Car Wash - Automatic And Self Serve

Anybody experienced in the area of owning a car wash or multiple car washes. There are a few that franchise and I was wondering how solid of an investment they are?

Thank you.

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  • StlReo1st May, 2006

    I would be interested in getting more information on this topic as well. If there is anyone here that can help it would be greatly appreciated.


    Thanks In Advance

  • JFlorentine1st May, 2006

    Thank you for the comment. The reason I ask is due to the activity I have seen in the market with respect to car washes going out to auction. This cannot be a good sign.

  • StlReo2nd May, 2006

    I was considering building a 4 self serve bay car wash with 2 automatic washes. JFlorentine you say you have seen quite a few go to auction?

  • JFlorentine2nd May, 2006

    Yes that is correct. I was looking into building fromthe ground up and in the IL / Chicago area there were at least 6 washed (self serve and automatic) up at auction. I was feeling that these were good money makers! My gut is telling me different.

  • JFlorentine2nd May, 2006

    Thanks GPK!!!

  • eseller0130th May, 2006

    ANyone know how to do due deligence in a car wash as it is so cash intensive. Someone told me of the amount of chemicals you can tell, but then its tough to factor in cars going for full wash or just exterior wash. Also another thing i read is by looking at a utility every machine uses certain amount of water to wash. Any one used all these methods. or can they advise me of recomended method. What is the price i should be looking to pay for a 6 year old car wash doing over 500k in gross

  • eseller0130th May, 2006

    by car wash i mean automatic brushless car wash with 70 to 105ft tunnel

  • JFlorentine31st May, 2006

    Good, sound advise! A true professional!!

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