A busy car wash in Nairobi or Kisumu can wash fifty cars on a Saturday. The money comes in fast, by M-Pesa and cash, washers come and go, and by evening nobody is sure how many cars were washed, who washed them or what each washer is owed. A car wash management system puts every wash on record.
What a car wash management system does
1. Every car by its number plate
At the till the attendant types the number plate and taps the wash: body, interior, engine, full valet. Each plate builds its own history: every visit, what was done, who washed it and what was paid.
2. The washer on every wash
Pick the washer who did the job. The system knows each washer's rate (a percentage of the wash or a flat fee per car) and adds up what they earned.
3. Commission worked out for you
At the end of the day or week, each washer's earnings are ready: number of cars, total earned and what has already been paid out. No more arguments over the tally book.
4. Loyalty washes that count themselves
Set every 6th wash free, or any number you choose. The till shows when a car's free wash is due, so regular customers get it without asking, and you don't give away free washes by mistake.
5. M-Pesa, cash and accounts
Take M-Pesa with its transaction code, cash, card or a mix. Taxi fleets and companies can wash on account and pay monthly with a statement.
6. Products at the same till
Air fresheners, wipers, polish and car accessories sell from the same till, with stock that adds up.
7. Profit you can see daily
Sales, expenses (water, soap, electricity, rent) and washer pay together give your real profit for the day and the month.
Why it matters
Most car wash losses are small and constant: washes not recorded, cash that doesn't match, commission paid twice, free washes given too often. A system that records every wash closes all of them.
Afritelligence is car wash software in Kenya built around the number plate. It runs on the phone you already have. see the prices.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a computer at the car wash?
No. It runs on a smartphone; a tablet at the counter helps on busy days.
Can I see the day's washes from home?
Yes. Sales, washes and washer earnings update as they happen on any phone you sign in from.
Can washers have their own logins?
The attendant at the till records the washer on each wash; washers don't need logins unless you want them to.
Does it work without names?
Yes. The plate is enough; add names and phones for regulars when you have them.
Can I sell products too?
Yes. Products sell from the same till with stock tracking.
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