Car washes and car care for sale

Car washes, wash halls, self-service washes and car care businesses for sale in Denmark.

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OverviewA car wash lives on its equipment.Introduction

A car wash lives on its equipment. Ask for the age, service agreements and repair history of the wash system, brushes, pressure washers and payment terminals, and check whether anything is leased. Water, chemicals and power are major costs, so ask for consumption over several years and whether water is recycled. Car washes discharge wastewater containing oil and chemicals and usually need a permit and an oil separator. Ask for the permits and the latest inspections.

Wash clubs and regular customersSubscriptions and wash clubs bring fixed monthly income and are often the most valuable part of a modern car wash.Guide

Subscriptions and wash clubs bring fixed monthly income and are often the most valuable part of a modern car wash. Ask how many active members there are, how the number has developed and how many cancel. Check whether the payment solution and member data can be transferred to a new owner, and that members’ data is handled under GDPR. For car care with hand washing, polishing and vehicle preparation, agreements with dealers and leasing companies often matter more than passing trade.

Location matters a lot for a car wash. Review the lease or the agreement with the fuel station or landowner, and ask whether any plans could change the traffic past the site.

Staffing varies a lot. An automatic wash hall needs few people, while hand washing, polishing and vehicle preparation need permanent staff who transfer with the business on their existing terms.

Price and key figuresSitavo’s indicative range for the category is 2–3.5 times annual profit (SDE), cross-checked against 0.2–0.6 times re…Finance

Sitavo’s indicative range for the category is 2–3.5 times annual profit (SDE), cross-checked against 0.2–0.6 times revenue. Many active club members, newer equipment and a secure lease push the price up. Worn equipment and high utility costs pull it down.

Before you make an offerEquipment, service agreements and leasing.Guide
  • Equipment, service agreements and leasing.
  • Water, chemical and power consumption over several years.
  • Environmental permits and oil separator.
  • Wash club: members, cancellations and payment solution.
  • Lease and location.

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