[mci services]

i currently run a window cleaning company, but have been offered the use of an industrial unit in good location with all the equipment needed to run a car washing/valating business. at a price of course. between me and a family member i could keep the two businesses running. so just looking for any down falls on valating and anything to look out for. also an idea on the cost of public liabilty for this type of business

[BDCS]

Theres hundreds of hand car washes round here manned by immigrants on buttons - good luck

[Griffus]

It is true, there are hand car washes all over that offer washes from as little as £2!! They will also carry out a full valet for £15+ (quality not necessarily guaranteed!!!!)

There is one in particular that is local to me that operates from a pub carpark. No overheads as such and there is always a long queue!

I do not think any business paying for an operating centre, especially a newly established one, could compete in this market. 

If you do go ahead be mindful of drainage. As I recall you will require an interceptor tank. This is another thing that the guys on the pub carpark won't have. They must be operating outside of the law on many counts but no one seems to want to stop them.

You caould always report every car wash in your area and hope they all get closed down.................

Best of luck