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Thread: Pricing Help

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    Pricing Help

    I know that there is a mountain of posts on here for how to price but I haven't been able to get clear answers from them. So starting in June I am going to start a small detailing business in my driveway (I'm 16 so I can't get a shop). For a couple of friends I am doing their cars for free because I know that they'll be able to get me more business. For pricing I was thinking the following:
    Hand Wash and Quik Detailer . . . $10
    Exterior Package - Wash, Clay, Wax . . . $30
    Tires, Trim, and Metal Polishing . . . $10 -20 (depending on amount of trim and metal)
    Vacuum and Windows . . . $10
    Interior Package - Vacuum, Windows, and Armor All interior . . . $25

    I live in Northern Jersey (about 45 min from NYC) and I don't have any massive big shop competition that I know of.
    So the end question is, am i screwing myself, the customer, or is this fine.

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    Also I was going to do an add-on of Headlight Restoration for $15

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    For Northern Jersey near NYC that seems a little low, IMO.
    inDetail, "It's all in the details."

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    Re: Pricing Help

    To me those prices seem low depending on how long those services are going to take you. Maybe I just work slower though.

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    ten bucks would be enough for me to pull my equip out thats about it. Man a hand wash and spray wax for 10 bucks!

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    Re: Pricing Help

    Buy this book and study it.

    http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...-autogeek.html

    Your prices are way too low.

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    Re: Pricing Help

    Your "friends" can't scrounge up $10 to help out a buddy? $10???

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    Re: Pricing Help

    I thought I was screwing myself but I wasn't sure. Any ideas on what i should charge for what I listed.

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    Do research on other detailers in your area and see what their charging. Then base your prices off them.

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    you can not make a living on those prices!

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