The CarWash Buddy blog
Car wash business advice for Ghana
Practical guides for car wash owners and managers in Ghana: starting up, pricing, water, washers, mobile money, marketing and running more than one branch.
Washing motorbikes, okada and Pragya: small vehicles, steady money
A motorbike wash in Ghana is steady money: prices riders pay, a ten-minute process that protects the chain, delivery riders, Pragya groups and a bike lane.
Adding detailing services to your car wash: interior, engine, polish and more
Car detailing Ghana car washes can add profitably: interior deep cleans, engine washes, polishing and headlights, with prices, time per car and training.
Car wash chemicals: shampoo, degreaser, tyre shine and what to avoid
Car wash chemicals Ghana washes use every day: shampoo pH, dilution ratios, degreasers, tyre shine, buying in drums, safe storage and what damages paint.
Choosing a pressure washer for a Ghanaian car wash
Choosing a pressure washer in Ghana for a car wash: petrol or electric, the bar and litres per minute that matter, why cheap units die, spares and upkeep.
Recycling water and staying on the right side of the EPA
Car wash water recycling in Ghana: why run-off matters, a settling tank a mason can build, where recycled water is safe to use and what the EPA expects.
Water supply for car washes in Ghana: GWCL, boreholes, tankers and storage
Car wash water supply Ghana owners can plan: litres per car, GWCL commercial billing, borehole costs and permits, tanker prices and Poly tank sizing.
Loyalty programmes for car washes that do not cost much
A car wash loyalty programme for Ghana that costs little: stamp cards, tracking by plate, a free wash after five, referral rewards and honest records.
WhatsApp for car washes: status, broadcast lists and the business app
WhatsApp car wash marketing that works in Ghana: the business app and catalogue, status posts that bring cars, broadcast etiquette and taking bookings.
Getting your car wash found on Google Maps and Search
How to show up when a driver types car wash near me in Ghana: a Google Business Profile, real photos, honest hours, a Ghana Post GPS address and reviews.
Car wash marketing ideas that actually work in Ghana
Car wash marketing Ghana owners can use this week: a readable sign, junction banners, WhatsApp status, a first-wash deal and referrals you can count.
Fleet and corporate car wash contracts: banks, churches, schools and delivery companies
How to win a fleet car wash contract in Ghana with banks, churches, schools and delivery firms: pitching, monthly pricing, invoicing and proof of service.
Winning Uber, Bolt and Yango drivers as regular customers
A car wash for Uber drivers in Ghana wins on early opening, speed, a fair driver rate, a quick interior refresh and cashless MoMo payment.