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Car Washes for Sale in Ontario

High-margin, semi-absentee car wash businesses available across Ontario. Automatic tunnel washes, touchless bays, and self-serve facilities — all with equipment inventories and revenue histories provided.

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2–4x
Revenue Multiple
$800K–$5M+
Typical Price Range
Semi-Absentee
Management Model
$0
Buyer Representation Fee
Why Car Washes

Ontario Car Washes — High Margins, Low Staff Overhead

Car washes are among the most investor-friendly businesses in Ontario. They operate with minimal staffing, generate consistent monthly memberships, and benefit from a captive market of over 10 million registered vehicles in the province.

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Monthly Membership Revenue
Unlimited wash memberships create predictable recurring revenue. Top-performing Ontario car washes generate $40K–$120K/month in membership income alone.
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Low Labour Requirements
Modern automatic tunnel washes require 2–4 staff maximum. Touchless and self-serve bays can operate with part-time or remote oversight.
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Captive Market of 10M+ Vehicles
Ontario has over 10 million registered vehicles. A well-located car wash with a 1km radius captures thousands of repeat customers with no marketing spend.
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Real Estate Asset Value
Car wash sites on owned land carry significant real estate value. The property appreciates independently of the wash business, providing a double return.
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Water Recycling Systems
Modern washes use water reclaim systems, drastically cutting water costs and meeting environmental standards — improving margins and regulatory compliance.
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Scalable to Multiple Locations
Many investors start with one car wash and expand to a portfolio. Systems, supply agreements, and staff are easily duplicated across locations.
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Car Washes Available in Ontario

Automatic Tunnel Wash
120-Foot Tunnel Wash — Mississauga, ON
1,200+ Cars/Day • 800 Memberships • $1.6M Annual Revenue • Owned Land
Mississauga, ON$3.8M
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Touchless Auto Wash
Touchless Bay Wash — Brampton, ON
4 Touchless Bays • Detailing Add-On • $620K Annual Revenue
Brampton, ON$1.5M
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Self-Serve + Touchless
6-Bay Self-Serve + 2 Touchless — Hamilton, ON
8 Bays Total • Vacuum Station • $480K Annual Revenue • Corner Lot
Hamilton, ON$1.2M
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Express Tunnel + Vacuums
Express Tunnel + Detail Centre — Vaughan, ON
Express Tunnel • Interior Detail Bays • 1,400 Members • $2.1M Revenue
Vaughan, ON$4.5M
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Gas Station + Car Wash
Gas Station + Integrated Wash — Burlington, ON
Rollover Wash • Gas Bar • C-Store • Combined $3.2M Revenue
Burlington, ON$5.1M
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Self-Serve Car Wash
4-Bay Self-Serve — Guelph, ON
Coin + Card Operated • Semi-Absentee • $220K Annual Revenue
Guelph, ON$780K
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FAQ

Buying a Car Wash in Ontario — Common Questions

EBITDA margins on well-run Ontario car washes typically range from 35% to 55% of revenue. Automatic tunnel washes with monthly memberships tend to achieve the highest margins due to low labour costs and predictable recurring revenue. Self-serve operations have lower revenue but minimal overhead, achieving 40–60% margins.
Self-serve and touchless bays can operate with 1–2 part-time maintenance staff. Automatic tunnel washes with finishing/detailing typically require 3–6 full-time staff. This makes car washes among the most labour-efficient businesses relative to their revenue and margin profile.
Key equipment checks include: tunnel conveyor system condition and remaining life, chemical injection system, reclaim water system, dryer and blower units, payment/POS kiosk technology, surveillance system, and electrical panel capacity. Our team ensures a professional equipment appraisal is conducted before the offer is finalized.
Car washes must comply with Ontario's Environmental Protection Act regarding wastewater discharge. Wash water must be directed to a proper oil-water separator and municipal sewer under an industrial sewer use permit. We verify all municipal agreements and environmental compliance status as part of the acquisition process.
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