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How to Earning a living through car wash business

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Jun 17, 2021

Mr Eke Emmanuel, a car wash operator in Lugbe, a suburb of the FCT, says car wash business is lucrative and can be a major source of livelihood.

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The 36-year-old Emmanuel, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that the business was more lucrative during the rainy season.

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According to him, the rainy season is the most lucrative time for car wash business as most drivers want to keep their cars clean at all time.

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ÔÇØWhen rain falls, the roads are muddy and the drizzle that splashes on the body of the cars, make them dirty.

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"At this period, car owners usually visit the car wash, I make close to N5000 daily, and from this business, I feed my family,ÔÇØ he said.

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Emmanuel, however, outlined some of the requirements needed to start up a car wash business to include funds, good location and business registration, to avoid constant disturbance of taskforce .

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He also said that anyone interested in car wash business must also print complimentary cards to encourage patronage.

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Mr Yemi Adeleke, a carwash owner in Kubwa area, aligned himself with the submissions of Emmanuel, noting that the business was a good one.

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Adeleke said that the only thing to contend with in the business was that some customers were hard to satisfy.

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Another carwash dealer, Mr Uche Goodluck, said one major challenge in the business was liquid soap for washing cars, which was constantly on the increase.

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He said that washing soaps were expensive due to the high cost of importation of chemicals used in the production of soap.

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"The dollar rate is high; customers are not willing to pay additional charges, washing a car regularly is crucial as it helps to prolong the life span of the colour of such a car,ÔÇØ he said. (NAN)

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