Self-Service Car Vacuum for Forecourts and Commercial Wash Sites
A successful forecourt does not have to end the customer journey when the exterior wash is finished. Providing a self-service car vacuum gives drivers a convenient way to clean footwells, mats, seats and luggage areas while creating another paid service within the same site.
The JBS CFOS Self-Service Car Vacuum is designed around frequent commercial vehicle-interior cleaning rather than occasional domestic use.
Turning Existing Vehicle Traffic into Another Service
Petrol forecourts and commercial wash sites already attract motorists who are thinking about vehicle care.
Adding a dedicated forecourt vacuum lets the operator extend that visit without introducing a staffed interior-valeting operation.
For sites being developed as a wider vehicle-care destination, JBS provides exterior wash, foam, wax, vacuum and blower equipment within its Self-Service Car Wash Systems range.
Look Beyond Motor Wattage
A commercial vacuum should not be compared on wattage alone.
The CFOS combines three 1,200 W twin-fan motors with 245 mbar suction pressure and 300 L/s airflow. Suction helps lift debris from vehicle surfaces, while airflow carries sand, dust and crumbs through the hose.
For a commercial car wash vacuum, these figures provide a more useful basis for comparison than a generic “high power” claim.
Capacity Matters at Busy Sites
A 60-litre stainless-steel collection tank gives operators useful capacity where the machine may serve a steady flow of vehicles throughout the day.
The Ø38 mm EVA hose is 2.4 metres long, providing practical reach around front seats, rear footwells and luggage compartments.
The 220–240 V supply can also simplify installation at sites where a dedicated three-phase connection is not required for the vacuum position.
Vacuum Only or Vacuum Plus Air?
The CFOS is primarily built around vehicle-interior vacuuming.
Operators who want high-output air blowing as an additional service should compare the JBS 4BS Self-Service Blower Vacuum.
This distinction is important when planning the site: the right specification should follow the services customers will actually pay to use rather than simply maximising the number of functions.
Where Does a Forecourt Vacuum Fit?
A coin-operated car vacuum can work alongside wash bays at petrol stations, dedicated wash parks and other customer-operated vehicle-care locations.
Explore typical layouts and applications under Self-Service Car Wash Facilities. For a broader view of the equipment normally required around a commercial site, see the JBS guide to Self-Service Car Wash Equipment and Systems.
Plan Your JBS Vacuum Station
Review the JBS CFOS, compare the wider Self-Service Car Wash Systems range and explore typical self-service car wash facilities. The self-service equipment guide explains how vacuuming fits into a complete site. For specification, delivery and project pricing, request a quotation from JBS Makina.