Why self-serve operators have lagged on tap-to-pay
Self-serve bay payment systems are typically older — many operators installed coin acceptors 10-20 years ago and never upgraded. Adding tap-to-pay requires new hardware in every bay and integration with a modern payment processor. It is a meaningful capital investment per bay.
We made that investment because customers told us coin-only is a real friction point. Most people do not carry $5 in quarters anymore.
How it works at our self-serve bays
Walk up, tap your card or phone on the reader, choose your wash mode (pre-soak, foam, rinse, wax, spot-free rinse), and time starts. Add more time mid-wash by tapping again. The bay timer counts down and shows you the cost. Coins still work for anyone who prefers them.
Whitby Building A on Hopkins St is open 24/7 with 6 bays. Hamilton, Port Perry, and Uxbridge have 4 bays each during regular hours.