Americans love their cars. They spend billions of dollars to maintain them—and this tender loving care includes keeping them spick-and-span. With no inventory and no costly labor, a car wash is one of the most stable and profitable businesses you can start. In this book, industry experts walk you through the four most popular types of car washes—full-service, in-bay automatic, exterior conveyer and self-service—and reveal the pros and cons of each. No matter what type you choose, you'll get essential advice on: • Writing a business plan and getting financing • Setting up an environmentally friendly car wash • Hiring the best employees • Purchasing the newest washing equipment • Creative marketing and advertising techniques • And more! Valuable industry information, hundreds of essential resources and time-tested business tactics put you on the road to success.