Auto detailers go over a car in detail, waxing and polishing the paint, chrome and wheels and thoroughly cleaning the seats and upholstery until the car has a like-new showroom shine. Startup costs are minimal, which makes auto detailing a terrific business if you’re an entrepreneur on a shoestring budget.
Plus, there are two ways to make money: First, by detailing cars in volume still in the dealers’ showrooms. Second, by detailing private parties’ cars. If you like cars (and working for yourself), an auto detailing service may be the business for you.
Car Wash Business
There are a lot of things people like to do with their weekends–and for most, washing their cars is a chore not included on that list. But there are more than 100 million cars and trucks on the road that still need care, and that’s where your cleaning expertise comes in.

Statistics show that today’s car owners are serious about their investments, holding on to their automobiles longer and taking better care of them, including keeping them spic-and-span.
Our jam-packed guide walks you through the four different types of car washes you can start–full-service, self-service, automatic rollover and exterior conveyorized–and covers the pros and cons of each so you can determine which is best for you.
You also learn the startup costs of each, as well as the equipment needed, the administrative tasks involved in daily operations, the personnel needed to staff your business, and what it’s like to run a car wash on a day-to-day basis. We also help you find innovative ways to promote your business so you’ve got a line of cars just waiting to get in, plus how to write a business plan to put you on the road to success.