ACWSAdvanced Car Wash Systems - Q’waterly Newsletter - Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2009

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Every New Year, I try to start with focusing on something positive, however, some events from last year just cannot go unnoticed. This past year has to be labeled the “Year of Extremes,” to say the least. The 2008-year started with gas prices going as high as $4.12 in July and ended with gas prices as low as $1.49. The 2008-year started with the “hint” of a reces-sion, and ended with a full-blown admittance of a recession, which is projected to last well into 2010. The 2008-year stock market was like riding a roller coaster ride with plunging record losses in one day and then bouncing back the next day. So what happens now? What’s in store for 2009? It seems almost absurd to try and predict. As we have seen, it could be almost anything. The only thing consistent is there is no consistency. One idea all car wash operators can stick with is “the basics,” what you originally did when you �irst opened up. These simple ideas are time-proven and still work and what’s more, you probably already have what it takes to start them up again. Two key ingredients are still needed; hard work and fantastic customer service. Now is the time to get up from the sucker punch of 2008, shake it off and get ready for round two, it promises to be eventful! And remember, ACWS is in your corner!This year, take advantage of our special promotions offering deep discounts and savings on everyday operating products and supplies. Look for our “Special Edition” newsletter coming soon which will feature many blow out deals. Take advan-tage of these savings and stock up.

by Robert RamsdellAs we see it...

and supplies. Look for our “Special Edition” newsletter coming soon which will feature many blow out deals. Take advan-tage of these savings and stock up.tage of these savings and stock up.

Congratulations goes out to our 2008 Southeastern Carwash Association (SECWA) winners! Car Wash Express, Inc. owned by Robert Greene for the top winner in Unique Carwash Feature or Design category and to 4th Avenue Car Wash owned by Richard Davis for Best Radio Commercial. De�initely a job well done by both carwashes.

SECWA Winners!Congratulations goes out to our 2008 Southeastern Carwash Association (SECWA) winners! Car Wash Express, Inc. owned by Robert Greene for the top winner in Unique Carwash Feature or Design category and to 4th Avenue Car Wash owned by Richard Davis for Best Radio

SECWA Winners!

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Commercial. De�initely a job well done by both carwashes. Avenue Car Wash owned by Richard Davis for Best Radio Commercial. De�initely a job well done by both carwashes. Avenue Car Wash owned by Richard Davis for Best Radio Commercial. De�initely a job well done by both carwashes.

Unique CarwashCommercial Ad Unique CarwashCommercial. De�initely a job well done by both carwashes. Commercial. De�initely a job well done by both carwashes.

Last Qtr Winners - 1st -D. Rees (Circle K); 2nd - R. Kang (Quick Spa); 3rd - N. Kim (Cat’s Carwash)

Where’s Wato? There are only 5 Wato hidden throughout the newsletter. The Watos in this box do not count! He is very hard to �ind - changes color & size. Be the �irst to email me his 5 locations and you will receive a $25.00 certi�icate good towards any purchase or payment on account. The 2nd email will receive a $15.00 certi�icate and the 3rd email will receive a $10.00 certi�icate. The winners will receive extra ACWS prizes! Email me at: chett@theadvancedgroupinc.com

Where’s Wato?Find him and WIN!

Good Job!

Last Qtr Winners - 1st -D. Rees (Circle K); 2nd - R. Kang (Quick Spa); 3rd - N. Kim (Cat’s Carwash)Last Qtr Winners - 1st -D. Rees (Circle K); 2nd - R. Kang (Quick Spa); 3rd - N. Kim (Cat’s Carwash)Last Qtr Winners - 1st -D. Rees (Circle K); 2nd - R. Kang (Quick Spa); 3rd - N. Kim (Cat’s Carwash)chett@theadvancedgroupinc.com

Last Qtr Winners - 1st -D. Rees (Circle K); 2nd - R. Kang (Quick Spa); 3rd - N. Kim (Cat’s Carwash)

PCMA Food & Fuel ExpoFebruary 17 - 19, 2009Biloxi, MS

ICA Car Care World ExpoApril 1 - 4, 2009Las Vegas, NV

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February 17 - 19, 2009Biloxi, MS

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In the SpotlightAutec Shine Express Polisher

In the SpotlightAUTEC’s Shine Express Polishing System takes customer care to another level. This polishing system will create a sparkle in your customers’ eyes and a boost to your bottom line. Unlike hand applications of wax and hand buffers, the soft touch polishing �ingers provide full, consistent coverage to all surfaces, even those “hard-to-reach” areas. The double front and rear side arms ensure that every area of a vehicle’s surface is gently mas-saged to a beautiful shine. Experience how AUTEC’s soft touch polisher will bring labor costs down, and with a 10 minute application costing just 50 cents per vehicle, operators can enjoy almost limitless potential.

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Dennis started with Advanced Car Wash Systems in July of 2008 as our company Comptroller. He comes to us with 25 years experience in the Vending Industry where he started out running a route and quickly worked his way up to Inventory Management. Dennis has attended Southwest Georgia Technical College in Thomas-ville, Georgia where his studies focused on Accounting. He is a local, having been born and raised in Moultrie, Georgia and has spent most of his life living here. Dennis likes to travel and enjoys singing and playing his guitar. He is an avid fan of Karaoke and takes his Karaoke machine whenever he can. Advanced Systems is glad to have Dennis join our team.

Who’s Who at ACWS Dennis Day

Karaoke and takes his Karaoke machine whenever he can. Advanced Systems is glad Karaoke and takes his Karaoke machine whenever he can. Advanced Systems is glad to have Dennis join our team. to have Dennis join our team.

According to a recent article in USA Today, the drought has eased in the South due to a wet December. It “...has helped much of the South recover from a drought for the past 2 years. The latest US Drought Moni-tor shows...none of the region is in the worst category of drought, although a pocket of severe-to-extreme drought still persists in Northeast Georgia including Lake Lanier - a lake vital to the Atlanta area water supply.” Even though it looks as if we will soon fully recover from this drought, it’s good to remember that it can happen again. Take steps now for the future. Visit GaSavesWater.com and see what you can do!

Drought Update The South Recovers

Drought Update

That is a question a lot of people ask. People either forget or don’t understand the importance of soft water in our industry. However, if you are concerned about your wash equipment and the quality of the wash you are providing, then you should be concerned about the effects that hard water has on your equipment and wash quality.First of all what is hard water and how is it formed? If you look at water it’s very good at holding things, either by suspending them or dissolving them. So as water travels through the ground it absorbs parts of whatever it passes through. Therefore, water contains minerals that are found in the ground because of absorption. In the case of hard water, calcium and magne-sium are of importance, because they make our water hard.What are the effects of hard water? Hard water will cause calcium and magnesium deposits to build up in your equipment, greatly reducing �low and in some cases completely stopping the �low in nozzles, injectors, and spray tips. Hard water will also reduce the life and ef�iciency of your water heater or boiler by creating a scale build up. Scale buildup can reduce the useful life of a water heater by as much as 50% and greatly increase operating expenses. A small buildup of only 1/16 of an inch on the heating transfer surfaces of a water heater signi�icantly increases energy consumption. These are just a few of the effects of hard water on your equipment. These effect on your equipment alone can cause problems with the quality of your wash but hard water does more then just affect your equipment. Detergents when mixed with hard water lose some effectiveness. Hard water mixed with alkaline detergents is counter-productive. The alkaline detergent sees the minerals in the water as soils and starts to attack them. Therefore the alkaline detergent is weakened before it reaches the cars’ surface. Hard water also affects the foaming ability of detergents and conditioners.So, what do you do if you have hard water? The solution in most cases and also the most common is a water softener. Water softeners are designed to remove the calcium and magnesium from your water in a process called ion exchange. So the answer to the question is; yes hard water really matters. So if you are in an area with hard water check yours regularly.

Water Hardness Woes by Pete Benford

supply.” Even though it looks as if we will soon fully recover from this drought, it’s good to remember that it can happen again. Take steps now for the future. Visit GaSavesWater.com and see what you can do!

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