A conservative average of one-third of one percent of the daily traffic count will wash in an In-Bay Automatic. Often found in a Self-Serve car wash, the In-Bay Automatic will attract impulse shoppers and is best suited for middle to upper income areas. Some contributing factors to a successful In-Bay Automatic include: location, traffic count, competition, marketing, appearance, and equipment.

In-bay automatics are classified into two categories:

Touch-free Automatic

Friction Automatic

• Utilizes top and side brushes that rotate
• Make contact with the vehicle in order to clean it
• Combine high-pressure passes/cleaning agents with brushes to aid cleaning

About 80% of the industry today uses the Touch-free system, which operates with high pressure, soft water, and quality detergents. The In-Bay Automatic can be floor or wall mounted. The efficient use of water and chemicals makes the In-Bay Automatic a great addition to any Self-Serve.