Coin Operated Car Wash

Coin Operated Car Wash

Coin operated car washes use an automated cashier or attendant that only accept coins as a method of payment. They are older systems, and many are slowly being replaced by credit card accepting machines. Coin-op washes are most likely self service, a do-it-yourself method of car washing where drivers spray, wash and rinse their cars in a covered and drainable area called a bay. These systems are on a timer, and the more coins customers insert into the machine, the longer they have to wash their cars.

Many coin-op washes offer vacuums for car interiors, which run on the same timer system. Some customers may pay more for soap or wax options. Coin-op car washes often have a money converting machine, where 1 or 5 dollar bills are inserted and quarters are dispensed. Many coin-op systems use coin vaults, which prevent money theft. They are used with a standard car wash coin and switch box. They have anti-theft features which reduce or eliminate theft and protect against tampering. Coin vaults usually contain a chamber, which cannot be moved, in which a removable box sits. Keys or combinations open the chamber.