IoT in the Car Wash Industry
At this point in time, technology is incorporated into almost, if not all, aspects of our lives. This is true for all industries, and the car wash industry is no exception. As a car wash owner, if you haven’t implemented operational technologies thus far, you are most likely struggling to catch up. The implementation of technology in any and all industries is becoming more critical in order to stay on top.
There are many reasons to implement digital solutions in car wash environments. When equipment fails or experiences downtime, this results in business loss and painfully high maintenance costs. Therefore, ensuring smooth operations is crucial in running a car wash. Owning a car wash business is no easy task, but proves even more difficult in colder climates. Your car wash facility can, and will, freeze over in freezing temperatures.
Unfortunately, a car wash location will experience business shutdown since it cannot run unless all equipment is working properly. Frozen car washes and pipe bursts can cost thousands of dollars in unanticipated maintenance costs and loss of business.
Integrating IoT and automation in car washes will reduce failures and equipment losses. These systems allow business owners and operators to be notified of temperature deviations in order to take the necessary precautions before damage occurs. This can help keep businesses running in any and all weather conditions.
These systems also provide platforms with complete visibility into all locations at any time, and from anywhere. The use of technology has grown in the car wash industry. Owners are now using their mobile devices to view equipment status and customize their experience based on their needs. This, in turn, allows business owners to act before breakdown occurs, saving their business time and money.
According to Professional Carwashing and Detailing, Robert Andre of Sonny’s The CarWash Factory stated: “If people are willing to investigate and use [technology], it can help make operating their businesses a lot easier and more efficient.” Adopting IoT and automated systems can help protect your business and make running your operations simpler.
Car wash owners have never been so connected and aware of the performance of their facilities. They now have access to data that was once unattainable. IoT and automation increase operational efficiency and profitability while mitigating risk.
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