How to Setup a Free Wash

The complimentary (free) wash promotion provides a free wash when redeemed. Like the discount, this promotion can be configured for redemption by a code, paper coupon or token. The complimentary wash can also be set with a schedule to limit the days and/or hours when it can be used.

 When a complimentary (free) wash promotion is redeemed, the customer need not select a wash, as the associated wash will be automatically activated. If added services are enabled, customers will be allowed to purchase these services by adding payment.

The process for setting up a free wash is:

  1. Set up a free wash through the Promotions function of the Sierra management system.
  2. Download all devices.
  3. If using a coupon for redemption, you will need to program your bill acceptor to accept coupons.
  4. If a token is chosen as the redemption method, you will need to program the coin acceptor to accept that token type.

Setup Free Wash in Promotions

To setup a new Free Wash, go to the Promotions tab at the top of the screen, then select Summary in the left frame.

 

Select Free Wash from the drop-down menu at the bottom of the table, then click Add New Promotion.

 

  1. Enter the name of the free wash. Select Active to enable the promotion.
  2. Select the method of redemption from the drop-down menu. For discounts the methods are: Codes, Tokens 1-4, and VIP Coupons 1-3 (Coinco) aand Mars Coupon. If Mars Coupon is selected, you will need to enter the 4-digit code from the coupon.
  3. If you wish to limit the use of the promotion, select Limit Use then enter the maximum number of times the promotion can be used.
  4. Click Assign Washes.

 

  1. Select the wash you wish to assign from the drop-down menu then click Add to List.
  2. Enter the amount of money you will be discounting from the wash. Be sure to include the entire wash amount.
  3. Click Save.
  4. If you want the promotion to only run on certain days, under Schedule, click Enabled.
  5. Fill out the times and days on the subsequent screen. Click Save.
  6. Click Save again.

Download Device Profile

Download the device profiles to refresh the products on the unit.

  1. Click on Devices in the left frame.
  2. Click Download next to the unit you would like to refresh.