Self-service car washes turnkey

As the number of cars on domestic roads increases, so does the demand for quality services for their maintenance, provided, in particular, at self-service car washes. According to marketers, investments made in opening a car wash can be recouped within a year and a half, but what is the budget for starting such a business?

The cost of a car wash and the number of washing stations.

The number of washing stations is determined by three important indicators for any business:

Profitability.
Payback period.
Total income.

Having more self-service car wash stations improves these indicators. Most commonly, car washes with two stations are purchased. However, even installing just one station can start generating decent income within a few months after the business opens.

What influences the cost of a car wash?

Although many aspiring entrepreneurs may think that the cost of opening a car wash primarily depends on the number of bays, in reality, there are several other factors that need to be considered, primarily:

The cost of constructing the complex.
Installation of utilities.
Acquisition of main and auxiliary equipment.
Preparation for providing additional services to customers.

In addition, the expenses for obtaining various permits and licenses required to start a car wash should be taken into account, as well as advertising and marketing costs to attract customers. Only after considering all the mentioned expenses, it is worth calculating the cost of a specific number of washing stations.

The average cost of opening a car wash.

The cost of opening a car wash with one washing station can vary depending
on its equipment. You can choose one out of five available options.

“Budget“ cost is from 4211 EUR

The basic configuration includes a stainless steel control panel, a bill receiver, a 1000-liter water tank, a high-pressure pump and valve, a pantograph, a tube, and a hose with a gun. The system can perform four functions:

Water supply under pressure;
Active foam generation;
Waxing;
Pause.

“Standard” cost is from 4532 EUR

This configuration includes a stainless steel control panel, a bill receiver, a 1000-liter water tank, a high-pressure pump and valve, a pantograph, two tubes, a hose with a gun and two fixtures, as well as a foam injector protection system and four clips. The system also performs four functions:

Water supply under pressure;
Active foam generation;
Waxing;
Pause.

“Standard+” cost is from 6390 EUR

This configuration provides more solutions for the convenience of drivers and includes a stainless steel control panel, a bill and card receiver, a 1000-liter water tank, two pumps and a high-pressure valve, a pantograph, two tubes, a hose with a gun and two fixtures, as well as a foam injector protection system, room heating system, lighting sensor, three chemical tanks, and four clips. The system also performs four functions:

Basic cleaning;
Water supply under pressure;
Active foam generation;
Waxing;
Pause.

”Premium” cost is from 8466 EUR

In this configuration, there are even more solutions for the convenience of your customers. Like in the basic configuration, it includes a stainless steel control panel, as well as a bill and card receiver. Additionally, you will receive two pumps and a high-pressure valve, a 1000-liter water tank, a pantograph, 2 tubes, and 4 clips, a hose with a gun, and two fixtures for it. Among the solutions not available in cheaper configurations, it is worth noting:

The ANTI-FROST system;
Personnel identification and facility control system;
Heating system;
Door opening and closing sensors;
Remote access system GPSM.

“VIP” cost is from 11 735 EUR

The most extensive configuration, in addition to the mentioned solutions above, includes the PayPass system, pumps with bypass protection, foam injector protection system, lighting and door opening sensors. The main functions performed by the car wash box are:

Reverse osmosis water purification;
Administrator call function;
High-pressure water supply (cold and hot);
Active foam generation;
Service mode;
Waxing;
Tire blackening;
Pink foam cleaning;
Pause.

Calculator

Once you have determined the number of stations your car wash will have and the specific services you will offer to customers, you can determine the cost of its installation. All work is done on a turnkey basis with a mandatory quality guarantee. For the convenience of our clients, we have developed a calculator that allows you to quickly determine the investment amount and choose the best option for starting your business. To perform the calculation, please provide the following data

How each station will be equipped;
Which control panel will be used to operate the car wash;
Are you planning to accept payment in cash only or also by card;
What power rating will the high-pressure pumps have;
Which accessories will be purchased to provide services;
What additional services will be offered at the car wash;
How much will the consumables and equipment installation services cost.

Additional expenses and their cost

The price of a car wash may increase if you decide to offer customers additional services. Among the most popular ones are:

Additional expenses and their cost

Point of sale for car accessories (tires, oil, fluids, anti-theft devices);
Car drying blowers;
Cafeteria;
Drinking water dispensing system;
Pink foam generator;
Wheel blackening system;
Vacuum systems for car cleaning, etc.

It is also important to budget for expenses such as:

Construction of administrative premises
Creation of access roads
Collection, disposal, and recycling of construction waste
Landscaping works
Creation of a unique design for the car wash, etc.

In some cases, customers may request advertising and assistance with business registration, which can increase the cost of self-service car wash opening services. If additional work is required, the price is discussed individually with each client, after which a specialist can calculate the final cost of providing turnkey services.

To determine the exact cost of opening a car wash with a configuration that meets your requirements and budget, please contact our managers by phone or email address provided in the “Contacts” section. Our experts will not only calculate all the necessary parameters but also assist in equipment selection and project implementation timeline determination.

Self-service car washes turnkey