Metrici - Accurate recognition of license plates, vehicles, people, boats, industrial pieces on Axis, Bosch, Hikvision, Mobotix, Pelco, Uniview

The Mission

Verify every car that gets washed

AutoTank needed an independent way to confirm that the vehicles customers paid for were the ones actually going through the wash — since pricing varies by vehicle class.

The Business

AutoTank is an automatic car wash — clients pay at a shop terminal, drive into the washing unit, and their vehicle is serviced automatically. Wennström, owner of AutoTank Car Wash, represents Christ Wash Systems on the Danish market through Wennström Wash Systems A/S.

The group operates multiple automatic car wash units across Scandinavia. The company also supplies detergents and provides ongoing maintenance through specialized wash technicians. It now supplies products, services, and maintenance for fuel distribution and refueling sites across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.

The Problem

The operator needed an independent way to verify business flow — ensuring the vehicles customers paid for were the ones actually washed, since pricing varies by vehicle class. The system also needed to track dwell time and flag any issues inside the wash unit.

Denmark was the site of Metrici LPR's first pilot project.

AutoTank car wash entrance with LPR camera

AutoTank car wash facility

The Solution

LPR cameras on every wash lane

A camera was installed on each wash lane. Every vehicle is logged in the database upon entry — fully automated, with no manual intervention required.

Step 01

Payment at Terminal

Customer pays at the shop terminal, selecting the wash package based on vehicle class.

Step 02

LPR Captures Plate

As the vehicle enters the wash lane, the Axis camera reads and logs the license plate in the database.

Step 03

Wash Cycle Runs

The vehicle goes through the automatic wash cycle. The system tracks dwell time and flags any issues.

Step 04

Data Verified

Payment records are cross-checked against LPR logs — eliminating fraud and human error.

System Specifications

Cameras Axis P1425

Access Control Barix Barionet 50

Firmware Custom, Metrici-developed

Integration Fuel pump & wash system

Monitoring Live web view, any device

Analytics Peak hours, revenue graphs

AutoTank car wash — wide view

Results

From pilot to full rollout

Following the successful pilot, the operator deployed Metrici LPR at every AutoTank location for centralized control and management.

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Fraud Eliminated

Fully automated recording eliminated both human error and customer fraud. Every payment is matched to a verified vehicle.

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Centralized Monitoring

The live view feature allows any location to be monitored from a central station — accessible from any internet-connected device.

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Peak-Hour Analytics

Management has access to peak-hour analytics, visit trends, and hourly revenue graphs for every location.

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Loyalty Tracking

The system identifies the most loyal customers, enabling targeted reward programs and improved retention.

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Dwell Time Tracking

The system records how long each vehicle spends inside the wash unit, flagging any operational issues.

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Full Scandinavian Coverage

After the Denmark pilot, Metrici LPR was deployed across all AutoTank locations for unified management.

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Partner: Wennström Group

Wennström operates AutoTank Car Wash and represents Christ Wash Systems on the Danish market through Wennström Wash Systems A/S. The group supplies products, services, and maintenance for fuel distribution and refueling sites across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. wennstrom.com