[brwill2005]

Interesting thread. What type of services you offer and what you charge is purely a personal decision. For those of us who do this for a living, it is imperative that we offer services and pricing that will keep us busy and allow for us to make a profit. I live in one of the wealthiest counties in the country (Loudoun). Except for a very small niche, the majority of people here are not interested in, nor are they willing to pay for a $400 and up detail. Most simply want good value for their money. I offer three packages to fit most people's needs and budget. All of my packages offer an excellent value, which is what people are looking for. People in NOVA are very busy, so the other thing they are looking for is convenience and great service. They do not want their car tied up for more than 8 hours and want you to make it easy for them to access your services. What I have also concentrated on is arranging regular service (bi-weekly) for as many of my customers as possible. This is a great advantage to both the customer and I. For the customer, their car stays clean and the paint does not get marred up from improper washing. This is especially true for brand new cars. For me, it gives me steady income, and because the cars stay clean, makes my job easier.