Auto Detailing Business: How To Set Your Prices!
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00:14 - 03:08 The pros and cons of hourly rate
03:09 - 03:38 Keep track of time it takes you to detail a car
03:47 - 07:47 The pros and cons of flat right and how I do it
07:48 - 08:49 Other factors to consider that will affect pricing
08:50 - 10:13 What you should do when you start pricing
In this video, I go over two methods you can charge for your service; hourly rate and flat rate.
Like everything else in life and business, both have their pros and cons when it comes to your detailing business.
If you're barely starting off and still aren't sure of how long a detail will take you, I definitely recommend going with an hourly rate.
Once you get the hang of things (how long you take, how much you want to make, etc), then I would move to a flat rate system.
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Flat rate. Never quote sight unseen. You learn the hard way lol. interiors will eat your lunch.
+scott sailer Are you saying you always meet the customer in person to give them a quote? I don't think I ever really did that
not in the beginning. and I try as much as possible now. I Also ask for them to take Pics of the inside of their car. this is almost my exact reply " This package starts at $XXX and is contingent on actual condition once I arrive."
Most ppl only want to FB message me and If they wont send pics or answer a phone,, Im not wasting my time.
+scott sailer That's interesting. I hardly ever ask for photos now. After doing enough interior cars, I can properly assume the condition the interior is going to be in and how long it's going to take me to restore it
I think 90% of the time, an interior cleaning takes between 4 to 5 hours and I charge between $135 to $225. Regardless if it's a sedan, coupe, or SUV
do you have "Red Flag" lines from pple? My favorite "well the inside is not that bad" DING DING DING its bad! ppl who say I just want the inside and i want vents and tracks ect. but its not that bad,,,OK that will still be 100 until I see it. but if im doing niches and crannies
+scott sailer Yeah, I hear those all the time. I only offer two types of interior cleanings: 1) Maintenance cleaning and 2) Full Interior Cleaning.. If your car is in great condition and only needs a light clean up to get back into an awesome condition, we'll go with that. If it's anything less than already in amazing condition, we will go with the Full Interior Cleaning.
There's no half way anything. Either it's in great condition (which it most likely won't be unless it's a new car) or it's not in great condition (which it's usually not in great condition)
I just started telling costumers. I have to see the car first. I have quoted a price before hand. Show up. and the interior super dirty with lots of pet hair. Costumers will always tell u its not bad at all.
Yup- that's always going to happen!
seems to me that charging a flat rate here in California would seem obvious. Hourly just sounds costly to the customer.
Exactly- it does sound costly. Honestly, both will work, you just need to know what you're doing (always easier said than done)
Detail Groove we can’t work for free either
Detail Groove the customer should be willing to pay for their dirty habits. Keep your car clean and pay less to clean.
You've come a long way man. Just started watching your old vids. ;)
Hahaha.. some are pretty bad lol. But thanks!
Detail Groove the best way to learn is to try. Look at you now ;) Have great day bro.
You too!
I would go with a flat rate because at times you can move a little faster and maybe cut a 4hr detail to a 3hr detail. I would calculate my flat rate based on a 4hr period so it take up to 4hrs but if I finish in 2hrs I still gain.
Also should flat rate be a general flat rate or do I give each client a price based on the condition of the vehicle. For instance the flat rate could be $80 for small/compact, $100 for mid/full sized, $135 small to midsize SUV, $150 for large SUVs and trucks. Or should I use an evaluation system where I price the vehicle when I see its condition and figure out how long it would take me to clean that particular vehicle?
For services like full interior cleanings or wash and waxes, I give the same flat rate pricing for specific type of vehicles. I know most sedans or regular sized trucks will take me under 4 hours. So I always charge $140 to $180. If it's paint correction, that is per car but still with a general price range each time
I'm like you, I charge a flat rate, because it is comforting for the customer, and really is fair to you.. If a customer asks, it will always be a quote of 4 to 6 hours, (unless excessive filth-size). If deemed excessive, an additional upcharge of 35 to 100 dollars. You are right, as you get experience you will figure out the right pricing for your market.
Yup- you hit the nail on the head!
So, pretty much the difference between hourly rate and flat rate is weather you tell the customer your hourly rate or not.
If that's all you got out of it, sure
@@DetailGroove Sorry, bud. I meant that in like the most primitive, rough draft kind of way.
I understand way more contributing variations apply.
Just wanted to see if this was like the most prominent, or central, idea here?
both options you just described are the same. giving an hourly rate then not charging for time over after fixing the price to a quote is fixed rate with extra steps.
If that's how you see it, then you are right
I have spent months studying how to start a cleaning service from home and discovered a great website at Gabs Cleaner Blueprint (check it out on google)
I charge flat rate 150 for any vehicle regular interior and exterior detail, 125 to dealerships (At my shop not mobile)
Glad to know you now glide through the interiors. it can be a challenge. did that include upgrading equipment? like getting a stean cleanner and a carpet extractor...or you don' t rely on those 100% due to the type if cars you work on..
Not at all. I could speed through em with a steamer or no steamer. More equipment doesn't always mean you become more efficient- especially if the current process that you're using is flawed. You should only use extra equipment to increase your productivity- not fix a broken system.
I have all my tools and chemicals at hand, I follow an exact process each time I clean a car, I double-time everything I do, and I don't get distracted
I agree with the comment below. You really need to see car. Before you give estimate . Although it was a good video. Keep on truckinnnñnnn.
I haven’t started my detail business yet but in my business plans that I have wrote up I have noted that (pricing my very due to extra services that might be needed).
I do flat rate and charge hourly for upsells like excessive pet hair or sand.
Hmm.. interesting. I always keep it at a flat rate. Glad that works out for you!
Hi" im from Puerto Rico and i really impress with the price or USA✌🏻
Thanks for watching!
Los precios aca son mucho mas economicos y tras que aqui tambien les duele soltar dinero😂
How much would you charge for a big suv ( 3rd row escalade) a really dirty one ? I'm.from Washington state and it can be anywhere from 100 to 280
Between $240 to $300
Charge for what? Wash, polish, correction, is there a coating involved? Interior/exterior, both? Lots of info needed.
I have a customer who wants a wash, clay bar, compound, polishing, wax, and interior for a 2016 Ford fusion leather interior. What would you recommend?
$300
Wow!
I only charged $125 for all of that except using polish on Basically a Toyota minivan!!
What would be a decent price to clay and wax a vehicle...4dr 2015 Honda civic?
Can anyone suggests a price?
$160 and would take under 3 hours to complete
100 dollars for wash and wax.. dam really cheap, i can imagine what products do you use
It was an example lol
What do you charge for wax and wash
Hey if you gave your neighbour a serious discount on detailing there car how do you know that there gonna write a good review or share your website or company with others????
You don't. You can only play your part
awesome video
+Pamela Morales thanks
I use High Quality Products (Chemical Guys) only! bulk sizes will save you money.. take your initial profit when you starting out and buy quality brushes, microfiber cleaning cloths, etc and you'll get a better end product than you will with cheap products. I can tell the difference with those high dollar products with 1 use. I charged in the beginning $30 any size full detail so I could build up a small loyal customer base. I have now gone to a BASE PRICE of $45 for any size and upon inspection I can know how much more it will cost and an exact time it will take... Like he says the experience of washing and detailing cars will pay off in the end.. My market will only allow for the base price and up-charge upon visual inspection. It works, believe me.. I have spent 6 hours on the nastiest car ever and I can tell by looking how much to charge.. That job would have been $300
Thanks for the advice James!
Chemical guys.....Not a quality product.
They have some good products for sure
Detail Groove I wouldn't consider them ever for professional detailed use. Too much marketing to catch people attention with silly words and "technologies" and they are mainly meant for the consumer. Not a professional detailer. Bunch or rebranded supplies as well that a person can buy off Amazon for a few bucks.
How much sales tax do you add on for your services?
I personally don't, but it depends on your state. In Texas it would be 8.25%
Random question. How old were you when you did this video?
also pls do a video about customers. For instance if after you are done they say that they don't have all the money, that they are going to have to write u a check or some other story...like if they can pay you tomorrow or complete the payment tomorrow? And about difficult customers: when they are not happy with your job and after you try to fix the issues they still have issues, etc, etc. That is my main concern dealing with those difficult people and to make sure that after a hard day's job I am going to get my money. Thanks
does it actually take people like 4 hours to wash and wax a car? im super interested in detailing cars and i havent gone full out doing every detail but i dont see it takig 4 hours maybe 2 hours at max but i havent put it into real life yet
interiors i can see it taking a while if theyre fairly dirty too but hmm just confused
It depends on the car and process, but yes. Go out and perform the work yourself and you'll see lol
It takes around 2 hours for a wash and inside clean and detail. if car is super dirty inside go up to 6 hours if you are doing it by yourself. I charge a flat rate when I started out but I have to go up on the price because I hired 1 person to help and the price change didn't go over that well... I am now at a base price of $45 any size car. when I see the vehicle and can really look at it I will qoute a larger amount if needed.. simple enough to do that.
No it doesn't take that long , if you're experienced and dont bs around, you can do and wash and wax much quicker than several hours
jerez1lla wash, wax, windows, dress tires, wheels, door jambs, chrome or plastic trim if any should take about 1hr 15 minutes total on a car. Trucks & SUV's will take a little longer.
would you charge more if you used a wash and wax product?
I guess you could but it's not a real wash and wax so shine and protection is very limited versus a traditinoal application
I like u and u are charming but my feedback is that u talk waaay too fast. I think that if you speak slower it would be much better!
I have a flat rate and I don't tell them how much until I see the car. I have a flat rate for 'car dealers' and packages for other clients.
Ey holms thanks for the vid. 😀 change that light switch so it can match the plastic around it holmz.
I stopped watching your video at the 4:45 mark. I couldn't help but type some comments here. I have been taking my car to regular car washes and also private detail places here in NY. Let's start off if you are starting your own detail business where you are going to where the customer is in a mobile vehicle and you have to hire another person to do the work with you, then of course you have to charge more to cover your supplies, travel expense and profit margin. You didn't make that clear in the video. I go to a detail shop where they have several guys working on my car over the course of an hour or so depending on what I want done. To wash and hand wax the car besides vacuuming interior and cleaning windows and wiping down seats in such a business where I go is around 75 dollars which isn't bad. A car dealer will charge 100 bucks. It's more if you want to shampoo the carpet and you can add maybe another 50 bucks if the car is in good shape to begin with. If you are working yourself as an independent business mobile detail guy; yes it can be realistic to ask 200 bucks for a lot of work like that. My shop where I go just raised their prices which is not cost effective. It was 15 dollars to wash car and vacuum, clean windows etc Now they raised it to 20 which is still ok. That job takes like a half hour as they are thorough. Get this. Spray wax used to be an additional 10 bucks for a total of 30 dollars. They raised the price of the spray wax 20 dollars and it takes less time maybe 10 minutes to apply it on the car and wipe around. I can buy the bottle myself and do it.
Yeah, so there's nothing wrong with that. Just buy the supplies and do it yourself. That'll work!
That’s great, but isn’t that the catch? Most ppl have their time invested elsewhere than to wash and detail their own vehicle on a weekly basis. Which
Is why our services (detailing) are here. To perform a thorough and safe auto detail job.
@@vincealince_SRT yeap. It comes down to opportunity cost. Several people would rather pay $50 to $100 per hour for you to clean their cars because they make more than that, and during their free time they'll rather spend it with family.
I have 2 years experience detailing, however im starting my business, should I put my flat rate at 50$/2hrs? (Or 25 per hour)
Always go for a flat rate. Builds a transparency between you and the customer
do you detail everyday
Not everyday..
cool
Great video, really helpful and good quality.
+Detailing Reviews Thanks a lot, bud!
How many cars could you do per day if you pushed your self?
It really depends on the type of detail. Maybe 2 if it's a full interior cleaning. 5 if it's a basic wash and vacuum. A wash and wax, engine cleaning, and full interior cleaning on a truck took me 12 hours
Detail Groove Dam 12 hours.
Today and yesterday. Ive detailed a 24 foot motorhome. 20 hours... I charge by the hour
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how do you handle the water situation when going to a customers location?
Over the phone, I ask if they have a water spigot I can use nearby. If they don't, I'll take my own bucket of water. Sometimes it sucks, most of the time it's not that bad. I've never have a customer complain about me using their water (or power)
Im a mobile detailer in the UK. I have an 80 gal water tank in the van. The only thing I use from the customer is power. This is made clear when arranging the appointment.
How do I gauge whether or not a mobile detail business would be profitable in my city? (10k people)
I couldn't give you a concrete solid answer. What city do you live in? Are there other mobile detailers doing fine and making a living? How much money do you want to make? Are you going to be doing this full-time or part-time?
No mobile detailers yet, I only want to make a few thousand dollars a month, and I have to do it around school, when it starts again. I would like to scale the business after I become profitable in my city though.
Don't ask go out and test the market.
Thanks bro
What is a reasonable price for charging
Can you tell the order you do stuff in? Like what you start and finish with.
Seems like you're a Scooby guy.
If you want to label me as that, go for it
thanks for share this exelent video, it`s helpme very much.
Regards from Argentina.
Thanks a lot!
Overhead should also include insurance , medical, and retirement for yourself.
yup- you've got to include ALL the unseen costs which most people don't pay attention too. Thanks for watching!
Just subbed, I had to! You put too much quality content out
Thanks for such the kind words! Glad to have you on board :)
What's the best way to Pay Workers?
If you live in the US, then the best way to pay someone is having them as an employee with a W2 on an hourly wage. Most detailers won't go that route so the next in line can be as a contractor (1099). You can pay them by car. You pay them $X regardless of how long they take to complete the car.
Going the contractor route, you have no say so over them. You cannot tell them when to come in, when to leave, how to use what, etc... they are not an employee of your business and should not be treated as such. They also have to use their own chemicals and equipment
Thanks for the info!!! You the man!!! 💯
Thanks for watching!
just subscribed good videos man!
THANKS! I try and post one a day. So there's a lot of information on my channel that can help you out!
i do flat rates
300 for rvs
200 double cab trucks
100 single cab trucks
90 pickups
80 cars
is this good pricing
It depends on where you live, your production time (how long it takes you), how much you want to make per month, etc... So it all depends
Detail Groove ya you would think californias bay area would have higher pricing lol theres guys who do it for 20 bucks how am i supposed to compete with that
Why would you compete with them? Want to charge lower prices? Be my guest.. There's nothing different from detailing than there is in dentistry or in carpet cleaning, regardless of the market that you're in.
There's always going to be others MUCCHHH cheaper than you and there's going to be people MUUCHHH more expensive to you. It's up to you to decide where you want to fall in that spectrum
angel 0 for 20 bucks I wouldn't let them get within 50 feet of my car. People who charge that little aren't worth competing with cause their service isn't worth it. As long as the customer is happy and get what they pay for you'll be fine
David Patterson ya thats what i said but i mean alot of people go to him
great just what i would want an illegal working on my car
The best!
Just Wastin Time
Just Wastin Time
then take it to a certified shop
know what is illegal? stealing inside editions video of kim ks robbery and putting it on your youtube for views..
the irony of ignorance...
Do you give receipts ?
If they need an invoice, yes