Car wash business is not a new business, however what makes the difference is the innovation introduced. Someone may be thinking of how possible it is for this business to make him rich…., a combination of different factors that will do the magic. If you want to make millions from this business, your organization processes matters a lot. This may include setting standards, employing trained personnel, use of new technology, location and improved service delivery.
What’s new?
Think about adding the following innovations into your car wash business.
Mobile car wash: This is for those that want to take it as a serious business. The new mobile car wash tech can be self-served or have attendant at each location. You many consider locations like private car parks, some filling station and major streets.
Set up an organized system: Your car wash center should have a comfortable customers’ reception (lounge) where customers can relax, watch films and listen to news while their cars are being taken care of. Also as an alternative, you can have a restaurant or a kind of bush bar for those that like “flexing” Don’t forget to issue receipt at the completion of every service. Monitor your car wash attendants and know what they’re doing. Always train and retrain them to work as professionals. This is basically for the Main office not the mobile stations. Ok!
Car-polish: Incorporate this to your services portfolio with a comprehensive price list for all the services applicable. The pricing should be affordable such that both big income earners and small income earners can patronize it.
Car engine wash: Train your staff on how to wash car engine and as well educate your customers on how to do minor cleaning of their cars
Interior car cleaning: Your staff should be trained on how to clean the interior of the car. There are special machines and chemicals perfectly designed to clean the interior of the cars including that for cars with leather seat and car with fabrics.
Business location: This would determine the type of customers (car owners) that would patronize you. For example, someone driving a car of over 10million Naira will likely live in a highbrow area so you don’t expect him to wash his exotic car on a road sided carwash. Therefore, the way you organize the business and where it is located goes a long way in determining the type of customers that would patronize you.
Run promo from time to time
Gauge your customers’ cars for free and thank them for coming. Also, design a strategy that will enable you collect your customers contacts and data (fill form).
Can I start this business very small?
Yes you can still start small, the first thing to consider is for startup is
- Location: Look for space either the front side of your compound or a rented space and put a shade though shade might not be necessary but ideal.
- Car Washer High Pressure machine.
- Vacuum machine.
- Regular water supply.
With this you’re good to go, just be customer friendly and be proud of what you do.
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