow when building a self-serve car wash. (Proper zoning is assumed).

• Estimate the cost of construction at $60,000 per self-serve bay and $120,000 per automatic bay (includes equipment).

• Obtain a water, sewer, electric and gas availability letter from local utility authorities.

• Select an equipment supplier, preferably Quality System & Services, Inc..

• Work with local architect/engineer and Quality System & Services, Inc. to discuss local building codes and necessary utility requirements.

• Architect/engineer draws complete set of building plans.

• Submit plans to city for permitting and to potential contractors for construction bidding.

• Finalize equipment order with  Quality System & Services, Inc. and select building contractor.

• Obtain building permit and start construction.

• Make application for utilities: gas, electric, water and sewer.

• Complete construction and install car wash equipment.

• Utilities turned on and car wash equipment started up.

• Obtain occupancy permit and open your car wash for business!