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Can anyone who experienced going from strictly mobile as a stepping stone to their dream of opening fixed location tell their story?? Did opening shop work out for the better or do you regret it?Feed...

I guess I should ask my question in a more direct way so here it is......

I want to hear success or failure stories from business owners that went from mobile to fixed location (shop). If you...

I want to hear from the owners of fixed location, brick & mortar detail shops with years of experience of owning a shop (new shop owners or veteran shop owners). No disrespect but all I seem to hear...

Great looking shop. I guess you missed my post because it was directed specifically to your set-up. Tight water runoff regulations are going to force me to wash indoors so I was thinking the same...

They say great minds think alike..lol

Thanks for your input. I just needed a little reassurance that I was on the right track

Thanks for response & you are completely right. San Jose is not friendly but I guess I want to get business running & adapt (if necessary) to regulations than be turned down before starting. Also Im...

I was thinking the same about covering/ blocking the drain as well, however, authorities are strict here & think its more about showing you're responsible. They may critique the storm drain cover...

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You got it. Exactly what I was thinking. I will be using a garden hose indoors. I think I will start off with wash mat indoors, and purchase storm drain covers...

Not a waterless wash guy. Maybe to a vehicle that's not dirty to begin with, but that's rare & limits me. I don't want to have to turn clients away because their car is too dirty.

You are exactly right and considering im going to be a new opening business, I don't want to give them any reason for denying me to do business. I want to be responsible and legit with no worries....

Thanks for responding. No vegetation outside, just an asphalt parking lot with many storm drains. My 1st idea is to get a wash mat from Chemical guys and wash indoors ( I don't want to deal with...

This question is for brick & mortar fixed location veteran shop owners....
(no mobile guys or shop at home garage guys because its easier to get away with when you're mobile or working from home)
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Yes. I know about the mat. Wanted to hear from shop owners that might have strict city officials (like myself) that are using car wash mats indoors.

The city is real strict about water runoff. I Don't want to be denied from doing business so I don't want any problems because they will fine me or shut me down.

There is a storm drain outside...

I have been doing mobile work but it sucks working outside if its too hot or too cold(can rarely be just right) besides seeing different things/ environments from job to job. Unpacking, repacking,...