

Kaelin's Express Car Wash
Owner-User Express & Self-Serve Car Wash Property
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Exclusively Listed by The Gas Broker. Please contact Broker before visiting the Property.
Rare opportunity to acquire an operational owner-user car wash property strategically positioned along E. Main Street with immediate access to Interstate 8 in El Cajon, CA. The Property features an approximately 80-foot automatic tunnel wash, 7 self-serve bays, multiple vacuum stations, strong street frontage, monument signage, and excellent visibility within a densely populated trade area.
This value-add opportunity offers significant upside potential for an owner-operator to modernize equipment, improve branding and curb appeal, implement dynamic pricing, and establish a monthly membership/subscription program designed to create steady recurring revenue and long-term repeat customers. Additional upside exists through improved marketing, fleet accounts, and optimization of underutilized areas of the Property.
Car washes may qualify for 100% bonus depreciation on eligible equipment and improvements (Buyer to consult with its CPA or tax professional).
Ideal opportunity for an experienced owner-user or investor seeking an essential-service business with strong traffic exposure, scalable operations, and long-term growth potential in the Southern California market.
Investment highlights
- Operational owner-user car wash
- 80-foot automatic tunnel
- 7 self-serve bays
- Multiple vacuum stations
- Car Washes may qualify for 100% bonus depreciation on eligible equipment and improvements (Buyer to consult with CPA or tax professional
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