Thoughts on my detailing packages

[SilverQx4]

I want to thank CumminsCrazed for coming up with the bases of this package. I altered it to whats worked for me and my geographical area. Here is what ive come up with so far. I tried to package things together that tend to go together.i will also be giving a discount if multiple packages are purchased. i appreciate all comments, good and bad. Also, the bases of my business will be mobile detailing

Premium Detail (Int. and Ext. cleaning) $125.00

* Hand washed
* Hand dried with premium microfiber drying towels
* Premium wax by hand
* All ext. plastics cleaned and dressed
* Wheels, wells and tires cleaned and dressed
* All glass cleaned inside and out
* Interior vacuumed
* Interior components dusted
* Interior components cleaned and dressed

Ultimate Detail $175.00
* Hand washed
* Hand dried with premium microfiber drying towels
* Premium wax by hand
* All ext. plastics cleaned and dressed
* Wheels, wells and tires cleaned and dressed
* All glass cleaned inside and out
* Interior vacuumed
* Interior components dusted
* Interior components cleaned and dressed
* Engine compartment cleaned and dressed
* Trunk/hatch vacuumed
* Trunk/hatch carpets cleaned and de-stained
* All exterior metals cleaned and polished (if applicable to the metal)

Luxury Detail $450.00 ( Generally requires 2 days )
*Includes EVERYTHING Plus :
* Premium machine compounding (removes paint defects)
* Premium machine polishing (removes secondary defects and bring out shine)
* Premium machine waxing (protects paint surface)

Exterior Premium Detail $250.00
* Hand washed
* Hand dried with premium microfiber drying towels
* Premium wax by hand
* Premium machine compounding (removes paint defects)
* Premium machine polishing (removes secondary defects and bring out shine)
* Premium machine waxing (protects paint surface)
* All ext. plastics cleaned and dressed
* Wheels, wells and tires cleaned and dressed
* All glass cleaned inside and out

Exterior Wash & Detail $75.00

* Hand washed
* Hand dried with premium microfiber drying towels
* Premium wax by hand
* All ext. plastics cleaned and dressed
* Wheels, wells and tires cleaned and dressed
* All glass cleaned inside and out

Interior Cleaning & Detail $50.00
* Interior vacuumed
* Interior components dusted
* Interior components cleaned and dressed
* All glass cleaned inside and out

Interior Premium Cleaning & Detail $85.00

* Interior vacuumed
* Interior components dusted
* Interior components cleaned and dressed
* All glass cleaned inside and out
* Interior carpets and uhpolstery cleaned,de-stained with machine & de-odorizer applied
* All interior carpets and uhpolstery sprayed with stain resistant

Headlight & Tail light Restoration $75.00

[WAS]

Without knowing if those prices correctly reflect your market area, I'd say the packages look pretty good. You've done a good job of "dumbing" down the terms so the average joe can understand what it is that you'll be doing to their vehicle.

My only real suggestion at this point is to perhaps think about the number of packages you have. I had 4 packages and that proved to be too many, as 90% of customers used one package, and the other 10% used another. Now I only have 3 packages, and even then I still see most customers taking my middle-priced one.

[toyotaguy]

Originally Posted by WAS

My only real suggestion at this point is to perhaps think about the number of packages you have. I had 4 packages and that proved to be too many, as 90% of customers used one package, and the other 10% used another. Now I only have 3 packages, and even then I still see most customers taking my middle-priced one.

agreed!!!! I went from 4 packages to 3, with option of full or light interior work:
wax package
one step with clay
paint correction @ hourly rate

then choose:
light interior
full interior
none

[SilverQx4]

Thanks for the suggestions...ill try and eliminate some packages. My thought with all the packages was to offer something for everyone in a broad price range.

[Sudz On The Run]

Cut it down a bit and also do you shampoo carpets and floor mats , If i was you i would take out the engine cleaning and put in floor mats. Make engine detail an extra by me i get 50-75 for the engine. The less they have to choose from the better off you are

[SilverQx4]

thanks for the suggestions guys, keep em coming!

[brwill2005]

Keep your service menu simple; I have three packages. Offer what people are looking for, and at a good value.

[WAS]

I agree with engine shampoo'ing. Not many people (at least from my experience, in my area), give a **** about engine cleaning. Not to mention engine shampoo'ing is risky, lots of electronics that don't like water... And I don't care what anyone else says, I've seen enough professional detailers fry sensors and get water down spark plug holes where plugs weren't 100% tight for me to try and stay away from engine cleaning altogether.

[toyotaguy]

Originally Posted by WAS

I agree with engine shampoo'ing. Not many people (at least from my experience, in my area), give a **** about engine cleaning. Not to mention engine shampoo'ing is risky, lots of electronics that don't like water... And I don't care what anyone else says, I've seen enough professional detailers fry sensors and get water down spark plug holes where plugs weren't 100% tight for me to try and stay away from engine cleaning altogether.

I dont even offer it!!! too much liability! and there will be those detailers doing it claiming they never had an issue, but I dont want to risk someone else's previous damage getting blamed on me! At least with burned paint I can spot it and point it out before I start polishing...cant see a fried ignition before you clean a motor!

[SilverQx4]

because of your comments, i will not offer engine detail. thanks for the help

[WAS]

Originally Posted by toyotaguy

I dont even offer it!!! too much liability! and there will be those detailers doing it claiming they never had an issue, but I dont want to risk someone else's previous damage getting blamed on me! At least with burned paint I can spot it and point it out before I start polishing...cant see a fried ignition before you clean a motor!

+1 to that. I do it to my own vehicle a few times a year, and I'm paranoid every single time.

[jose206]

Thats funny, I dont offer engine details either... I sure wish I had the confidence to!