Got the call I was waiting for....

[rolop6]

So a few days ago I get a call from a delership (I know what your thinking, hold on); usually I turn them down, but I've had dealerships that actually pay good money (good being $100/car) so I entertain them. Today I met up with their sales manager, I was thinking I was going to detail their cars..... I'm not! They have over 150 cars and only one "porter" working for them. What they want me to do is after the car is detailed go in and just get all the little details their guy misses. So I'll kinda be their quality control guy. After looking at their inventory I wasn't bad at all, it's a matter of just touching up little things here and there. They offered me a whopping $55 per car but remember they will already be "detailed" I just touch up. I figure I can do 7-10 a day based on what I saw. That's not a bad days pay $385-$550 a day? I was upfront with the guy and said I would try it out and see how it works, but if it's not profitable for me I would call it quits. What do you guys think?

[Just02896]

Well it sounds pretty good to me. Just make sure you still have time for your "full service" details! :-)

[CarolinasFinestDetailing]

I would put a solid definition of "touch-ups" on paper. I`m more than sure your definition and theirs will vary greatly. Especially at $55 a car. Just make sure that you have your bases covered.

[rolop6]

Well it sounds pretty good to me. Just make sure you still have time for your "full service" details! :-)

Yeah I will. Right now I block off two days a week for delerships. The rest of the week is for my regular customers.


I would put a solid definition of "touch-ups" on paper. I`m more than sure your definition and theirs will vary greatly. Especially at $55 a car. Just make sure that you have your bases covered.

Agreed. The guy explained to me what he wants done and it shouldn't be hard. Most cars are already on line, I'll have to double check them and make shure there are no stains or visible dirt in the car.

[Eric@CherryOnTop]

It sounds like a pretty good deal money wise. My only concern would be what kind of work this other guy does, are you gonna be expected to "touch up" a car full of holograms?


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[Roger T]

If the first detailer knows you cover for him, he will let you. You may end up doing what he gets paid for.

It is important to clarify what you are responsible for. Get it in writing.

Roger T

[Eric M.]

So a few days ago I get a call from a delership (I know what your thinking, hold on); usually I turn them down, but I've had dealerships that actually pay good money (good being $100/car) so I entertain them. Today I met up with their sales manager, I was thinking I was going to detail their cars..... I'm not! They have over 150 cars and only one "porter" working for them. What they want me to do is after the car is detailed go in and just get all the little details their guy misses. So I'll kinda be their quality control guy. After looking at their inventory I wasn't bad at all, it's a matter of just touching up little things here and there. They offered me a whopping $55 per car but remember they will already be "detailed" I just touch up. I figure I can do 7-10 a day based on what I saw. That's not a bad days pay $385-$550 a day? I was upfront with the guy and said I would try it out and see how it works, but if it's not profitable for me I would call it quits. What do you guys think?

I'd be wary about the bolded part. Nearly every car I've worked that had been "detailed" from the dealership usualy meant a complete redo. Rarely ever seen any that just needed "touching up" after delivery.

[GenesisCoupe]

I would put a solid definition of "touch-ups" on paper. I`m more than sure your definition and theirs will vary greatly. Especially at $55 a car. Just make sure that you have your bases covered.

That's an awesome opportunity and you should jump on it.

As this guy said, get a solid definition. You may be in for tough time.

[rolop6]

All of you are 100% right. I'll definitely take everything into consideration.

[Flash Gordon]

If the first detailer knows you cover for him, he will let you. You may end up doing what he gets paid for.

It is important to clarify what you are responsible for. Get it in writing.

Roger T

:iagree: I would go with the all or nothing approach

Wonder what they are paying the other guy?

[HD.Detailing]

1. sounds like the current guy is about to get canned and looking for replacement


Doesn't make sense.. how did he hear of you?

[Vegas Transplant]

Nothing new under the sun. Same story every year...same game, different players.

Experience says they'll drop you after peak tax refund season passes. Don't loose your core customers in the interim.

[mwoolfso]

just establish a minimum amount of time per vehicle during the honeymoon period. earn their trust and ensure the sales mgr knows and sees the value you provide. if you are using your inventory for the touchups then that $55 is covering your overhead as well. good luck

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[Bill1234]

I would say that your job is not to touch up the missed areas, but to teach the workers on how to properly work. It would be better off for you to explain how a job is done and have them do it correctly so that your not spending hours removing rotary holograms from a car that was worked on by the dealer

[VP Mark]

I would say that your job is not to touch up the missed areas, but to teach the workers on how to properly work. It would be better off for you to explain how a job is done and have them do it correctly so that your not spending hours removing rotary holograms from a car that was worked on by the dealer

I understand what you are saying, but from a business perspective that is killing the golden goose.

He is not getting paid to educate the other dealers, never offer services to dealers that they are not paying for.
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