Get all the equipment and start cheap, then raise rates as business gets better. youll need a van or a truck and trailer(I've seen a large 265 gallon tank in a Dodge Caravan), you need a large water tank, a good commercial pressure washer(make sure its commercial, non commercial units are rated to be used like 6 hours a year, some weird rating system) you'll need cleaning supplies and a good vacuum, and things to make you stand out, advertising, sales, business cards and everything else required in your state to own and run a business(business license, tax ID, insurance, Special Insurance on your vehicle, ect)
Get a sponge and wash a guys car. Get money from them. Repeat.
While you don't need any specific experience to start a car washing business it would be a good idea to have a background in general business and general accounting principles.
Depending on which state you live in, you can work at a local hospital. Or you can start your own car washing business that should make you about $15-$20 a car.
you can start at any age- as long as you've passed your driving test!
1. Find a parking lot. 2. Find a hose 3. Find a bucket. 4. Find some soap. 5. Find a car. 6. Wash the car 7. Demand money. Optional: 1. Get women to wash car
Ok if you are going to start detailing cars yourself you will need good car washing liquid to wash the cars and a towel or mitt that will not scratch the car. You will also need a drying towel, car wax and armor all. To clean the inside you will need a vacuum and perhaps carpet cleaner.
You can go to ehow.com and type in car rental business in the search box
washing a car
buy a car and rent it out
about 150k
One can start their own car valeting business by first preparing a business plan. Once one has one, a lot needs to be purchased for the car valeting business to operate on, supplies need to be purchased, and employees need to be hired.
The 2000 Saturn LS1 valet key will start the car. It is made to open the driver's side door and start the car.