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Soapy Hi Soapy, Thats very usefull information. I had the wash equipment checked out today and it looks like it should all be replaced in part because its 25 years old. With the age and missing parts they recommended starting with all new equipment. With that added expense I have to crunch the...

Waxman Hi Waxman, Yes what you say makes sense. I can do 3 cash flow statements and see where I'm at each month in all 3 senerios. Correct about the express detailing. I had never heard about it till 6 months ago when I toured a store out of town. I knew right then that express detailing would...

Waxman Hi Waxman, You have some good points. Thats not a bad price for the SS equipment on eBay. Yes you are correct, I am very much a rookie, and thats why I'm here asking you experts these questions. You have all been very helpfull and I say thanks to you all. I have read that a SS wash bay...

soapy Hi Soapy, You have a very valid point about having a SS bay. I read here that engine detailing can lead to problems with all the electronics, even if you have them sign a waiver so I've decided against that. I expect to make a profit from the wash and detail shop but part of the reason...

rph9168 Hi rph9168, Thanks for your reply. This is looking like a much higher cost venture than I suspected but thats good to find out. At this time I am looking for info and trying to get some numbers to see if this will work. There is another wash in town for $950,000 but its location is not...

I'm new here, just found this forum last week. I was not sure where I would get exposure for my questions or if I would get any replies at all. Having been online for over 10 years I have been to sites that have little traffic. I have been happy with the responses so far so thanks to you all...

soapy Hi Soapy, Thanks for your reply. I had a feeling the SS bays would be tight but I have a plan on that. If I were to keep 3 SS bays I will have that equipment to repair as well. There is an SS only wash a mile down the road. Its the cheapest in town and the most run down. I suspect it...

Waxman Hi Waxman, Thanks for your input. Yes the $30,000 is a high estimate. I plan to have 3 detail bays. The book I read said a 3 bay detail shop should gross $15,000. I also plan to perform express details and assumed I might do another $15,000. All I have to go by are the books I have read...

rph9168 Hi rph9168, Thanks for your post. When I said the equipment was cannibalized by the former owner for his other wash I should have said he removed some of the motors, coin, token and bill machines etc, and some other parts. All of the big parts are in place but it still looks like a mess...

mjc3333 Hi mjc3333, Thanks for your post. Your info on the $4,000 gross sales per month for the IBS's and $30,000 for the detail shop is what I was looking for at this early stage. Your input makes sense. When I said the equipment was cannibalized by the former owner for his other wash I should...

Hi Robert, Thanks for your reply. I am just getting a start on this project and wanted to get some basic advise from experts before spending too much time or money. This property just became available a few weeks ago. If everybody tells me it will take $500,000 to rehab and I can expect to net...

Opening a closed wash and adding express detailing The population in my area is close to 100,000. I'm interested in opening a car wash and express detail shop in conjunction with opening an auto painting/cosmetic repair shop. My expertise is in the auto body repair industry. I have owned a...

The population in my area is close to 100,000. I'm interested in opening a car wash and express detail shop in conjunction with opening an auto painting/cosmetic repair shop. My expertise is in the auto body repair industry. I have owned a small shop and managed the body shop for a Chrysler...

The population in my area is close to 100,000. I'm interested in opening a car wash and express detail shop in conjunction with opening an auto painting/cosmetic repair shop. My expertise is in the auto body repair industry. I have owned a small shop and managed the body shop for a Chrysler...