Subsidies available for the introduction of automatic car wash machines | Labor-saving investment subsidies

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last updated：Nov 03, 2026

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You can use a subsidy with a maximum limit of 100 million yen and a subsidy rate of 1/2 to 2/3 for the introduction of automatic car wash machines.

You can use the Small and Medium Enterprise Labor-Saving Investment Subsidy (General Type) for the introduction of automatic car wash machines. Equipment that combines peripheral devices and automation tailored to the site is eligible. 【Examples of configurations targeting car wash machines】 ■ Delegate hand washing to an automatic car wash machine Reduce the time staff spend washing and decrease manpower ■ Consolidate car wash reception and payment at a payment machine Reduce the time staff spend on reception and accounting ■ Complete drying with machines to shorten the wiping process Reduce the manual labor time required for finishing touches 【Support from Taigen】 Over 158 applications accepted and a total of over 2.8 billion yen in subsidies supported. Consultations are free. We will assist you from creating a business plan to application, and from approval to grant application and performance reporting. *You can easily book a 60-minute free consultation by selecting a date from the QR code in the catalog.

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【Maximum Subsidy Amount (by Number of Employees)】 - 5 or fewer: 7,500,000 yen (10,000,000 yen for significant wage increases) - 6 to 20: 15,000,000 yen (20,000,000 yen for significant wage increases) - 21 to 50: 30,000,000 yen (40,000,000 yen for significant wage increases) - 51 to 100: 50,000,000 yen (65,000,000 yen for significant wage increases) - 101 or more: 80,000,000 yen (100,000,000 yen for significant wage increases) 【Subsidy Rate】 Small and medium-sized enterprises: 1/2 (2/3 if working to raise the minimum wage), small businesses: 2/3 【Eligible Expenses for Subsidy】 Costs for machinery and equipment/system construction (mandatory), transportation costs, technology introduction costs, related costs for intellectual property rights, outsourcing costs, expert fees, cloud service usage fees It is a condition to include at least one piece of machinery or equipment with a unit price of 500,000 yen (excluding tax) or more.

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The upfront fee is 100,000 yen, and the success fee is only received when accepted. Consultations are free.

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※Available nationwide online. You can proceed with the application in as little as two weeks.

Applications/Examples of results

【Example of Calculation】 In the case of a gas station operation (20 employees) introducing a gantry automatic car wash machine + automatic payment machine and water recycling system: - Equipment cost (excluding tax): 15,000,000 yen - Subsidy (subsidy rate 1/2): 7,500,000 yen - Actual burden: 7,500,000 yen * The subsidy limit for 20 employees is 15,000,000 yen. The actual subsidy amount will be determined based on the content of the plan and the review. 【Frequently Asked Questions】 Q. Can this be used for replacing car wash machines? A. It can be eligible if combined with payment machines and structured to reduce manual labor. Q. Can it be used by companies engaged in automobile maintenance and sales? A. Yes, it can be used. Companies that require manual labor for tasks such as washing before delivery are eligible.