Mobile Car Wash & Fleet Detailing

Mobile fleet washing services bring car washing and detailing to businesses with vehicle fleets, cleaning cars, trucks, and vans at business locations during non-business hours.

With U.S.

businesses operating 20+ million fleet vehicles and companies seeking convenient fleet maintenance, mobile fleet washers generate revenue of $90,000-$300,000 annually with profit margins of 50-70%.

The business requires vehicle or trailer with water tank and equipment, pressure washer and cleaning supplies, water recovery system (for environmental compliance), and scheduling software.

Services include fleet vehicle washing, detail packages, interior cleaning, engine washing, and scheduled maintenance programs.

Pricing typically $15-$40 per vehicle for exterior wash, $40-$80 for detail.

Success factors include efficient high-volume washing, scheduling during off-hours (evenings, weekends), water conservation and environmental compliance, building fleet accounts with recurring schedules, and targeting businesses with 10+ vehicles.

Most operators focus on commercial fleets (real estate agencies, sales teams, delivery companies, service businesses) offering weekly or bi-weekly service.

The business generates recurring revenue from scheduled accounts.

Some operators use waterless or low-water systems for environmental compliance.

Marketing focuses on business fleet managers, car dealerships for lot washing, and property managers for resident car wash programs.

With fleet appearance important for business branding and mobile convenience valued in 2025, fleet washing offers scalable opportunities for entrepreneurs providing professional vehicle cleaning at business locations reducing fleet downtime.