San Francisco, CA
We deliver professional car cleaning and detailing services right to your doorstep. We specialize in interior and exterior cleaning, waxing, vacuuming, and odor removal — all performed using...
$100,000
Cash Flow: $150,000
Car Washes For Sale in California
Market Info
Mobile Car Cleaning Service
Self Serve CarWash For Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Coalinga, CA
Established Self-Serve Car Wash - Coalinga's Only Full-Service Option This profitable car wash operation has served Coalinga, CA for over 50 years, establishing itself as the sole self-serve car wash...
$625,000
Cash Flow: $72,700
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Luxury Automotive Wrap & PPF Shop | Turnkey & Profitable
Temecula, CA
This is a well-established, high-end automotive customization shop specializing in vinyl wraps, paint protection film (PPF), starlight headliners, ambient lighting, detailing, and related premium...
5
$700,000
Cash Flow: $300,000
Car Wash/Oil Change Facility in Lakewood
Lakewood, CA
This is a rare chance to acquire a highly improved and income-generating car wash at the signalized intersection of Pioneer Blvd and Centralia Street in Lakewood, CA. Located on a ±16,552 SF lot with...
6
$3,500,000
Full Service Car Wash Business Opportunity | Long-Term Lease in Place
Mission Viejo, CA
This offering represents the sale of a fully operational, full-service car wash business—not the underlying real estate. The business operates from a ±1-acre parcel located on the outparcel of a...
6
$3,500,000
Coin-Op - Self Serv Car Wash
Frazier Park, CA
• COIN-OP Self-Serv Car Wash Business + Property $298,000 • Mountain Home Lifestyle | Rural Living | Nature & Outdoor Recreation Lovers — A Great Opportunity Awaits! • For Sale: Coin-Op Self-Serve Car...
$298,000
4 Bay Car Wash & Laundromat Plus Store Front Own The Land & Business
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Gustine, CA
Car Wash & Laundromat Businesses Have Been Running Since 1974 At 726 South Ave. Plus A Store Front For Your Choice To Lease 3 Businesses & Own The Land. Or Run All 3. Zoned C-2 Ideal Year Round...
6
$820,000
Express Car Wash - Seller Financing Available
Pomona, CA
EXPRESS CAR WASH - RECENTLY REMODLED - SELLER FINANCING Available Priced at $890,000, with Seller financing available. This property features a newly remodeled express car wash strategically situated...
$890,000
Full Service Car Wash California
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Citrus Heights, CA
Established Full Service Car Wash - Citrus Heights, California This income-producing car wash operation presents an exceptional opportunity in the thriving Sacramento County market. With over one year...
6
$2,500,000
Established Auto Detail Shop & Office Space/Apartment
Walnut Creek, CA
Price negotiable for the right buyer. Happy to share financial info upon request! If you’re looking to step into a successful business with a strong foundation, loyal clientele, and built-in systems...
4
$165,000
FranchiseChristian Brothers Automotive
Available Nationwide
A trusted name in the auto repair industry for over 40 years, Christian Brothers Automotive is a Christian business that provides each guest the “love your neighbor” experience. Currently, there are more than 265 locations successfully operating across 30 states, with a growth plan to reach 350 strategically placed locations by end of 2025.
$85,000
Express Full & Detail Car Wash Services
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pomona, CA
This is a long established car wash, which has both express drive through service and full service detail available. Serious callers, that are looking to add additional locations, or individuals that...
3
$3,200,000
EXPRESS CAR WASH - Near 15 Fwy and 91 Fwy
Norco, CA
Rare Opportunity to Own an Express Car Wash with Dual Tunnels Prime Norco Location - “HorseTown U.S.A” • Take advantage of this unique investment opportunity in the heart of Norco, California –...
$1,090,000
EXPRESS CAR WASH + PROPERTY near Major Intersection
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Jurupa Valley, CA
EXPRESS CAR WASH, Built in 2015, Major Intersection, over 49,000 vehicles per day • Prime location, near major intersection, Limonite Ave and Van Buren, with daily traffic over 49,000 vehicles per day...
$2,680,000
Car Wash + Real Estate + Upstairs Office, Oil & Lube Center
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Apple Valley, CA
• PRIME LOCATION, BEAR VALLEY RD, APPLE VALLEY - CA • Car Wash located on major Highway, built in 2007 and remodeled in 2024 • Offers multiple profit centers with many other possibilities • Ideal...
$2,890,000
Express Car Wash Newly Built In 2022 + Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Visalia, CA
• PRIME LOCATION, NEAR MAJOR INTERSECTION ACROSS FROM COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTER • Bubble Zone Express Car Wash was built ground up in late 2022 and is equipped with top tier McNeil equipment -...
$8,990,000
Jack Oh
Power Realty & Investments
Serving Orange County, CA
Seller Services: Power Realty & Investments provides sellers with comprehensive representation guiding them through each step of the sale process. We develop individualized exit strategy and work closely with each seller to maximize their return. Buyer Services: Power Realty & Investments represents a wide range of business opportunities including franchise, restaurants, liquor stores, medical practice, dry cleaners and other local family businesses in transactions that are both large and small. Valuations Determining the Fair Market Value of a business is not an exact science. Business Value is determined by the interaction of market conditions and individual company value drivers. Financial Services I am pleased to announce that Power Realty & Investments has become the Loan Correspondent and affiliate of a national Loan Broker who offers the Lowest Possible Interest Rates.
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Full-Service Car Wash $290,000, Property Available for $990,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino, CA
• BUSINESS ONLY $290,000, Property Available for $990,000 • Established Reputation: San Bernardino is recognized as the first full-service car wash to offer 100% hand wash services since 1989,...
$290,000
Car Wash=full Service, Seller Financing Available
Jurupa Valley, CA
FULL-SERVICE CAR WASH, AUTOMATED EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES TOWEL DRIED UNDER SHADE Opal Car Wash is located in one of Riverside’s fast growing cities, Jurupa Valley, near Eastvale • Near busy signalized...
$1,000,000
EXPRESS CAR WASH + 1.22 Acres Property + Solar Panels Approved
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Westminster, CA
EXPRESS CAR WASH, 1.22 ACRES, PRIME LOCATION, NEAR MAJOR INTERSECTION • 2020 Car Wash converted to an Express Car Wash. Major remodeling, New Sonnys Branded equipment installed with 20 vacuums • New...
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$9,790,000
FULL-SERVICE CAR WASH - Entrance on 2 Street
Rialto, CA
• Located on a major Historical Route 66 - Foot Hill Blvd in the City of Rialto • Express Car Wash conversion possible, Discuss with car wash advisor • Near major intersection and major development...
$1,500,000
FULL-SERVICE CAR WASH - Historical Route 66 - Near Major Intersection
San Bernardino County, CA
• Located on a major Historical Route 66 – San Bernardino County • Express Car Wash conversion possible, Discuss with car wash advisor • Great location, Near major intersection, City Hall and...
$2,500,000
FranchiseTINT WORLD®
Available Nationwide
TINT WORLD® Automotive Styling Centers™ is America’s largest and fastest growing automotive accessories and window tinting franchise, specializing in in window tinting, protective film, vehicle wraps, audio and electronics, security systems, car and truck accessories, wheels and tires, ceramic coating and detailing services, and Mobile Services™ for residential, commercial, and marine window tinting, decorative films, and protective coatings services.
$150,000
Real EstateNice Clean Self Car Wash with Good Income and Property
Tustin, CA
This location has business and resident area and in and out is easy. The building and all machines are it loos good for them. 4 Wash bays and 1 auto car wash 4 Vacuum Monthly gross is $45,000 per...
$4,100,000
Real EstateAuto Lube & Self Car Wash
Brawley, CA
***PRICE HAS BEEN REDUCED TO $595,000*** We are pleased to offer a unique opportunity to purchase an established Oil Lube and Self Car Wash property in Brawley, California at an affordable price...
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$595,000
Full-Service Tunnel Car Wash | Low Fixed Rent | Multi-Revenue Model
Los Angeles County, CA
$799,000
Established Car Wash Business for Sale – Stanislaus County, CA
Stanislaus County, CA
$2,700,000
Express Car Wash Business with Real Estate for sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
$4,000,000
Coin-Op Self Car Wash
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $175,000
Established Mobile Auto Detailing Comapny
La Mesa, CA
$25,000
Well Established Hand Carwash With Lube Shop For Sale
Downey, CA
$2,500,000
State of the Art Express Car Wash Business only
Lancaster, CA
$349,000
Profitable, well-located car wash business for sale in Sacramento!!!
Sacramento, CA
$2,459,000
Express Car Wash with Real Estate(Land & Building) - Very Attractive
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tulare County, CA
$8,997,000
Car Wash with Property in Eastside Los Angeles County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,990,000
Car wash with LAND $3.6M
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake Elsinore, CA
$3,600,000
Hand Car Wash Orange County
Orange County, CA
$1,700,000
Express Car Wash Orange County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange County, CA
$11,000,000
Express Car Wash Business for Sale in Central Valley, CA
Fresno County, CA
$1,500,000
Location Location Best Spot in E. Los Angeles
East Los Angeles, CA
$4,750,000
Express Car Wash in Fresno County
Fresno County, CA
$1,950,000
Coin Laundry & Coin Car Wash with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$7,500,000
Real EstateCoin wash for sale
Los Angeles, CA
$2,799,000
Real EstateLos Angeles County | Express Car Wash – Newly Built (2024) | Confident
Los Angeles County, CA
Not Disclosed
Real EstateShine City Car Wash – Profitable Express Wash in Hemet, CA
Hemet, CA
$3,500,000
Sean Edelstein
Dunes Advisors
Serving Riverside County, CA
WHAT MAKES DUNES ADVISORS THE RIGHT CHOICE Attention to Detail: Most of you have experienced the old "If you want it done right" saying. You're not going to be handed off to a new Agent or a "Team", where the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing. From placing ads to closing escrow, my approaching 30 years of transactional experience directly benefits you. Real Life Experience: The adage "You can't really understand another person's experience until you've walked a mile in their shoes." Rings true when representing business and commercial property owners. From breeding and selling tropical fish when I was 13 to managing inventory for a hundred million dollar plus retail empire, I’ve felt the pain and reaped the rewards. When I’m working with clients and say “I understand what you’re going through” I really mean it! Full Range of Services: Representation of Business owners and buyers large and small, representation of Commercial Property Owners and buyers large and small, lease negotiation and representation for tenants and landlords in the commercial sector, estimation of values, exit planning and more. If we can’t handle it, we’ll help you find someone who can. Confidentiality: At or near the top of concerns of every business owner when contemplating a sale. How do I keep the sale a secret? I don’t want my employees to know. Notice some of our competitors actually use the business name and pictures in ads on the internet or put a sign in the window! With planning and experience our track record of keeping everything confidential is superb. Transactional Experience: Since 1997 I’ve personally handled over 700 transactions and overseen another 500+ as the Broker of Record. What does this mean for a client? Almost every situation you can encounter, I’ve already encountered. Clients get comfort knowing I’ve seen it all.
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Real EstateExpress Car Wash, Auto Repair & Xpress Lube + Property
Lancaster, CA
$3,399,000
Real EstateProfitable car wash with tremendous potential in Napa county
Napa, CA
$5,500,000
Start-upInternational Waterless Car Detailing Premium Brand
$999
Buy or Sell a Car Wash in California
Car washes are one of the most popular businesses to purchase thanks to the consistently high demand for their services, and relatively low operating expenses. This highly profitable business does tend to have higher capital expenditures.
Market Overview
We have aggregated and analyzed listings of car wash businesses in California to provide some context of the current market. Keep in mind, the financials presented are averages and each business is unique, so careful analysis and evaluation is necessary before making any investment or exit planning decisions.
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
42 |
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Median Asking Price |
$1,398,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$529,397 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$265,919 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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California Car Wash Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
2.26 |
2.26 |
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Median |
4.27 |
3.72 |
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Upper Quartile |
6.40 |
4.19 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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For an in-depth analysis of valuation trends and multiples, see our report on Car Wash Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks.
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a car wash in California?
The cost of buying a car wash can vary significantly depending on the location, size, and profitability of the business. Based on our most recent analysis of car washes listed for sale, the median asking price is $1,398,500.
How much do car wash owners earn?
California car wash owners' earnings vary, but the median reported revenue is $529,397, with owner earnings at $265,919 annually.
How do I value a car wash business?
Valuing a car wash business involves a multitude of factors, but most buyers and sellers will start by assessing its financial performance and comparing that to its peers in the market. Valuation multiples help compare similar businesses with different revenue and earnings levels.
As of our most recent analysis of asking prices in California, car wash revenue multiples range from 2.26 to 6.40, with the median at 4.27. Earnings multiples range from 2.26 to 4.19, with the median at 3.72. Using these values, the average car wash business in California might sell for 4.27 times its annual revenue and 3.72 times its annual owner’s discretionary earnings.
Keep in mind, asking prices tend to be higher than final sale prices, so these multiples tend to skew high. Real estate included in the sale will also drive valuation multiples higher.
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