UK-based PSD Codax, the market leading developer of token-free control systems for car wash and associated equipment, has signed a deal with New Zealand’s biggest vehicle cleaning equipment installer.

Car Kleen is using Codax technology to control customer access to self-service vehicle vacuums which it is installing at petrol stations operated by Z Energy, formerly Shell New Zealand.

The Auckland-based retailer is already using Codax terminals to control car wash transactions at more than 40 forecourt sites.

The Codax system works by giving each customer a slip of paper with a unique six digit code. The customer drives up to the equipment and keys the code into the Codax touchpad to start the car wash and / or vacuum services that they have purchased.

Steve Jans, managing director of Car Kleen, said: “The Codax system enables us to integrate all car wash and vacuum equipment on just one system and provides us with a far more efficient and secure audit trail for each site, with detailed sales data readily accessed from tills.

“There’s no cash going into the vacuum equipment which eliminates the risk of theft from sites. The Codax system also makes it easier to up-sell discounted vacuum services on the back of premium car washes.”

Graham Round, managing director of PSD Codax, said: “We are delighted that Car Kleen has chosen to integrate our Codax technology with both its self-service car wash and vacuum installations across New Zealand.

“The same Codax system can control practically any forecourt equipment – automatic and self-wash – including car washes, jet washes, vacuums and tyre inflators.”

UK-based PSD Codax is helping oil giant Galp control customer access to car wash equipment across Spain following a deal with cleaning chemicals company and service provider Interchem.

Interchem, which has been appointed Codax distributor in Spain, is replacing outdated card reading technology on equipment at Galp forecourts with the Codax code access system.

The Codax system works by issuing a unique code which customers key into a special touchpad to start the car wash services that they have purchased. This system will help Galp eliminate lost revenue from unauthorised usage and provide management reports that can be easily checked against takings.

Mario Pesquera, managing director of Interchem Solutions, said: “We really enjoy working with PSD Codax and are excited about our order from Galp. Other clients are also pleased that we are supporting the Codax range in Spain and we have installed Codax with new wash installations and retrofited to existing installations.”

Graham Round, managing director of PSD Codax, said: “We are delighted to be working with Interchem to help Galp protect car wash revenues and provide customers with a hassle-free way of paying for and accessing car care equipment.

“The Codax system eliminates the problems associated with unreliable magnetic strip cards – which can be easily damaged and frustrating for customers to use – and stops staff giving away free washes.”

This special edition Christmas Washcard is yet another way in which PSD Codax is helping forecourt operators to profit from their carwash and valet equipment.

Attractive gifts with high profit margins

Unlike most gift cards, Codax washcards deliver almost pure profit. Because they work with your existing wash equipment, you keep all the revenue.

Part of a range that works all year

This is just one of the possible variants – think Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Labor Day – all fully compatible with standard Codax Smartcard installations.

Codax Smartcard – an easy upgrade

Next season, would your customers benefit from sales of washcards? All you need to get started is a simple Codax Smartcard upgrade.