Automated Vehicle Wash System for Sheffield Depot

An investment of around £100,000 has seen an automated coach washing facility installed at Linburg’s Sheffield depot. Saving up to 50 minutes per vehicle over the previous manual system, the equipment was supplied by German company, Washtec AG, whose UK base is in Great Dunmow, Essex.

The system ensures the highest standard of vehicle exterior presentation at all times, enabling every bus and coach to be washed as soon as it returns from it’s duty each day, so that they’re all smart and ready for the next days service.

Groundworks for the installation were carried out by local contractor, R. Burkinshaw & Sons and included an underground interceptor that collects all dirt and chemicals from the used water, before recycling up to 70% of it to be used again by the Coach Wash, saving both money and being kinder to the environment.