Should my prices be comparable to a fixed location?

[SeaJay's]

I'm basically fully mobile and my prices are a little bit higher than my competitors (both mobile and fixed). And we're only talking about $15-30 more. So, it's not drastic.

I'd say you want to stay competitively price (don't want to be way higher than your competition or way lower).

But it also comes down to what services your offering and the quality of your work. I am priced a little higher but I do better quality work than a lot of my competition. And I explain this to my customers when they question me on pricing.

Know what your time is worth and stick to it.

[FUNX725]

Originally Posted by ShineTimeDetail

Honestly, I have never seen them anywhere and I have never heard anyone talk about them. I know they ran some commercials a year or 2 ago but that's it.

As for their products they are ridiculously high(If I remember correctly)

In your opinion Tom:
How about their Mobile Detailing prices...Too high...Too low?
Competitive for your area?

Originally Posted by FUNX725

Typical "Fast Lane" Detail Prices:

FULL DETAIL

Includes:
Bug/Tar Removal
Hand Wash
Clean windows inside and out
Clean wheels and tires includes long-lasting tire dressing
Hand/machine wax with sealant protectant
Wipe down door and trunk jams
Steam clean carpets, floormats and seats
Clean leather, vents, cup holders, ashtrays, doors and condition leather
Car, Small Trucks...............................$225.00
Large Trucks, Minivans, SUVs....................$245.00
Extra Large SUVs, Conversion Vans...............$265.00

EXTERIOR DETAIL

Includes:
Bug/Tar Removal
Hand Wash
Exterior window cleaning
Clean wheels and tires includes long-lasting tire dressing
Hand/machine wax with sealant protectant
Car, Small Trucks...............................$135.00
Large Trucks, Minivans, SUVs....................$150.00
Extra Large SUVs, Conversion Vans...............$165.00


INTERIOR DETAIL

Includes:
Steam clean carpets, floormats and seats
Clean leather, vents, cup holders, ashtrays, doors and condition leather
Interior window cleaning
Car, Small Trucks...............................$135.00
Large Trucks, Minivans, SUVs....................$150.00
Extra Large SUVs, Conversion Vans...............$165.00


Additional Cleaning Services Available at extra cost. Bids based on severity of condition:

Tar, Sap, Road Paint, Latex Paint Overspray Removal
Pet Hair Removal
Severe Oxidation: 2 to 5 Step Process

(ASK ABOUT OUR BULK CAR WASHING/FLEET VEHICLE PRICING.)



Bob

[ShineTimeDetail]

Originally Posted by FUNX725

In your opinion Tom:
How about their Mobile Detailing prices...Too high...Too low?
Competitive for your area?


Typical "Fast Lane" Detail Prices:

FULL DETAIL

Includes:
Bug/Tar Removal
Hand Wash
Clean windows inside and out
Clean wheels and tires includes long-lasting tire dressing
Hand/machine wax with sealant protectant
Wipe down door and trunk jams
Steam clean carpets, floormats and seats
Clean leather, vents, cup holders, ashtrays, doors and condition leather
Car, Small Trucks...............................$225.00
Large Trucks, Minivans, SUVs....................$245.00
Extra Large SUVs, Conversion Vans...............$265.00

EXTERIOR DETAIL

Includes:
Bug/Tar Removal
Hand Wash
Exterior window cleaning
Clean wheels and tires includes long-lasting tire dressing
Hand/machine wax with sealant protectant
Car, Small Trucks...............................$135.00
Large Trucks, Minivans, SUVs....................$150.00
Extra Large SUVs, Conversion Vans...............$165.00


INTERIOR DETAIL

Includes:
Steam clean carpets, floormats and seats
Clean leather, vents, cup holders, ashtrays, doors and condition leather
Interior window cleaning
Car, Small Trucks...............................$135.00
Large Trucks, Minivans, SUVs....................$150.00
Extra Large SUVs, Conversion Vans...............$165.00


Additional Cleaning Services Available at extra cost. Bids based on severity of condition:

Tar, Sap, Road Paint, Latex Paint Overspray Removal
Pet Hair Removal
Severe Oxidation: 2 to 5 Step Process

(ASK ABOUT OUR BULK CAR WASHING/FLEET VEHICLE PRICING.)



Bob

Well pricing on the exterior is ridiculous. He is charging 135 for a wash and wax.

'Interior' is reasonable.

'Combined' is reasonable.

[FUNX725]

Originally Posted by ShineTimeDetail

Well pricing on the exterior is ridiculous. He is charging 135 for a wash and wax.

^^^^^^

'Interior' is reasonable.

'Combined' is reasonable.

Thanks for your reply!

(So many, and various Mobile Detailing price-ranges for different areas of the Country.)



Bob

[James Ba]

Originally Posted by ShineTimeDetail

Well pricing on the exterior is ridiculous. He is charging 135 for a wash and wax.

'Interior' is reasonable.

'Combined' is reasonable.

Reasonable high