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So I did not expect this to happen as I arrive at my self serve car wash today. Watch this video to find out what happened to the vending machine that I had at my car wash. Clearly someone wasn't happy with it.
After working for my Uncle for 2 years at he's car washes I really wanted my own and I came across this car wash. It was completely shutdown for many years so I approached the owner of the land and made a deal with him.
It took me 6 weeks to bring it back to life and open it and now the customers are starting to pour in. Not to mention I opened it during winter so I am yet. to see its full potential but here's a small taste of how its going so far!
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[@wickedxe]

The train stations in Melbourne, Vic had thick wire mesh cages around all the vending machines to stop them getting smashed

[@pg69yt]

I have to agree with you but I also have a buddy that custom built all of his vending machines in to the wall it makes Them like indastactable

[@peterjanis2455]

Congrats on your success love watching you guys. I’ve got a 100’ tunnel and a 9 bay self serve. I do what you guys are doing every day but I still like watching lol

[@andrewsmall6568]

Nice you support your worker with your time - helping him move and shift his vending machine.

[@Kalanifromda808]

Hey Chris another great video! Sorry that happened to your vending machine but keep up the great work!

[@kellyf3160]

Not that it matters but those signs on the towel machines should say "quarters", not "quarter's" - the apostrophe isn't needed. I believe you have an extra apostrophe in "token's" as well. Not trying to be a dink or anything but you mentioned first impressions so just trying to help out. All the best! Great video as always.

[@garrettsteele1174]

I stumbled across this by accident and does this site bring back memories for me. My family owned a series of carwashes in the northern part of your state and everything you have filmed we had to deal with as well. My deepest regents to the damage done to your business.

[@CarWashChronicles]

Glad I can bring back some memories 👍🏻

[@UKGoldPanningAdventures]

Thank you for a great video. It was good to see a mix of happenings, other than a cash collection. However, I was beginning to wonder if I was watching a modern day sketch of Laurel & Hardy, especially when you were trying to move that vending machine and when you were changing the nozzle. 🤣 keep up the good work and the very entertaining videos 👍

[@TorontoDrivers416]

Hey, I've been loving your videos even though I have no plans on opening a car wash. It's just entertaining watching you do your work. I have a great suggestion for all the trash that scattered all over your vacuuming area. Get a Leaf blower, blow all the trash into a corner or pile, and sweep up the pile. Also great for blowing dirt and dust away. Makes cleaning up trash easy and fast.

[@PlayingwithPawz]

I love your videos your ambition and accomplishments are inspiring keep up the great work love seeing your journey

[@CaliforniaCasey]

Thanks for the positivity

[@CarWashChronicles]

Always!

[@whiskey5jda]

That pop machine would have weighed less if you would have emptied it first. That and you need to get some straps for that appliance dolly.

[@akshonclip]

Vending machines in unsupervised locations are usually caged with the cage bolted to the wall.

[@anne-marieboyd4825]

Amen! Don't give up! And check out those metal mesh cages! I'm sorry that happened!

[@CarWashChronicles]

Thanks! Yes I think so. 🙏

[@ClutchImage]

Advice: try moving the vending machine on the opposite side. So after the customer cleans their vehicle they will see the machine while they clean the interior. Good video ! 👍

[@MEU2k]

Change the plexi glass facia with metal plates and re-bars welded at back, it will take the beating of haters but will not break and some dents can be easily hammered from back. Never lose hope, no matter how hard you get the hit, bounce back with more force (in this case better strategy)😊. Keep it up.

[@Calendyr]

I read that the plastic on the front of those machines is very expensive. That really sucks. I hope you have them on camera.

[@vasilivladivostok1136]

I ran a micro vending operation for a bit. I'm sure you can find a vending mechanic local that will put that beast back together without much horror to your pocketbook.

[@CarWashChronicles]

Nice. Yeah that’s what I figured. Shouldn’t be too crazy expensive

[@edmeeks5547]

Guys, great video!!! This suggestion may not be what you want to do, but with all the jealous peeps in the world, maybe put a cage around your machines. Just a thought.

[@anne-marieboyd4825]

Can you get those metal mesh cages that encase the machines? They have slots for the buttons and the drop spot. Look into it. I've seen them on some and the machines are still in great shape. Good luck!

[@pauls5164]

Just found you, looking at purchasing a coin carwash and currently own a laundromat. Enjoy you guys going through your day to day operations. a few ideas for you guys that i currently do at my laundromat. 1. your outside vending machine maybe have a cage built to protect it. I'm in Los Angeles and i see alot of vending machines this way. 2. use a smart home window sensor inside your vending machine doors to notify you and sound a siren at your location to scare people off. Depending on the system you like, Aqara or Yolink are good cheap sensors. I use them on my coin boxes and bill machines. If nothing else you will at least know when the damage was done.

[@GranthamMann]

Should get one of those push sweepers. They do pretty good job picking up a lot of dirt over a large area.

[@CarWashChronicles]

Right! 👍🏻

[@johnrodriguez2922]

​@@CarWashChronicles thin bulletproof glass for the vending machine

[@techbilldeaf]

You need a venting machine bays where it have bars for the doors which is locked at all time but bars wide enough for people to access the coin slots, the selection buttons and vend chute door.

[@IronWolfMedia]

I have seen a lot of new car washes in Victoria Melbourne have the whole vending machine inserted into the wall of the car wash leaving only the front of the vending machine exposed and then with a thick wired mesh cage around the front of it, it stops the vending machine for getting smashed up and broken into.

[@johnh5896]

We have tip protectors on all guns and a breakaway between wand and gun . We had 6;guns on the ready because it only takes 15 seconds to swap out sometimes it’s so busy no time to stop.

[@HMJKS2000]

In rougher areas we have vending machine cages installed to prevent theft and damage

[@karlmckinlay5970]

Hey Chris, you can spot weld some mesh rebar on the front of machine once fixed to prevent damage. Let me know if you want a pic

[@ruiz4774]

Nice! Do you still prefer touch less over soft touch?

[@adamcollier-bp6mk]

In the uk they put a shell around it metal or strong plastic and holes in the right place so it still works and its safe

[@CarWashChronicles]

Would be better to do that I think. Thanks

[@naaitsab]

I would fix the plexi and then weld heavy duty grate on the door frame over the plexiglass. As a cheap fix. If they get that then put a cage around it.

[@MartinBogomolni]

Weld a metal cage around the machine. It's worth it long term.

[@Maj275]

Maybe if they smash it again, just get a giant sticker and a sheet of aluminum instead.

[@CarWashChronicles]

I like that idea

[@Calendyr]

MAN! Those machibe weights around 700 pounds from the research i did, normally it takes like 4 guys to move them. How tall are you? 6'7"? That was really impressive to watch the two of you move that behemoth!

[@jgurule35]

You have to get a welder to create a cage for the Machine. It has to have slots to push the buttons and where to get the drink. That will eliminate that problem.

[@bookworm67-hv7nm]

been there and done that with the trolly it is a case of to me to you #chuckle brothers ( that's for the UK fans ) lol

[@mrj-charles6383]

Make a Cage area for the vending machine. Also a rolling magnenent is nice to have to pick up those screws and nails. Nothing worse than getting a flat trying to keep a clean vehicle.

[@CarWashChronicles]

You right! 👍🏻

[@dennisbartolotta6157]

Steel gage needed around vending machine 👌

[@smob89]

Righty tighty, lefty loosey

[@samholder196]

Edwin is a great employee -- I hope with your next carwash, you let him invest as a partner!

[@lootrite9539]

Yup I spent $300 on my bill validator and coin mech that got ripped off of mine 😒 I had just been to the machine to refill it and take the cash the day before

[@Brian-rs4ug]

Place clearly visible large signs in key locations where vandalism is common that says. “Smile, You Are On Camara.” 😄

[@BUDSBEAU]

get a good sized leaf blower to clean the parking lots with . blow the trash and crap to one area and then sweep it up. no need to push broom the entire parking lots.

[@kevinfuchs1]

one little advice from a mechatronic engineer put a stainless steel plate right behind the Plexi Glass panel of your vending then they cannot damage it to the electrics

[@CarWashChronicles]

Much appreciated

[@kevinfuchs1]

@@CarWashChronicles i hate it when people damage machines i even repair old machines in germany but most often people throw them away and say that ot cannot be repaired you need a new one... even some masters of profession say this and i Look at it smile and say give me a few days for the spare parts to arrive. I love my job and i like youre Videos keep it up

[@ant.s]

In the UK our jet wash lances don't dispense any water unless you are holding the trigger, is that not an option for you for people who don't switch off the water when they're done early?

[@CarWashChronicles]

You can get non weep guns but I was told by many it’s a lot of pressure on the pump

[@sanjans1552]

Where did you get your large carwash sign thats on the roof and how much did it cost?

[@butlerdawgs78]

See if maybe you can do a sheet metal front instead of plastic and get a Pepsi decal or and paint it or something. The only downside is it won't light up

[@bookworm67-hv7nm]

I could not run a car wash because i would always be there saying to the customers its ok i will do it for you ha i just like washing cars i am a nut but it is just neat watching a dirty car/truck get clean you get me people you know you do 🤣

[@user-ct6di2nm3r]

You can replace the plastic front. No problem it’s easy

[@joseguzman4807]

It very good to have at car wash

[@camerongentle1567]

You can buy or make a vending machine cage with a door you can padlock and open to collect the money or restock.

[@CarWashChronicles]

👌🏻

[@teamnunez4468]

You can probably put those metal cages around the vending machine

[@sanjans1552]

Can you do a video about tunnel express washes?

[@odczynnik]

Change for polycarbon plate instead of plexy. Will cost more but nobody will break it 👍

[@robertsparling]

Aircraft mechanic here - 3 wraps for the Teflon tape. Those handles you throw away contain scrap brass - keep them in a barrel and take them to your metal recycler for money. Why do you bother counting the quarters?

[@CarWashChronicles]

So It’s good to not know how much my car wash makes? I thought businesses count their money for weekly revenue. I’m confused.

[@robertsparling]

@@CarWashChronicles Why are you confrontational? I asked why bother, your answer appears to be so that you can keep track of your earnings. There is no need to be a dick about it. Some businesses only need to know how much money they take out of the business, especially when the coins are just recirculated.

[@morganlangdon3281]

Crazy

[@MarcFauntleroy]

in germany we call the rubbish: Schrott. 😅

[@bookworm67-hv7nm]

just a question for your viewers in America should they leave there tail gate down if they are using Kondor kl1 when washing if they have a truck like you so it washes the bed out as well on pre soak to get all the crap out let your fans know and customers its a handy tip for them to know and for the (elderly folk to know in your area if they have a truck or a flat bed trailer they need cleaning )

[@jftravelvlogs9718]

Put a sign up to let people know turn the knob after they're done washing their car.

[@HMJKS2000]

Can you go over why you use tokens rather than just quarters?

[@fatimamariabettencourt2136]

make more car wash collection videos please

[@edwinshumaker5849]

they have ending machine cages that maybe would help. it sucks seeing a guy trying to build something and some idiot ruining it. Sorry that happened

[@KennyC73]

You can put gaging around it

[@bobbyllanas8861]

How often, if ever, do you have to clean out the drain pits from mud or clogging? What is/would be your process to do so?

[@CarWashChronicles]

Usually once a year. Pump truck

[@deniciarodriguez2754]

Put a thick black cage around it

[@CarWashChronicles]

I think that’s gonna have to happen

[@Karlosdnz77]

The Vending Machines in Queensland are housed inside a steel cage.

[@jonleigh6725]

Is there any video of what happened to the Pepsi machine

[@dustinfarine1998]

Put a front protector on the front like bars to protect it

[@dustinfarine1998]

The vending machine

[@dustinfarine1998]

Like you can do to windows to pervent anybody gettin in or out

[@tjwatts100]

You know what's weird - your type of car wash literally does not exist in the UK. All we have are a) Lots of hand washes - mostly eastern european folks on low wages; b) contact tunnel wash - usually at a petrol station which will dump waxy smeary cack rinse on your windscreen and you will drive for a month before your screen is clear again (though there are a few independents that have better washers) c) The odd self service jet wash which is usually at a petrol station and is a single self contained pod machine with 1 soap brush and one single function jet washer wand. I reckon there's a gap in the market - but land is tight and expensive which is possibly why they don't exist.

[@sabeenahrizvi]

So sorry about your Pepsi machine. Why can't people just get a job instead of trying to steal from others? There is a help wanted sign everywhere in America no reason for this kind of stuff

[@CarWashChronicles]

Agree 100% 🙏

[@Rodj12341]

The presoak in the automatic is still quite diluted, it should leave a white blanket over the car that does not bead off.

[@CarWashChronicles]

I said that to the installers in the beginning, I wanted it to be foamy but they said there’s no air with the liquid so it won’t foam. They turned up the pre soak so there’s lots coming out which is really strong but it’s missing the whole “foam show”

[@Rodj12341]

@@CarWashChronicles Seems like an installer mistake, the other person who I am friends with who also has a Belanger Kondor single arm installed around the same time has air with their presoak.

[@normalcarwash]

@@CarWashChronicles I think it depends on the chemical. My presoak is liquid only, no air, and it comes out looking like kind of a greenish bubbly liquid... but it WORKS. People love it. You've got triple foam for the show factor, but the work horse is that pre-soak!

[@bookworm67-hv7nm]

ah hem broken concret dude first in eh mate

[@chuckivey2718]

Have you changed that worn foam brush head yet? This is a Chris Adkins wash and he's pretty picky about that stuff.

[@CarWashChronicles]

Today 🤣

[@johnrodriguez2922]

Thin bulletproof glass

[@neveau84]

PDQ headquarters is 20 min from my house

[@bookworm67-hv7nm]

replace the plexi with metal (cheap metal) go to a scrap yard with the length and width the rap it the let the crack get in then as for the power box the same metal and self tappers dude

[@OscarM.94]

11:14 in the States gun or wand

[@tomdehaven3445]

Buy yourself some plywood, Have a sticker exactly the same. Watch him try to punch that! They'll break their hand

[@CarWashChronicles]

Right!!

[@macmcdougald1769]

Get a Still backpack blower and you can clean the lot 10 times better in 1/4 of the time.

[@CarWashChronicles]

Would be nice. Very rare there’s no customers there though.

[@macmcdougald1769]

@@CarWashChronicles there are no customers at 6:00 am.

[@normalcarwash]

@@macmcdougald1769 My neighbors would kill me if I fired up a backpack leaf blower at 6am :-D

[@flyifri]

How do you deal with people who are bringing their house hold garbage because they were to lazy to take to their curb at home.?

[@ranger5721]

they mnake cages with mesh on them to portect them better just a idea and some ppl just make them there selfs

[@CarWashChronicles]

I like that. Probably not too expensive either. Thanks

[@donnieb7818]

Your looking at $250-$500 for the plexiglass

[@CarWashChronicles]

🤦‍♂️entire machine ain’t even with that lol

[@mattc4415]

Cage around the vending machine

[@luigiciccone5865]

Put a steel cage on the front of your drink machine

[@chepe263]

hey Chirs, why don't you buy Edwin a lamborgini? just kidding on your vending machine thingy, what if you make something with wood, LED lights and some epoxy resin.

[@GrammarPoliceInvestigations]

Was that Edwin's vending machine?

[@CarWashChronicles]

Yes

[@1023259]

Vending machine steal cage so thay can't get to any of it

[@macmcdougald1769]

Operating crescent wrench backwards, should work the same as pipe wrench.

[@MeshalAlmansour]

It’s sad to see this happened by people supposed to be called rational humans 💔 life is a circle they will get back what they did oneday 👌🏻

[@at-media6986]

Use metal instead of plastic. Just but a big sticker on it - They cant smah metal so easily

[@bookworm67-hv7nm]

oh just see your stairs are rusty have them powder coated no more rust for years money saver i would powder coat my clothes but they would be a bit to stiff to get on ha i might powder coat the bog thought no stains ( mad max thinking copy right pending)

[@phatcowboy76]

In German trash is Müll.

[@CarWashChronicles]

Interesting. 👍🏻

[@baderbadran2256]

In Kuwait we call it zebala= trash

[@spacejunky4380]

This is three months late....but maybe take the plastic facade thing off and put a pepsi sticker the same size on

[@jaturnley]

Probably some drunk a**holes who were angry about getting kicked out of a nearby bar. We used to get that a couple times a month at a place I used to work, you could tell which bartender was working the night before when we came in to open the next morning. Good tip to people looking to start a business: never own a business within a couple blocks of a bar if you don't have shutters to keep things from getting smashed.

[@way2kul4any1]

They weren't trying to get anything. Just being haters.

[@CarWashChronicles]

It appears so

[@Matiorek]

Pistolet 🔫🇵🇱

[@bookworm67-hv7nm]

as for lighting hidden led on top maybe P.S sorry about the grammer

[@brad9529]

Get guns that dont spray out liquid when not in use, will save you a ton of water.

[@CarWashChronicles]

I’ve heard from other car wash owners non weep guns put terrible amount of pressure on the cat pump.

[@brad9529]

@@CarWashChronicles maybe there's a valve you can get that recirculates to stop water loss. A saving there would be significant assuming your water is as expensive as ours in Australia.

[@normalcarwash]

Weep pumps help with the back pressure on the pumps, plus in cold weather climates you need them to weep the system when it's below freezing (not a problem for Chris, but in Illinois, where I am, for sure)

[@ChaosRandomness]

For vending machine, I say ask the expert Jaime Ibanez on youtube. He been running and had similar situations but not as bad as yours.

[@james-5560]

Can you upload the CCTV and we can see the licence plate and picture of who did it.

[@rustblade5021]

no

[@JamesDBuzzard]

why not sell a nicer towel for $2 / 2 tokens