Product Code: SMRC23670
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Car Wash Services Market is accounted for $32.3 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $45.8 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period. Cleaning both the interior and outside of cars is done with the help of a car wash. Self-serve, fully automated, or full-service car washes are all options. It makes cleaning and quick washing of the car easier. Car washes have come a long way since the days of hand-washing automobiles in driveways and parking lots. Modern technology is used by a number of car wash businesses to rapidly and effectively clean your vehicle.
According to estimates from the United States Census Bureau, more than 70% of car owners in America in 2020 used car wash facilities instead of washing their vehicles at home during the previous ten years.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
- Favouring professional car wash services.
- The on-demand vehicle wash trend is still expanding, and consumers are beginning to prefer these services over home washing. The demand for car washes rises as a result of their many benefits, including shorter wait times, increased effectiveness, simplicity in operation, and increased safety. As a result, customers' growing demand for professional vehicle wash services is likely to boost market expansion.
Restraint:
- Limitations on car washes and auto care items.
- Sales of DIY auto care products are directly impacted by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recommendation that automobile owners utilise professional detailing services rather than home DIY washing techniques. While running a carwash, there are a number of laws and regulations that must be adhered to in order to preserve the environment and the wellbeing of the workers. The market does, however, also confront some difficulties, such as increasing personnel prices, environmental laws, and worries about water scarcity.
Opportunity:
- The use of environmentally friendly car wash equipment.
- In urban settings where waste water such as black, grey, wash, and rainwater is routinely recovered, water reuse is a viable solution for water efficiency. All stages of the washing process up until the final rinse, when it is advisable to use fresh or spot-free water, use reclaimed water and implement wastewater treatment methods. Because of this, a market for environmentally friendly products will emerge as water conservation and environmental sustainability become more important.
Threat:
- Setup costs for a car wash business are prohibitive.
- Investments in facilities, people, and equipment are necessary to launch a professional car wash business. The high start up costs for starting a car wash business can be a major barrier to entry, especially for small or new players in the industry. They also need to find ample land space to set up the business. The number of new companies who can enter the market may be constrained by this issue, and it may be challenging for current players to grow their businesses.
COVID-19 Impact:
- Due to factory closures, trade restrictions, and logistical difficulties, the worldwide supply chain for the automotive sector, which includes the market for car washing services, was disrupted. These setbacks hindered the manufacture and distribution of smart essential components, which had an adverse effect on the market's expansion. Lockdowns, uncertain economic conditions, decreased consumer spending, and declining auto sales had a detrimental impact on the automobile sector, which resulted in a slower uptake of cutting-edge technology like automotive smart key systems.
- The roll-over/in-bay services segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
- The roll-over/in-bay services segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period. Since roll-over/in-bay facilities utilise just 10 to 50 gallons each car as opposed to 14 to 60 gallons per car in a tunnel, they have lower operating costs than tunnel washes. Due to the time and money the client saves, this segment is the most lucrative. Additionally, touchless washes using in-bay automatic systems are an option. In these washes, the vehicle is cleaned with high-pressure water and friction, and the detergent and shine are applied with soft-cloth brushes before the vehicle is rinsed off.
- The cashless payment segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
- The cashless payment segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The installation of a Point-Of-Sale (POS) system, or integrated payment solution, across pay stations enables car wash business owners to maximise sales, improve operational efficiency, and get comprehensive consumer information. The millennial generation of customers expects to be able to make payments in whichever way is most practical for them, whether it be with tokens, debit cards, loyalty cards, EMV-enabled credit card purchases, or via a smartphone.
Region with largest share:
North America is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period, owing to the large number of car owners and growing public understanding of the importance of keeping vehicles clean. There are a number of changes happening in the market right now, including the adoption of cutting-edge tools like automated cleaning machines and mobile payment systems. In order to diversify revenue streams, there is also a rising tendency towards providing other services like detailing, maintenance, and repair.
Region with highest CAGR:
Asia Pacific is projected to hold the highest CAGR over the forecast period, due to the growing demand for car washing services in emerging countries. The market is growing in sales as a result of evolving lifestyles, rising disposable income, growing public awareness of the value of automotive maintenance, and an increase in the number of vehicles on the road. A further factor driving market revenue growth in this area is the accessibility of inexpensive labour, which enables local car wash service providers to charge reasonable rates for their offerings.
Key players in the market:
Some of the key players in Car Wash Services market include: Hoffman Car Wash, International Car Wash Group (ICWG), Magic Hands Car Wash, Boomerang Carwash, Wash Depot Holdings Inc, Autobell Car Wash, Mister Car Wash, True Blue Car Wash, LLC, Zips Car Wash, Quick Quack Car Wash, Super Star Car Wash, Hoffman Car Wash, True Blue Car Wash, LLC, Mike's Carwash, Elephant Car Wash, Oasis Car Wash Systems and Splash Car Wash.
Key Developments:
- In August 2022, Mister Car Wash, Inc. announced the acquisition of Top Wash, three express exterior locations in Anoka, Fridley, and Champlin, Minnesota. The acquisition expanded the presence of Mister Car Wash in the northern suburbs of Minneapolis.
- In July 2022, El Car Wash, one of the top faster express car-washing businesses in the US, was owned by Warburg Pincus.
- In June 2022, Mister Car Wash, Inc. announced the opening of its newest location in Oviedo, Florida. The new location offers a Platinum package that offers Mister's signature products including the waterfall HotShine® Carnauba wax, Repel Shield and Platinum Seal.
Types Covered:
- Roll-over/In-bay
- Self-service
- Tunnels
- Other Types
Mode of Payments Covered:
- Cashless Payment
- Cash Payment
Processes Covered:
- Touch Less Car Washing
- Cloth Friction Car Washing
Regions Covered:
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- Italy
- France
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Japan
- China
- India
- Australia
- New Zealand
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- South America
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chile
- Rest of South America
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Qatar
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements
Free Customization Offerings:
All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:
- Company Profiling
- Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
- SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
- Regional Segmentation
- Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
- Competitive Benchmarking
- Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
- 2.1 Abstract
- 2.2 Stake Holders
- 2.3 Research Scope
- 2.4 Research Methodology
- 2.4.1 Data Mining
- 2.4.2 Data Analysis
- 2.4.3 Data Validation
- 2.4.4 Research Approach
- 2.5 Research Sources
- 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
- 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
- 2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Drivers
- 3.3 Restraints
- 3.4 Opportunities
- 3.5 Threats
- 3.6 Emerging Markets
- 3.7 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
- 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
- 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
- 4.3 Threat of substitutes
- 4.4 Threat of new entrants
- 4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Car Wash Services Market, By Type
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Roll-over/In-bay
- 5.3 Self-service
- 5.4 Tunnels
- 5.5 Other Types
6 Global Car Wash Services Market, By Mode of Payment
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Cashless Payment
- 6.3 Cash Payment
7 Global Car Wash Services Market, By Process
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Touch Less Car Washing
- 7.3 Cloth Friction Car Washing
8 Global Car Wash Services Market, By Geography
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 North America
- 8.2.1 US
- 8.2.2 Canada
- 8.2.3 Mexico
- 8.3 Europe
- 8.3.1 Germany
- 8.3.2 UK
- 8.3.3 Italy
- 8.3.4 France
- 8.3.5 Spain
- 8.3.6 Rest of Europe
- 8.4 Asia Pacific
- 8.4.1 Japan
- 8.4.2 China
- 8.4.3 India
- 8.4.4 Australia
- 8.4.5 New Zealand
- 8.4.6 South Korea
- 8.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
- 8.5 South America
- 8.5.1 Argentina
- 8.5.2 Brazil
- 8.5.3 Chile
- 8.5.4 Rest of South America
- 8.6 Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1 Saudi Arabia
- 8.6.2 UAE
- 8.6.3 Qatar
- 8.6.4 South Africa
- 8.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
9 Key Developments
- 9.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
- 9.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
- 9.3 New Product Launch
- 9.4 Expansions
- 9.5 Other Key Strategies
10 Company Profiling
- 10.1 Hoffman Car Wash
- 10.2 International Car Wash Group (ICWG)
- 10.3 Magic Hands Car Wash
- 10.4 Boomerang Carwash
- 10.5 Wash Depot Holdings Inc
- 10.6 Autobell Car Wash
- 10.7 Mister Car Wash
- 10.8 True Blue Car Wash, LLC
- 10.9 Zips Car Wash
- 10.10 Quick Quack Car Wash
- 10.11 Super Star Car Wash
- 10.12 Hoffman Car Wash
- 10.13 True Blue Car Wash, LLC
- 10.14 Mike's Carwash
- 10.15 Elephant Car Wash
- 10.16 Oasis Car Wash Systems
- 10.17 Splash Car Wash