Few ?? Deionized Water/Dealer Price & Mobile setup help

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centrefire114

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I shut down my fixed location just was too big etc.. Im starting to plan and go mobile, How much do you charge dealerships too go and wash their lot vehicles? I was getting 12-15 when I would pickup & deliver but this also included vacuum air freshner and tire dressing. Can you guys give me some example of mobile rates and do you have a schedule or contract you agree to?



Next question I have heard talk about deionized water? what is this and where would you get it at? Im going to use protectall qew for cars not very dirty untill I can get my van set up with a water tank and generator, I already have extractors and buffers and vacuums. Also why we are at it for the guys/gals that are mobile give me some examples how you do things and set things up when you first started, Share any tricks and tips with me if you can, Also what do you do when it gets cold and yucky out?



Thanks

Mark
 
I don't do used car lot cars. I'm not touching one of those nasty auction cars for the $50 they want to pay. Let them find a hacker to do that kind of grunt work. The new car dealers around here have their own 'detailing' (and I use that term loosely) departments, so that is out. Besides, sticking with privately owned cars means immediate payment and no contracts. Going mobile means your costs will be a lot less anyway, especially once you pay off your mobile set up.



I have a customer who has water deionizers hooked up at his warehouse and his home but I don't know what he pays for them and right now, he is out of town. I do know the tanks are changed out every few months.



BTW, I have a price listing on my website.
 
Oh yeah, when it is cold out, I freeze my butt off. Detailing when it is 35 degrees, cloudy and windy sucks, but it pays the bills. On rainy days, I do have some customers that will have me come out and detail a couple of their cars so they have something clean to drive once the weather is nice without having to wait until I can get to them.
 
Mark,

Currently I am having my mobile trailer being completed. It is an enclosed 7x12x7 trailer with a side door. This is more for fleet washing as Im trying to go that route. Anyway, I will have a 225 gallon tank with onboard water softener tanks. I will always have spot free water :)



Not sure how much you would charge dealers, but I have heard horror stories about them. Maybe thats why I want to do fleet washing.



Cujo
 
I thought about getting some dealership contacts, but fortunately after reading after a few threads here at Autopia..:nono ...I don't think so! I have a real simple set up with Qew, waxes & polishes, cleaning supplies, etc., 6 gallon water jug from Walmart, some detailing tools, 4 horsepower Craftsman Vacuum, 100' extension cord, trashbags, buckets, etc. All of this fits in the back of a little Chevy Tracker!! As Scottwax said, running mobile is far less expensive and you could profit quicker. This also depends on what kind of vehicle you have --(old, gas guzzler, etc.), then you might have a problem with gas expenses, and auto repairs!:sosad My rates are pretty modest, but are set to turn a quick profit. Of course, you don't want to bust you butt for low prices, especially when your mobile - very frustrating (I used to do this). My prices range from $85-$135 for regular full details, and for deluxe full details: $125-$190. I also do washes, wash & waxes, light details, etc. Be careful with washes and what you price them, you don't want to travel far to do a wash that costs the same amount at a "run through" car wash! But all in all, you'll have fun being mobile!!:xyxthumbs Good Luck!
 
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