Total opens first automated car wash in Jamaica

The multienergy company plans to open more automated car washes across its network.

Total Jamaica officially launched the country's first automated car wash, Total Wash, at a site in St Catherine.

Total Jamaica's Managing Director Christopher Okonmah said the multinational energy company was thrilled to introduce the first automated car wash to the Jamaican market.

“Despite what the country, and the world, is experiencing with the coronavirus pandemic, we are happy to bring this service to Jamaica. It's easy to use and environmentally friendly. We intend to have others in the island so people can enjoy the experience of washing their cars quickly and easily,” said Okonmah, as reported by the Jamaica Observer.

Total Wash's eco-friendliness includes waste-water reclamation through septic tanks, which will soon have an additional feature of recycling, resulting in up to 80% in water savings.

Kamala Johnson, engineering manager, explained that the detergents used are all 100% biodegradable and water is treated on-site before disposal to ensure no contamination of the aquifer.

Total is one of the biggest retailers in the Caribbean island with around 75 gas stations.