No water for new business

Recent water shortages have spawned a new business in Chambers Place, Woy Woy.

Trading as "Planet Waterless", the business specialises in hand washing and waxing cars without the use of water.

The business uses a solution imported from the USA which is sprayed on to a vehicle, wiped off with a special micro fibre cloth and then rubbed to a shiny wax like finish.

Proprietor Uwe Overlander met the importer whilst travelling on business and thought it would be a good business to adopt in view of the water restrictions in place at the time.

Planet Waterless opened for business on October 1, and ironically it rained all day.

Uwe and wife Goong have lived on the Peninsula for two and a half years although Uwe still works in Sydney while his wife looks after the business.

They have already set up a similar weekend arrangement at Club Umina and are looking to establish more locations on the Central Coast.

Reaction to date from customers has been excellent particularly from local business owners and shoppers who leave their car while they go shopping.

The process is guaranteed scratch free and the business also offers and cleaning of the inside of the vehicle as well.

Cec Bucello, November 10