Choosing a plot for a car wash

A good location for a touchless car wash is the foundation of a successful new investment. The most convenient situation is when you already own a plot that you want to use for a touchless car wash. If not, you need to look for a suitable location. In this article you will learn what conditions a plot should meet before you consider building a touchless car wash on it. BKF self-service car wash on a plot in Poznań

How big should the plot be?

If you are thinking of a single-bay car wash, the plot should have an area of at least 250 m². This is needed to build the structure for one bay of a modular car wash and to operate the car wash safely later on.

The table below shows approximate plot areas for modular and container car washes with two or more bays.

Car wash type	Area of the building	Plot area including access roads
Two-bay	60 m²	470 m²
Three-bay	90 m²	560 m²
Four-bay	120 m²	650 m²
Four-bay container	135 m²	695 m²
Five-bay	150 m²	740 m²
Five-bay container	165 m²	785 m²
Six-bay	180 m²	830 m²
Six-bay container	195 m²	875 m²

What are the surroundings like?

A good location for a touchless car wash is relatively close to large concentrations of people and frequently visited places, and on a busy road. The more cars pass by every day, the less you will need to spend on advertising.

It is also worth checking whether there are complementary businesses nearby, such as petrol stations, workshops, vehicle inspection stations or car rental companies. Neighbours like these can support cooperation and bring in additional customers.

It also makes sense to analyse the location and offer of your direct competitors. The more places to wash a car there are in the area, the harder it may be to win customers.

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How many formalities are there?

Before you decide to invest in a plot, make sure you know how utility connections will be handled. Ideally, the plot already has utilities or connection points right next to it. Otherwise you have to reckon with extra costs and a longer investment process.

It is also extremely important to check the local zoning or land-use plan and all the conditions that the relevant local authorities have set for the plot you are interested in.

How visible will the new car wash be?

You must check how visible the new touchless car wash will be. Will potential customers notice it, is it easy to reach, and can the access route be sensibly signposted? All of this affects the later success of the investment.

Water and energy

The plot should have access to all the necessary resources, including water and electricity, without which a car wash cannot operate. It is also worth making sure that waste water can be discharged efficiently and that the site allows for storing chemicals and convenient access for suppliers.

Touchless car wash dimensions

Besides the area of the plot, its proportions matter too. The dimensions of the car wash depend on the number of bays and on additional options such as vacuum cleaners or a money changer. You also need to fit the structure to its surroundings and choose the right type of building.

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