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Turn Key Full Service Car Wash for Sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

California

Established multi-site car wash platform operating two full-service locations in California, strategically positioned along high-traffic commercial corridors. The business utilizes a conveyor-based...

$13,500,000

Cash Flow: $930,000

$13,500,000

Cash Flow: $930,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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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...

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$115,000

$115,000

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76 Gas Station, Circle K, Express Car Wash Built in 2023, RetailCenter

San Bernardino, CA

76 Gas Station, Circle K, Express Car Wash Built in 2023 + Retail Center Includes Property Investment Highlights · Modern design, multi-profit center investment opportunity newly built in late 2023 ·...

$13,998,000

$13,998,000

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Established STAR-Certified Smog Shop – Owner-Operator Opportunity

Riverside County, CA

Transworld Business Advisors of the Coachella Valley DRE#02120938 are proud to present this well-establisshed Smog Shop. Established STAR-certified test-only smog station serving the Coachella Valley...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $101,786

4-Unit Gas Station Portfolio w/ Real Estate , High Volum, $2.9M+ EBITA

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

San Diego, CA

This established fuel and convenience retail portfolio comprises four strategically positioned gas stations in Southern California, representing a premier investment opportunity in the petroleum...

$28,500,000

$28,500,000

Cash Flow: $2,405,212

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

CAR WASH + PROPERTY - San Bernardino

San Bernardino, CA

• FULL-SERVICE CAR WASH + PROPERY $1,280,000 • Established Reputation: San Bernardino is recognized as the first full-service car wash to offer 100% hand wash services since 1989, emphasizing a...

$1,280,000

$1,280,000

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...

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$820,000

$820,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Self Serve with Roll Over Auto on 1/2 Acre

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Dixon, CA

4 Bay Self Serve Car Wash with detached Mark VII Choice Automatic. The business sits on 2 parcels with total of approx 1/2 acre. The drying bays have 5 vacuums and a Fragramatic Combo unit.The wash...

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$749,000

$749,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Turnkey Car Wash w/ New Tunnel & Membership Model – Modesto, CA

Modesto, CA

Turnkey, upgraded car wash located on a high-traffic corridor in Modesto, CA. The property features two in-bay automatics less than 5 years old, and three self-serve bays, offering multiple revenue...

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$3,650,000

$3,650,000

Reefs Express Car Wash

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Ripon, CA

Turnkey express tunnel car wash with real estate in a high-traffic Ripon, CA corridor. Built in 2024, the asset features a 110’ tunnel with premium MacNeil equipment and VacuTech vacuums, supporting...

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$6,000,000

$6,000,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

CAR WASH With PROPERTY Major Street - Santa Rosa

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Santa Rosa, CA

Full-Service Car Wash with Real Estate – Santa Rosa The opportunity to acquire, a well-established full-service car wash located in the thriving city of Santa Rosa, the largest city in Sonoma County...

$6,690,000

$6,690,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Express Car Wash with Real Estate -Very Attractive - 100% Absentee Run

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Tulare County, CA

Great opportunity to purchase a very attractive, newly established, top of line, McNeil Built, Express Car Wash with Real Estate. Please note, that this Express Car Wash with Real Estate is McNeil...

$7,999,000

$7,999,000

Cash Flow: $385,835

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Car Wash, Oil Change, Tint And Auto Detail Shop

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

La Puente, CA

Full-Service Car Wash with Multiple Profit Centers Prime Location | High Traffic | Strong Demographics Located on Hacienda Blvd near a major intersection, this full-service hand car wash benefits from...

$3,990,000

$3,990,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Car Wash + Real Estate + Rental Space

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Montclair, CA

100% HAND CAR WASH - Prime Holt Avenue Location – Montclair INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS • True 100% Hand Car Wash – No automated tunnel • High-Visibility Location on Holt Avenue • Strong Traffic Corridor...

$3,550,000

$3,550,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Express Car Wash + Full-Service Car Wash - Flex Combination

Ontario, CA

EXPRESS CAR WASH + FULL-SERVICE CAR WASH • PRIME LOCATION, MAJOR Freeway Offramp, • Near California’s largest outlet and value-retail shopping • This Flex Car Wash combines both Express Car Wash and...

$5,550,000

$5,550,000

Teri Szoke

Assisted Living Real Estate Group/ Pellego Inc.

Serving Orange County, CA

Our focus is on serving clients with a strong interest in the senior assisted living and adult residential care? industry. With our extensive industry expertise, we are uniquely positioned to adapt to evolving client needs, regulatory changes, and market conditions. While the market is saturated with commercial brokers, few possess a deep understanding of the complexities inherent in ?this industry. Our team is well-versed in the nuances of buying and selling assisted living facilities and associated businesses and properties, drawing from our own personal business experiences to navigate this specialized sector effectively. Our top-tier, confidential marketing strategy is designed to safeguard the seller & business, reputation, and operations while drawing in potential buyers who are equally dedicated to delivering quality care for the elderly. We achieve this by emphasizing confidentiality, targeted marketing, and transparent communication. This approach ensures a smooth and successful transaction, benefiting both the seller and the buyers, without causing any disruptions to the essential services provided to the residents. With over 25 years of combined experience in ?opening, owning, s?elling, ?helping others sell and buy various care facilities and agencies. Our expertise spans Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE), Assisted Living Facilities, Adult Residential Facilities (ARF), Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers?,? Congregate Facilities, Home Health Care Agencies? and Hospice Agencies?. We are committed to providing exceptional service and valuable insights to help you navigate the complexities of these industries.

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Express Car Wash With Real Estate Signalized Corner Lot

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Montclair, CA

EXPRESS CAR WASH WITH REAL ESTATE • PRIME SIGNALIZED CORNER LOCATION • Express Car Wash has been serving the community since 2019 • Originally built and operated as Tommy’s car wash • Currently...

$7,200,000

$7,200,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

EXPRESS CAR WASH + REAL ESTATE 1.22 Acres

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Orange County, CA

• EXPRESS CAR WASH + REAL ESTATE 1.22 acres • Prime Location, Major Street, near major intersection • Property Improvements & Infrastructure • Express Car Wash conversion completed in 2020, including...

$9,690,000

$9,690,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Express Car Wash + Property Included

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Jurupa Valley, CA

• Business and Real Estate included • Prime location at the major intersection of Limonite Ave & Van Buren Blvd, with daily traffic exceeding 49,000 vehicles • Well-established business proudly...

$2,350,000

$2,350,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Express Car Wash + Full-Service Car Wash - Great Location

Colton, CA

FULL-SERVICE + EXPRESS CAR WASH, near I-10 Fwy & I-215 Fwy Intersection • Prime location near I-215 and I-10 freeways, directly off the major Washington St. exit in Colton, CA • Situated near the...

$1,399,000

$1,399,000

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

$1,090,000

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...

$2,690,000

$2,690,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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 -...

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$7,990,900

$7,990,900

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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

$290,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Turnkey OC Mobile Detailing – 2 Fitted Vans, App, Domain & Reviews
Asset Sale

Lake Forest, CA

Ridey is a turnkey mobile car wash and detailing brand built in Orange County, California, with the vision of becoming a larger mobile car care platform. The business was developed as a premium...

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$129,000

$129,000

San Diego Express & Self-Serve Car Wash
Real Estate Only

El Cajon, CA

Exclusively Listed by The Gas Broker®. Please contact Broker before visiting the Property. Rare opportunity to acquire an operational owner-user car wash property strategically positioned along E....

$2,950,000

$2,950,000

Self-serve car wash + Real estate

Alameda County, CA

This is the only independently owned (non-franchise) self-service car wash in the area, giving the new owner a strong competitive position with no corporate competitors nearby. The wash operates 24/7,...

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

Cash Flow: $274,720

Major Brand with C-Store and Car Wash

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Perris, CA

This gas station is located on 31,000 SF land with convenience shop and car wash in city of Perris, which is one of the fastest growing cities in Riverside County with many housing projects under...

$5,700,000

$5,700,000

EBITDA: $450,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

3-Location California Car Wash Portfolio — $744K NOI, 11% Cap

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Galt, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a three-location car wash portfolio in Northern California generating over $744,000 in adjusted net operating income. The package includes two Antioch locations and one...

$6,750,000

$6,750,000

Cash Flow: $744,702

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Brand New Car Wash – Business & Real Estate Included

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Bakersfield, CA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This newly constructed car wash facility represents a strategic acquisition opportunity in South Bakersfield's high-traffic corridor. The turnkey operation includes both business...

$3,690,000

$3,690,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Mobile Car Detailing

Los Angeles, CA

Detail Smart is a professional auto detailing business serving West Los Angeles, offering full-service exterior wash, interior cleaning, and paint polishing. With over 100 Google reviews and a...

$37,500

$37,500

Established, Money Making Car Wash business for sale!!

Sacramento, CA

Established, Profitable Car Wash Business for Sale – Sacramento, CA. Established, money-making car wash business now available. This well-performing operation also offers full-service, professional...

$2,459,999

$2,459,999

Cash Flow: $360,000

Mobile Car Cleaning Service

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

$100,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Self Service Car Wash For Sale!

Gardena, CA

Excellent opportunity to own a self-service car wash business in Gardena, CA. The car wash is on busy Crenshaw Bl with great visibility and high traffic. This business features five wash bays and 4...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $46,354

Rare car wash business opportunity in Pomona

Pomona, CA

Great express 5-minute car wash business opportunity in prime Pomona located between Mission Blvd. and the 10 freeway. Close to 50,000 car washes annually with an absentee owner. There are four levels...

$299,000

$299,000

76 Gas Station + Franchise Food Mart Franchise + Car Wash + Property

Apple Valley, CA

Investment Highlights Modern Construction – Built 2018 Large 5,182 SF Building 49,083 SF Lot Major Brand Fuel Station – 76 Franchiser Food Mart Franchise Convenience Store Car Wash Revenue Center...

$9,500,000

$9,500,000

Auto Repair + Auto Body + Car Wash business package in prime La

Los Angeles County, CA

* Image for illustration purposes.* Property details + Business details disclosed upon signing of NDA. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase three long-standing businesses with an...

$299,000

$299,000

Established Smog Station, Vehicle Registration and General Repair

Temecula, CA

20 years in business. Smog check, vehicle registration and general repairs. 1,500 sq ft, at $1.37 sq ft. Good location near the 15 freeway in Temecula across the street from the DMV. Great customer...

$110,000

$110,000

Cash Flow: $54,000

Express Car Wash with Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Pomona, CA

This established car wash operation in Pomona, CA presents a comprehensive investment opportunity combining operational income with real estate ownership. The business has maintained continuous...

$3,150,000

$3,150,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Car Wash Business for Sale – Stanislaus County, CA

Stanislaus County, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established car wash business located in Stanislaus County, positioned along a high-traffic corridor directly off a major highway. The car wash benefits...

$2,700,000

$2,700,000

Express Car Wash Business with Real Estate for sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Riverside County, CA

ESTABLISHED EXPRESS CAR WASH WITH REAL ESTATE - Riverside County, CA This turnkey express car wash operation represents a strategic investment opportunity, combining an established business with...

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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

$298,000

State of the Art Express Car Wash Business only

Lancaster, CA

Business Overview This Wash is a state-of-the-art express car wash facility located in the heart of Lancaster, CA. The property, over 1 acre in size, features an approximately 8,000 sq. ft. car wash...

$349,000

$349,000

Nick Craft

Berkshire Hathaway Commercial Division

Serving Alameda County, CA

Craft Business Sales at Berkshire Hathaway combines a world-renowned reputation with exceptional service, professional support, and integrity in every transaction. In addition to business brokerage, we also provide commercial real estate sales and leasing services. We market and sell a wide range of businesses throughout California, with offices in Pasadena, Santa Barbara, and the East Bay/San Francisco area to better serve our clients. Our team brings extensive experience in business operations, sales, marketing, and commercial real estate. We have particular expertise in property management, construction, restaurants, grocery, hospitality, medical, and specialty food and beverage businesses. At the same time, we enjoy working with and successfully selling a diverse range of industries. We provide complimentary business valuations and confidential marketing, and we take great pride in producing high-quality marketing materials and executing comprehensive sales strategies. On average, we successfully close more than 15 business sales per year and maintain a large national database of qualified buyers.

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Car Wash with Property in Eastside Los Angeles County

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Los Angeles County, CA

Located off street with strong traffic in highly populated residential area in east side Los Angeles County. Fully renovated with state of art equipment. It has workshops for tinting and detailing for...

$3,990,000

$3,990,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Car wash with LAND $3.6M

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Lake Elsinore, CA

Full service wash with land, established customer base, $1M gross sales, $500K NET on .71 acre. I buyer wants to add express wash model, the Lot nest door .03acre avail @ $600K....

$3,600,000

$3,600,000

EBITDA: $465,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Hand Car Wash Orange County

Orange County, CA

For sale is a car wash that can be converted into an express car wash in Orange County. The business is located in a large shopping mall in the main commercial corridor of the city. The buyer will...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Express Car Wash Orange County

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Orange County, CA

Express Car wash with Property in Orange County, CA, is for sale. The size of the lot is 39,571 SF. Total number of cars served in 2024 is 120,000 and current number of membership is 2,500.....

$11,000,000

$11,000,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Express Car Wash Business for Sale in Central Valley, CA

Fresno County, CA

Autoshine Express Car Wash Business for Sale in Central Valley, CA This free-standing 4,000 square feet carwash facility has a small retail/showroom area, restrooms, a small office area, and a carwash...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Location Location Best Spot in E. Los Angeles

East Los Angeles, CA

Very popular & busy self service car wash w/ property is for sale. Tremendous East Los Angeles location w/ a 15,581 Sq Ft. lot, 8 bays & 10 vacuums. Simple to maintain!!! Total cash business, passive...

$4,750,000

$4,750,000

Coin Laundry & Coin Car Wash with Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Los Angeles County, CA

Recently built coin laundry & self service car wash off a major street with convenient parking and easy in and out in South Los Angeles County. All new equipment and furniture installed in this...

$7,500,000

$7,500,000

Cash Flow: $615,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Nice Clean Self Car Wash with Good Income and Property
Real Estate Only

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...

$3,999,000

$3,999,000

Buy or Sell a Car Wash in California
Car wash businesses listed for sale on BizBuySell include express tunnel car washes, full service washes, self serve and coin operated facilities, mobile detailing and car cleaning services, flex sites that combine express washing with detailing or oil change bays, and multi location car wash portfolios, with many listings including the underlying land and facilities. These businesses operate on a high volume, repeat use service model, generating revenue from per wash transactions, monthly unlimited wash memberships, detailing add-ons, and ancillary automotive services, while automated and self serve formats emphasize lower labor costs and steady cash flow.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median)
Number of Businesses Analyzed11
Asking Price$2,600,000
Reported Revenue$871,000
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$317,360
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$187,500$2,600,000$7,374,500

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Car Washes for sale in California.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$257,303$113,840
Median$871,000$317,360
Upper Quartile$2,157,202$654,985

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Car Washes listed for sale in California.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.712.74
Median1.237.95
Upper Quartile4.1511.25

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy a Car Wash in California?

The median asking price for an established Car Wash in California is $2,600,000, though prices range from under $187,500 to well over $7,374,500.

How much do Car Washes owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of Car Washes in California is $871,000 and owners earn a median of $317,360, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value a Car Wash?

Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Car Washes in California, revenue multiples range from 0.71 to 4.15, with a median of 1.23. Earning multiples range from 2.74 to 11.25, with the median at 7.95. This means the typical Car Wash in California may ask for around 1.23 times its annual revenue, and 7.95 times its annual owner earnings.

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