While there are many car wash systems manufacturers in the market, at times, customers don’t know how to evaluate a manufacturer, its products, and its service. These questions, listed below, make the difference between manufacturers, their products, and their service. And hence, they can make a dramatic difference in your success in the car wash business. - Are you dealing with a manufacturer which has shipped more than 1000 car wash systems and has satisfied customers in every state of US and many countries abroad?
- How many years has the manufacturer been in the car wash equipment industry?
- How is the reliability and cost-efficiency of their equipment?
- Does the equipment manufacturer implement continuous improvement programs and introduce product innovations? Do they have any design patents?
- Is the equipment manufacturer a long term business partner and a complete support provider (from selecting your site, to supporting you with 24/7 technical support and parts)?
- Does the manufacturer have wide network of its authorized dealers and service personnel?
- What is the thickness and grade of the stainless steel frame used in the equipment? Does the frame have leveling legs?
- What type of pump is being used? What is the quality (and HP) of the motor?
- What quality of solenoid valves are used? What type of rings and seats are in the solenoids?
- Are the gauges dry or liquid-filled?
- Are there high quality needle valves (or other types of shut-off valves) on all chemical lines?
- Is galvanized metal mixed with stainless steel or brass in the plumbing hookups?
- Is the brass used in equipment thick-walled brass?
- Is the unit pre-wired? Is the prewiring ETL/UL listed and approved?
- What type of timer is being used? Does it have a “Last Coin Alert” output? Does it accept dollar bills and credit cards?
- Are the pumps gravity-fed? Gravity feeding is far superior to injector or suction-feeding.
- Is the equipment module well organized? Are all critical components clearly labeled and easily accessible?
- Is all bay equipment (booms, wand holders, meters, fluid tank, mounting plates for pumps and motors, solenoid valves, frames, etc.) stainless steel?
- Does the equipment have an intermittent weep or weep recovery system? A proper weep system can save 50 to 90% of weep water.
- Is the equipment manufacturer easily accessible when required?
- Does the manufacturer maintain a large inventory of replacement parts?
- Are you dealing with a company that offers free 24-hour technical support (if needed) after you have purchased your equipment?
If your equipment manufacturer is Magic Wand Car Wash Systems, then the answers to all the above, and many more questions, are resoundingly positive and favorable! If you are interested in becoming a part of the Magic Wand Family and a partner for your success, contact us today!
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