What does it take to open a car wash business, do you have any idea of the finance involved...?

Question

I want to open up a car wash business, I need ideas on how to go about it, please help.........

Answer 1

i live in a fairly small town (about 15,000 people) and we had three car washes in town. One was a nice place, where you got it detailed, one was a small ma and pa shop that did an 'ok' job and the third is a drivethru. the only one that remains is the drive thru. My point: people dont have the time to sit and wait 20 minutes for a car wash. they are going to go drive thru or have a mobile car wash come to them. I would recomend starting a mobile car wash to make it more convienent for people, and there isnt a high overhead cost. just the soaps/suplies, gas, and water tank.

Answer 2

You could start off cheap with just a bucket, water, soap and sponge, or you can go the whole 10 yards and lease premises/equipment and hire people, which will be the most expensive option.

You don't mention what your intentions are in regards to how you want to start.

Answer 3

your prolly better doin what jon says & going mobile,  get a nice clean van & get a sign company to some good graphics for you & maybe a small add in local papers & c how you go...

but if you want to set somewhere up yourself..you will need a buisness loan or ready cash.. find a location to rent,  you will need to pay the first quater up front..get yourself all the right stuff , jetwashes & all cleaning fluids & get an official trading name 4 the company & insurance but be warned you will need to wash a lot of cars per week just to pay rent, rates,loans, taxes, insurance, never mind wages !!  going mobile is a safer way 2 start.       good luck

Answer 4

Bucket of soapy water and a sponge. Good luck with your ambitious venture

Answer 5

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