How to start a car wash

These resources, bundled with Business Plan Pro, will give you a wealth of information to get your new car wash business up and running smoothly.

About this kit

Our jam-packed guide will walk you through the four different types of car washes you can start--full-service, self-service, automatic rollover and exterior conveyorized--and provide the pros and cons of each so you can determine which is your best choice.

You'll also discover these business aspects of the car wash industry:

  • Startup costs
  • Equipment needed
  • Daily operations
  • Personnel required
  • and more!

Sample content from the guide

What a car wash is and isn't

When most people think of a car wash, they tend to think of an exterior-conveyor wash. These are the washes that put cars on a motorized track and drag them through a tunnel where they are rinsed, soaped up, washed, rinsed again and possibly waxed. The cars then emerge clean (and perhaps even relatively dry) at the other end. But this is only one type of car wash.

About Business Plan Pro

Business Plan Pro is the best selling business plan software that helps you get your car wash business off the ground. Business Plan Pro will take you step by step in creating your business plan, allowing you to focus on the details of starting your car wash business.

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