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As with most other things, the price of automotive detailing varies by quite a wide margin. Many more people are concerned with perceived value (a cheap price) as opposed to quality; the secret is to sell quality over price, while keeping in mind client needs.
The cost of having a professional perform a detailing job on your vehicle will vary by geographical region, the experience and reputation of the detailer, and the condition of your vehicle, and your expectations of the finished detail, among other factors. Most detailers will offer a specified package of services that are included in their standard prices, and generally will provide additional services on request for an additional fee.
Check to see what your direct competition is charging. This is far more relevant than what others are charging hundreds of miles away in an entirely different demographic.
What people will pay you in your market depends on the demographics in your area, i.e. amount of disposal income, types of automobiles, area house pricing, if local people consider their time valuable and are prepared to pay for a professional detail as opposed to DIY, as well as your reputation.
Setting a Price-
Setting a price should be fairly simple, materials used plus, a percentage % of (b) items 1 -6, plus Labour costs, plus profit margin
Costs
Any cost that is incurred by carrying out business
a) Materials used (car care products) + expendables (i.e. micro fibre towels, latex gloves, etc) + depreciation on tools (machine polisher, pads, vacuum, power washer, etc)
b) Overhead Costs
1. Tools
2. Water
3. Electricity
4. Rent or Lease
5. Insurance, business licence, etc
6. Marketing
c) Labour
Estimated time x expected hourly rate
d) Profit Margin
Percentage profit that you expect to make
An extract from "Becoming a Professional Detailer" one of a series of 138 " i articles The Art & Science of Detailing"
As with most other things, the price of automotive detailing varies by quite a wide margin. Many more people are concerned with perceived value (a cheap price) as opposed to quality; the secret is to sell quality over price, while keeping in mind client needs.
The cost of having a professional perform a detailing job on your vehicle will vary by geographical region, the experience and reputation of the detailer, and the condition of your vehicle, and your expectations of the finished detail, among other factors. Most detailers will offer a specified package of services that are included in their standard prices, and generally will provide additional services on request for an additional fee.
Check to see what your direct competition is charging. This is far more relevant than what others are charging hundreds of miles away in an entirely different demographic.
What people will pay you in your market depends on the demographics in your area, i.e. amount of disposal income, types of automobiles, area house pricing, if local people consider their time valuable and are prepared to pay for a professional detail as opposed to DIY, as well as your reputation.
Setting a Price-
Setting a price should be fairly simple, materials used plus, a percentage % of (b) items 1 -6, plus Labour costs, plus profit margin
Costs
Any cost that is incurred by carrying out business
a) Materials used (car care products) + expendables (i.e. micro fibre towels, latex gloves, etc) + depreciation on tools (machine polisher, pads, vacuum, power washer, etc)
b) Overhead Costs
1. Tools
2. Water
3. Electricity
4. Rent or Lease
5. Insurance, business licence, etc
6. Marketing
c) Labour
Estimated time x expected hourly rate
d) Profit Margin
Percentage profit that you expect to make
An extract from "Becoming a Professional Detailer" one of a series of 138 " i articles The Art & Science of Detailing"
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