The Problem: Car Wash Convenience

The global mobile car wash market is expected to grow by 8.8% annually from 2023 to 2033. Who has the time to go to a car wash these days?

The kicker is that even though plenty of mobile car washers exist, most don't even have a website.

Trying to book a service with them is a real pain.

The Solution: A Local Car Wash Marketplace

So Instead, picture this:

An app that lets you browse and book skilled mobile car washers in your area.

Why No-Code?

We think no-code are the best way to bring this to life. Here's why:

- Simple functionality: There is no complicated functionality here. It's all about connecting car owners and car washers. No-code tools fit the bill perfectly.

- Small but profitable: This idea has the potential to make tens of thousands each month, but it’ll likely never make millions in revenue, so you don’t have to worry about Google coming in and competing with you.

MVP Features

Landing Page: Introduce the marketplace concept, highlighting the benefits of on-demand car wash services.

Sign-Up / Login: Enable car owners and mobile car washers to join the platform easily.

Search: Allow car owners to search for available mobile car washers in their area and book a car wash appointment based on their preferences.

Payments: Facilitate secure and hassle-free payments for the car wash services provided.

Dashboard: Empower car owners to manage their scheduled appointments and receive updates on their car wash status.

Reviews: Establish a robust rating and review system to ensure the reliability and quality of mobile car washers.

Tools

To bring this idea to life without any coding hassle, we recommend these tools:

Bubble: Build the application UI, logic & workflows.

SendGrid: Send transactional emails from the app.

Stripe: Secure and convenient payment processing for subscription fees.

Development time

A no-coder with intermediate to advanced Bubble skills could develop this app in 5-7 weeks.

Revenue Model

Here's how you can make this idea not just convenient but profitable, too:

Commission: You take a commission every time a payment is made through your platform. This type of commission-based model is a win-win for everyone.

Just 10 car washers, washing 10 cars a day each would generate $9k Monthly revenue.

*Assuming each car wash is priced at $30, and the app takes a 10% fee.

Premium listings: Allow car washers to pay to appear above their competition on the listings page.

This is a common tactic for marketplaces like job boards where companies can pay to pin their listing to the top of the website and grab the most leads.

Charging $300 for the top slot, $200 for the second slot and $100 for the third slot would bring in an extra $600 per month.

Exit Plan

With that amount of revenue, the app would have an estimated acquisition price of between $60K to $100K.

Marketing Strategy: Washers First, Owners Second

The best approach is to start with the car washers. Here's how you can get them excited about joining your platform:

Cold Outreach: Find mobile car washers in your area and convince them of the advantages of joining your car wash marketplace.

Social Media: Utilize platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn to create a buzz around the product.

Incentivize Early Birds: Sweeten the deal by offering bonuses and rewards to car washers who sign up early. Tell them it’s free before a set date to add urgency.

Once you have a bunch of eager car washers, it's time to draw in the car owners:

Online Ads: Use hyper-targeted Facebook and Google ads to reach car owners where they're spending their online time.

Network Effects: Offer your existing customers a discount if they invite friends to use the service.

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