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Car wash is a profitable business. How to open your own car wash

If you are going to open a car wash, first of all you need to analyze the market, plan the work of the future business and calculate the financial investments required.

We offer you a brief business plan for a car wash with calculations, calculated, as of 2017, for starting investment $36,900.

Project goal: opening a manual contactless car wash with two stations.

Consumer audience: the main clients will be representatives of the middle class and private entrepreneurs.

Opening hours: from 8:00 to 23:00 seven days a week.

Required investment: $36,900.

Monthly net profit: from $1,150 to $8,000.

Payback: from 8 to 10 months.

Goals and objectives

The goal of the project is to create a modern manual car wash that provides customers with high-quality and affordable services. The company will provide its founders and staff with a stable income. By direct cooperation with suppliers, as well as effective use the latest equipment, the company will be able to provide services at affordable and competitive prices. Due to high service and quality of services in the medium term, the company will form a base of regular loyal customers.

Service

Providing car owners with comprehensive cleaning services:

Contactless washing of the car body, wheels and underbody,
Polishing,
Engine washing,
Cleaning the interior and trunk.

Market analysis

The constant increase in the number of cars on the roads indicates an increase in demand for car wash services. The market offers automatic portal and tunnel type washers, as well as manual ones. The services of manual contactless car washes are used by most in demand, especially in 2017.

There is quite a strong presence in this business seasonal factor. In summer and winter the demand for services is low, and in spring and autumn it is high.

During periods of maximum demand, there are queues in front of car washes. This suggests that competition is not very high and the market is not yet completely saturated.

Marketing plan

The car wash facility will be located in residential area close to a service station and a parking lot, which will help attract a stable flow of customers.

To increase the number of customers and increase loyalty, the following promotions are planned:

Sale of subscriptions for 10, 20 and 50 washes,
Every tenth wash for 50% of the cost,
Comprehensive service at a discount.

Production plan

To organize the work of the enterprise, you will need to prepare a package of documents:

Certificate of registration of individual entrepreneur or LLC, registration with the tax office,
Coordinated and approved car wash project,
Lease agreement for land and premises,
Contract for connection to electrical networks,
Agreement for the purchase of water or for connection to water networks,
Agreement for the disposal of used water, solid household waste, and dry residue from car wash activities.

To minimize the initial investment, the premises and land for organizing a car wash will be rented. total area premises is 80 sq. meters. The premises will be refurbished: repairs will be made, water will be supplied and drained.

All equipment, auto chemicals and Consumables will be purchased from the official regional dealer manufacturing company.

Staff

To operate a car wash, you will need 4 people working in two shifts, as well as a cashier-accountant. Monthly salary expenses will be $4,200.

Required Resources

As mentioned earlier, opening a car wash will require an investment of at least $36,900. The source of financing will be investments of personal funds of the founders of the enterprise. There are no plans to attract credit funds at the initial stage. The land plot and premises will be leased for 10 years.

Financial plan and risk analysis

The initial investment to open a car wash is $36,900:

One-time investment $28,900
Expenses for the first month of work: $8,000

The car wash will be open seven days a week, seven days a week, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Average check at the car wash is $10.

Accordingly, the estimated revenue for a month of work is 1,320*10=$13,200.

Profit before taxes will be 13,200-8,000=$5,200.

On average, net profit after taxes is about $4,550.

The number of cars will fluctuate depending on the season and the figures may deviate from the average by 30%. Monthly net profit – from $1,150 to $8,000.

Return on investment – from 8 to 10 months.

Risks	Grade	Characteristics and solutions
Poor car wash location	High	To avoid wrong choice A detailed analysis of the area, traffic flows and competitors nearby will help.
Problems with inspection authorities	Average	To minimize the occurrence of possible problems with government services, the company will cooperate and process all permits with the help of a professional law firm.
Equipment breakdown	Average	All equipment will have guarantee period service and undergo periodic technical control. In the event of a breakdown, all equipment will be repaired at the manufacturer’s service center.
Lack of qualified personnel	Low	To attract experienced specialists, a competitive offer will be offered. wage. Car washers without experience will undergo training.

Conclusion

We hope that this car wash business plan with our calculations relevant for 2017 was useful to you and was able to provide answers to key questions.

Despite all the difficulties associated with the organization and design permitting documents, this business is attractive with high profitability and quick return on investment.

Sample brief description project:

Activities: stationary car wash.

Location: you need to indicate where the service is located, the approximate population of the area, and the approximate number of potential clients.

Area: 60 square meters.

Form of ownership: rent.

Schedule: 7:00-21:00, seven days a week.

Documents for car wash

The case should be registered as IP by selecting the code OKVED 74.70.2 – “Cleaning and cleaning of vehicles.” You can begin work only after collecting a complete package of permits from government authorities. Certificates and permits for opening a car wash:

Conclusion from local service fire safety;
Lease agreement and BTI plan for the premises;
Sanitary and epidemiological conclusion. A complete list of requirements and documentation is given in Rospotrebnadzor Order No. 776 dated November 21, 2005 “On sanitary and epidemiological examination of various types of activities”;
The list of establishment services agreed with the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision;
Help from the service labor protection;
Permission from the service nature conservation. To obtain this, you will need a developed scheme for the implementation of waste discharge;
Agreements with public utilities: on household waste disposal, disinfection, disinfestation, etc.;
Permission to open an establishment in the selected location from Rospotrebnadzor. Issued based on consideration of all the above documents.

The approximate cost of registration and documentation is $1200.

To launch the project faster into the work, it is worth involving lawyers or special companies involved in the preparation of permits.

Production plan

A business plan for opening a car wash must begin with choosing the location and arrangement of the premises.

Where is it profitable to open a car wash from scratch?

The best places: at the entrance to the city (drivers want to wash their car after a long journey or before a trip), near border and customs posts, next to gas stations, parking lots, and car service stations. As an alternative, a location in a densely populated residential area is suitable. Such a point will serve mainly regular customers. Located near a large shopping center, you can count on visits from owners of expensive cars. There may be less clientele, but the average check is higher.

The establishment must be located at a distance of at least 70 m from residential buildings. Important condition– the service is located near major roads and must have good entry/exit and parking spaces.

Premises requirements

If the rented property has not previously been used as a car wash, you will have to take care of arranging wastewater drainage, because the water consumption at such an enterprise is very high. Ideally, the drain should lead to a central water supply system, otherwise you will have to design a waste pit. Such work costs between $700-800.

We calculate costs based on the fact that we rent a building with an equipped drainage system. Other requirements for the room: waterproofing and thermal insulation, good lighting.

An example of space distribution: the service consists of two boxes (each 4 meters wide, 6 meters long, 3 meters high). This universal sizes, allowing the same service for cars and trucks. The remaining 12 sq. m – waiting area for clients. The administrator works here. The required area adjacent to the sink is 30-40 square meters. m.

If you rent an almost finished plot with an asphalt entrance and all necessary communications, Monthly payment will be about $700-800. Approximately $2,500 will be required for cosmetic repairs and additional moisture insulation.

Technical base

Our car wash is focused on manual labor, such equipment is cheaper and pays for itself faster, especially in small cities.

Necessary equipment for a car wash:

Apparatus high pressure with water heating (two pieces) - $1200-1300. It is worth purchasing two devices of different power. One for light pollution (with a capacity of 400-500 l/hour) and one more powerful (800-900 l/hour). Best Producer— Karcher;
Professional vacuum cleaner for dry and wet cleaning (two pieces) - $1000. Elsea, Nilfisk-Alto, Baiyun;
Two foam generators - $650. PROCAR, Karcher, A.E.
Chemical cleaning apparatus - $150. Karcher;
Treatment plant - $1200-1300. AROS, Aqua;
Small equipment (cart for tools and detergents, scrapers and brushes, napkins, rags, dustpans, brushes, gloves, etc.) - $100;
Auto chemicals (car shampoos, windshield washes, glass cleaners, cold and hot wax, polishes) - $150.

The price of a set of washing equipment is around $4,500.

What is needed to set up a waiting area? Administrative desk with telephone and computer, sofa, 4 chairs, coffee table, LCD TV and vending machine with tea and coffee. Or you can offer customers free coffee as a bonus for ordering.

But installing a vending machine will allow you to earn additional money from visitors waiting in line. A used machine from the Necta, VendShop, Saeco brand can be purchased for $1200-1300. Arranging the foyer will require an investment of $2,500.

Services and pricing

We create an approximate price list. Each service varies slightly in price depending on the type of vehicle. Main list:

Full body wash (with foam and drying) – $4.5-5;
Express body wash (dirt removal without drying) – $3-3.5;
Regular cleaning of the interior with a vacuum cleaner, washing glass and door trim – $4-5;
Washing the engine and engine compartment – $5-7;
Washing and cleaning the trunk with a vacuum cleaner – $3-4;
Blackening of bumper and tires – $3-4;
Body polishing – $7.5-9;
Body treatment with liquid wax – $3-3.5;
Washing all windows – $3;
Wheel washing and drying – $1.7-2.3;
Dry cleaning rims – 2,1-3 $;
Removing stains from the body (bitumen, insect marks) – $3-4;
Disc polishing – $3-3.5;
Carpet cleaning – $0.8;
Cleaning the interior of fur and animal hair – $2.6-2.8;
Cleaning and conditioning of seats – $2.5-3.3;
Interior dry cleaning – $62-92.

Organizational plan

One worker is required for one vehicle, two workers are required for two posts. The optimal work schedule is every other day. You will need to hire six washers, an administrator, and a cleaner. Accounting is outsourced. The monthly salary fund is around $3200.

Marketing strategy

In addition to a bright sign, you should get a sign with a sign indicating the road to the car wash. It is displayed on the street during the operation of the establishment and does not require approval from the authorities, as outdoor advertising. Its cost is about $60.

You can put road sign with an indication of the direction of movement and distance to your service. This requires coordination with the traffic police (in particular, justification according to the scheme traffic on the selected site), and the production and installation of a sign costs $150-200.

Sales promotion

To attract new customers and acquire regular ones, you need to develop discounts, offer promotions and discounts. You can offer a service as a gift with the main set (for example, blackening of rubber for orders over $5). Offers like “Every fifth wash as a gift”, “25% discount on all work on the last day of the month”, etc. work well.

In the first days it’s real attract attention with signs like “We are open! 50% discount on car wash!”

A start-up business can receive visitors thanks to gift subscriptions for small services, such as cleaning the trunk, glass, and rugs.

Financial plan

Let's calculate how much it costs to open a car wash and how much you can earn. Compose financial plan necessary taking into account possible unforeseen expenses.

Capital expenditures:

Documentation – $1200;
Repair – $2500;
Rent for three months in advance – $2200;
Purchase of equipment and furniture, appliances – $7,000;
Signboard, investment in advertising – $300;
Unforeseen expenses – $500-700.

In total, a turnkey car wash for 2 stations will cost approximately 14 thousand dollars. Monthly expenses consist of payment utilities, rent, purchase of auto chemicals, salary payments and amount to about $4,500.

Let's decide on profit calculations. Two posts can serve 50-55 cars in a 14-hour working day. The average check is $4.5. The car wash's monthly revenue is approximately $7,000. Additional income A coffee machine will bring you $200-300. Net profit is around $2800.

This detailed description, With minimal costs. The project pays for itself in 7-8 months and begins to generate stable income. It is possible to increase profits by opening an additional post.

The purpose of opening a car wash.
Description of the upcoming project.
Options for car washes in Russia.
Coordination and resolution.
Car wash demand.
Location of the car wash, room for the car wash.
Competition in the washing business.
Marketing, advertising and sales.
The financial part of a car wash business plan.
Prices for car wash services.
Premises for a car wash (rental costs).
Purchase of equipment.
Washing staff.
Total costs (fixed, one-time).
Estimated revenue, profit.
Payback, profitability.
Project summary.
Car wash risks.
Conclusions.

The purpose of opening a car wash.

Provide a wide range of services for:
- cleaning dirt from various parts of cars - wheels, body, wheel arch liners, bottom;
- dry cleaning and cleaning of the car interior and trunk;
- engine washing;
- body polishing.

Description of the upcoming project.

A business such as a car wash is especially popular among people who want to start a profitable business, but do not have special knowledge. And this is quite feasible provided that:
- you have, you will be able to rent or purchase a plot of land, and possibly a ready-made box next to a highway or highway;
- you have the opportunity to settle all bureaucratic formalities;
- you can purchase all the necessary equipment.
Once you understand all the above points, all you need to do is buy detergents and put money in your pocket.

This business plan shows how to organize manual work. Provided that it works around the clock and seven days a week, its profitability will be 30-35%, and this is a relatively high level.

Options for car washes in Russia.

Now in Russia there are three types of car washes.
1. Mobile. They are opened on the basis of a Gazelle-type vehicle, which makes it possible to work with clients in any place suitable for such a business.

2. Portal. They are equipped with automatic car washing facilities, have high throughput, and bring good income. The downside is the human factor. A careless operator can damage the client's car. And this will entail losses from possible compensation for damage and inevitably damaged reputation.

3. Self-service car washes. Here, each client washes his car himself. This is, of course, convenient. However, becoming the owner of such a sink is not affordable for everyone, as it requires considerable funds. In addition, such a business is advisable only in large cities where the population density is high.

4. Manual. Most Popular. Here the washer serves customers using special pressurized water supply devices.
Coordination and resolution.

The most difficult thing in this matter is to obtain documents allowing you to open a car wash.
You will definitely need to carry out project reviews:
- in the SES,
- in the labor protection service,
- in the nature conservation service,
- from firefighters,
- in architecture,
- from the state examination.
This is not easy, but it is quite doable if you show patience and willpower.

Demandto the car wash.

There are still many car owners in Russia who wash their cars themselves in rivers and garages. However, there are many who consider this method of washing a relic of the past. Basically, these are people belonging to such a stratum of the population as middle class: entrepreneurs, middle managers. Such car owners do not have the time, and perhaps even the desire, to wash the car with their own hands. But there are enough funds to provide this care to specialists.

Along with the fact that in Lately The number of cars on the roads has increased significantly; we can safely say that the demand for car maintenance services has also increased. This means that a car wash is not only a popular business, but also a profitable one. And over the years, given the trend, the demand for it will increase.

Location of the car wash, room for the car wash.

The main thing to consider when opening such a business is the location. In the city, a car wash should be located in large residential areas with a large number of residents, next to shopping centers, business centers or even in them. It is ideal if you can establish a business near customs and border posts. Car washes installed near parking lots, gas stations or service stations will also be in considerable demand.

The correct location will ensure constant workspace utilization.
Of course, it is best to rent a space for washing. It will be quite difficult to build it. Here it is inevitable to go to the authorities with a pile of documents requiring approval. Just look at the sanitary standards that allow a car wash to be installed no closer than 50 meters from the nearest residential building.

Another option is to buy already ready business. Starting a business at an already existing car wash with well-established operations, your own circle of clients and an acquired reputation is much easier than creating a business from scratch. Apparently, many people choose this option. How else can we explain the rush of demand on the market for enterprises of this type?

Competitionin the washing business.

In our country, car washes have long since become commonplace from the category of “curiosities.” We can say that in any more or less large city they are found, if not on every corner, then quite often. And, accordingly, competition is high. This places another requirement on the business plan - a clear description of how to enter, occupy a place and gain a foothold in this market. And also a clear idea of what advantages your business will have over competitors.

The location of your business will tell you which advertisement to choose. Close to a busy highway, when the car wash is, as they say, in plain sight, you may only need a billboard or a catchy sign with a sign.

Some people put up a “car wash” sign. But this is more difficult, as it requires permission from the traffic police.
At the stage of starting a business, when there are still quite a few or no available funds for advertising, you can declare yourself on your own. For example, selling subscriptions with favorable conditions for the client, holding promotions such as “wash your car five times and get a discount” or “every ninth wash is at the expense of the establishment.” This can attract customers without advertising costs.

And when you “promote”, expand and, perhaps, increase the range of services, for example, including painting, polishing or tire fitting, you can think about the advertising budget.

The financial part of a car wash business plan.

Feasibility study and implementation features
Prices for car wash services.

The list of washing services consists of:

Body washing and polishing;
- engine washing;
- dry and wet cleaning;
- interior cleaning.
It is worth considering that the car wash business in Moscow is seasonal. In spring and late autumn, queues form at car washes. But in the summer it is calm. Although, of course, the climate in Russia is unpredictable. Summer can be rainy, and winter can be characterized by prolonged thaws and “dirty mess” on the roads.

The location of the wash and the types of cars serviced affect the prices. Let's try to calculate based on 350 rubles - the average cost of car body washing, which is a basic service. The average bill per client will consist of the cost of the basic service and additional services.

Premises for a car wash (rental costs)

So you've decided to rent rather than build a car wash. Then keep in mind that:
- 90 sq.m. - required area for washing from two posts, of which 60 sq.m. - area intended for car wash stations, 30 sq.m. - other rooms.
- another 90 sq. m - the area required for the adjacent area.

It's hard to say how much it will cost. Different cities have their own rental rates, and in many, car washes operate as part of municipal programs on a preferential basis. If we take, for example, the rental rate in the capital, then, according to preliminary estimates, it is about $1,000 per 100 square meters per month.

The cost of preparing the site and premises for a car wash and utilities will have a significant impact. Of course, most often, landlords have already made sure that the premises being rented are already supplied with electricity, running water and heating. But a car wash is a business that may require additional electrical power, as well as water drainage systems. Accordingly, additional funds will be spent on this.

In addition, it will be necessary to decorate the room inside and outside. In some cases, you will have to cover the area around with asphalt.
Presumably, all of the above work will require about $7,000 - $10,000.

Purchase of equipment.

The very minimum that will need to be spent on the purchase of equipment will total 351,000 rubles.

Schedule

We establish that the car wash will operate around the clock. From 8.00 to 10.00 and from 17.00 to 22.00 we will make the load maximum, the rest of the time - at the level of 20% of it.
On average, it takes 20 minutes to wash one car. This means it will take an hour to service three cars. Thus, we believe that one post will serve daily: 3*(2 hours + 5 hours) + 3*(24-(2+5))*20% = about 30 cars.
Through both posts - 60 cars.
To summarize: on average, a two-post car wash can serve 30*60=1800 cars per month.

Washing staff.

It all depends on the scale of your wash. The larger it is and the more jobs there are, the correspondingly more will be required. service personnel. Also consider the number of shifts. Many car washes serve customers in two or three shifts.

Let’s assume that when fully loaded, you will need a cashier-accountant and 9 people who will work in three shifts.
We calculate labor costs using the formula: 9*20,000 + 30,000 = 210 thousand rubles per month. That's $7,000.

Total costs (fixed, one-time)

We calculate costs using average figures.
One-time costs (in dollars):
- equipment - 12,000;
- installation of equipment - 1,000;
- water supply and drainage - 4,500;
- landscaping - 2,500;
- interior decoration - 3,000;
- documentation permitting the opening of a car wash - 4,500.

Costs each month (in dollars per month):

Salary - 7,000;
- additional costs - 2,000;
- rent of premises - 2,000 (including communal payments for water and electricity);

Total costs:

General capital - $27,500 (825,000 rubles);
- monthly - 12,000 dollars (360,000 rubles).

Estimated revenue, profit

We calculate the expected monthly revenue using the formula:
1800 cars/month * 400 rubles/car = 720,000 rubles.
Without deducting taxes, the profit will be: 720,000 rubles - 360,000 rubles = 360,000 rubles ($12,000).
After taxes - $10,500.

Payback, profitability

This type of washing will begin to pay for itself after 2.5 months of operation.
Profitability:
- gross profit margin (GPM) - about 50%, net profit (NPM) - 40-45%.
- return on investment (ROI) - 38%.

Project summary.

The investment will be $39,500. It will take five to ten months to return them. Net profit will be from 5,000 to 15,000 dollars per month.

Car wash risks.

When opening a car wash, take into account the risks that may entail additional costs, reduce profitability, and in the worst case, even ruin you.

Raids of inspection services, high requirements from the SES;
- an unsuccessful location of a car wash will lead to a lack of customers;
- high competition;
- human factor - insufficiently qualified personnel;
- Force Majeure.

Conclusions.
Opening a car wash is difficult, however, it is low-cost compared to other types of business. It will quickly pay for itself and generate high income. But subject to a favorable location and successful receipt of permits at all stages of business approval with various authorities.

The car wash business is becoming more and more advantageous view activities. Every day new cars appear on the roads all over the world, the owners of which strive to maintain the cleanliness of their iron friend.

A car wash can generate income all year round. With the right approach, the business will pay off in as soon as possible. What you need to know before opening a car wash.

Choosing the right location for a car wash

How profitable a car wash will be depends on its location. It is best to locate a car wash where there is heavy traffic. A large number of visitors is also guaranteed for those who decide to locate a car wash in a residential area of the city, not far from service stations, gas stations and parking lots. Pay attention to the road leading to the car wash and the immediate access to it. If, for example, the establishment specializes in trucks, then the entrance to the car wash should be appropriate.

Suitable premises for a car wash

At the initial stage of business development, there will be enough space that can simultaneously accommodate 2-3 cars. Over time, the number of boxes can be increased. The main condition for the normal functioning of a car wash is a constant supply of water. When choosing a room, think about how expensive it will be to connect water and sewerage. After dry cleaning is completed, the car interior should be dried in a warm room. Take care of the heating system, especially since this will also be important for employees working in the cold winter months.

Choosing staff for a car wash

Every client appreciates good attitude to themselves and the quality of the services received, so the staff must be as polite and qualified as possible. Direct control over the work of employees will not be superfluous. Saving on staff salaries is not recommended, because it has a direct impact on the quality of work. The price of services will be justified by their quality, and as numerous surveys show, most drivers are reluctant to save on car care, not regretting paying a decent amount of money for a quality service provided.

Equipment for opening a car wash

To start a business, you will need a washing vacuum cleaner or dust extractor (costing about $500), a heated high-pressure apparatus (about $1,500), and a compressor (about $300). A cleaning system, which will cost about $5,000, would also be a good idea. This is not the most important element, but rather an investment that will allow you to save in the future by reusing purified water.

Car wash services

The average car wash provides services such as dry cleaning of the interior, washing the outside of the car, engine washing, body polishing, dry and wet cleaning. Be sure to think about how to turn a casual client into a regular one. A good idea is to sell subscriptions for 10-20 washes, so that the cost of one wash is less. In addition to the basic services, you can provide some additional ones, for example, tire fitting, car service or a cafe. Please your customers with pleasant little things that will make them come back and use the services of the establishment again. After washing, you can, for example, fill the windshield washer reservoir with water (in summer) and frost-resistant liquid (in winter) for free. Will attract new clients and such interesting service like a car being washed by sexy girls in swimsuits.

Advertising and promotion of car wash

It is very important to demonstrate potential clients all the advantages of your car wash. It would be nice to come up with non-standard advertising, for example, with the participation of celebrities. The main options for advertising are traditional - media, Internet, billboards, signs, flyers, business cards, etc.

Income

Business profitability depends on the season. According to statistics, the most people who want to wash their cars appear in the spring and autumn. If the winter is warm and the summer is rainy, then during these seasons high income will be provided. Approximately 30 percent of revenue is spent on staff salaries, the same amount on consumables and payment for rent, taxes, etc. Net profit is approximately 40% of revenue. Speaking about the number of customers depending on the time of day, it should be noted that most often they stop by the car wash at 8-10 am. Typically, the peak subsides by lunchtime to reach a maximum after 4 p.m., when many drivers stop at the car wash on their way home from work. Rarely does anyone visit the car wash at night. Weekends are characterized by a smaller influx of customers.

Your own car wash is a business whose success depends on its reputation. Providing quality services will allow you to gain a foothold among market leaders. The payback period for a business idea on average takes no more than six months.

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Most motorists prefer to keep their cars clean by resorting to car wash services. The success of an enterprise depends on its good location, convenient access, speed and quality of service.

Opening a car wash for business involves:

determining the type of car wash,
searching for suitable premises,
purchase of equipment,
drawing up a business plan.

What types of car washes are there?

Manual contact

This type of service involves cleaning the car using detergent, a rag and a sponge.

All manipulations are performed by a person, and a hose with water is used as an additional device. An employee can wash several cars in one hour.

Advantages

Flaws

Low speed of service.
Possibility of damaging the top layer of paint.
High cost of work.

Manual non-contact

A high-pressure apparatus is used to clean surfaces, and the procedure is performed manually by an employee.

Washing eliminates mechanical impact on the car body and is performed in three stages.

Removing dirt with water.
Cleaning the body using detergents.
Drying.

Touchless hand car wash, which has become widespread, is the most popular way to clean cars.

In one hour, a specialist can service about 4 vehicles.

Advantages

Does not adversely affect paintwork.
High throughput.
Low cost of work.

Flaws

Cheap car wash shampoos can damage the outer layer of paint and cause darkening of chrome elements.

Steam

A steam car wash cleans surfaces using steam supplied under high pressure.

You can process no more than 2 cars in an hour.

Advantages

Doesn't have harmful effects on the paintwork.
It has minimum consumption water and detergents.
It is characterized by mobility and convenience.
Low cost of equipment.

Flaws

Low speed of service.
Not applicable at air temperatures below +5 °C.
Does not clean difficult stains and dirt.
Not suitable for washing tall cars.

Tunnel

Refers to the automatic type of sink.

The process of servicing a vehicle is carried out inside a conveyor, where all the necessary manipulations are carried out step by step, for example, contact cleaning with rollers and brushes or non-contact processing using high pressure.

To accommodate such a complex, you will need a room whose dimensions will be at least 200 square meters.

Several cars can be on the line at the same time, and the total washing capacity reaches 40 vehicles per hour.

Advantages

Good speed of service.
Excellent throughput.

Flaws

High cost of equipment.
Significant energy consumption.
The need for a large area.
High cost of repairs.

Portal

This is an automatic car wash that treats the body standing car using a movable arch. Cleansing is carried out by contact or non-contact method.

The wash is located on an area of about 70 square meters; it can service 15-18 cars in an hour.

Advantages

Affordable cost of equipment.
Low consumption of water and electricity.
Compactness.

Flaws

High cost of repairs.
Average throughput.

Market research

Before you open or buy a car wash, you need to carry out preliminary analysis market. This will help evaluate the work of competitors and determine free niche for future business.

The essence marketing research consists of compiling a list of car washes available in a city or region and determining the range of services they provide.

In this case, you should pay attention to the types of work, their cost, level of service and technical equipment.

Having identified the weak points of competitors, you can offer more quality service or attract visitors with new products.

Opening a car wash from scratch. Where to begin?

To officially conduct business you need state registration car washes. An object entrepreneurial activity can be registered as an individual entrepreneur or LLC.

An individual entrepreneur is the most suitable and popular form of doing business, characterized by simple accounting and low tax rates.

However there is one important nuance: the person who registered the individual entrepreneur bears personal property liability for his activities. In the case of an LLC, there is no such risk.

Documents for registration

Documents for opening a car wash must include the following papers:

Statement of the established form
State registration certificate
Certificate from the tax office
Lease or sale agreement for premises
BTI passport
Copy of the letter from the Statistics Committee
Document confirming registration of the cash register
Agreement concluded with public utilities
Fire safety permit
Certificate from the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision Service
Documents permitting the use of external advertising

Licensing

To open a car wash, you do not need to draw up special documents, nor do you need a license. However, its project will have to be approved by various authorities: fire, sanitary and environmental inspections, as well as the city municipality and the traffic police.

Taxation and accounting

It is most advisable to pay taxes on a car wash according to UTII system. In this case, the entrepreneur will be charged the following types of deductions:

UTII,
personal income tax,
unified social tax.

If you use the simplified tax system (simplified tax system), the business owner will pay either 6% of the amount of income or 15% of the amount of net profit. The second option is considered more preferable.

Bookkeeping should not be particularly difficult, and an accounting specialist can be hired part-time. Alternatively, you can contact an organization providing accounting services and conclude an appropriate agreement.

Approximate price list for various types of car wash services in Moscow and St. Petersburg

Prices for washing cars of different classes are also not the same. The larger vehicle, the higher the cost of service. The standard package of services may include cleaning of the body, glass, sills, mats and various plastic elements of the interior.

Generalized price list of car wash

Where is the best place to buy or rent premises or a plot for construction?

The profitability of a car wash directly depends on where it will be located. Such objects are often located on busy highways and roads, at the entrance to the city, near gas stations, car services, and in car parks. You can rent a box in mall or any other building with a constant flow of customers and parking area.

Placing a car wash in the city center can be problematic, as there will likely be difficulties in obtaining business permits and finding available space. When choosing a location, it is important to carefully evaluate the ease of access for potential visitors. In addition, it is advisable to organize a small parking area in front of the car wash.

There are two ways to start a business

Purchase premises or land for a car wash.
Rent a building or land.

In the first case, the investments will be significant, and the payback period will be 5-7 years, in the second it will take much less investment, and they can justify themselves in six months.

Car wash design and development

After completing the documents for renting land or premises, you should order a project for a future car wash from a specialized organization. The cost of such a service varies between $20-$30 per square meter. In addition to developing the necessary documentation, such firms can provide assistance in coordinating all the necessary papers.

If you build the building yourself, the construction of a small facility with an area of 60 square meters will cost approximately $21,000, and for approval project documentation it will take about six months.

Organizations offering ready-made turnkey car washes promise to complete the entire range of work in 2-3 months.

Designing a new car wash begins with creating a preliminary design, allocating land plot for development and obtaining a package of permits. The developed EP is agreed upon by the architecture department, the municipality, the fire inspectorate and the SES.

For final approval of the project, it will be necessary to develop about 20 technical specifications in various authorities and pass state examinations.

Car wash drawings must contain the following layouts:

walls and floors,
engineering systems,
cleaning systems,
installed equipment.

Approximate diagram of a car wash offering additional tire fitting services

Car wash device

In the car wash premises, it is important to organize uninterrupted power supply, ventilation, water supply and water treatment. In addition, care should be taken to dispose of waste.

Electricity supply

You need to obtain technical specifications and enter into an agreement with the energy supply organization. To operate a car wash autonomously, you need to purchase a generator, and to eliminate possible problems, it is best to install two such devices.

Ventilation

Sufficient air exchange can be ensured by supply and exhaust ventilation. This mechanical system allows you to purify indoor air from:

water vapor,
chemical detergent particles,
removed dirt,
car exhaust gases.

Any system used must meet established requirements requirements for the frequency of air exchange and the level of its filtration.

Water supply and drainage

The operation of a car wash is based on high water consumption, so it is necessary to draw up an appropriate agreement on its supply and disposal. It is advisable to organize a circular circulation of water, in which the contaminated liquid will be purified and reused in work.

Filters for car washes must ensure that waste water is purified from oil products, chemicals, dirt and grease. Typically, such equipment is mobile and compact, but it is designed for operation in heated rooms with an air temperature of at least +5°.

By and large, a car wash room can be divided into two parts: a customer service area and a place for washing cars.

The technical room must be designed in accordance with established standards, and the area for receiving visitors must be furnished with furniture for relaxation.
A mini-bar offering clients a variety of drinks and snacks: tea, coffee, mineral water, juices, chocolate bars, snacks or cookies.

What equipment and consumables are needed for the normal functioning of the business?

If used manual equipment for a car wash, need to be purchased set of accessories:

The most popular car wash equipment is produced by the German company Karcher. Equipping one workplace with an automatic portal installation from this company will require an investment of about $100,000.

The main consumables are shampoos, polishes, dry cleaning and stain removal compounds.

Such products must be purchased regularly. If the daily number of cars serviced reaches 20-40 units, then monthly expenses for chemistry will be approximately $300.

The workforce consists mainly of car washers. These people must have certain professional and other useful skills: be polite, active and fast, understand detergents and methods for cleaning contaminants.

The car wash staff must be staffed with:

Employment should be organized in three shifts. In this case, you need to hire 3 administrators and 9 car washers.

How to promote a business?

To make a name for yourself, a new car wash needs to be equipped with a large sign, and also purchase printing products in the form of business cards, flyers and booklets. Additional advertising will be a video on television or information posted on city billboards.

Visitors can be attracted with special promotions

Free cup of coffee or tea.
Sale of subscriptions for several car washes.
Free 10th service.
By providing a small additional service at the expense of a car wash.

Best titles

The name of the car wash should be short and clear. It’s good to use a slogan in addition to the name.

From good names You can note those that relate to the topic of water and cleanliness: Aquacity, Aquawest, Autocleaning, Clean City, Chisto.

If a car wash is combined with a car service or tire service, they can have the same names: Autoexpert, StarMotors, Autolux.

Is it worth working around the clock?

Round-the-clock operation of a car wash is in demand exclusively in large cities and metropolitan areas.

If workload during the daytime reaches its maximum, and it is not possible to serve everyone, you should increase the work schedule and hire additional employees.

Sample financial plan for a car wash

The average daily revenue ranges from 30,000 to 90,000 rubles. The total investment amount will be about $45,000, and the payback period will be from 3 months to several years.

How much does it cost to buy or rent a ready-made business in Moscow and St. Petersburg?

You can buy a ready-made business in a large city under the following conditions:

functioning complex for 8 workplaces with available client base and a property property with an area of 495 square meters costs RUB 35,000,000. The guaranteed payback period is 11 months, the monthly profit is 403,000 rubles;
a car wash with an area of 180 square meters, providing 2 stations, can cost 1,800,000 rubles. The rent is 350,000 rubles. per month, the payback period is one year, and the monthly profit reaches 175,000 rubles.

Is it profitable to open a new car wash as a franchise?

Organizing a franchise car wash can be less expensive and easier, and the business owner will avoid many organizational problems.

You can open a car wash from scratch together with the company “MOY-KA!”, which works with equipment from EHRLE. The franchise price is from 200,000 to 600,000 rubles.

GeoWash offers cooperation on the following terms:

Investment amount - 29,000 Euro
Payback period - from 6 to 8 months

The Fresh car wash network guarantees business payback after 2 months of operation. An entrance fee of RUB 75,000 is required. and investments in the amount of 45,000 rubles.