INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS (All price are in Php based on 2007 market price)

A. Equipment:

  • 1 Pressure washer compact electric 1600 watts, 5.5 liters/minute – 6,300.00
  • 1 Vacuum cleaner with blower, 750 watts 6 meter – 3,144.75
  • 1 Power sprayer 1/2 horsepower, 26 inch – 4,567,50
  • 1 Pressure tank 340 liters – 6,688.45
  • 1 2-step ladder – 420.00
  • 3 Drums (for storing water) @367.50/pc – 1,102.50
  • 2 Hose @315.00/pc – 630.00
  • 3 Pails/buckets @82.45/pc – 247.35

Total – P 23,100.55

B. Direct Cost (Materials and Supplies per Month):

  • 3 pcs Chamois @100.00/pc – 300.00
  • 24 pcs All-purpose rags @5.25/4 pcs – 63.00
  • 4 pcs Car sponge (big) @40.00/pc – 160.00

Sub-Total – P 523.00

C. Supplies:

  • 60 liters Car shampoo – 8,250.00
  • 15 liters Car wax liquid wax hi-gloss finish – 7,125.00
  • 15 liters Tire black – 6,750.00
  • 450 ml Car polisher/shine (for detailing) scratch remover ultra hi-gloss finish – 1,350.00

Sub-Total – P 14,642.25

Total – P 15,165.25

D. Indirect Cost:

  • Labor cost (330.00/day x 30 days) – 9,990.00
  • Electricity – 2,100.00
  • Water – 840.00
  • Contingency (10% of direct costs) – 1,516.50

Total – P 14,356.50

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Wash Process

Upon drive-in, attendant wets the car and loosens the dirt before the application of detergents. Deep-cleaning foam is created when car shampoo, water, and air is mixed and goes through the power sprayer. The car body is scrubbed using soft cloths or a sponge, making sure there is no particles caught up in them that could scratch the car.

Tire black is applied to remove brake dust and brighten the black rubber of tire. For pre-rinsing, pressure washer is used. It is a system of rotating water jets that spray concentrated streams of water on the car. The strength of the stream and the circular motion combine to provide a powerful scrubbing action. The car goes through a final rinse by using hose and water to remove whatever residue is left.

Dry Process

Wiping the whole body using the chamois to absorb water or moisture. After wiping, apply car wax to polish and protect from dust.

As an added service, attendant may clean the interior, removing trash and vacuuming carpets and seats.

PRICING AND COSTING

Direct cost for 1 vehicle (total direct cost / 20 cars / 30 days) – 25.27
Add: Indirect cost for 1 vehicle (total indirect cost / 20 cars / 30 days) – 23.92
Add: 25% mark-up – 49.19

Service rate – P 61.48
Market rate – P 70 to 80.00

The higher the number of vehicles/day, the lower the cost, thus increasing the mark-up to 50%.

ESTIMATED SALES FOR ONE MONTH OPERATION

  • 17 cars @70.00 x 30 days – 35,700.00
  • 3 vans @80.00 x 30 days – 7,200.00
  • 10 cars @40 x 30 days (for tire black and vacuuming) – 12,000.00
  • 8 cars @500 (for detailing) – 4,000

Sub-total – 58,900.00
Less:

  • Direct cost – 15,165.25
  • Indirect cost – 14,356.50

Sub-total – 29,521.75

Net Income Monthly – P 29,378.25
(or net income daily) – P 979.30

For more information, contact:

Bureau of Small and Medium Enterprise Development (BSMED)
3/F Oppen Bldg.
349 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City
Tel: 890-4968; 897-7596; 897-1693
Fax: 896-7916
Email: bsmed@dti.gov.ph
Website: www.dti.gov.ph

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26 Responses
  1. borge says:

    hi, thanks for your insightful article on starting a car wash…

  2. cristina says:

    hi!!! please help us on our feasibility study about carwash…. your idea will be a very big help. please e-mail me……

  3. Erich Alba says:

    Madayaw!

    Thank you for the post.

    I am from Davao City and I’d like to know which suppliers (Davao-based) that have both good after sales service reputation and reasonable pricing will you recommend to those interested to go into the business.

    Appreciate your immediate response.

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  4. hj says:

    san makakabili ng carwash sir?

  5. Roel says:

    Thanks for the information, I would like if how can I manage this business or how can I monitor this business, considering that I have a work. Any suggestion on how can I manage without my personal supervision?

  6. sit says:

    Hi!
    Got helpful points from your post. We are planning to start a carwash business too. Can you please email us suggestions on where can we get equipment and supplies? We are from Tuguegarao City and we have to finalize everything before we go get eqpt/supplies, which I suppose are all sourced out from Manila.
    Thanks!

  7. Rogie says:

    Good day,
    We are planning to put up a car wash business. Your site gave lots of help about the industry. Thanks for all your advice, really helps a lot. Can you please email where i could buy a some good equipment and a list of some supplier?

  8. Mon Faraon says:

    Yes, same question here…Any existing supplier that you can refer?

  9. Marc Arvin Velasco says:

    I’m really interested in this business can you please give me a list of suppliers?thank you very much for putting a site like this

  10. Vita says:

    Im interested to put up car wash business. Is there any car wash to assume within the city of Davao? Please let me inform if any one you know. Thanks and God bless

  11. Gian CArlo says:

    its a good site….good info..please add details on how to setup the equipments..thanks

  12. Tere says:

    Thank God I found this site! This is really a great help for my feasibility study. Many thanks and God Bless.

  13. Ronel Quizon says:

    I would like to know more about car wash franchise. Thank you

  14. carvista says:

    Good day to you!

    This site is very informative! Keep up the good work!
    I am seriously planning of putting up a carwash business as soon as possible.
    Can you email me a few good equipment supplier, please?

    Thanks in advance and God bless.

    carvista3@yahoo.com

  15. Photoaddict says:

    This site is very helpful. full of information. but could someone email me where i can buy supplies for this car wash business? I assume that the establishment will be way cheaper than the prices that you can see at ace hardware and handyman. thank you!

    kengonzaga@gmail.com

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