auto detail profession

[LuxuryDetail]

Here's what i am currently charging... let me know if im to cheap on some would ya. I work in South Orange County CA.

also let me know what ya think "Secret Chimp"

 

[RTexasF]

how much money does professional auto detailing make? anyone know how much a person is charged to take their car in to be detailed?

I was thinking of going in the auto detailing business myself.

Asking a question like this means you have a great deal more research to do and little idea of what is involved. Please do a great deal of reading and digging for facts before you even consider going into this trade. No offense meant whatsoever.

 

[Beemerboy]

LD

To me you offer to many choices...I would offer a wash wax package and then a complete detail...you could offer a inside or outside only package...but that would be half the price of the complete detail...this way if the client wants to get just the inside done they know what the cost would be and the work that would be done...your pricing seems a bit on the cheaper side but that maybe what you can get in your area...I would also separate the cost in two areas...cars small compact / large sedans two prices the same holds true with trucks & SUV's.....my pricing is cars $200...to $225....trucks and SUV's $225 to $250 this depends on condition and the finial price is when I can see the car

 

[tmacsad]

I would also separate the cost in two areas...cars small compact / large sedans two prices the same holds true with trucks & SUV's.....my pricing is cars $200...to $225....trucks and SUV's $225 to $250 this depends on condition

I agree with beemerboy on categorizing your price.:bigups
My quots are:
$135 for cars
$150 for trucks
$175 for SUV's
$225 for vans

and the finial price is when I can see the car

This is so you don't give a set price and end up looking like :wow: or :yikes: what did I just get myself into. Once the vehicle is in you position

 

[Beemerboy]

I agree with beemerboy on categorizing your price.:bigups
My quots are:
$135 for cars
$150 for trucks
$175 for SUV's
$225 for vans


This is so you don't give a set price and end up looking like :wow: or :yikes: what did I just get myself into. Once the vehicle is in you position

Thanks I quote a range on the phone, then finalize that price once I see the car...rarely do I have to ask for more than I quote on the phone...if you set a price list with out a clause for some wiggle room its sudden death in some cases...kiddie mini van comes to mind

 

[Coastal Eddie]

you need a permit to work with the general public, right? like business wise.

what happens when you get old and frail. And you can't work anymore, what are you suppose to do. your not going to be making any money.

You should consider college!! After you have your degree, get yourself a good job with good benefits, and a 401K. That way you won't have to worry about what you're going to be doing when you're "old and frail".:huh:

 

[Coastal Eddie]

Here's what i am currently charging... let me know if im to cheap on some would ya. I work in South Orange County CA.

also let me know what ya think "Secret Chimp"

I like menus!! The most profitable detailing shop I've ever seen had a menu 4 times bigger than yours.

Good Luck

 

[Beemerboy]

I like menus!! The most profitable detailing shop I've ever seen had a menu 4 times bigger than yours.

Good Luck

Don't you think that in detailing that offering to many choices is confusing to the customer?

to me detailing is not like ordering food that most everyone knows what they like and want...detailing to some is a mystery to most..that's my take on having a menu list...people will pick the cheapest package.

 

[Coastal Eddie]

Don't you think that in detailing that offering to many choices is confusing to the customer?

to me detailing is not like ordering food that most everyone knows what they like and want...detailing to some is a mystery to most..that's my take on having a menu list...people will pick the cheapest package.

No - I don't!!

Like I said earlier, I've seen profitable shops with menus like his in the past. One in particular that flabbergasted me.

My take is, it's his job to take some of what you call the "mystery" out of detailing, and up sell the hell out of it. :lmfao

 

[ShanesG]

Here's what i am currently charging... let me know if im to cheap on some would ya. I work in South Orange County CA.

also let me know what ya think "Secret Chimp"

hey how did you make this flyer(what program), wanna make one as well.

 

[GearHead_1]

hey how did you make this flyer(what program), wanna make one as well.

It's all a matter of $$$'s.

 

[southerndetail]

shane G, on your full exterior detail do you get any wax?

 

[RobertP]

Just another piece of advice here. I am not in the detailing business, but I am in business for myself and have been for the past 15 years.
One of the biggest things that you can do for yourself is to have a solid business plan, when I started I just jumped in feet first with no plan at all, in time that came to bite me in the behind.

My business started to grow at a substantial rate, more than I had ever expected. I never had made any plans for this, I found myself working so much to cover the extra business that I did not have time to gather other assets which would keep things moving in a forward direction. I missed a few great opportunities because of this and it really made things hard.
Luckily I saw what I was doing early and was able to address the problem, but if I would have had some kind of plan ahead of time, like a list of "what if's" I would have been ahead of the game.

So get your game plan down before you jump in, it may save you some trouble down the road.

 

[tmacsad]

Just another piece of advice here. I am not in the detailing business, but I am in business for myself and have been for the past 15 years.
One of the biggest things that you can do for yourself is to have a solid business plan, when I started I just jumped in feet first with no plan at all, in time that came to bite me in the behind.

My business started to grow at a substantial rate, more than I had ever expected. I never had made any plans for this, I found myself working so much to cover the extra business that I did not have time to gather other assets which would keep things moving in a forward direction. I missed a few great opportunities because of this and it really made things hard.
Luckily I saw what I was doing early and was able to address the problem, but if I would have had some kind of plan ahead of time, like a list of "what if's" I would have been ahead of the game.

So get your game plan down before you jump in, it may save you some trouble down the road.

That is outstanding advise!! :bigups

 

[Joe's detailing]

Some of you guys charge so little. I wont even touch an interior for less than $100 or exterior ....
If someone asks for the works I ask for $300 up and I'm in Michigan this state sucks ...

 

[dr_detail]

Here's what i am currently charging... let me know if im to cheap on some would ya. I work in South Orange County CA.

If it were me, and/or I was you, the fact that the wash only took 5 minutes -- would be printed big, bold, and dominate my flyer/brochure!!


:rofl:rofl:rofl

 

[JaredPointer]

If it were me, and/or I was you, the fact that the wash only took 5 minutes -- would be printed big, bold, and dominate my flyer/brochure!!


:rofl:rofl:rofl

And I'd definitely make sure it never got caught on film so no one could see the secret of how to do it in 5 minutes. :inspector:

 

[freshwhips]

yes i want in what do i have to do?

 

[freshwhips]

i am in chicago

 

[Poorboy]

yes i want in what do i have to do?

i am in chicago

check the dates of thread before you reply :wall you want in to what?

there are no job offers on Detail City .. nor do we have a classified add section :notme: