📱 Best Platforms
Nextdoor, Facebook Groups, Thumbtack
📖 The Hustle
Wash cars at the client's home — they provide the hose and water, you bring everything else. Charge $25-40 per car for a basic hand wash. Add waxing, tire shine, and interior vacuum for upsells. Four cars on a Saturday at $35 each earns $140. It is low overhead and people love the convenience of not driving to a car wash. Repeat clients every two weeks.
🚀 First Step
Assemble a bucket, car soap, microfiber towels, and a vacuum, then post on Nextdoor offering driveway car washes with a flat $25 basic wash price.
🔑 Keys to Success
- Use the two-bucket method — one for soap, one for rinsing — it prevents scratches and looks pro
- Bring your own extension cord and shop vac — never assume the client has one that reaches
- Offer a subscription discount for biweekly washes — steady income beats one-off jobs
🛠 Tools & Resources: Nextdoor, Thumbtack, Facebook Groups, Chemical Guys soap, Shop-Vac