| SIC Codes: | 7542 |
| NAICS Codes: | 811192 |
Companies in this industry provide car cleaning services. Major US companies include Wash Depot, Oasis Car Wash, and Autobell Car Wash.
Demand is driven by new car sales and growth in consumer income. The profitability of individual firms depends on favorable location and efficient operations. There are few economies of scale. Chains have advantages in advertising and customer recognition. Small firms can compete successfully by having good locations. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest companies hold less than 20 percent of the market.
Major services are exterior wash, exterior and interior cleaning, waxing, underside cleaning, vacuuming, and premium detailing. Detailing services consist of intensive interior and exterior cleaning, as well as waxing and polishing by hand. Some facilities offer vehicle maintenance and repair and safety inspection services and sell automotive products.
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