Hand Car Wash information needed

xmanz3 · 06-11-2007, 08:03 PM

I have been thinking about starting my own business and I like the idea of a hand car wash.

If there is anyone out there that currently or used to own a car wash, I would greatly appreciate any advise and feedback as far as start up cost, monthly expenses, profit, etc.

Sam · 06-11-2007, 09:17 PM

I don't know about hand car wash from the business point of view. I do have experience from the customer point of view.

I had my cars hand washed many times. The results were definitely better than machine wash, but never as good my own doing. So, I only use those services when I am extremely lazy.

Life_is_Good · 06-12-2007, 03:35 PM

This is strictly a business comment and not a sexist comment.....

I've resided in 2 towns where a car wash owner implemented a bikini car wash. The results were lot's of publicity and probably lot's of car washes.

Trek · 06-12-2007, 03:40 PM

Before I moved here I lived in an affluent town in Florida and mobile car wash guys were making good money. You know, drive to your client and wash/wax his car in his driveway or at the office. Generally low startup cost but you better know how to wax black without leaving a single swirl!

xmanz3 · 06-12-2007, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Life_is_Good

This is strictly a business comment and not a sexist comment.....

I've resided in 2 towns where a car wash owner implemented a bikini car wash. The results were lot's of publicity and probably lot's of car washes.

I like the idea of having women washing your car in bikini, but it could become a very controversial issue since I live in the south and there are a lot of religious people. I really don't want to start my business and get a lot of publicity from the TV station and group riots.

cute fuzzy bunny · 06-12-2007, 05:26 PM

So have them lose the bikini...

Sam · 06-12-2007, 05:28 PM

There you go. Problem solved!

xmanz3 · 06-12-2007, 05:33 PM

LOL!

Guys, I really need some feedback on start up costs, monthly expenses, profits, marketing, etc.

I would greatly appreciate your comments.

cute fuzzy bunny · 06-12-2007, 05:42 PM

Hell, we just saved you a ton of money on outfits and laundering...will we get a cut of the profits for any further assistance?

Sundance Kid · 06-12-2007, 06:11 PM

When I checked into this, in my local area, they wanted half-a-mill, to buy an existing business. To steep, for this old man!!

martyb · 06-12-2007, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Life_is_Good

This is strictly a business comment and not a sexist comment.....

I've resided in 2 towns where a car wash owner implemented a bikini car wash. The results were lot's of publicity and probably lot's of car washes.

Hmmm....I'm 6 foot 2, 250 lbs. You think I can find a bikini?

A car wash business could work, but that's just it, it's WORK!

I'm trying to loose that word from my vocabulary.

MasterBlaster · 06-12-2007, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xmanz3

I like the idea of having women washing your car in bikini, but it could become a very controversial issue since I live in the south and there are a lot of religious people. I really don't want to start my business and get a lot of publicity from the TV station and group riots.

I can see the protests now...

Down with Bikini's !

MasterBlaster · 06-12-2007, 06:35 PM

On a more serious note...

Check out the following links for a wealth of car wash related info...

A forum for car-wash businessmen

Talk Car Wash | Self-Service - Express Exterior - Flex Service - Conveyor | Car Wash Equipment, Chemicals, Issues

or

Auto Care Forum the premier informational Car Wash, Car Wash Investing, Quick Lube, Fast Lube, Detailing Site, You can communicate with others in the industry.

or

Professional Carwashing & Detailing Online :: Brought to you by Grand View Media

or

Car Wash Loans Site Menu Page

They can probably answer just about any question that you may have.

Also check out The international Car Wash Association.

http://www.carcarecentral.com/pgRend...8-F5DAE901BDAC}

MasterBlaster · 06-12-2007, 06:46 PM

< Back to the more important topic of Bikini Car washes>

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – A South Salt Lake bikini carwash employee already is in trouble with the law for showing too much flesh – less than one week after the business opened -- the Salt Lake Tribune reported.

Betsy Brown, 19, will probably face lewdness charges, and a conviction could lead to a six-month jail sentence and $1,000 fine, for exposing herself to camera crews. Abbie Reynolds, owner, said Brown has been fired, but he accepted blame for the incident.

"I explained the situation, and she admitted she was not using her best judgment," Reynolds said. "It will never happen again."

cute fuzzy bunny · 06-12-2007, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyb

Hmmm....I'm 6 foot 2, 250 lbs. You think I can find a bikini?

A car wash business could work, but that's just it, it's WORK!

I'm trying to loose that word from my vocabulary.

I'll pay six bucks to NOT see you in a bikini. Wow, this is getting profitable already!

xmanz3 · 06-12-2007, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MasterBlaster

On a more serious note...

Check out the following links for a wealth of car wash related info...

A forum for car-wash businessmen

Talk Car Wash | Self-Service - Express Exterior - Flex Service - Conveyor | Car Wash Equipment, Chemicals, Issues

or

Auto Care Forum the premier informational Car Wash, Car Wash Investing, Quick Lube, Fast Lube, Detailing Site, You can communicate with others in the industry.

or

Professional Carwashing & Detailing Online :: Brought to you by Grand View Media

or

Car Wash Loans Site Menu Page

They can probably answer just about any question that you may have.

Also check out The international Car Wash Association.

Welcome Page

Thanks a lot for all those great links!

Donzo · 06-12-2007, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyb

Hmmm....I'm 6 foot 2, 250 lbs. You think I can find a bikini?

A car wash business could work, but that's just it, it's WORK!

I'm trying to loose that word from my vocabulary.

NIMBY!!!!

Not in my back yard

clifp · 06-12-2007, 10:21 PM

Now that OP legimate question has been answered.

Can we make that future answers included pictures

Excluding men in bikini pictures of course

kumquat · 06-13-2007, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donzo

NIMBY!!!!

Not in my back yard

How about Besy Brown IYBY?

thefed · 06-14-2007, 08:14 PM

do a google search. im sure theres a forum for carwash owners....

id think the profits would be tough to come by if the real estate is expensive for you.a prime spot wont be cheap

so the mobile thing sounds intriguing...but water supply would be the biggest issue there

look for a forum

06-11-2007, 08:03 PM	#1
xmanz3 Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 97	Hand Car Wash information needed I have been thinking about starting my own business and I like the idea of a hand car wash. If there is anyone out there that currently or used to own a car wash, I would greatly appreciate any advise and feedback as far as start up cost, monthly expenses, profit, etc.

06-12-2007, 03:40 PM	#4
Trek Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tallinn Posts: 539	Before I moved here I lived in an affluent town in Florida and mobile car wash guys were making good money. You know, drive to your client and wash/wax his car in his driveway or at the office. Generally low startup cost but you better know how to wax black without leaving a single swirl! __________________

06-12-2007, 05:26 PM	#6
cute fuzzy bunny Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Losing my whump Posts: 22,527	So have them lose the bikini... __________________ Many an optimist has become rich by buying out a pessimist

06-12-2007, 05:42 PM	#9
cute fuzzy bunny Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Losing my whump Posts: 22,527	Hell, we just saved you a ton of money on outfits and laundering...will we get a cut of the profits for any further assistance? __________________ Many an optimist has become rich by buying out a pessimist

06-12-2007, 06:35 PM	#13
MasterBlaster Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,777	On a more serious note... Check out the following links for a wealth of car wash related info... A forum for car-wash businessmen Talk Car Wash \| Self-Service - Express Exterior - Flex Service - Conveyor \| Car Wash Equipment, Chemicals, Issues or Auto Care Forum the premier informational Car Wash, Car Wash Investing, Quick Lube, Fast Lube, Detailing Site, You can communicate with others in the industry. or Professional Carwashing & Detailing Online :: Brought to you by Grand View Media or Car Wash Loans Site Menu Page They can probably answer just about any question that you may have. Also check out The international Car Wash Association. http://www.carcarecentral.com/pgRend...8-F5DAE901BDAC} Last edited by MasterBlaster; 06-12-2007 at 06:43 PM.

06-11-2007, 09:17 PM	#2
Sam Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,743	I don't know about hand car wash from the business point of view. I do have experience from the customer point of view. I had my cars hand washed many times. The results were definitely better than machine wash, but never as good my own doing. So, I only use those services when I am extremely lazy.

06-12-2007, 03:35 PM	#3
Life_is_Good Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 88	This is strictly a business comment and not a sexist comment..... I've resided in 2 towns where a car wash owner implemented a bikini car wash. The results were lot's of publicity and probably lot's of car washes.

06-12-2007, 05:28 PM	#7
Sam Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,743	There you go. Problem solved!

06-12-2007, 05:33 PM	#8
xmanz3 Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 97	LOL! Guys, I really need some feedback on start up costs, monthly expenses, profits, marketing, etc. I would greatly appreciate your comments.

06-12-2007, 06:11 PM	#10
Sundance Kid Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 195	When I checked into this, in my local area, they wanted half-a-mill, to buy an existing business. To steep, for this old man!!

06-12-2007, 06:46 PM	#14
MasterBlaster Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,777	< Back to the more important topic of Bikini Car washes> SALT LAKE CITY, UT – A South Salt Lake bikini carwash employee already is in trouble with the law for showing too much flesh – less than one week after the business opened -- the Salt Lake Tribune reported. Betsy Brown, 19, will probably face lewdness charges, and a conviction could lead to a six-month jail sentence and $1,000 fine, for exposing herself to camera crews. Abbie Reynolds, owner, said Brown has been fired, but he accepted blame for the incident. "I explained the situation, and she admitted she was not using her best judgment," Reynolds said. "It will never happen again."

06-12-2007, 10:21 PM	#18
clifp Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2,164	Now that OP legimate question has been answered. Can we make that future answers included pictures Excluding men in bikini pictures of course Last edited by clifp; 06-12-2007 at 10:23 PM. Reason: people maybe eating dinner.

06-14-2007, 08:14 PM	#20
thefed Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,412	do a google search. im sure theres a forum for carwash owners.... id think the profits would be tough to come by if the real estate is expensive for you.a prime spot wont be cheap so the mobile thing sounds intriguing...but water supply would be the biggest issue there look for a forum

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