The Business
Mobile car washing serves individuals, corporate fleets, and car lots. Fleet contracts (trucking companies, rental agencies, delivery fleets) provide predictable recurring revenue. Basic exterior wash runs $20-40; full service $60-100. Fleet accounts pay $10-25 per vehicle at volume.
How to Start
Invest in a proper water tank setup (200+ gallon tank, $1,500). Target corporate parking lots — you can wash 15-20 cars in one location rather than driving between jobs. Cold-call fleet managers at trucking companies, construction firms, and car rental agencies. One fleet contract can be worth $2-5K/month.
Equipment Needed
- ▸Water tank (200+ gallons)
- ▸Pressure washer
- ▸Foam cannon
- ▸Generator
- ▸Vacuum
- ▸Microfiber towels
Licensing
Business license + water reclaim in some states
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“Mobile car wash wins with office parks. Show up at 7:30am, leave a card on windshields, wash 20 cars while people are working, collect $40 each. No fixed costs, no rent, no drive-through overhead.”
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