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Smart technologies for vehicles are constantly evolving. With access to seemingly endless information, data, and analytics, the automotive industry is constantly adding new automation and features to their vehicles. This has a knock-on effect on all related services, including car washes.<\/p>\n

At PSD Codax<\/a> we supply cutting-edge car wash access systems to provide a streamlined, convenient experience for you and your customers. In this article we\u2019ll define telematics and vehicle technology, offer ways to reduce their impact, and discuss how you may even be able to benefit from them.<\/p>\n

Connect your customers to your car wash with our access systems<\/a> \u2013 get in touch<\/a> today!<\/p>\n

What are Telematics and Vehicle Technology?<\/h2>\n

Telematics is a blend of the words \u201ctelecommunication\u201d and \u201cinformatics\u201d; it combines the meaning of these two words into a single phrase that refers to the use of computers to gather and analyse information which is then delivered to another location.<\/p>\n

Basically, telematics tracks your vehicle\u2019s data and sends it to the manufacturer. This information is then used to further develop vehicle technology \u2013 which is all the aspects of a car\u2019s components and systems.<\/p>\n

Why are Telematics and Vehicle Technology Impactful for Car Washes?<\/h3>\n

Safety and efficiency are at the forefront of developments in vehicle technology. While efficiency has little impact on the effectiveness of a car wash, safety surprisingly may. Collision-avoidance tech is a primary cause of issues relating to car washes and new vehicle technology developments.<\/p>\n

A study from the International Carwash Association stated, 38% of a sample of their members were having issues with forward-collision avoidance, and 39% had issues with stop\/start systems.<\/p>\n

Another issue caused by vehicle technologies is from \u201cshift to park\u201d systems. These prevent the car from running in neutral while the door is open, hindering any internal cleaning or vacuuming from being carried out during a moving car wash process.<\/p>\n

These issues can cause a range of detrimental effects for car washes, from delaying the car wash, requiring extra attention for a specific vehicle, or even collisions due to vehicles stopping unexpectedly.<\/p>\n

Finding out how to mitigate these issues can improve the efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction of your car wash experience.<\/p>\n

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How to Reduce the Impact of Telematics and Vehicle Technologies<\/h2>\n

To help you with minimising the impact of new smart technologies on your car wash, we\u2019ve created a list of a few different insights on alternatives to current practices you may want to consider.<\/p>\n

Our top three methods to reduce the impact of telematics and vehicle technologies on your car wash are:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Awareness of Vehicle Technologies<\/h3>\n

Whether or not your customers are aware of the technologies in their vehicle, if you\u2019re aware then you can prevent issues before they arise. For example, many Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) can be disabled manually.<\/p>\n

If the driver isn\u2019t aware they can do this, or even if they have an ADAS system, you can inform them on how to do it. This should help streamline the car wash process, preventing the issues these technologies can cause. Just make sure you tell them how to turn it back on afterwards!<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Different Car Wash Techniques<\/h3>\n

Adapting to new technology can be a way to mitigate its effects. Being aware of what new tech there is and what vehicles are likely to contain it is a good step, but there are more things you can do to evolve alongside the changes brought about by innovative telematics.<\/p>\n

An example could be to utilise a new cleaning method that can operate with the doors to the vehicle closed or have additional services such as waxing that may need the car to be still anyway \u2013 allowing you to synergise your efforts and still run multiple services simultaneously.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Alternative Car Wash Systems<\/h3>\n

A conveyer-belt system is a useful way of keeping your car wash flowing. With a good access system like the ones from PSD Codax<\/a>, normally you won\u2019t encounter any issues with car overflow or blockage when utilising such a system.<\/p>\n

However, smart technologies like stop\/start and automatic collision detectors can hinder these processes. To solve this issue you could consider swapping to a non-conveyor belt or brush system, such as one utilising high pressure water jets or self-service systems.<\/p>\n

These aren\u2019t for everyone, and changing your business model<\/a> can be costly and time consuming. Take a look at the options that are out there and weight up the cost-benefits of each before making a final decision.<\/p>\n

With technologies constantly progressing, no one can say for certain what the future will hold. In fact, data from telematics could eventually lead to benefits for your car wash business.<\/p>\n

Find out more about the different kinds of car wash services in our article ><\/a><\/p>\n

Leveraging the Benefits of Telematics and Vehicle Technologies<\/h2>\n

To help you capitalise on new vehicle technologies that have been brought about by progressively advanced telematics, we\u2019ve outlined some tips you can use to improve the operational efficiency of your car wash business.<\/p>\n

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  1. Subscription models.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    These are a growingly popular way to run a car wash business. Rather than operating on a per-wash model, this allows you to have a sustainable source of income. It also ensures brand loyalty, meaning your subscription customers won\u2019t be taking their business anywhere else.<\/p>\n

    The International Carwash Association Consumer Study 2017<\/a> revealed that 21% of PRO customers knew about the existence of subscription products, but 60% of these customers utilised them \u2013 showing their success.<\/p>\n

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    1. Better car wash access systems.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      There\u2019s no better way to ensure your customers get a good experience with your car wash than by having a streamlined point-of-entry that clearly and concisely shows them what is on offer and how to access it.<\/p>\n

      These systems are based off the latest developments in technology, brought about in part by data that has been gathered from telematics.<\/p>\n

      For more information, check out the car wash access systems we offer at PSD Codax ><\/a><\/p>\n

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      1. Awareness campaigns.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        By spreading awareness of considerations like ADAS systems you not only position yourself as an authority on vehicle technologies and their impact on car wash systems, but you also put your car wash services at the forefront of potential customers\u2019 minds.<\/p>\n

        This can act as part of an overarching awareness and outreach strategy to bring in more customers to your business.<\/p>\n

        Improve the awareness of your car wash business with our marketing tips ><\/a><\/p>\n

        There are also steps that car manufacturers can enact to improve the impact of vehicle technologies on car wash systems. These include:<\/p>\n