Resources for Starting a New Car Wash Business
Pit Crew specializes in cleaning out car wash pits quickly and efficiently but we care about a whole lot more than your pits. We know that our role is one cog in keeping your whole operation running smoothly.
That’s why we’ve compiled a list of resources for owners of new or growing car washes. This list of websites, online magazines, blog posts, associations and Facebook groups should help you get all your questions answered to run your car wash business smoothly.
Pro tip: bookmark this webpage in your web browser to come back to whenever you are looking for advice.
Professional Carwashing & Detailing
This is a great resource for any car wash owner. It is a dedicated car wash industry magazine with lots of great insights and information for starting and maintaining a great car wash business.
Read their article about thriving in the first few years after starting a carwash:
https://www.carwash.com/thriving-in-the-first-few-years-after-starting-a-carwash/
Carolina Pride Carwash Systems & Solutions
Caroline Pride is a popular source of car wash equipment for many car wash owners. In addition to providing quality products, they also have an online car wash academy and host car wash class for new car wash owners and operators along with their other training resources.
Take a look at their introductory article for new car wash investors:
https://www.carolinapridecarwash.com/new-investors/
Tommy Car Wash Systems
Based out of western Michigan, Tommy Car Wash Systems provides car wash equipment for franchises across the United States. Even if your car wash doesn’t use their equipment, you can still learn a lot from their blog. Their most recent articles include posts such as “3 Principles for Successful Car Wash Logo Design” and “The Seven Things Customers are Really Looking for In a Carwash.”
Read their latest articles:
Baker Equipment & Supply
Another great source of car wash equipment, Baker Equipment & Supply has been in business for over 50 years. They pride themselves on phenomenal customer service for all of your car wash needs. This includes providing literature for starting your own car wash.
Download and/or print their comprehensive new investment guide:
http://bakercarwashco.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/investment-guide.pdf
TalkCarWash Facebook Group
Joining a group of other car wash owners is one of the best things any new car wash operator can do for themselves. It is very help to be able to discuss your concerns or questions with a large group of people who have hands-on experience in your field. Some of them can answer in seconds what you could be scratching your head about all day.
Join the TalkCarWash Facebook group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TalkCarWash/
International Carwash Association
Joining your region’s car wash association is another option to never face your challenges alone. Networking with other members of the car wash industry can make the difference between reinventing the wheel and learning the ropes from more experienced successful car wash owners.
Your regional car wash association will depend on where you are located but the International Carwash Association is an association that just about any car owner can join.
Read about their member benefits or check out articles in their car wash magazine.
You can also attend the annual International Carwash Association Car Wash Show which features over 400 exhibits from companies in the industry and over 8,700 attendees:
https://www.carwash.org/car-wash-show/thecarwashshow
Pit Crew’s 5 Business Tips for New Car Wash Owners
Of course we can’t get away with writing a list of resources for new car wash owners without including two of our own blog post articles.
Read about our “5 Business Tips for New Car Wash Owners” for some basic info about implementing some basic business strategies in your new car wash. Also check out our tips for maintaining a great car wash in 2019.
