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Our guides cover the construction, technology and operation of touchless car washes. Choose a topic to help you make the next decisions about your investment or existing site.
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Site and location · 4 min
A suitable site combines access, development potential, utilities and a practical layout. See how to move from a map to a list of specific points to establish.
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Market and surroundings · 4 min
Maps, data and observations should inform decisions. Find out where customers may come from and how to distinguish a favourable setting from an assumption that needs checking.
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Starting a project · 4 min
From an idea to a productive discussion. Gather key information about the location, your needs and the budget — even if some answers are still “to be checked”.
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Investment and budget · 4 min
Two similar renderings can represent very different supply scopes. Organise technology, works and responsibilities in one table before comparing the final amounts.
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Layout and design · 4 min
A well-planned car wash works as a whole: from entry and queuing to wash bays, vacuums and access to the technology. See how to check the layout before moving to the next stage.
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Technology and design · 4 min
Rapid or Express? Which canopy style, programmes and equipment? Organise your decisions so the result looks good and performs well every day.
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Water and technology · 4 min
Final rinse water, reverse osmosis reject water and wastewater from the bays have different properties. See how to organise the water cycle and discuss savings based on measurements.
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Upgrading · 4 min
Payments, technology, appearance or an additional services area? A good upgrade plan combines a specific goal with an assessment of the existing installation and organised works.
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Day-to-day operation · 4 min
A higher bill may mean more activity, higher utility prices or an installation problem. A simple comparison helps distinguish these situations.
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Operation and service · 4 min
A well-functioning bay starts with regular observation. Organise site walk-throughs, readings and service requests to identify changes in car wash operation sooner.
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TIXE and technology development · 4 min
Behind every new solution are questions about water, energy and day-to-day site operation. Explore the project with Lublin University of Technology, an example of flow research and the journey from idea to application.
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