What YA THINK?

[dickie]

Revised pricing;

Basic Detail: $65 $80suv/van/truck
wash & hand dry
interior vacuum
clean sills & jambs & fender wells
clean wheels & tires
clean windows inside/out
clean & codition leather
clean & condition interior panels

Basic Detail with Wax: $100
$115-120 depending on size

Carpet & upholstory shampoo:$25

Wash Only:$15

How is This set up ???????

 

[flash gordon]

Revised pricing;

Basic Detail: $65 $80suv/van/truck
wash & hand dry
interior vacuum
clean sills & jambs & fender wells
clean wheels & tires
clean windows inside/out
clean & codition leather
clean & condition interior panels

Basic Detail with Wax: $100
$115-120 depending on size

Carpet & upholstory shampoo:$25
This is alot better Dickie :bigups.Although I would raise the price on car washes $25-$35 or maybe $20 even to repeat customers.This will get you going.I bet your g/f helped you with this set-up.I am no spelling expert but I still see a couple of miss spells(seals / condition) I'm going to bed now but you STUDY.....see you tommorow.:rockon :dcrules

 

[JaredPointer]

"Depending on size" seems way too subjective - what you think is a big truck, another person might not think is big. Not that there is a lot of difference in your pricing scheme. You might want to categorize that and determine the prices based on the number of hours it would take to complete what you call a "big" vehicle, for instance. If you're charging $120 for something like an F-350 that could take all day to do, you're not looking at making that much per hour.

Your "basic detail" is almost what I would consider a wash. Compared to your wash only, what extra are you adding to justify a $50+ increase? When I do washes for folks, stuff like cleaning the wheel wells and jambs are just a given - I couldn't imagine charging someone in good faith for a wash and not doing those things. Maybe drop the wash only completely and make the leather conditioning an option and raise your wash price to $20-30 or so for a car wash. I get that easy when I do a wash - and I am just a part time part-timer. In my opinion, someone who is wanting to get serious about this shouldn't do a "wash only" - it's all the little extra things that are going to make you stand out. Anyone can hose down a car and call it a wash. I would try and steer clear of that sort of thing.

 

[tuscarora dave]

"Depending on size" seems way too subjective - what you think is a big truck, another person might not think is big. Not that there is a lot of difference in your pricing scheme. You might want to categorize that and determine the prices based on the number of hours it would take to complete what you call a "big" vehicle, for instance. If you're charging $120 for something like an F-350 that could take all day to do, you're not looking at making that much per hour.

Your "basic detail" is almost what I would consider a wash. Compared to your wash only, what extra are you adding to justify a $50+ increase? When I do washes for folks, stuff like cleaning the wheel wells and jambs are just a given - I couldn't imagine charging someone in good faith for a wash and not doing those things. Maybe drop the wash only completely and make the leather conditioning an option and raise your wash price to $20-30 or so for a car wash. I get that easy when I do a wash - and I am just a part time part-timer. In my opinion, someone who is wanting to get serious about this shouldn't do a "wash only" - it's all the little extra things that are going to make you stand out. Anyone can hose down a car and call it a wash. I would try and steer clear of that sort of thing.

very good advice... Dickie, take notice to all of the little green squares under JP's avitar, those are reputation points. What they mean is that JP has been around for some time and has seen a lot as it pertains to detailing and has offered up a lot of helpful advice in his time here at Detailcity this in my humble oppinion equals lots of experience and it is these guys with good reputation power that I learn the most from. Not to say that a person who does'nt have much reputation here at Detailcity does'nt have lots of experience as they may have been in this bussiness for decades but only recently became a member here at the city. So I pay attention to everything I read here and bounce my thoughts off the guys who I know have a reputation as a good detailer. So really I use the little green squares as a tool to decide who I want to ask for help and I find that most everyone here is very helpful,TD

 

[Ronkh]

"depending on size" seems way too subjective - what you think is a big truck, another person might not think is big. Not that there is a lot of difference in your pricing scheme. You might want to categorize that and determine the prices based on the number of hours it would take to complete what you call a "big" vehicle, for instance. If you're charging $120 for something like an f-350 that could take all day to do, you're not looking at making that much per hour.

Your "basic detail" is almost what i would consider a wash. Compared to your wash only, what extra are you adding to justify a $50+ increase? When i do washes for folks, stuff like cleaning the wheel wells and jambs are just a given - i couldn't imagine charging someone in good faith for a wash and not doing those things. Maybe drop the wash only completely and make the leather conditioning an option and raise your wash price to $20-30 or so for a car wash. I get that easy when i do a wash - and i am just a part time part-timer. In my opinion, someone who is wanting to get serious about this shouldn't do a "wash only" - it's all the little extra things that are going to make you stand out. Anyone can hose down a car and call it a wash. I would try and steer clear of that sort of thing.

+2

 

[JaredPointer]

I paid Troy, Norah and Steve to give me all those green squares. Hahahaha!

Most of what I know I gathered from here and am just trying to pass it on. There's lots of folks that know more about the pricing and business aspect than I do.

 

[dickie]

"Depending on size" seems way too subjective - what you think is a big truck, another person might not think is big. Not that there is a lot of difference in your pricing scheme. You might want to categorize that and determine the prices based on the number of hours it would take to complete what you call a "big" vehicle, for instance. If you're charging $120 for something like an F-350 that could take all day to do, you're not looking at making that much per hour.

Your "basic detail" is almost what I would consider a wash. Compared to your wash only, what extra are you adding to justify a $50+ increase? When I do washes for folks, stuff like cleaning the wheel wells and jambs are just a given - I couldn't imagine charging someone in good faith for a wash and not doing those things. Maybe drop the wash only completely and make the leather conditioning an option and raise your wash price to $20-30 or so for a car wash. I get that easy when I do a wash - and I am just a part time part-timer. In my opinion, someone who is wanting to get serious about this shouldn't do a "wash only" - it's all the little extra things that are going to make you stand out. Anyone can hose down a car and call it a wash. I would try and steer clear of that sort of thing.

Thanks
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I'm really having a hard time with this.
how about this;
Basic Detail:$65 - $75 ext.trucks/suv's

Basic Detail w/ Wax:$100 - $135ext.truck/suv

Interior Only:$35

Wash & dry:$18 - 30ext.truck/suv/

Is this any better??????

 

[RANDAL]

Better figure a MINIMUM of $20/ hour. Practice on your caprice. Do some freebies to get handle on it. Dont quit your regular job!! READ,READ,READ, and ask questions or do search the forum. Instead of WAX try some AIO products that are polishes with sealant, polishes with carnuba, or just pure sealants. Then top them off with a non-cleaning wax such as PBs Nattys line up, in RED, WHITE, and BLUE!!!!

 

[flash gordon]

Thanks
]
I'm really having a hard time with this.
how about this;
Basic Detail:$65 - $75 ext.trucks/suv's

Basic Detail w/ Wax:$100 - $135ext.truck/suv

Interior Only:$35

Wash & dry:$18 - 30ext.truck/suv/

Is this any better??????

Getting Better Everytime.:bigups Jared has offered you Alot of good tips.He is a "PRO" on tha business side of advice.And not to shabby on tha Detailing side either(Jared has a real job :rockon)

 

[dickie]

Better figure a MINIMUM of $20/ hour. Practice on your caprice. Do some freebies to get handle on it. Dont quit your regular job!! READ,READ,READ, and ask questions or do search the forum. Instead of WAX try some AIO products that are polishes with sealant, polishes with carnuba, or just pure sealants. Then top them off with a non-cleaning wax such as PBs Nattys line up, in RED, WHITE, and BLUE!!!!

okay check this out ...
My Business Name
prices vary with size of vehicle

Basic Detail:$60 - $80suv/van/ext.truck

Basic Detail with Wax:$100 - $120

Interior Only:$30 - $50

Shampoo carpets & seats:$20 -$35

Wash Only:$15(all vehicle's for a limited time)

What you think? Should I add a vacuum only: ??

 

[flash gordon]

okay check this out ...
My Business Name
prices vary with size of vehicle

Basic Detail:$60 - $80suv/van/ext.truck

Basic Detail with Wax:$100 - $120

Interior Only:$30 - $50

Shampoo carpets & seats:$20 -$35

Wash Only:$15(all vehicle's for a limited time)

What you think? Should I add a vacuum only: ??

I think your running off tha track again.
1)*Prices vary on condition of cars/trucks
2)Basic Detail should already include wax & interior wipe down, widows & vacumn $65-$95
3)Interior only looks o.k.$30-$50 (assuming this is carpet/leather cleaning&conditioning)
4)Shampoo looks o.k. also $20-$35
5)Wash Only:$15 I myself do not offer wash only for a couple of reasons 1)to much time/product not enough $$.2)You offer Washes,get ready to be doing nothing but Washes...However I know you are tryin to get started.And with this economy all jacked up like it is...So if you wanna do Washes you have my blessings....At least charge $17-$18 for wash, that way 99% will go ahead and slide you an even $20 w/tip.I would not use alot of dressing on washes, this will eat up profit.
6)Offering vacumn only? Dickie I'm not even going to reply....How about I just say...:wall:wall:wall :huh: assout:

 

[tmacsad]

okay check this out ...
My Business Name
prices vary with size of vehicle

Basic Detail:$60 - $80suv/van/ext.truck

Basic Detail with Wax:$100 - $120

Interior Only:$30 - $50

Shampoo carpets & seats:$20 -$35

Wash Only:$15(all vehicle's for a limited time)

What you think? Should I add a vacuum only: ??

I think your interior only is still to low. @ $30-50 you will be doing nothing but rolling cafeterias :yikes:

 

[bigron62]

if you dont wax it its not a detail.............its a car wash ............find one of your competitors flyers and just charge the same ....its working for them and it will work for you too...

 

[flash gordon]

I think your interior only is still to low. @ $30-50 you will be doing nothing but rolling cafeterias :yikes:

This is why I put "Prices very on condition of vehicle"

 

[Mr. Clean]

"Depending on size" seems way too subjective - what you think is a big truck, another person might not think is big. Not that there is a lot of difference in your pricing scheme. You might want to categorize that and determine the prices based on the number of hours it would take to complete what you call a "big" vehicle, for instance. If you're charging $120 for something like an F-350 that could take all day to do, you're not looking at making that much per hour.

Your "basic detail" is almost what I would consider a wash. Compared to your wash only, what extra are you adding to justify a $50+ increase? When I do washes for folks, stuff like cleaning the wheel wells and jambs are just a given - I couldn't imagine charging someone in good faith for a wash and not doing those things. Maybe drop the wash only completely and make the leather conditioning an option and raise your wash price to $20-30 or so for a car wash. I get that easy when I do a wash - and I am just a part time part-timer. In my opinion, someone who is wanting to get serious about this shouldn't do a "wash only" - it's all the little extra things that are going to make you stand out. Anyone can hose down a car and call it a wash. I would try and steer clear of that sort of thing.

Sage advice again from JP :bigups

if you dont wax it its not a detail.............its a car wash ............find one of your competitors flyers and just charge the same ....its working for them and it will work for you too...

True on the no wax = no detail and see JP's comment on "wash only"

Interesting thought on copying priced from a competitor. I would only add the proviso that you need to be able to deliver at least the same quality of work.

 

[njcarting1]

if you dont wax it its not a detail.............its a car wash ............find one of your competitors flyers and just charge the same ....its working for them and it will work for you too...

x-2 Plus,make sure the guy is doing some business.Don't ever model yourself after a HACK.:bigups
See what the big or well respected guy's in the biz are doing, and offering there customers. Add some extras you see they do not offer.The free friends,and relatives,route is good advertising,and people will comment and take note of a toilet today and a shiny "when finished" vehicle later.


Rome was not built in a day,Reputation,work quality,takes time to build.Your name will get around if you don't give up.

Good luck and stay focused.

 

[JaredPointer]

if you dont wax it its not a detail.............its a car wash ............find one of your competitors flyers and just charge the same ....its working for them and it will work for you too...

I am shocked - SHOCKED - that there is no reference to the Big Ron's Nu Finish.... Haha....

 

[dickie]

Revised pricing;

Basic Detail: $65 $80suv/van/truck
wash & hand dry
interior vacuum
clean sills & jambs & fender wells
clean wheels & tires
clean windows inside/out
clean & codition leather
clean & condition interior panels

Basic Detail with Wax: $100
$115-120 depending on size

Carpet & upholstory shampoo:$25
This is alot better Dickie :bigups.Although I would raise the price on car washes $25-$35 or maybe $20 even to repeat customers.This will get you going.I bet your g/f helped you with this set-up.I am no spelling expert but I still see a couple of miss spells(seals / condition) I'm going to bed now but you STUDY.....see you tommorow.:rockon :dcrules

Thanks.. Since I'm just opening business I was thinking of offering $18 wash only for an limited time only. And yes my g/f gave sum input lol

Another question, this is my logo

Dickie's Detail
dirty car's, gone clean

What do you think?

 

[flash gordon]

Thanks.. Since I'm just opening business I was thinking of offering $18 wash only for an limited time only. And yes my g/f gave sum input lol

Another question, this is my logo

Dickie's Detail
dirty car's, gone clean

What do you think?

Dickie I was just wondering about you earlier today...Glad your back.:bigups

I think the $18 car wash is an excellent place to start.You also need to try and upsale(Wax)when you feel the oppurtunity exist.

I would encourage you to run more of your ideas by your g/f and also ask her if there is anything she would ad.Don't discount her ideas.

Your logo I think is kinda cute/eye catching. So I think this will work just fine for now.


The most important advice I can give you though has nothing really to do with detailing, but I promise you it will help.


1)Show up 5-10 minutes early
2)Be polite...yes sir,no sir...yes mam, no mam....
3)Have a clean appearence.....now I'm not saying you have to show up looking like Earkle...but on the other hand if lets say you have any facial piercing...leave them at home...at least untill you get to know the client
4)It's cool to listen to tunes while you detail. But I would lay-off the offensive rap music. And most certainaly keep the volume reasonable.
5)When you are finished with clients car and they have paid you(and there happy) be sure and ask them when you may call again...:rockon

 

[newbug1]

Another question, this is my logo

Dickie's Detail
dirty car's, gone clean

What do you think?

Not sure I like the slogan, or logo as you call it.
I had to think about what it means, and I like a slogan to be very simple and clear, along with being cute etc.