Car Wash Business

There are a lot of things people like to do with their weekends--and for most, washing their car is a chore not included on that list. But there are more than 100 million cars and trucks on the road that still need care, and that's where your cleaning expertise comes in.

Statistics show that these days, car owners are serious about their investments, holding on to their automobiles for longer and taking better care of them . . . including keeping them spic-and-span.

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 learn the start-up costs of each, as well as the equipment you'll need, the administrative tasks involved in the daily operations, the personnel you'll need to staff your business, and what it's like to run a car wash on a day-to-day basis. We'll also help you find innovative ways to promote your new business so that you've got a line of cars just waiting to get in, and how to write a business plan that'll put you on the road to success.

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