different prices for compact, mid-size, full-size?

[White95Max]

Do you charge different prices for different size cars?

How big of a difference in price is it?



Is a pickup truck, van, or SUV priced the same as a full-size car?

[NEW AGAIN]

On my price sheet for a hand wash and vac starts at $25 and up

note the AND UP UNDERSTAND

[Scottwax]

I charge different prices for small, medium and large cars. I usually charge the large sedan price for pickups since they have more sheetmetal but less interior so it balances out. I charge the most for vans and SUVs, not only because of the size, but they tend to be used harder and are usually dirty, especially on the inside.

[imported_mirrorfinishman]

Originally posted by White95Max

Do you charge different prices for different size cars?

How big of a difference in price is it?



Is a pickup truck, van, or SUV priced the same as a full-size car?

White95Max,



Yes, I charge different prices for different size cars. The difference in price can sometimes be as much as $200, depending on the age, condition and size of the vehicle.



Also, a pick-up truck, van and SUV are not priced the same as a full-size car. They are priced much higher due to the extra amount of time necessary to complete the job.

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For example:

A mid-size car usually takes about one hour more time to detail than a small compact car.



A full-size luxury car usually takes about one hour more time to detail than a mid-size car.



A pick-up truck, van and SUV usually takes about one hour more time to detail than a full-size luxury car.



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From a marketing standpoint it is very important to let your customers see that your prices reflect the amount of time that you need to spend on a particular size vehicle.



The owner of a small compact car will appreciate the lower price.



While the owner of a full-size luxury car and SUV will understand the higher price.



I hope this helps...

[White95Max]

Just out of curiosity, how much does a typical compact car cost for an exterior detailing?

I had my friend bring his 91 Escort over last fall and I washed/clayed/waxed it. It took me about 3.5 hours.

I told him to just give me $20 cuz I was mostly interested in how well the clay/wax would work on a neglected finish such as his.(He never washed it... except for parking it out in the rain.)

It worked very well; the paint felt like glass. I was very impressed by my own work. Now he washes it twice a week.

I know it would cost much more than that at a detailing shop, but I`m curious to know how much more.

[imported_elortt]

I would have charge approximately $100 with no interior or engine work. But you have to remember what you can expect to get paid in one area might not be the same somewhere else.



Eric

[imported_ajbarnes]

Originally posted by elortt

But you have to remember what you can expect to get paid in one area might not be the same somewhere else.



Eric

VERY IMPORTANT STATEMENT!:xyxthumbs



You should do some market research in your area to see what your competition is charging, what customer`s are willing to pay, and also average salaries.



Mirrorfinishman pretty much explained the bulk of it.

[imported_mirrorfinishman]

Originally posted by ajbarnes

You should do some market research in your area to see what your competition is charging, what customer`s are willing to pay, and also average salaries.

Mirrorfinishman pretty much explained the bulk of it.

ajbarnes has a good idea there.



Just do some research and see what the competition charges for different size vehicles. That will help you to establish a starting point for what you think you should charge.