One example of local detailers prices

**99323ic** · 06-05-2002, 01:52 PM

We have a local detailer come by our office park complex once a week and I thought I`d share his prices with you for comparison`s sake. I`m not certain if he discounts for us as a favor or not...

Prices are as follows:
Wash & Vacuum $20
Wash, Wax, Interior Vacuum, Windows, Dash $35
Complete Detail: Wax, Spot Shampoo, Complete Interior Cleaning $45

Accepts: Cash, Check, MasterCard & Visa

Home Appointments Available. Minimum: Complete Detail

**imported_Intel486** · 06-05-2002, 01:56 PM

Those prices are very low... He has to be providing a serious discount. Or he sucks and doesn`t do a very good job.

**Redcar GUY** · 06-05-2002, 01:56 PM

looks a little cheap to me..:nixweiss

**Detailing NY** · 06-05-2002, 04:31 PM

WOW those prices are low..... I pay jason more that that for detailing a car.

**detaled by hans** · 06-05-2002, 04:52 PM

Originally posted by jimwh

We have a local detailer come by our office park complex once a week and I thought I`d share his prices with you for comparison`s sake. I`m not certain if he discounts for us as a favor or not...

Prices are as follows:

Wash & Vacuum $20

Wash, Wax, Interior Vacuum, Windows, Dash $35

Complete Detail: Wax, Spot Shampoo, Complete Interior Cleaning $45

Accepts: Cash, Check, MasterCard & Visa

Home Appointments Available. Minimum: Complete Detail

florida prices florida work.......dirty towel larry......you got to love the sunshine....

**2wheelsx2** · 06-05-2002, 04:59 PM

Before this thread gets out of hand, what`s the difference between wash & vacuum, and wash, interior vacuum and dash? So he just washes and vacuums the "outside" for $20? :nixweiss

**detaled by hans** · 06-05-2002, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by 2wheelsx2

Before this thread gets out of hand, what`s the difference between wash & vacuum, and wash, interior vacuum and dash? So he just washes and vacuums the "outside" for $20? :nixweiss

DONT MESS WITH DIRTY TOWEL LARRY .....THE KING OF FLORIDA DETAIL GODS......VACUUM HERE VACUUM THERE..... U DIG.....

**Scottwax** · 06-06-2002, 11:06 PM

Those prices are way too low! No way would I bust my butt detailing a car for $45-that barely gets you a wash and wax on a small car that doesn`t need any polishing-like a Miata.

**annapoal** · 06-08-2002, 11:13 PM

I got a flyer in the mailbox today. The following prices are for cars, SUVS are more expensive.

Hand Wash including windows, vacuum, dusting, tire dressing $25.

Wash Wax Polish $60

Detail $115

This sounds like more what I would expect.

**chevyguy28** · 06-09-2002, 12:52 AM

Perhaps the business is new and trying to draw customers.

**Taxlady** · 06-09-2002, 01:58 AM

Maybe detailing is a hobby for him. Or maybe he doesn`t know how to value his time. Some people set prices without considering the cost of materials and think their hourly wage sounds good. Others forget about the time and only consider the cost of materials. It reminds me of the grannies I used to compete with when I did crafts. They were happy to cover the cost of their materials; I was trying to make a living.

**Scottwax** · 06-09-2002, 03:43 PM

Originally posted by JustinTRW

Perhaps the business is new and trying to draw customers.

Maybe, but even in 1993 when I was just getting started, I was charging more than that. I quickly learned that in the mind of most people that cheap prices=low quality. I raised prices and business increased.

**couch16** · 06-11-2002, 09:02 PM

I`m in Westchester County, New York.

A full detail here (wash, swirl remover, wax, interior, vac, detail, leather conditioner, door jams, etc.) from a good place that does a good job runs $165. I`ve had them do it on my older cars and I was quite satisfied. I won`t let them touch my new cars though!

Keep in mind that of the 3,174 counties in the United States, Westchester County ranks 7th in personal income level. That`s the top one-fifth of one percent of all counties. Perhaps $165 should be used as a "upper limit".

**imported_Intel486** · 06-11-2002, 09:17 PM

I went up to a guy today with a Harley Davison Edition F-150 and talked to him a minute and he said he has a guy detail his truck and only charges him $13!!!!!! no matter what I said he wouldn`t make an appointment. GRRRRRR I even pointed out the swirl marks.

**Scottwax** · 06-11-2002, 10:26 PM

Originally posted by Intel486

I went up to a guy today with a Harley Davison Edition F-150 and talked to him a minute and he said he has a guy detail his truck and only charges him $13!!!!!! no matter what I said he wouldn`t make an appointment. GRRRRRR I even pointed out the swirl marks.

Stupidity and cheapness OwNz him!