Analysis On Car wash

Business

PENNSYLVANIA AND USA

Biggest companies in the Car Wash & Auto
Detailing industry in the US:-
• Mister Car Wash Holdings Inc.
• Auto bell Car Wash Inc.
• Mike’s Carwash
• Wash Depot Holdings Inc.

This industry has no major players with a market share of greater than
5%
Car Wash Market, By Type
 Car Wash – Small Business

Number of Car Washes in U.S.: 113,000

Number of Cars washed per day: 8 million
Average Electricity Consumed Per Week: 30,600 kWh
Average Electricity Cost Per Car: $0.50 – $1.00
Average Natural Gas Cost Per Car: $0.12
Average Estimated Water Used Per Car (automated wash): 10 gallons
per minute
Busiest Car Wash Day: Saturday
Water: The average cost per car for water is $0.16.
 Thirty-eight gallons of water (148 liters)
are used every time a single car is washed.
In-bay automatic car wash solution is the most
preferred
 Winter is the busiest month for car washers.
 Other Variable Cost For Car Wash

 Detergent – During the washing phase of the car wash, detergent is

used to help remove dirt and grime from the vehicle. The cost per
vehicle for these chemicals is $0.45 – $1.20.
 Maintenance- As more customers go through your car wash business,
your building will eventually need repairs and routine maintenance
that keep it running efficiently. The average cost per car for repairs
and maintenance is $0.47.
 Land Requirements
• A general rule to follow when sizing lot is that you will need a lot
approximately 100 – 120 feet deep by a minimum of 75 feet wide –
depending on the number of bays. Keep in mind a typical four bay self-
serve car wash would need a lot 120 feet long by 100 feet wide –
minimum.
• If you're going to own and operate an in-bay automatic car wash, you'll
need approximately 7,000 square feet of land for one bay.
• The average price for a simple hand car wash is $5 to $7. For self-service
systems, the charge is usually $1 to $2 for a 15-minute use of the washing
equipment. Vacuum charges are about the same. The average customer
might spend $2 to $4.