Australia has a population of approximately 20 million people spread across a vast land mass similar to the size of the USA. Historically, the Australian car wash market has been seen as a secondary market to the rest of the world. However at present, the car wash industry in Australia is growing rapidly, with an increasing volume of enquiries from potential clients, and many existing owners looking for areas to set up a second, third, and sometimes fourth car wash operation.

At Prowash, we are seeing a significant change in the market, with the emergence of new car wash technology and a population that’s becoming more environmentally aware – particularly in relation to water conservation. With water restrictions becoming more prevalent, the Australian Car Wash Association (ACWA) is working closely with Water Boards, to create a water-rating system that further encourages the use of car-wash facilities and sets a standard of water usage for car washes across Australia. In some instances, this has meant owners have had to seek out alternative water supplies, including the creation of water-recycling programs. But the good news is that, as new legislation to protect our eco-system is introduced and car owners are restricted in the amount of water they can use to wash their cars at home, environmentally-responsible car washes are becoming an increasingly-attractive option.

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