Pricing Help

[bozack23]

Need some input about pricing. there are a few small guy used car lots in my area and i want to offer them a package deal for cleaning there cars on the lot after rain,pollen get them dirty again. i`m thinking of using poorbys spray and wipe or a similar product. since i am not mobile it would have to be a waterless product. i have already talked to them about a detail when they first get the car but would like to have a chance to keep them clean for them.the number of cars they have on average is around 12- 20. any advice would be a big help. Thanks Scott

[GraniteState]

I guess I will get you started, It sounds like alot of work however, if ti where me I would try to price it by the hour. So figure out what you would like to make a hour and go from there.

Ex**** 3hrs work $20/hr = $60

Figure out roughly how long it will take you and price accordingly, since they are small they might not be as willing to pay much considering they could hire a teenager to wash them for $6hr.

Good luck!! How did you make out with the initial detailing of the cars did they agree to that?

[dr_detail]

Keep in mind that pricing should also encompass such things as licensing, insurance, taxes, materials, etc. The "I got a bucket and some wax -- I`m a detailer mentality" hurts us all in the area of pricing when those with such an aptitude get going.

Don`t get me wrong, I`m all for competition and the entrepreneurial spirt, but please do some foot work in checking the pricing structures in your local. It`s as easy as picking up the phone book and making a few enquiries. With this information in hand, you will be able to know the going rate for services, and base your pricing at a completive rate which will enability increase your profit margin if you choose to not worry about the first three.

[bozack23]

Thanks for the input guys. Three of the sites told me they send their cars to a couple of different guys but if i give them my card they would use me also. still in the planning/ deciding what chemicals to use stage so i have not handed out any cards yet. thanks again for the replies.