NU12#10: Automatic Carwash at Alabang Zapote Rd

NU12#10: Automatic Carwash at Alabang Zapote Rd.

By Gio Mendoza

I often pass thru Alabang Zapote Road from my home on my way to work. There are several gasoline stations that one can stop by, refuel, use the restroom or get snacks while waiting for the perennial traffic to subside. The changing weather which bring more rains even in non-rainy seasons also causes cars to get filthy, mostly on the outside of course. If you are running late for an important meeting or date, and you want to make a good impression by not driving your filthy car that makes you look shabby, one could wish of a fast car wash service which can be done in 10 Minutes or so. In Dubai, many gas stations have this facility. I think it is such a good business opportunity to have one along Alabang Zapote road where a lot of cars that pass thru there each day. This could also be a good value addition to the gas stations in terms of service and revenues. It can also be replicated in other major thoroughfares, inside the gasolines stations located along the road.< labor is cheap in RP;  high cap ex needed for automatic car wash;  job gen is a priority in the PHL>  3