Question on pricing.

[imported_CH.Detailing]

I charge $25/hour for detailing services, and $35/hour for paint correction services and engine bay detailing. This pricing works for me as it still makes my services appealing for a daily driven vehicle, as well as higher end cars. Most of my client`s with high end vehicles comment that my services are cheap, and give nice tips! :biggrin:

Someone brought up that a flat rate might motivate the detailer to cut corners, you must remember that the opposite scenario is also tricky as it is up to the detailer to not get lazy and take advantage of a trusting customer! A flat rate is much more appealing to your average consumer, although hourly can be just as effective if you have an outstanding reputation.

[imported_Brian_Brice]

I charge $25/hour for detailing services, and $35/hour for paint correction services and engine bay detailing. This pricing works for me as it still makes my services appealing for a daily driven vehicle, as well as higher end cars. Most of my client`s with high end vehicles comment that my services are cheap, and give nice tips! :biggrin:

Someone brought up that a flat rate might motivate the detailer to cut corners, you must remember that the opposite scenario is also tricky as it is up to the detailer to not get lazy and take advantage of a trusting customer! A flat rate is much more appealing to your average consumer, although hourly can be just as effective if you have an outstanding reputation.

You`re definitely right. That is what I said, but not really what I meant. The point I was trying to hammer home is that if you are straight rating every car you do, there will be some vehicles that will need much more time and effort than others. Why should the guy who keeps up on his car pretty well pay the same price as a complete disaster?

[imported_CH.Detailing]

I agree with you there as well, which is why I charge hourly! :thumbup:

[drdetail]

i charge a competetive flat rate + have a disclaimer "additional charges may apply for special conditions"

[bmw5541]

The first time I do someones car I will only work by the hour. If they become a monthly customer I will give them a flat rate :soldier:

I couldn`t agree more. Flash nailed it right on the head.

[imported_Bunky]

The first time I do someones car I will only work by the hour. If they become a monthly customer I will give them a flat rate :soldier:

Do you charge more for Bentleys?

[imported_Flash Gordon]

I couldn`t agree more. Flash nailed it right on the head.

Thank you Barry. It only makes sense if you think about it :2 cents:

Do you charge more for Bentleys?

Very funny Al :cursing:

No, I charge the same rate for a Bentley as I do for a Hyundia. I don`t think someone should be penalized for having money :-B

[imported_RaskyR1]

I have flat rate packages which are based off a $50/hr rate as a lot of customers don`t like to be charged by the hour. Some services are still only by the hour though, like wet sanding.


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