"My new career as a valeter is obviously pretty 'hands-on' and is quite physically demanding compared to an office-based job, or spending much of your time in a car as I previously did," Peter explains. "Now that I'm working outdoors and have ditched the stress of long hours and a pressurised workplace, I'm feeling great. Being my own boss has also given me a great deal more confidence in myself - it's as though I've been given a new lease of life!"

Peter has the perfect opportunity to put in some extra training with one of his best customers - the local Health & Fitness Club, where he started out valeting cars for the management team, but soon found members were also asking to have their cars cleaned while they were in the gym.

Launched last year in Manchester at The British Franchise Exhibition, Professional Car Cleaning (PCC) is the fast growing valeting franchise from well known franchise specialist the ChipsAway Group.

The PCC franchise has established a strong brand presence, with well trained and professionally supported franchisees operating from specially customised, fully equipped vehicles, providing high quality valeting services to private individuals and business customers.