By Jennifer Farnsworth
People driving by the Queensbury Smart Car Wash may assume it’s an average car wash with a quick drive-through. They may want to think again.
The company not only provides the most modern technology for cleaning automobiles, but it also operates with a business philosophy that goes beyond just washing cars and being successful, according to owner Krystal Greenough.
The family owned business—at 166 Saratoga Ave., South Glens Falls, and 708 Quaker Road, Queensbury—wants to not only bring customers in, but to treat them in a way that will keep them coming back.
In addition to quality service, Greenough said they are always striving to bring in the latest technology when it comes to one of the most important items a person is in possession of—their vehicle.
“We are constantly working to make it a better experience for our customers,” said Greenough.
Greenough said Smart Wash is constantly changing and meeting new customer demands. It offers several different services.
The “lava shield” wash provides the a bath, shine, paint sealant, hot wax and shine, rim cleaner, underbody blast, spot-free rinse, clear coat protectant, scented soap and tire shine.
Other packages include wax and shine, wheel care, express packages, and a $3 prep called “bugs and birds.” The “smart towel exchange program” guarantees customers always have a clean drying or detailing towel at each visit.
Smart Wash offers a corporate vehicle program,aimed to for small business owner. The program cares for commercial vehicles, including sales or service vehicles.
Smart Wash, formerly Water Works, first opened in South Glens Falls in 2014. Greenough said her family made a few updates, like installing a teller and adding new vacuums. They took over the Adirondack Car Wash location on Quaker Road in Queensbury, along with the self-serve bays located on Dix Avenue in 2015.
Greenough said after close to a year of owning the Quaker Road location, they decided to close down for a period and do a complete renovation. Today, they are up and running with the most modern options available.
“Business is going well and growing,” said Greenough.
It is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Its website is www.smartwashcarwash.com.