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Car Wash Business Waves Dobbies In Swindon For Sale

Swindon, Wiltshire, UK
Asking Price:
On request Furniture / Fixtures included
Turnover:
£200K - £500K
Net Profit:
£50K - £100K

Location: Dobbies Garden Centre, Swindon SN4 8QP

Opportunity Overview

A fantastic opportunity to acquire a newly built Waves Hand Car Wash site located at the busy Dobbies Garden Centre in Swindon.

This turnkey business offers full Waves franchise support, modern equipment, and a high-traffic retail location — ready for immediate takeover.

Key Features

Prime retail setting: Situated in the car park of Dobbies Garden Centre — excellent visibility and steady customer flow.

Brand strength: Operates under the nationally recognised Waves Car Wash brand with full franchise backing, marketing, and systems.

Turnkey setup: Newly installed site, fitted to the latest Waves design standards, ready to trade from day one.

Franchise support: Includes comprehensive training, operational guidance, and ongoing assistance from the Waves team.

Strong customer potential: Regular footfall from Dobbies customers and passing traffic.

Financials & Terms

Asking Price: £90,000 + VAT

Franchise Agreement: New 5-year term available

Ideal For

Motivated owner-operators or investors seeking a proven business format.

Entrepreneurs wanting to join an established national brand with full operational support.

Those seeking a hands-on, high-margin retail service business.

Next Steps

For more information, financials, and to arrange a viewing, please contact Waves Car Wash Franchise Sales Team.

Don’t miss this opportunity to run your own business under one of the UK’s leading car wash brands in a premium retail location.

Property Information

Location:

Location Description

The Dobbies Garden Centre in Swindon is located just off Junction 16 of the M4, on Great Western Way (A3102), in Royal Wootton Bassett.

This thriving retail destination attracts thousands of visitors each week, with nearby brands including Costa Coffee, Waitrose, and Next Home.

The site benefits from excellent road visibility, ample parking, and easy access for both local residents and commuters travelling between Swindon, Chippenham, and Marlborough.
The location delivers consistent traffic and high dwell time, ideal for a premium car wash service.

Premises Details:

Premises Details

Type: Purpose-built hand car wash site within Dobbies Garden Centre car park.

Facilities:

Covered wash bays and customer waiting area.

Water management and drainage system to full environmental standards.

Power and lighting installed to Waves franchise specification.

Branded signage, menu boards, and payment terminal included.

Condition: Newly constructed and fitted — no refurbishment required.

Size: Approx. 60–80 m² operational area plus surrounding access and parking bays.

Trading Hours: Typically 7 days / week, 9 am–6 pm

Business Operation

Expansion Potential:

Expansion Potential

This business offers excellent growth and scalability:

Add-on Services: Introduce valeting, detailing, wax and ceramic treatments to boost margins.

Online Booking & Loyalty App: Implement digital pre-booking and loyalty programmes through Waves’ system to increase repeat visits.

Fleet & Corporate Accounts: Target local businesses, delivery fleets, and retail staff for recurring contracts.

Multiple Site Ownership: Successful operators may apply to open additional Waves sites in nearby Dobbies or retail parks (Waves franchise expansion opportunities across the UK).

Seasonal Promotions: Partner with Dobbies events (Christmas, gardening fairs, etc.) to attract additional customers.

With the Waves brand and Dobbies’ consistent customer base, this location has significant potential for revenue growth year-on-year.

Competition / Market:

⚖️ Competition

There are no other hand car washes located within the immediate Dobbies retail site or its car park.

The nearest independent car wash services are typically found over 1.5–2 miles away, along the Royal Wootton Bassett Road (A3102) and within Swindon town centre.

Unlike most competitors situated on petrol forecourts or small industrial sites, this Waves location benefits from:

Captive customer traffic from Dobbies and nearby retail outlets.

High dwell time — ideal for customers to shop while their car is washed.

Premium brand image and environmental compliance, differentiating it from local independents.

This makes the Dobbies Swindon site a prime and low-competition opportunity within a desirable trading catchment.

Reasons for selling:

New Business Opportunities

Other Information

Furniture / Fixtures value:
£70,000 - included in the asking price
Inventory / Stock value:
£10,000
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