After more than 2 years operating in a former mechanics garage, Bennett’s Detail in Northeast Pennsylvania needed a little love.
Faded paint, concrete stained floors and a bounty of fluorescent lights were making the space feel dark and dingy. Not the right experience when you’re talking about cars.
The detailing business operates on the property of The CAR WASH on Hamlin Hwy. & DOG WASH Too which recently undertook an extensive renovation. The plan, according to partner Dave Edwards, was to convert the dark space into a spirited retail presence.
“We visited many detail shops and discovered that many were operating in an uninviting space and appeared to be a stepchild of-sorts to an over-all car wash facility,” Edwards said. “We thought we could take our property and double annual sales for the detailing business by improving the overall space.”
Randy Bennet, Owner of Bennett's Detailing, partnered with Edwards to enhance the space. The pair looked at auto dealership garages for inspiration and studied the operational movements and dwellings of each work station before sketching out a design for an automotive driven interior, combining form and function.
Highlights from the renovated space include:
