An independent traffic record
Build a consistent view of gate activity alongside manual service records. Automated counting needs site-specific validation.
CRAFTDUKA SMART CAR WASH
AI Car Wash Monitoring & Vehicle Counting in Kenya
Know how many vehicles visit your car wash, understand your busiest hours, and get business activity reports delivered to WhatsApp.
Open for pilot/demo enquiries. Automated counting and reports are in development/testing.
ENTRANCE VIEW / CONCEPTILLUSTRATION
VIRTUAL COUNTING LINE
Vehicle track A
Vehicle track B
ENTRY
Know Every Car.Track Every Wash.Grow Your Business.
Our product ambition. Current scope: camera-to-WhatsApp proof of concept; vehicle counting under development.
THE VISIBILITY GAP
Your business keeps moving.
Your records should keep up.
When you are away from the site, a closing total rarely tells the whole story. Manual reports may miss arrival patterns, busy periods and interruptions in coverage.
An independent traffic record can help you ask better questions: When do vehicles arrive? Which hours deserve closer attention? Are service records and traffic being compared fairly?
Vehicle movements are not paid washes. Visitors, suppliers, quotations and return crossings all matter. Revenue comparisons need supporting POS or transaction records.
HOW IT WORKS
A clearer view, from gate to phone.
The intended workflow. Image delivery is demonstrated; tracking, persistent counting and automated reports are being developed or tested.
- 01
Camera
A suitable entrance view observes the access route. Camera and stream compatibility are assessed first.
- 02
AI vehicle tracking
The intended system follows vehicle movement and checks direction across a configured boundary.
- 03
Stored counts
Time-stamped crossing events would build an activity history, with coverage gaps made visible.
- 04
WhatsApp reports
The reporting goal: concise activity summaries and authorised requests without watching hours of footage.
EXPLORE THE REPORTING CONCEPT
Less footage to watch.
More context to work with.
Switch the sample day or chart direction. Every number below is demo data, illustrating the planned experience.
DEMO DATA · INTERACTIVE CONCEPT
ILLUSTRATIVE LOCATION
Sample coverage: 08:00–18:00 EATYour day, at a glance.
Vehicle entries62Sample crossings into site
Vehicle exits58Sample crossings out of site
Busiest entry hour15:0011 sample entries in the hour
Hourly vehicle activity
View sample chart data as a table
| Hour (EAT) | Entries | Exits |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 | 2 | 1 |
| 9:00 | 4 | 3 |
| 10:00 | 7 | 6 |
| 11:00 | 9 | 8 |
| 12:00 | 6 | 6 |
| 13:00 | 4 | 5 |
| 14:00 | 8 | 7 |
| 15:00 | 11 | 9 |
| 16:00 | 7 | 8 |
| 17:00 | 4 | 5 |
WhatsApp report concept
How was activity at the gate?
Sample report · Sample day A
62 entries · 58 exits
Peak entry hour: 15:00–16:00 EAT
These are vehicle movements, not completed washes or revenue. Sample coverage: 08:00–18:00 only.
All figures are invented sample data. This dashboard and automated reporting are product concepts under development, with no live camera connection or client results.
BUILT AROUND OWNER QUESTIONS
Make your next decision
with a clearer picture.
Visibility from wherever you work
Camera image delivery is demonstrated in the proof of concept. Remote count summaries are the next reporting goal.
Understand your busiest hours
Use validated arrival patterns to investigate queues and plan staffing. Traffic alone does not reveal service demand.
A history you can compare
Proposed event storage would support comparisons across equivalent periods, with outages and rule changes identified.
Fairer reconciliation
Compare traffic with completed services and transactions. Review visitors, returns and timing before drawing conclusions.
A path to multiple locations
Multi-location views are on the roadmap. A first pilot should establish reliable rules and useful reports at one site.
WHERE IT COULD FIT
One entrance today.
A considered path to more.
A scoped pilot starts with your layout, existing equipment and operational question. Sites in Kenya and East Africa have different access and connectivity needs.
Single-location car washes
Understand arrival patterns while the owner is away.
Multi-branch operators
Establish consistent counting rules before a future branch view.
Petrol-station car wash services
Separate wash access from general forecourt traffic.
Vehicle detailing businesses
Account for appointments, repeat visits and long service stays.
Fleet cleaning sites
Compare movements with job and account records over agreed periods.
RECORDING + OPERATIONAL CONTEXT
From reviewing footage
to understanding activity.
Traditional CCTV remains useful. AI adds a layer of analysis, subject to compatible access, camera conditions and accuracy validation.
| Capability | Traditional CCTV | Smart monitoring |
|---|---|---|
| Daily review | Review recorded footage to understand activity. | Proposed event summaries reduce repeated manual counting after validation. |
| Vehicle counts | Manual counting, unless suitable recorder analytics are already available. | Direction-aware counting with rules for repeat crossings and reversals. |
| Business records | Visual context within the available footage. | Time-stamped movement records; service and payment data remain separate. |
| Accuracy and outages | Depends on the view, recording quality, power and retention. | Also depends on detection, tracking and counting rules; gaps must be reported. |
| Remote reporting | Depends on the camera or recorder’s remote features. | Camera-to-WhatsApp images demonstrated; automated count reports in development. |
A TRANSPARENT DEVELOPMENT PATH
What works today.
What we are building next.
Camera → Hermes → WhatsApp
A V380 camera connects to Hermes Agent and camera images are sent through WhatsApp. This establishes an early image delivery path.
It does not validate automated counting, every camera brand or commercial deployment readiness.
Tracking, counts & dashboards
Vehicle entry/exit logic, persistent event records, historical views and automated count summaries require further development and site-specific validation.
Connected business insights
POS reconciliation and multi-location analysis are future directions. Feature availability, pilot scope and costs will be agreed individually, with no published launch dates.
Can I use my existing CCTV camera?
Possibly. We need the exact camera and recorder model, available stream access and a sample view of the entrance. The proof of concept used a V380 camera; that does not establish compatibility with every V380 model or other brands. We assess access, image quality and positioning before recommending reuse or replacement.
Does the system need internet all the time?
WhatsApp delivery and remote access need a working internet connection. Local processing and buffered event storage are possible deployment approaches, but their availability and recovery behaviour must be agreed and tested during a pilot. A connection outage must appear as missing coverage, rather than zero vehicles.
How many cameras would my car wash need?
That depends on entrance and exit geometry, shared access, lighting and obstructions. One suitable view may cover a controlled gate; separate lanes or entrances may require additional views. A site assessment determines the scope. More cameras alone do not guarantee better counts.
What can I receive on WhatsApp today?
The technical proof of concept connects a V380 camera to Hermes Agent and sends camera images through WhatsApp. Automated count summaries, schedules and on-demand business reports are intended features undergoing development and testing. The preview on this page illustrates that proposed experience.
Does a vehicle entry mean a completed or paid wash?
No. A vehicle can enter for a quotation, a delivery, parking or a return visit. A completed wash needs a service record; payment needs a transaction record. Entry counts can support reconciliation, but cannot establish revenue, theft or employee wrongdoing.
Where should the entrance camera be positioned?
Choose a stable, sheltered view that shows vehicles before and after the counting boundary, with minimal overlap and glare. Avoid pointing unnecessarily at neighbouring premises or public areas. Test busy periods, rain, evening light and vehicles reversing before accepting a position.
What would installation involve?
An initial consultation establishes your gate layout and reporting needs. A technical review checks camera access, power and connectivity. A scoped pilot would then configure the view and counting rules, compare results with manual observations, and agree reporting and support. Timing depends on the site and feature readiness; no standard installation duration is promised.
How should employees be informed?
Explain what is counted, why it is useful, who can see records and how staff can correct exceptions. Keep monitoring proportionate to vehicle activity. Avoid facial recognition or individual productivity scoring for this purpose. Counts should start a fair discussion supported by service records, never an automatic accusation.
How will images and event data be handled?
Before a pilot, agree processing location, authorised recipients, retention, deletion, access controls and any third-party services. Images can contain identifiable people or number plates. Prefer aggregate reports and collect only what is necessary. Review applicable Kenyan data protection requirements; this page does not claim a settled production data architecture or compliance certification.
Are pilots available, and what does it cost?
CraftDuka welcomes pilot and demo enquiries in Kenya and East Africa. Participation depends on technical fit and development readiness. Pricing has not been published. Request a scoped proposal covering hardware, installation, processing, connectivity, WhatsApp delivery, validation and support; there is no implied free pilot or guaranteed deployment date.
LET’S ASSESS YOUR SITE
Start with your entrance.
Build from real requirements.
Tell us your location, number of access points, camera model and the reports you need. We will discuss technical fit, what can be demonstrated today and whether a scoped pilot is appropriate.
No published price list or guaranteed installation timeline. Hardware, validation, processing, connectivity, messaging and support affect scope.
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