
MSG Equipment reviews the advantages of self-service car washes, compares wash types and outlines the permit and planning steps for adding one to a workshop.
With car numbers growing every year, a car wash can be a worthwhile extra revenue stream for a service centre. The MSG Equipment article compares self-service washing with manual, contactless and automatic formats: fast payback, affordable pricing, no staff and space savings are its main strengths.
The piece also lists the practical steps — registering the business, obtaining land and building permits from the local authority, coordinating the project with the relevant agencies and drafting a detailed business plan. The procedures described reflect the source country’s regulations, so local rules should always be checked separately.