Should I thoroughly clean a customer's rims in a $20 regular wash?

[JICs Auto Detail]

Hey buddy. For what you are describing you are way undercharging. The 'express' option for folks is about 25 for a wash and no inside work... the 'regular' gets vacuumed and dusted but not really 'cleaned' (these are not restoration packages btw... they get the works usually included). Like these folks say here, you need balance but one also needs folks to appreciate your work and what it does take to get a car 'detailed'. But like BSoares and others have said, seems like way too much for $20. you might also see what others in your area are charging for similar services and go from there...

Thanks for the advice Goonie

[JICs Auto Detail]

You are way undercharging yourself. Your competitor's are charging that same rate and probably doing a poor job. You should distance yourself from your competitors to the point where you will stand out and get noticed. Expenses in Southern California are higher than many other places in the country. Your time, your materials and your dedication are worth more than $20.

Thank you, you are right I'llbe doing that. I do too much for nothing. I do a pretty good cleaning to the last detail

[JICs Auto Detail]

You cant even buy a decent microfiber for 20, Should be 75 minimum don't give it away. Even the laser wash is close to 20 and it's not even a person doing it

Thank you for your advice. I will make my business thrive

[Eldorado2k]

When did that happen?!?!? Time to charge more.

It happens everytime Chinese food gets more expensive. 1 doesn’t happen without the other. Lol

[ClearVue18]

Not to be a jerk but for $20 we’ll look at the car only from a distance if it’s in range of the corner of the right eye ball


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[supercharged75]

You have to start somewhere but keep.looking for more clients and upsell was, sealant, etc and tlget them on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly program. Continue to hone your skills and learn new ones to expand your list of services.

Always look for new clients and always advertise. Shirts with business name, have business cards at all times. As you build start raising your prices. You will lose some but gain new ones at the increased rate to replace them.

I started part time a couple years ago doing some really nasty cars for $100. Now, I won't touch the same vehicle for less than $250-$300 and I'm booked weeks out. More importantly I have continued to learn, I can do the same car faster and with better results. I have expanded to paint correction, ceramic coatings, scratch repair, debadging, and headlight restoration.

PM me if you have any questions.


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[sudsmobile]

You know when you preface something with not to be a jerk it's going to sound jerky as ####.

[ClearVue18]

You know when you preface something with not to be a jerk it's going to sound jerky as ####.

That’s sums it up.


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