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Inventory Funding for Car Washes

Stock chemicals, wax, towels and retail before the rush. Apply in 5 minutes, with funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified washes.

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Car Wash Inventory

Buy at volume pricing before the season hits

Running out of top-tier chemicals mid-rush costs upsells and members. Fund a full order ahead of time, sized to what your deposits can carry.

As fast as
24 hours

Amount to request

$85,000.00

Funding range$25K to $5M

*Sample amounts shown. Your actual offer depends on your business and is reviewed before approval.

Inventory funding made for washes

Fast application, few documents

Apply in 5 minutes with about three months of statements. No tax returns. Qualified washes can be funded in as little as 24 hours.

Open to a range of credit

FICO 500 and up is considered. We put real weight on your deposit history.

See the full cost first

The total repayment amount is in your offer before you accept, so there are no surprise costs after you sign.

Schedule spelled out

Your repayment schedule is laid out up front, so you can plan it against expected busy-season sales.

Ready to see your numbers?

Fast decisions. Applying takes about 5 minutes.

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How it works

Apply in minutes

A short application. A soft credit pull to start.

Fast decision

We review revenue, time in business and bank activity, not just a credit score.

Review your offer

You see the amount, the schedule and the full repayment amount before you sign.

Get funded

Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Inventory at a car wash is more than soap

People outside the industry picture a wash as water and a few brushes. Owners know better. Presoaks, high-pH and low-pH detergents, tire shine, ceramic and wax protectants, spot-free rinse treatments, drying agents and microfiber towels all get used up fast. Add the vending and retail side, from air fresheners to detailing kits, and the chemical and supply bill becomes one of your largest recurring costs.

Merchant Fund Express helps established washes fund that inventory with $25,000 to $5,000,000 in working capital, funded in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Why buying ahead pays off

Chemical suppliers often price by volume, and freight costs drop when you order full pallets instead of a few drums at a time. Washes in snow regions want stock on hand before the first salt storm. Washes in pollen-heavy areas want a full supply before spring. Running out in the middle of a rush means a lower-tier wash menu, unhappy members and lost upsells.

Funding lets you place the bigger order when it makes sense instead of when cash happens to allow it.

It also protects your menu. When the wax or ceramic product behind your top package runs low, staff start steering customers to cheaper washes, and members notice. Keeping a healthy supply on the shelf helps the premium tiers sell the way you designed them to, which is often where much of a wash's margin comes from.

Products that fit inventory needs

Not sure which suits your wash? See our line of credit vs. MCA comparison.

Getting an offer

Fill out the 5-minute application, which starts with a soft credit pull, and share about three months of business bank statements. No tax returns are needed. FICO 500 and up is considered and sole proprietors are welcome to apply.

We weigh your deposit pattern and existing obligations. For illustration, a wash with steady deposits and little other debt usually has more room than one already making daily payments elsewhere. Your offer lists the full repayment amount and the payment schedule before you accept.

Ready to stock up? Apply here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use funding for chemicals and retail items together?

Yes. Wash chemicals, towels, vending products and retail stock can all be part of an inventory purchase.

When should I order seasonal inventory?

Many owners buy a few weeks ahead of their busy season so they can take advantage of volume pricing and avoid shortages.

Is a line of credit better than a lump sum for inventory?

If you reorder often, a line of credit can be more convenient. For one big seasonal buy, a lump sum is often simpler.

How much inventory funding can I get?

Amounts range from $25,000 to $5,000,000 and depend mainly on deposits and existing obligations.

What documents do I need?

About three months of business bank statements. No tax returns.

Chemical pallets $34,000.00
Ceramic coatings $27,000.00
Microfiber towels $25,000.00
Retail and vending $29,500.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

These steps can strengthen an inventory funding request.

  • Get supplier quotes showing volume pricing
  • Deposit all wash revenue into one business account
  • Track which chemicals sell your top wash tiers
  • Keep vendor accounts current before applying

Inventory funding compared

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Time to apply
About 5 minutes
Days of paperwork
Documents
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns and financials
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Higher scores expected
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Often weeks
Use of funds
Chemicals, supplies and retail
Can be restricted

Go into the rush fully stocked

One secure application. A soft credit pull to start. No obligation to accept an offer.

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