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Sorry for being the millionth person to post it but how are my packages/prices
I'm 16 and I've been detailing cars for a few weeks, I've built up a solid customer base so I'm making my company an LLC, making a website and just all around making it more of a legitimate business. Here is the package list I made, do you guys think I'm missing anything? How are the prices? Any input, criticism or otherwise would be appreciated. Also, how is the name "Thilen Detailing Services"? TDS auto has a ring to it I think.
Packages
Basic Detai - 1-2.5 hours
Car - $50 (Add clay bar for $25)
Truck - $60 (Add clay bar for $25)
SUV/Van -$75(Add clay bar for $30)
-Wash
-Wax
-interior Vaccuming
-Dress Interior
-Dress Tires
Premium Detail - 2-3 hours
Car - $150
Truck - $175
SUV/Van - $190
-Wash
-Clay
-Wash off clay residue
-Polish
-Finishing Glaze
-Wax
-interior Vaccuming
-Dress Interior
-Dress Tires
Executive Detail - 4-8 hours
Car - $250
Truck - $275
SUV/Van -$300
-Wash
-Clay
-Wash off clay residue
-Swirl Removal
-Finishing Glaze
-Polish
-Wax
-interior Vaccuming
-Dress Interior
-Dress Tires
Package #1
-Basic detail + Clay + 3 weekly maintenance washes
Package #2
-Premium Detail + Clay + 3 weekly maintenance washes
Package #3
-Executive Detail + Clay + 3 weekly maintenance washes
Regards,
Max
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Re: Sorry for being the millionth person to post it but how are my packages/prices
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Re: Sorry for being the millionth person to post it but how are my packages/prices
Originally Posted by thilenauto
No one?
First I've seen this thread...
Title's eye catching, maybe just asking for a review at the beginning would draw more replies?
You never know...
Hang on...
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Re: Sorry for being the millionth person to post it but how are my packages/prices
Originally Posted by thilenauto
I'm 16 and I've been detailing cars for a few weeks, I've built up a solid customer base so I'm making my company an LLC, making a website and just all around making it more of a legitimate business.
Also, how is the name "Thilen Detailing Services"?
TDS auto has a ring to it I think.
Nothing wrong with branding your own name, in fact I recommend it. Before making any of your decisions concrete and spending money take a read through these two articles...
How to choose a name for your detailing business
Brand Yourself, Brand your Forum Nickname and Brand your Business Name
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Re: Sorry for being the millionth person to post it but how are my packages/prices
See my comments in read and then after the quoted passage...
Originally Posted by thilenauto
Packages
Basic Detail - 1-2.5 hours
Car - $50 (Add clay bar for $25)
Truck - $60 (Add clay bar for $25)
SUV/Van -$75(Add clay bar for $30)
-Wash
-Wax
-interior Vacuuming
-Dress Interior
-Dress Tires
Premium Detail - 2-3 hours
Car - $150
Truck - $175
SUV/Van - $190
-Wash
-Clay
-Wash off clay residue - Skip this, just wipe the residue off as you work around the car.
-Polish
-Finishing Glaze
-Wax
-interior Vacuuming
-Dress Interior
-Dress Tires
For your price, you're doing too much to the paint, either bring your prices up or just do a single machine polish and then dedicated wax. Don't promise to remove each and every swirl and scratch, that's show car detailing and you're customer base will primarily be daily drivers for this package.
Executive Detail - 4-8 hours
Car - $250
Truck - $275
SUV/Van -$300
-Wash
-Clay
-Wash off clay residue
-Swirl Removal
-Finishing Glaze
-Polish
-Wax
-interior Vacuuming
-Dress Interior
-Dress Tires
Same comment as above...
Max
If you want to offer a multiple-step paint polishing process make that the package. Everything else would be an add-on. It will take you all day to do a multi-step to most cars, not to mention large vehicles. If you try to do both the inside and the outside you're going to be working for nothing.
The only way to do the above would be to use the Meguiar's Microfiber DA System and that's because it's a two-step approach that delivers very good results.
Remember, most people don't know the difference between a swirl and a squireel...
The difference between a swirl and squirrel
For clarification...
This is a Squirrel
These are Swirls
They mostly want,
- Clean, clear glass
- Shiny paint, (shiny swirls)
- Black tires
- Clean carpet, clean arm rests
- Clean smell
Also read this,
A few tips on starting a part-time detailing business
Other than that looks like a great start!
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Re: Sorry for being the millionth person to post it but how are my packages/prices
Originally Posted by thilenauto
Regards,
Max
Max = easy to say, remember, write, speak, spell and type
Wax = easy to say, remember, write, speak, spell and type
Detail = easy to say, remember, write, speak, spell and type
MaxWaxDetail.com
MaxWaxMobileDetail.com
Both of the above are available, I just checked on GoDaddy.com
Or some variation...
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I'd split up exterior and interior work. Like Mike said, correcting paint is a job in itself. Plus splitting them up means more profit.
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Re: Sorry for being the millionth person to post it but how are my packages/prices
Here where you said to either do less to the paint or charge more, did you mean skip the clay or cut out the glaze?
Premium Detail - 2-3 hours
Car - $150
Truck - $175
SUV/Van - $190
-Wash
-Clay
-Wash off clay residue - Skip this, just wipe the residue off as you work around the car.
-Polish
-Finishing Glaze
-Wax
-interior Vacuuming
-Dress Interior
-Dress Tires
For your price, you're doing too much to the paint, either bring your prices up or just do a single machine polish and then dedicated wax. Don't promise to remove each and every swirl and scratch, that's show car detailing and you're customer base will primarily be daily drivers for this package.
Thanks for the tips! I'm definitely glad to get tips from the best in the business!
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Re: Sorry for being the millionth person to post it but how are my packages/prices
Also, I have a friend who is a graphic designer and is working on a logo for the company. He suggested that I send him a few logos that I like, right now I'm trying to find some to send him, do you guys have any logos that I could use as inspiration for my own?
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