Car Valeting Franchise Opportunities in the UK

With the UK car valeting industry contributing £1 billion to the British economy every year, it’s hardly surprising that many are looking to start up their own car washing franchise. After all, there’s no shortage of demand. There are over 16 million people who drive to work every day, dirtying their vehicles on muddy country lanes and wet motorways.

If you’re ready to step-up into this booming industry, look no further than the opportunities available here on Point Franchise. You can be sure that we have a franchise that fits your budget.

Car Valeting Franchise for Sale

Waves

With a network of over 280 franchisees, Waves is the UK’s fastest growing car valeting franchise. Thanks to its strong relationship with leading supermarkets like Asda, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose, Waves car washes are based in prime retail locations.

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What set Waves franchisees apart from the crowd is their mission to ‘make customers smile’. They love a job well done and want to build lasting relationships with clients. After all, Waves aren’t interested in coming second best: they always strive to be ‘Best in Class’.

For a bargain minimum investment of £25,000, franchises can secure a premises which comes with an average of nine parking spaces. To prepare you for opening day, Waves provides intensive, hands-on training that covers all the bases of your new business. If that’s not enough, the car valeting franchise will provide marketing support in social media, sponsorships and ad artwork.

You don’t need to have previous experience in the car industry to become a Waves franchisee. All that they ask for is that you have good communication skills combined for a genuine passion for business. With those things under your belt, you’re already half way there to becoming a successful Waves franchisee.

Autoglym

If you’re looking for something different in the car valeting market, then Autoglym is the answer. Autoglym specialises in manufacturing industry-leading valeting products that give vehicles a signature-sheen.

For over 50 years, Autoglym has been the first-choice for consumers who want to wash their car from home. In 2017, the car valeting franchise won an Honest John Award for ‘Best Exterior Car Care Product in 2017’. All Autoglym franchisees benefit from being backed by this winning product range.

Since opening its first franchise in 1996, Autoglym has expanded into 45 different countries. You can become the franchise’s latest partner for a total investment of £50,000. That grants you an exclusive sales territory that is yours and yours alone.

Having been in business for over 50 years, it’s fair to say that Autoglym know what they are doing when it comes to car valeting. You will benefit from this expertise when you take part in the Autoglym franchise training programme, which covers all the important aspects of your business. After brushing up on your product inventory, sales, marketing, customer support and IT system knowledge, you can get the engine started on your new franchise journey.

Mobile Car Valeting Franchise

Autosmart

Autosmart is another franchise that is in the business of selling cutting-edge vehicle cleaning products. With forty years experience in the franchise market, Autosmart is one of the UK’s most established franchisors. Its 225 franchise partners, spread across all corners of the country, bring their product range directly to customer’s doors.

If you want proof that this franchise isn’t all talk, have a look at the facts: Autosmart has been in business with 2/3 of its franchise network for the last five years. A franchise that retains its franchisees has to be offering a game-changing business opportunity.

Autosmart’s lucrative franchise programme has not been left without recognition. Impressively, this car valeting franchise was named as the BFA’s ‘Best Franchise in the UK’. But that wasn’t the first time that Autosmart had been on the receiving end of acclaim. It was also named ‘Best Franchise’ at the BFA HSBC awards back in 2012.

If you want to get in the driving seat on an award-winning franchise experience, then you can become an Autosmart franchisee for a minimum investment of £20,000.

In return, you will get the opportunity to take part in Autosmart’s ‘Passport to Success’ training programme. During your 5-day induction course, you will learn the ins and outs of Autosmart’s computerised invoice system, ATLAS, and develop an expert knowledge of your marketplace.

Other Car Franchise Opportunities

If you want to think outside the box, there are a number of other car franchises available here on Point Franchise. Car repairs franchises are growing across the UK and are looking for new franchisees that want to find their way into a dynamic industry.

Optic-Kleer

One of these is Optic-Kleer, the largest windscreen repair company in the UK. This franchise has premises in various DIY hardware stores and supermarkets up and down the country. In return for a minimum investment of £19,950, you will benefit from the backing of a developed brand that does not need to rely on flyers and cold calling to spread the word.

Optic-Kleer has been operating in its market for over 25 years. Over that time, it has developed profitable relationships with the UK’s leading insurance companies, who often refer customers to Optic-Kleer.

If you are a fighting entrepreneur with a knowledge of good finance management, then Optic-Kleer wants to talk to you. More information can be found on the Optic-Kleer franchise page.

ChipsAway

ChipsAway are on a mission to make sure that scratches and scruffs don’t dent the pockets of their customers. If you want to gain access to a guaranteed £80,000 worth of customer enquiries, you can become your own boss with ChipsAway for a minimum investment of £15,000.

Budding entrepreneur Ryan Lythe has been a ChipsAway franchisee since 2010. In his opening weekend of trade, he received £10,000 worth of enquiries.

Reflecting on his successes, Ryan said: "It's almost been too good to be true, my business has come so far so quickly… growing with the demand has been the biggest challenge, but with the right employees and experience I have managed to grow around 50 percent year-on-year.”