Car Washes for Sale in California

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, with trained staff on-site during peak hours to keep the facility running smoothly, but no full-time on-site presence required, making this a true hands-off ownership opportunity. Current pricing sits well below market, leaving significant room for revenue growth through modest rate adjustments alone. No specialized skills, industry experience, or licensing required, making this an ideal first bu

Rare opportunity to acquire a brand-new, state-of-the-art car wash with property and business included in the sale. The car wash is strategically located next to Starbucks and behind an ARCO Gas Station, with excellent access from Highway 99 and Hwy 119 (Taft Hwy) in South Bakersfield. The seller invested approximately $4.5 million to develop and construct this facility and is now offering it for sale at $3,690,000, representing a significant loss to the seller and a below-replacement-cost opportunity for a buyer. The property was originally built for the seller’s son to operate; however, due

For sale is a brand new state of the art express car wash with real estate located in Riverside County, California. It has an extra long 160 ft tunnel and 30+ vacuums. It's located on a very busy street. Available now at the greatly reduced price of $8,795,000

Presenting a highly lucrative opportunity to own a full-service, semi-absentee run, flex car wash in the affluent area of South Orange County, California. This bustling business, located on a very busy street near the freeway, operates on a substantial 1-acre lot, housing a 110-foot tunnel fully equipped with top-tier wash equipment. In addition to the car wash, the business also offers smog checking and lube services, thereby providing a one-stop solution for customers' automotive needs. The property also generates additional rental income from an on-site auto tint shop, further enhancing it

A self service and full service car wash with drive through 8 bays built on 33k square foot lot is up for sale. The building size is about 7,000 sq ft. The wash was built by the current owner about 30 years ago. The owner is slowly off-loading assets in preparation for retirement. Financials discussed in person only with anyone who has experience in the business and has a minimum of 1.75M in cash for purchase. Seller will carry the rest with satisfactory collateral. Call broker for details. .

For sale is a hand 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 have a new 25-year lease. Monthly rent will be $18,000. The operating lot is 47,132 square feet, providing ample space. It is conveniently located near freeway 405.

Seize a unique opportunity to own a prime piece of real estate in South El Monte, California. This vacant land, zoned for automotive and vehicle businesses, is ideally situated in the heart of the city, right next to a bustling shopping center. With a substantial lot size of 24,620 square feet, the property holds immense potential for development and profit. The location is a standout selling point: South El Monte is a thriving Los Angeles County community, and this property's central position offers high visibility and easy access. The land is perfect for ventures such as car washes and deta

This state-of-the-art express car wash and car care center was recently converted to an express car wash and opened up about Early 2022. The sellers spent over $1.1 million on the conversion, adding state-of-the-art equipment including 18 vacuums. This property is over 1 acre, with about 8000 sq ft car wash building and 5 bay shops of about 5,000 sq ft. This location has been in business since the early 80s. Both the car wash and shops service major national fleet accounts. This is a great opportunity to own 2 businesses out of the same location. Gross sales for the shops are about $90K to 95

Investment & Development Opportunity – Seller Financing Available! This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, full-service car wash that has been successfully operated by the current owner for over 20 years. Now preparing for retirement, the owner is offering both the property and the business. The total lot size is approximately 1.82 acres (79,279 SF), with roughly half occupied by the car wash and the remaining 0.94 acres (approx. 41,000 SF) of surplus land offering significant development potential — ideal for RV/boat parking, self-storage, or other income-generating uses.

A highly popular and busy self-service car wash with property is now for sale. Located in a prime area of East Los Angeles, this car wash sits on a spacious 15,581 sq. ft. lot and includes eight wash bays and ten vacuums. It’s simple to maintain, offers a total cash business model, and presents passive investment opportunities with minimal labor required. This user-friendly self-service car wash is accessible to everyone. All equipment is in excellent working condition, and all books and records are available for verification. The business can be operated as it is or converted into an express

Car washing and detail business including real estate for sale in the Riverside County. Full service operation. Big lot. Busy street location. Experienced operator recommended. Please come to our office for additional information. Location will not be disclosed over the phone or email. Principals only please.

Long established car washing business and detail including real estate for sale. Nice and safe area. Full service operation. Owner would like to retire. Good location with upside potential in Orange County. Please come to our office for additional information. Location will not be disclosed over the phone or email. Principals only please.

High traffic location with good lease. Currently full service all help run. Experienced operator can improve revenues if better managed. It needs TLC.   Express wash operators can turn into an express car wash.  Please come to office for additional information.  Location and information will not be provided over the phone or email.  Principal buyers only please.

This full-service car wash, oil change, and branded gas station is situated on a large property in a nice, upscale, and safe area. Located on a busy corner in a fast-growing community with lots of traffic, this well-established business is now available for sale as the long-time operator is looking to retire. There is potential for improvement with better operators. For additional information, please visit our office as the location will not be disclosed over the phone. This opportunity is available to principal buyers only; no outside brokers at this moment.

For sale is a 65,000 Sq. Ft. , premier, Flex Car Wash with Property serving Orange County and West Riverside. It includes oil, lube, and smog checks. It is absentee-run. The car wash price has been reduced dramatically for a quick sale.  

This huge flex service car wash in a highly desirable location. It has a traffic account of 39K (2019). It is in a large lot, almost one acre, with a very long tunnel at a dense residential and commercial area. It can be converted to a full express wash. There is a nice looking C-store with beautiful waiting areas.

This is a remodeled hand wash with an extra long 180 ft tunnel, ideal for remodel and conversion to a state of the art flex or express wash. Real estate is included. The traffic count 35,000-40,000 ADT, so this is a fantastic location.

For sale is an established express wash, very well known to the neighborhood on a 40,000+ sqft lot. It has a long 130 ft. tunnel with 16 extra wide vacuum bays. There are two pay stations. It has very high sales. Owner has another express wash for sale in Riverside that can be purchased together with this car wash for a discounted package deal.

For sale is a branded, high-volume gas station with Dw tanks on a prime property. They do 160k gallons/month at 70c. The store makes $120k/month and the car wash makes $30k/month. The annual GP is $2 million. The buyer must be able to show proof of 4M down, have great credit, and have experience in obtaining the address for the site.  Call the broker for details.

This is a well-established, full-service car wash with property in a prime location. It is waiting for a buyer to convert it to an express car wash or flex car wash. It is a big property of 1.82 acres on a major street. Approximately half of the property is currently occupied by the existing car wash and half is vacant. It is possible to add 40-50 vacuums and add multi-profit centers. You can make it a one-stop car wash. The address will not be given over the phone or by email. Principals only. Please show proof of funds and fill out the NDA form.

This express car wash sale with the property. This car wash still growing in sales volumes and the store is upgrading now. The seller wants the price of $15 Million but it is negotiable. The sales volume is about 1.8 million in 2022. This store is located on a very busy street in the Los Angeles city area. Please email or call me a qualified customer only.

This store sales express car wash with property. This express car wash is running by 100% employee. Please, call/email qualified customer only.