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Car washes without water. Capital cost to open a car wash


Sample project summary:

Activity: stationary car wash.

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

Area: 60 square meters.

Form of ownership: lease.

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

Documents for a car wash

The case should be registered as IP by selecting the code OKVED 74.70.2 - "Cleaning and cleaning of vehicles". You can start work only after collecting a full package of permits from state authorities. Help and permission to open a car wash:

  • Conclusion from the local fire safety service;
  • Lease agreement and BTI plan for the premises;
  • Sanitary and epidemiological conclusion. A complete list of requirements and documentation is given in the order of Rospotrebnadzor No. 776 dated November 21, 2005 "On the sanitary and epidemiological examination of various types of activities";
  • The list of services of the institution, agreed with the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Supervision;
  • Certificate from the labor protection service;
  • Permit from the Nature Conservancy. To obtain, you will need a developed scheme for the implementation of waste drainage;
  • Contracts with utilities: on the disposal of household waste, disinfection, pest control, etc.;
  • Permission to open an institution in a selected location from Rospotrebnadzor. Issued on the basis of consideration of all the above documents.

The approximate cost of registration and paperwork is $1200.

To get your project up and running faster to 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 the choice of 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, near gas stations, parking lots, car services. Alternatively, a place in a densely populated residential area is suitable. Such a point will serve mainly regular customers. Being located near a large shopping center, you can count on visiting the owners of expensive cars. The clientele may be smaller, but the average bill is higher.

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

Requirements for the premises

If the rented facility has not previously been used for a car wash, you will have to take care of arranging the wastewater drain, because the water consumption at such an enterprise is very high. Ideally, the drain should lead to the central water supply, otherwise you will have to design a sewer. Such works cost from 700-800 $.

We calculate costs based on the fact that a building with an equipped drain system is rented. Other room requirements: waterproofing and thermal insulation, good lighting.

An example of space distribution: the service consists of two boxes (width of each is 4 meters, length is 6 meters, ceiling height is 3 meters). These are universal sizes that allow you to equally service cars and trucks. The remaining 12 sq. m - waiting area for customers. The administrator works here. The required area of ​​the site adjacent to the sink is from 30-40 sq. m.

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


Technical base

Our car wash is focused on manual labor, such equipment is cheaper and pays off faster, especially in small towns.

Necessary car wash equipment:

  1. High-pressure apparatus with water heating (two pieces) - $ 1200-1300. It is worth buying two devices of different capacities. One for light pollution (capacity 400-500 l/h) and one more powerful (800-900 l/h). The best manufacturer is Karcher;
  2. Professional vacuum cleaner for dry and wet cleaning (two pieces) - $ 1000. Elsea, Nilfisk-Alto, Baiyun;
  3. Two foam generators - $650. PROCAR, Karcher, AE
  4. Chemical cleaning apparatus - $ 150. Karcher;
  5. Treatment plant - $ 1200-1300. AROS, Aqua;
  6. Small inventory (trolley for tools and detergents, scrapers and brushes, napkins, rags, scoops, brushes, gloves, etc.) - $ 100;
  7. Auto chemicals (car shampoos, windshield washers, glass cleaners, cold and hot wax, polishes) - $ 150.

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

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

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

Services and pricing

We form an approximate price list. Each service is slightly different in price, depending on the type of vehicle. Main list:

  • Full body wash (with foam and drying) - $ 4.5-5;
  • Express body wash (washing dirt without drying) - $ 3-3.5;
  • Regular cleaning of the interior with a vacuum cleaner, washing windows 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 the bumper and rubber - $ 3-4;
  • Body polishing - $ 7.5-9;
  • Body treatment with liquid wax - $ 3-3.5;
  • Washing of all glasses - $ 3;
  • Washing wheels with drying - $ 1.7-2.3;
  • Dry cleaning of rims - $ 2.1-3;
  • Removing stains from the body (bitumen, traces of insects) - $ 3-4;
  • Polishing discs - $ 3-3.5;
  • Carpet cleaning - $ 0.8;
  • Cleaning the interior from fur and animal hair - $ 2.6-2.8;
  • Seat cleaning and conditioning - $ 2.5-3.3;
  • Interior dry cleaning - $ 62-92.

organizational plan

There is one worker for one car, two workers are required for two posts. The optimal work schedule is two days later. You will need to hire six washers, an administrator, a cleaner. Accounting is outsourced. Monthly salary fund - in the region of $ 3200.

Marketing strategy

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

You can put up a road sign indicating the direction of travel and the distance to your service. This requires agreement with the traffic police (in particular, justification according to the traffic pattern in the selected area), and the manufacture and installation of the sign costs $ 150-200.

Sales promotion

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

Really in the early days attract attention with signs from the category “We are open! 50% discount on car wash!”

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

Financial plan

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

Capital expenditures:

  1. Paperwork - $ 1200;
  2. Repair - $ 2500;
  3. Rent for three months in advance - $ 2200;
  4. Purchase of equipment and furniture, appliances - $ 7,000;
  5. Signboard, investments in advertising - $ 300;
  6. Unforeseen expenses - $ 500-700.

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

Decide on profit calculations. Two posts for a 14-hour working day are able to serve 50-55 cars. The average check is $4.5. The monthly revenue of the car wash is approximately $7,000. Additional income in the amount of $ 200-300 will bring a coffee machine. Net profit - in the region of $ 2800.

This is a detailed description, with minimal cost. The project pays off in 7-8 months and starts to bring a stable income. It is realistic to increase profits by opening an additional post.


The purpose of opening a car wash.
Description of the upcoming project.
Car wash options in Russia.
Consent and resolution.
Car wash demand.
Car wash location, car wash room.
Competition in the washing business.
Marketing, advertising and sales.
Financial part of a car wash business plan.
Prices for car wash services.
Premises for a car wash (rental costs).
Purchase of equipment.
Wash staff.
General costs (fixed, one-time).
Estimated revenue, profit.
Payback, profitability.
Project summary.
Car wash risk.
Findings.

The purpose of opening a car wash.

Provide a wide range of services for:
- cleaning of various parts of machines from dirt - wheels, body, fender liner, bottom;
- dry cleaning and cleaning in the cabin and trunk of the car;
- engine wash;
- Body polishing

Description of the upcoming project.

A business like a car wash is especially popular with people who want to start a profitable business, but do not have special knowledge. And this is quite feasible provided that:
- you have, you can rent or purchase a piece of land, and possibly a finished 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 have dealt with all the above points, it will be enough just to purchase detergents and put money in your pocket.

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

Car wash options 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 a high throughput, and bring a good income. Minus - the human factor. A negligent operator can damage a client's car. And this will entail losses from possible damages and inevitably damaged reputation.

3. Self-service car washes. Here, each client personally washes his car. This, of course, is convenient. However, not everyone can afford to become the owner of such a sink, as it requires a lot of money. In addition, such a business is expedient only in large cities where there is a high population density.

4. Manual. Most Popular. Here, a washer serves customers with the help of special pressurized water supply devices.
Consent and resolution.

The most difficult thing in this business is to get documents allowing you to open a car wash.
You will definitely need to conduct project reviews:
- in SES,
- in the labor protection service,
- in the service of nature protection,
- the firefighters
- in architecture,
- at the state examination.
This is not easy, but it is quite feasible if you show patience and willpower.

Demandto the car wash.

In Russia, there are still many car owners who wash their cars on rivers and in 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 the middle class: entrepreneurs, middle managers. Such car owners do not have the time, and, perhaps, 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 recent years the number of cars on the roads has increased significantly, we can safely say that the demand for services for their maintenance has also increased. And, therefore, a car wash is a business that is not only in demand, but also profitable. And over the years, given the trend, the demand for it will increase.

Car wash location, car wash room.

The main thing to consider when opening such a business is location. In a 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. Ideally, if you can set up a business near customs and border posts. Car washes installed next to parking lots, gas stations or service stations will also be in great demand.

The correct location will ensure the constant loading of working areas.
Of course, it is best to rent a room for washing. Building it will be quite difficult. Here, walking through the authorities with a pile of documents requiring approval is inevitable. What are some sanitary standards that allow you to install a sink no closer than 50 meters from the nearest residential building.

Another option is to buy a ready-made business. Starting a business at an existing car wash with well-established work, your own circle of clients and an acquired reputation is much easier than creating a business from scratch. Apparently, many choose this option. How else to explain the rush demand in the market of enterprises of this profile.

Competitionin the washing business.

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

Which ad to choose will tell you the location of your business. Near a busy highway, when the car wash is in plain sight, you may only need a billboard or a catchy sign with a pointer.

Some put up a road sign "car wash". But this is more difficult, as it requires permission from the traffic police.
At the stage of opening a business, when there are still quite a few free funds for advertising or not left at all, 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 car wash at the expense of the institution”. This is able to attract customers and without advertising costs.

And when you get big, expand, and possibly expand your range of services, such as painting, polishing, or tire fitting, you can think about the advertising budget.

Financial part of a car wash business plan.

Feasibility study and implementation features
Prices for car wash services.

The list of car wash services consists of:

Washing and polishing of the body;
- engine wash;
- dry and wet cleaning;
- Interior cleaning.
It should be borne in mind that the car wash business in Moscow is seasonal. In spring and late autumn, queues line up at car washes. But summer is quiet. Although, of course, the climate in Russia is unpredictable. Summers can be rainy, and winters with prolonged thaws and “dirty porridge” on the roads.

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

Car wash space (rental costs)

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

How much it will cost is hard to say. Different cities have their own rental rates, and in many car washes work in general within the framework of municipal programs on preferential terms. 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.

A lot will affect the cost of preparing the site and premises for a car wash and engineering communications. Of course, most often, landlords have already made sure that electricity, plumbing, and heating are already connected to the rented premises. 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 finish the room inside and out. In some cases, it will be necessary to cover the area around with asphalt.
Presumably, all of the above works will require about $ 7,000 - 10,000.

Purchase of equipment.

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

Schedule

We establish that the car wash will work around the clock. From 8.00 to 10.00 and from 17.00 to 22.00 we will make the maximum load, the rest of the time - at the level of 20% of it.
On average, it takes 20 minutes to wash one car. So, it will take an hour to service three cars. Thus, we believe that through one post daily it will be serviced: 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.

Wash staff.

It all depends on the scale of your sink. The larger it is and the more jobs, the more staff will be required accordingly. Also consider the number of shifts. Many car washes serve customers in two or three shifts.

Let's say that at full load, you need a cashier-accountant and 9 people who will work in three shifts.
We calculate labor costs according to the formula: 9 * 20,000 + 30,000 \u003d 210 thousand rubles per month. It's 7000 dollars.

Total costs (fixed, one-time)

We calculate the costs on average figures.
One-time costs (in dollars):
- equipment - 12,000;
- installation of equipment - 1,000;
- water and drain supply - 4,500;
- landscaping - 2,500;
- interior decoration - 3,000;
- documentation authorizing 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 utility bills for water and electricity);

Total costs:

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

Estimated revenue, profit

We calculate the expected revenue per month 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

Such a sink will begin to pay off after 2.5 months of work.
Profitability:
- gross profit margin (GPM) - about 50%, net profit (NPM) - 40-45%.
- return on investment (ROI) - 38%.

Project summary.

Investments will amount to 39,500 dollars. You will return them from five to ten months. Net profit will be from 5,000 to 15,000 dollars per month.

Car wash risk.

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

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

Findings.
It is difficult to open a car wash, however, it is low-cost compared to other types of business. It will quickly pay off and will bring high income. But subject to a favorable location and successful receipt of permits at all stages of coordinating a business with various authorities.

  • Dry wash technology
  • Dry cleaning services
  • Recruitment
        • Similar business ideas:

Consider the example of opening an organization providing dry car washing services. The calculations will be based on the minimum starting costs.

Dry wash technology

Dry car washing is the process of applying a special spray to the car body and removing dirt with a microfiber cloth. After washing, the body shines like new. It does not use a drop of water!

Sellers of equipment and technology (franchises) claim that this car wash has the following advantages:

- Simultaneously with the sink, the body is polished, a protective layer is formed; - Saving time. The washing process takes about 10 minutes; - Can be washed anywhere. While you are in the office, your car will be polished to a shine; - No water required - Anti-rain effect is formed; — Low cost of the service. Cons: — You can not wash a very dirty car; - The service is not yet popular. Car owners are suspicious of the dry washing method; — Sounds like an idea more for large cities, where there are a lot of cars; - Great dependence on weather conditions, especially in winter. The solution is warm parking lots in large cities.

What taxation system to choose for opening a dry car wash

To carry out activities, it is enough to register as an individual entrepreneur ( registration procedure). No licenses or permits are required to operate. The USN is suitable as a taxation system, 6% of revenue or 15% of profit at the discretion of the entrepreneur.

Dry cleaning services

The service kit includes:

  • Spray bottle. The cost is from 250 rubles. One bottle is enough to wash 4 cars;
  • Microfiber towel. Cost - 70 rubles / piece;
  • Overalls and gloves.

Recruitment

To carry out activities, it is necessary to employ at least three washermen. The entrepreneur himself can act as an administrator. Employees of the company, in warm weather, can move around on scooters. In winter, a car is required. A mini-car, such as the Oka, painted to match the design of your organization, is well suited.

How much money do you need to open a dry car wash

The main costs for starting a project:

  • Consumables and special clothes - 30,000 rubles.
  • Scooters, 2 pcs. for the spring-summer period -70,000 rubles.
  • Other organizational expenses - 5,000 rubles.

Total - 105,000 rubles . * If you have your own car, the amount of investment to open a business will be significantly lower.

Marketing plan for this business

The cost of the service is 300 rubles. The cost of washing one car, on average, is 70 rubles. For the successful implementation of the business, it is necessary to select places with a large concentration of cars, which include:

  • Parking areas of shopping centers, including warm parking lots;
  • car parking;
  • Auto markets. Where cars are sold, clean cars are always needed.

Some clients may order services by phone. The reality is that the demand for such services in our country is not yet large. Therefore, calculations should be made based on the minimum indicators. A dry wash of one car takes an average of 10 - 20 minutes if it is washed by 2 people. In an hour, taking into account the search for customers, a maximum of 2 cars will be serviced. In total, for an 8-hour working day, about 15 cars will be washed on average by two washers. When calculating monthly income, rainy days, severe frost and other inclement weather should be subtracted. On average, you get 20 working days and 300 serviced cars per month. Daily revenue: 300 rubles. * 15 = 4500 rubles. Monthly revenue: 4500 * 20 = 90,000 rubles. Let's take a look at the fixed costs per month:

  • Materials (sprayers and wipes) - 21,000 rubles.
  • Zar. fee (3 people) - 35,000 rubles.
  • Taxes, usn 6% - 5400 rubles.
  • Deductions to off-budget funds - 10,500 rubles.
  • Fuel and lubricants - 5,000 rubles.
  • Advertising — 3,000 rubles.
  • Others - 2,000 rubles.

Total - 74,000 rubles. The total monthly profit is: 90,000 - 74,000 = 16,000 rubles.

How much can you earn at the opening of a dry car wash

With the number of employees of at least 3 people and taking into account the maintenance of at least 300 cars, the monthly profit of the entrepreneur will be 16 thousand rubles. Accordingly, with an increase in the staff to 6 people, we double the profit - up to 32 thousand rubles.

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Step by step plan to open a dry car wash

  1. Search for customer service places (dry car wash can be carried out in the parking lot, near the office or supermarket, etc.).
  2. Drawing up a business plan, analysis of activities in the region.
  3. Registration with the tax office.
  4. Purchase of equipment.
  5. Conclusion of contracts with the administration of supermarkets, parking lots, offices for maintenance on their territory.
  6. Starting a business.
  7. Carrying out an advertising campaign, printing business cards.

How to choose business equipment

From the equipment you need a vacuum cleaner for a car that works autonomously. The main costs will be spent on the purchase of consumables:

  • Soft microfiber cloths;
  • Chemicals for car washing;
  • Chemicals for car polishing;
  • Special agent for chemical treatment of the interior;
  • Rubber blackening agent;
  • Liquid for cleaning glass and mirrors;
  • Fine sprayers.

You can’t do without a uniform when starting a dry car wash. It will make the washer visible and recognizable. To increase the profitability of the business, it is recommended to purchase a car for leaving on a call. At the first stages of development, you can buy an old car in the proper technical and appearance.

Which OKVED to indicate when registering an activity

  • 20.3 - other types of car maintenance services.

What documents are needed to open

To legalize activities, registration with the tax service is required. It is enough to issue an IP by providing:

  • A photocopy of the applicant's passport;
  • Application in the prescribed form;
  • Receipt of payment of the mandatory state duty.

Business registration will not take more than 1 week. If you plan to use the labor of employees, it is recommended to open an LLC. The registration procedure is similar to IP, but will allow you to carry out activities on a larger scale.

Do I need a business permit

Business does not require licensing and certification. There is also no need to obtain permission from the SES, fire inspection.

Car wash, in fact, is an eternal market, with a constantly growing number of consumers of this service. Now you don’t often see a motorist with a rag and a bucket washing his car. It’s easier to go to a car wash, where for a small price they will wash the car and clean the interior.

The car wash business is not as easy as it seems. Many car washes are illegal. If they start working legally and paying taxes, they will go bankrupt. Our SES regulations for opening car washes are quite strict. For example, you can not drain used water into the sewer. Illegal washes of course do not comply with these rules. Yes, and for legal sinks, all this water treatment is 90% fake, since with active work it will require significant costs. Therefore, many owners prefer to “negotiate” with the inspection authorities.

Car wash employees are most often visitors from neighboring countries. Work at the car wash is not very healthy and not prestigious because of the low wages. Therefore, it is not easy to find washers who do their job well, they must be trained in the intricacies of the business.

The next problem is the constant renovation of the premises. A car wash is 100% humidity, so fungus and mold on the walls are everywhere. Regular renovation of the premises is the next part of the costs that should be considered in this business.

But meanwhile, difficulties exist in any business, so you should not focus on them too much. And, if the idea of ​​​​opening a car wash arose in your head, then you should know that this is a good idea. First, let's figure out what car washes are.

Car washes are distinguished by types and form of service. Types of car washes - contact, contactless and combined. By the form of service - stationary manual car wash (traditional technology); mobile; self-service car wash (provides a low price of services, a minimum of personnel); portal systems (expensive efficient technology, pays off up to 3 years, requires a constant flow of customers).

To open a car wash, you first need to decide on the choice of a legal entity and the choice of the type of car wash. For our business, we chose a modular “turnkey car wash” from Avtodom LLC for two posts, complete with equipment from Karcher. This option for starting a business was chosen because of the ease of opening it. This complex can be installed where it is impossible to carry out construction work, in a record time of 10 days, and can be placed without approval from the traffic police, Vodokanal and the network organization in parking lots, parking lots of shopping centers, gas stations.

What permissions and licenses are needed to open a car wash?

The hardest part is finding the right land. We will write about the difficulties with choosing a land plot below.

So the site has been found. For the organization of activities registered IP. When applying to the city administration for renting a land plot for organizing a car wash business, inform them that:

This car wash modular complex belongs to the category of non-stationary objects and does not require a building permit;

Does not require connection to sewerage and water;

During the construction of a car wash complex, it is not required to carry out construction work, the construction of a foundation, or to carry out welding work.

To open a car wash business on a land leased from the city authorities, you will need:

Coordinate the preliminary design (appearance) with the city administration to obtain permission for the installation of a non-stationary object;

Present to the SES the documents that come with the purchased complex;

Contract for the supply of water and disposal from Vodokanal.

How to find a plot of land to open a car wash?

One of the essential factors for the success of a car wash business is location. Car washes on the outskirts of the city, on major bypass roads - are not profitable. The best location for a sink is on the way from work to home. People want to wash their car and drive safely home without getting it dirty. Parking next to the sink for two posts should be for 3-5 cars. The client likes to drink coffee at the car wash, watch TV and, without getting his shoes dirty, safely get into the car. The presence of street lighting is welcome, if not, then you will have to do it at your own expense.

To search for a site, it is better to contact the city administration or give a task to realtors. Of the communications for our car wash business, the main thing is the ability to connect to electrical networks, the use of a generator is possible, but not suitable for a normal business. Therefore, when choosing options for the location of the sink, the car wash complex should be located where the cost of connecting to the power grid will be minimal. Also, when concluding a lease agreement for a land plot, pay attention to the conditions for terminating the agreement. You can set up your car wash, promote your business, and after a while they can terminate the contract with you in order to put your own car wash there.

Necessary equipment for opening a car wash.

The package of the selected modular car wash complex for two posts includes:

The building of the car wash complex;

Local wastewater treatment;

Steel mud trap with a volume of 5000 liters;

2 high-pressure cleaners Karcher HD 5/12;

Vacuum cleaner Karcher NT 27|1;

Foam generator 50 liters;

Compressor 50 liters;

Equipment for work without connection in the sewerage and water - a surface sump of 6000 liters and a wastewater treatment complex UKO - 2M, this equipment is optional;

CCTV.

In a business plan for opening a car wash, when choosing equipment, it should be borne in mind that its capacity is proportional to productivity. Washing machines of medium power provide service for 20-25 cars per day. The equipment offered by us can serve up to 96 cars per day.

Table 1. Investments in the project.

How to hire car wash staff?

It is better if your car wash will have employees with experience. Basically, the washers are men, it is quite difficult for girls to work in this business. The salary of washers depends on the quality of their work, the speed of its implementation with a heavy load. The salary is mainly from 20 to 30% of their revenue, in night shifts up to 40%. For our car wash, we are planning 5 washers and a foreman for two posts. The salary of the foreman is 10% of the total revenue.

Table 2. Staffing.

How to attract clients?

Customers themselves will stand in line at your car wash, if the service is provided perfectly, waiting for a car wash is comfortable, it is possible to pay for the car wash not only in cash, but also through the terminal. Some car wash owners will even lay a rug along which the client walks to the washed car. A trifle, but the client is happy and he will come again and tell others.

How to calculate the payback of a car wash?

Car wash revenue.

Our car wash will provide the following services:

  1. car wash outside,
  2. body polishing,
  3. engine wash,
  4. cleaning (wet, dry),
  5. interior dry cleaning.

At the car wash, business is seasonal, but for our calculations we will assume that customers arrive evenly and in a constant amount every month. We plan that 24 clients will be served per day. The average check will be 500 rubles. Thus, the monthly revenue will be 24 * 500 * 30 = 360,000 rubles.

Table 3. Car wash revenue

Total revenue

Investments that need to be made to open a business:

The cost of a modular wash with equipment for two posts is 2,380,000 rubles;

The cost of the draft design and approvals is 50,000 rubles;

The cost of connecting to electricity - 50,000 rubles;

Site preparation (graveling) - 10,000 rubles;

Purchase of other equipment - 60,000 rubles.

The total investment for the installation of the sink is 2,550,000 rubles.

The car wash business costs are shown below.

Table 4. Car wash costs

Wage

Payroll taxes

Depreciation

Electricity

Sewerage

Detergents

Napkins for washing

IP taxes

other expenses

Total expenses

Table 5. Plan of income and expenses


The final figures of the car wash opening project are as follows:

Table 6. Payback of a car wash.

Project summary.

When deciding to start a car wash as a business, the following aspects should be kept in mind:

  • the seasonal nature of the business;
  • the quality of services is the basis of prosperity (a scratched body by a negligent washer can ruin everything in the bud);
  • location is one of the main success factors of the enterprise.

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