Car Washing And Detailing Business

Car Washing And Detailing Business Success Stories [2024]

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Updated: October 7th, 2024

The carwash business is already a multi-billion-dollar industry with room for growth.

With the number of vehicles per household increasing daily, starting a car wash and detailing business could be a profitable idea.

If you have a piece of vacant land in the right location, you can get into the carwash business. You can set up an in-bay automatic carwash, self-washing carwash, touch-free carwash, or a wide range of other options.

In this list, you'll find real-world car washing and detailing business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a car washing and detailing business that makes money.

1. Fresh Look Mobile Auto Detailing ($60K/year)

Matt Paskow, a former sales executive in the technology industry, started Fresh Look Mobile Auto Detailing after growing tired of the uncertainties of corporate layoffs. With a passion for car detailing and a desire for more control over his future, Matt recognized the opportunity to provide convenient and high-quality auto detailing services to busy professionals in North County, San Diego. By focusing on SEO, Google My Business, and Google AdWords, Matt has been able to attract customers and build a successful business that generates $5,000 per month.

How much money it makes: $60K/year
How much did it cost to start: $2.5K
How many people on the team: 1

I Left Tech & Built My Own Car Detailing Business [My Hobby]

Learn how former tech salesman, Matt Paskow, left the industry to start Fresh Look Mobile Auto Detailing, a profitable mobile auto detailing business generating around $5k per month that focuses solely on SEO, Google AdWords, and Google My Business for marketing.

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