Five-Bay Coin Operated Car Wash

Business Summary:
THE BUSINESS Located on a main thoroughfare this car wash has four coin operated, seven function do-it-yourself wash bays. Cat pumps supply the pressure. Additionally there is one automatic bay accepting coins, currency and credit cards. This bay is an Aqua Jet Mark VII model installed within the past three years. All bays make use of reverse osmosis water in the rinse cycle. Additionally there are three vacuum islands with two cleaners per island and two Magic Mist Car Fragrance appliers. Internal to the operation is a Vac-It-Up Cleaner which clears the quarters from each of the bays into a very secure location not available to the general public. Bay Talk is utilized to monitor on a absentee basis the activity from any remote location where you have a computer located. THE COMPANY The business is operated by the owner and one part-time independent contractor who performs basic maintenance and other necessary work when called. Maintenance costs are kept at a low level through an ongoing preventative maintenance program. The floors are heated when necessary to prevent the build up of snow and ice. Sumps are pumped at least every eight months or more often if needed. The location was built new in the early 1990s and the present owner acquired the location in late 1997. The real estate is included and lot size is 0.680 acres. THE REASON FOR SELLING The seller is consolidating his financial holdings as he approaches retirement. THE POSSIBILITIES This is a very well operated car wash. It would be a great retirement business. It would be a great opportunity for someone already in the business. It would be a great opportunity for someone looking to diversify his/her investment holdings.