Abstract: A coin collection apparatus for use with self-service car washing equipment includes a coin meter located at a car wash bay and a coin collection box located remote therefrom which is inaccessible to the public. A conduit extends generally between the coin meter and collection box. A pump motor applies a vacuum to the conduit for conveying coins deposited in the meter into the collection box. A switch integrated with the coin meter for controlling car washing equipment located at the wash bay has a plurality of discrete equipment actuation positions. A dial rotatably mounted on the coin meter is used to manually actuate the switch. An electrical circuit operatively connects the switch and motor whereby the motor is actuated upon deposit of a predetermined amount of coins into the meter and the switch is moved to the predetermined equipment actuation positions. A vault houses the coin collection box which is pivotally mounted therein to facilitate removal of the coins therefrom.