How to start a profitable car wash business in nigeria.

Car Wash Business can be a profitable business to start with the sudden increase of fairly used cars into Nigeria, millions of cars are on the road daily, and people are still buying more car daily. As most of these roads are untarred, cars get dirty quite frequently. Thus there is need for car washing services. Not only to keep the vehicles clean, but for the cars to last longer.

Starting a car wash business in Nigeria is a wonderful business idea you will have so many customers/clients, as these days nobody seems to have enough time to wash their cars themselves. And guess what? This business is open to everybody; the secondary WAEC Holder to the university graduate, employed, unemployed, literate, uneducated..You name it and the opportunity is limitless! Whoever! It’s one very lucrative business for anyone that is willing to get a little dirty and make millions of Naira for yourself.

Types of Car Wash Services in Nigeria
A full-service car wash includes both the internal vacuuming and external cleaning performed by a staff of workers.
The automatic rollover wash is where the vehicle owner stays in the auto while it is pulled through a conveyor-type system.
A self-service wash is where vehicles owners wash their own cars in a bay with the use of a wand.
A mobile car wash is where the business owner travels in a specially equipped vehicle to the auto’s location and does the washing there. Basic Requirements -In order to go into a car wash business in Nigeria, certain factors, must be considered namely; little capital, water supply, equipment, and location

Capital-The very first step to consider is how to raise funds, for the business. With a well-detailed business plan, you could acquire capital from a bank, savings and loans, or any other financial institution. The cheapest, though the slowest way to raise capital, is by offering door-to-door services, to friends, relatives, neighbours and the elderly. This approach has the added advantage of you self- advertising your services, thereby increasing your customer base. Other media of advertisement are posting on walls, bulletin bill boards and social website .e.g. facebook, twitter, myspace etc.                                                                    
Tools and Equipment- Before building a garage or bay for your car wash business in Nigeria, it is essential to have hand brushes, sponge, bucket, car detergent, as your primary tools for washing cars, especially in your door-to-door services. Other equipment such as water pumping machine, hose and nozzle, pressure washer, stand by generator, water storage tanks, vacuum cleaner, sprayers, would then be required when you build your shop. Sitting, food and drinks stand, as well as a place to relax, could go a long way to attract customers, this will generate even more income.

Location- In setting up a car wash business in Nigeria, location is indeed very important. It could either increase or decrease your customer base. Building your bay or garage by a very busy street with a lot of vehicles, goes a long way to positively impact the business. Other viable sites are automobile workshops, strip malls or filling stations. It also imperative that the necessary papers to be obtained from the appropriate authorities, to know whether the site has good drainage system or not. This would prevent possible demolition.

Water Supply- This is the main element in the business, it is therefore very important that the location is close to a natural water supply. Other alternatives include drilling a bore-hole, or digging a well, which should be treated regularly. The tank should always be filled with water, should in case, there is water shortage, the tank water could be used.
To start a car wash business in Nigeria  is indeed a money spinning venture! With a good business plan and our guidelines, you can make above N30, 000.00 and more every single day.Get started today!