Touchless Car Wash Equipment with Side Dryers for 24 Hour Sites

The Series 5S from HeyCar is touchless car wash equipment with side dryers for sites that run without staff.

It keeps the complete Series 5 wash and adds two 5.5 kW side air blowers.

As a result, side panels, doors and mirrors leave the bay dry instead of dripping.

On an unattended 24-hour site, that one change shapes what customers see when they drive away.

How touchless car wash equipment with side dryers changes an unattended site

On a staffed site, an attendant wipes the sides with a towel after the wash.

However, a 24-hour site has nobody to do that at night or early in the morning.

With a top dryer only, water runs down the doors and collects under the mirrors.

Then it leaves drip lines and spots once the car reaches the road.

The Series 5S closes that gap with two side blowers.

They dry the vertical panels while the four top fans work on the roof and bonnet.

So customers drive off without stopping to wipe, and the exit lane stays clear for the next car.

Who this machine is for

The 5S suits operators who want a dry finish without paying wages for a drying crew.

• Gas stations where drivers wash after refuelling and then leave at once.
• Unattended 24-hour bays where customers scan a QR code to start a wash.
• Residential and office car parks where people wash late at night with no staff on site.
• Existing wash businesses that want to cut towel work and move staff to interior cleaning instead.

If staff already hand-dry every car, the Series 5 gives you the same wash without the side blowers.

Mirrors, doors and the customer experience

Mirrors are the part customers notice first.

A wet mirror blurs the view on the way out, so drivers often step out and wipe it by hand.

The side blowers aim at the mirrors and at the side panels below them.

In addition, the doors dry with the rest of the body instead of dripping onto the sills.

That is the main reason to choose touchless car wash equipment with side dryers over a top-dryer model.

To be honest, every automatic machine leaves small dead spots around wheel hubs and door handles.

A quick touch-up covers those areas, while the free vacuum supports an interior service.

Still, a dry car at the exit is what brings drivers back to an unattended bay.

How the wash cycle works

1. Vehicle detection: Pepperl+Fuchs photoelectric and ultrasonic sensors read the car position and contour.
2. Chassis rinse: first, 16 underchassis nozzles clean the underbody.
3. Pre-soak shampoo: next, the arm sprays car wash liquid to loosen road film.
4. High-pressure wash: the German pump then drives water at 80 kg through 15 spray-arm nozzles on a 360-degree rotary arm.
5. Optional lava foam: available as an option on this model.
6. Water wax: a wax coat goes on as standard.
7. Air dry: finally, the 16 kW top dryer and the two 5.5 kW side blowers finish the car.

The full program takes 6–8 minutes per car.

Key features

• Two 5.5 kW side air blowers: dry the side panels and mirrors that a top dryer alone misses.
• 16 kW top dryer: four 4 kW fans handle the roof, bonnet and boot.
• German Perfect Power 11 kW pump: delivers 80 kg / 1137 PSI for road film and wheel grime.
• Japanese Mitsubishi PLC: runs fault self-checks, crash-prevention automatic reset, digital data logs and automatic standby.
• Pepperl+Fuchs sensors: photoelectric, proximity and ultrasonic sensors track the car through every stage.
• SUS304 stainless mainframe: resists rust in humid bays, while a hot-dip galvanized frame protects the structure.
• IP67 motors: waterproof heavy-duty industrial motors drive the travel and arm movements.
• Custom LED screen logo: shows your brand to every driver who enters the bay.

Technical specifications

Site and installation requirements

Plan a bay of at least 7 × 4 × 3.2 m in length, width and height.

The machine itself measures 6 × 3.4 × 3 m and washes vehicles up to 5.2 × 2 × 2 m.

For power, the 5S runs on 3-phase 380V or 220V at 50Hz or 60Hz.

The series table lists 31.05 kW total power before side fans.

So your electrician should add the two 5.5 kW blowers to the load plan.

You also need a water connection and floor drainage.

Meanwhile, the free 1000 L water storage tank buffers supply during busy hours.

Your quotation then confirms the civil works and drainage layout for your site.

Running costs per car

HeyCar lists these averages for the Series 5 platform, which the 5S shares.

• Water: 100–120 L per car.
• Electricity: 1.0 kWh per car, plus the extra load of the side blowers.
• Chemical: 20–40 ml per car.

The optional water recycling system saves more than 85% of water.

Buyers usually order it together with the machine, because it cuts the water bill at busy sites.

Ask the sales team to include the side blower power cost in your quotation as well.

Series 5S compared with neighbouring models

Choose the Series 5 when staff hand-dry the cars anyway.

Choose the 5S when the site runs alone and the finish must be dry at the exit.

Step up to the Series 7S for a stronger pump, standard lava foam and longer vehicles.

You can also browse the full range of touchless car wash machines.

What you get with your order

• The Series 5S machine with top dryer and two side air blowers, shipped semi-assembled.
• A free 1000 L water storage tank.
• Free floor mesh and limit block, so drivers park in the right position.
• A free industrial vacuum cleaner for interior service.
• Your custom logo on the LED screen.
• A 2-year full mechanical factory warranty, plus installation guidance and training.

Optional extras include water recycling, app remote monitoring, licence-plate recognition and rolling doors.

Pricing and quotation

The listed price is per set and covers the machine only.

Shipping, import duties, installation and civil works vary by destination, so HeyCar quotes them separately for each project.

To get your quotation, tap the Request a Quote on WhatsApp button on this page.

Then share your country, your bay size and your power supply. The sales team replies with a full offer.

Frequently asked questions

Do the side blowers fully replace towel drying?

They dry the side panels and mirrors, so most cars leave without wiping.

However, small spots around door handles and wheel hubs can still need a quick touch-up.

Is the wash itself different from the Series 5?

No. The pump, PLC, nozzles and wash stages match the Series 5.

The 5S only adds the two side air blowers, so the difference shows at the exit.

Can the machine run without staff?

Yes. It runs 24 hours unattended, and customers can scan a QR code to start a wash.

App remote monitoring is also available as an option.

Will it clean very muddy vehicles?

Touchless means no brushes touch the paint, so very heavy caked mud may need a pre-rinse.

For those sites, also look at our brush and rollover machines.

Which sites suit the 5S best?

Touchless car wash equipment with side dryers fits unattended 24-hour sites and gas stations where drivers leave without wiping.