6 Car Wash Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 1st, 2023

Start A Car Wash

As more people purchase vehicles, the demand for carwash services will keep increasing. Starting a car wash can be the ticket for the budding entrepreneur looking for an innovative business idea with low startup costs.

You must choose an ideal location and invest in quality car wash equipment to operate a successful car wash. Proper advertising and marketing are critical to running a successful car wash business.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a car wash:

1. Wolf's Auto Detailing ($36K/year)

Joey Sanchez, the founder of Wolf's Auto Detailing, came up with the idea for his business while working for a company that overworked him. Realizing his passion for cars and the satisfaction he got from detailing them, he decided to quit his job and start his own auto detailing business. With a focus on quality work and convenience, Wolf's Auto Detailing has achieved success, making $3,000 a month by working only three days a week.

How much they make: $36K/year
How much did it cost to start: $5K
Current team size: 1

How I Started A $36K/Year Auto Detailing Business Working 3 Days Per Week

Joey Sanchez turned his love for car detailing and buying and selling cars into a successful mobile auto detailing business in Phoenix, Arizona, making $3K a month working only 3 days a week, with plans to eventually open a shop location.

About

Joseph started Wolf's Auto Detailing almost 3 years ago

Revenue

Joseph grew the business to $3K/month

Costs

It cost Joseph $5000 to start the business

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Learn more about starting a car wash:

Where to start?

-> How much does it cost to start a car wash?
-> Pros and cons of a car wash

Need inspiration?

-> Examples of established car wash
-> Marketing ideas for a car wash
-> Car wash names
-> Car wash Instagram bios

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4. Kleen-rite

Car Wash Supplies | Car Wash Equipment and Parts | Kleen-Rite Corporation

Where they're located: Buffalo, New York, USA
Website traffic: 230K/month

5. Mister Car Wash

There’s no better feeling than driving a clean car.

Where they're located: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Website traffic: 240K/month

6.

    Car Wash Equipment Supplier

SONNY’s is the world’s largest conveyorized car wash equipment manufacturer. Browse car wash systems, car wash supplies, and helpful tips for car wash owners.

Where they're located: Orlando, Florida, USA
Website traffic: 60K/month