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PC&D POLL ARCHIVE

Past PC&D Online Polls

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»	What will the CARD Act of 2009 mean for your carwash business?

»	What percentage of the sale do you pay to process credit cards at your carwash?

»	When was your last employee injury?

»	What is your take on waterless carwash products and franchises?

»	Do you think the Arnett family and Procter & Gamble are prepared to succeed in creating a national carwash franchise chain?

»	What was the most important story for the carwash industry in 2008?

»	Who is a better (i.e., more frequent, higher ticket) customer: A new car owner or a used/older car owner?

»	How long did it take to have your carwash approved by the municipality?

»	Considering your water/sewer costs as a combined expense, has it increased, decreased or remained the same from October 2007?

»	Comparing this summer to the spring and winter, has business increased, decreased or remained the same at your carwash or detail shop?

»	Have you considered expanding the services offered at your carwash or detail business in the past few months?

»	What will you do to educate home washers this summer?

»	Are you worried about the Legionnaire's outbreak at an Australian carwash in May?

»	Is your business affected by love bugs or some kind of other seasonal pest?

»	Do you believe unions for carwash workers are a good idea?

»	Do you feel that your carwash is in a competitive price situation?

»	Which candidate for the presidential nomination do you think best represents the interests of carwash owner/operators and car care businesses?

»	In your opinion, what was the biggest story of 2007?

»	What topic do you most want to see covered in the pages of PC&D this coming year?

»	Comparing business at your car care facility to last year, how did 2007 fare in the grand scheme of things?

»	Has your carwash been affected by drought?

»	Do you consider your carwash a family owned/operated business?

»	How difficult did you find the carwash approval process in your municipality?

»	When do you next plan on upgrading your carwash?

»	How often do you try to educate local consumers about the benefits of professional carwashing?

»	How have gas prices influenced your carwash business?

»	What measures are you taking to prevent crime?

»	Did you attend the Car Care World Expo 2007 and if so, what was your overall impression?

»	Will the new dollar coin help improve sales at your carwash?

»	Are you for or against the low-price, high-volume concept?

»	Has a minimum wage increase already affected your carwash, or will a federal increase affect it?

»	Credit cards at the carwash: Yes or no?

»	What was the most important story of 2006?

»	Do you support express exterior management or in-bay management?

»	Has holiday-related advertising and marketing helped your carwash?

»	Multi-profit centers: Go ahead or stick to carwashing?

»	Did you do any special promotion on Veteran's Day this year?

»	When planning your first carwash, whose advice did you primarily rely upon?

»	Are free vacs a good sell?

»	Are pet washes a good idea?

»	How do you predict your 4th quarter revenues will fare in 2006?

»	How do you predict your 4th quarter revenues will fare in 2006 versus 2005?

»	What type of cashier do you think is best?

»	Are pet wash/carwash combinations a good idea?

»	Are franchised quick lubes a good idea?

»	Are mobile detailing businesses a good idea?

»	What are you lovin' at the carwash this season?

»	Prep-less washing: What is your opinion?

»	Has business at your carwash been negatively influenced by the rise in gas prices?

»	Are you in favor of building or buying a carwash?

»	Do you think the carwashing industry could survive without an immigrant labor force?

»	Have you ever encountered unintended acceleration with a Jeep vehicle?

»	Do you support the new dollar coin?

»	Do you think a carwash college would benefit the industry?

»	Which carwash model are you in favor of?

»	Is Sam's Club a competitive threat to independent carwashes?

»	What is your position on hosting a charity carwash?

»	What is your position on drug testing auto service employees?

»	Will Nissan's new product and campaign impact the carwash industry negatively?

»	How do you feel about the $3 wash concept?

»	Would you consider drug testing new employees at your car-care facilities?

»	Which method do you think is best?

»	Do your labor costs increase for the winter season?

»	Are rising gas prices negatively affecting your carwash business?

»	Does your carwash offer a clean car guarantee?

»	Do you require drug testing prior to employment?

»	Do you plan to purchase new equipment at the Car Care World Expo?

»	Is low-priced express washing providing tough competition for your business?

»	Are you planning any Holiday or New Year’s promotions at your carwash?

»	Do you think the presidential election outcome will have an impact on your business?

»	Has your carwash ever been damaged by a natural disaster?

»	Is your carwash hosting a fundraiser this season?

»	Which election-year issue is the most important to you as a car-care professional?

»	What election-year issues are important to you as a car-care professional?

»	Do you expect to see an increase in car-care related business in the second quarter?

»	Who are you supporting in the 2004 Presidential election?

»	Which candidate are you supporting in this year's presidential race?

»	Are you optimistic about the economy for 2004, as it relates to the car-care industry?

»	Do you plan to attend any regional trade shows this fall?

»	What do full-service operators most need to learn about?

»	Have you experienced an insurance cancellation in the past 24 months?

»	Do you plan to attend Car Care World Expo in Las Vegas in May?

»	Do you think a national public relations campaign for carwashing will help increase volume and revenue for individual washes?

»	How much will you spend making equipment upgrades or capital imprvements to your wash this year?

»	What is the single biggest issue facing carwashers in 2003?

»	Are you planning any major capital purchases for 2003?

»	Has running a carwash been easier or more difficult than you had anticipated?

»	Have you had any unintended acceleration incidents with Ford Taurus or Mercury Sable vehicles?

»	What kind of business can carwashes expect this summer with rising gasoline prices and long-term nationwide drought?

»	Should carwash groups be doing more on a national level in the United States to enhance the reputation of the industry in a time when many areas are experiencing drought problems?

»	Should carwash associations try to incorporate other auto-related service businesses, like body shops and C-stores?

»	How many direct competitors do you have in your market?

»	Do you plan to attend the ICA's Car Care World Expo in April in Chicago?

»	How strictly do you anticipate water regulations will be enforced in your region in 2002?

»	Do you expect to make any major equipment purchases in 2002?

»	Do you expect increased new-car sales to favorably impact your business?

»	Are you projecting a busy winter for your wash?

»	Have you attended a carwashing trade show this fall?

»	Will big-box retailers start adding carwashes?

»	How has business been since September 11?

»	Do you think the recent terrorist attacks will affect attendance at upcoming trade shows?

»	Have you ever had an unintended acceleration incident with a Jeep Cherokee?

»	Have you experienced insurance rate increases or cancellations in 2001?

»	What has been the biggest news event so far this year?

»	Would you be willing to contribute money to a national carwash advertising campaign?

»	Should carwashes charge more to wash SUVs and minivans?

»	Is the sale of Hanna-Sherman a positive development for the company?

»	Did you attend Car Care World Expo this year?

»	Do you use hydrofluoric acid or ammonium bifluoride in your wash process?

»	Do you perform background checks on potential employees, other than managers?

»	How were this winter's revenues, compared to past years?

»	Is the carwash industry really recession-proof?

»	How has the public image of the carwashing industry changed over the past 10 years?

»	Who will be first to create a national carwash brand?

»	How would you prefer to order items such as soap and spare parts?

»	Will the labor shortage cause a move away from full-service carwashing?

»	How has drought affected your business this summer?

»	How many trade shows do you attend each year?

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Great Debate

» Low-price & high-volume

» Credit cards at the carwash: Yes or no?

» Express exterior management vs. in-bay management

» Multi-profit centers: Go ahead or stick to carwashing?

» Are free vacs a good sell?

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