Can the board help me with my pricing sheet for auto detailing?

[crimson]

I need help pricing the packages for my detailing business this summer. What would you pay to have these done to your car. Please feel free to make suggestions to anything I should add/move in the sheet.



Thanks :xyxthumbs

Basic Package:



â€Â¢ Exterior hand wash

â€Â¢ Clean wheels

â€Â¢ Clean tires

â€Â¢ Clean fender wells

â€Â¢ Towel dry

â€Â¢ Remove tar/bugs from paint

â€Â¢ Clean door sills

â€Â¢ Clean windows interior/exterior

â€Â¢ Dress all exterior plastic

â€Â¢ Dress tires



Small/Medium Cars $ ??

Large Cars/ Vanâ€â„¢s/Small SUVâ€â„¢s $ ??

Medium/Large SUVâ€â„¢s $ ??



Premium Package: (Includes Basic Package)



â€Â¢ Vacuum interior

â€Â¢ Clean carpets and seats (Including trunk)

â€Â¢ Clean leather seats (If applicable)

â€Â¢ Clean dashboard and plastic/vinyl surfaces

â€Â¢ Dress dashboard and plastic/vinyl surfaces

â€Â¢ Polish exhaust tips (If applicable)

â€Â¢ Apply single coat of wax



Small/Medium Cars $ ??

Large Cars/ Vanâ€â„¢s/Small SUVâ€â„¢s $ ??

Medium/Large SUVâ€â„¢s $ ??



Perfect Finish Package: (Includes Basic and Premium Package)



â€Â¢ Apply abrasive polish (Removes webbing/swirls)

â€Â¢ Apply sealant polish (prepares surface for wax)

â€Â¢ Apply wax



Small/Medium Cars $ ??

Large Cars/ Vanâ€â„¢s/Small SUVâ€â„¢s $ ??

Medium/Large SUVâ€â„¢s $ ??



Optional:



â€Â¢ Clay surface $ ??

[tpgsr]

try out my pricing page at www.ddetail.com/apricing.html



It will give you prices for each range. Just choose a car from the list, then a small suv (ford escape) and a large one Ford expedition, and it will give you all of the prices

[ScubaStevo]

Originally posted by tpgsr

try out my pricing page at www.ddetail.com/apricing.html



It will give you prices for each range. Just choose a car from the list, then a small suv (ford escape) and a large one Ford expedition, and it will give you all of the prices

Thats a great setup. How`d you manage that?

[tpgsr]

I programmed it. Feel free to either take the code, or let me know if you want me to whip you up a page like that for your own prices and services

[shaunthebadboy]

that is a very nice setup you have there tpgsr, i applaude your site :clap:

[LouisanaJeeper]

Basic Package:



â€Â¢ Exterior hand wash

â€Â¢ Clean wheels

â€Â¢ Clean tires

â€Â¢ Clean fender wells

â€Â¢ Towel dry

â€Â¢ Remove tar/bugs from paint

â€Â¢ Clean door sills

â€Â¢ Clean windows interior/exterior

â€Â¢ Dress all exterior plastic

â€Â¢ Dress tires



Small/Medium Cars $ 35

Large Cars/ Vanâ€â„¢s/Small SUVâ€â„¢s $ 45





Premium Package: (Includes Basic Package)



â€Â¢ Vacuum interior

â€Â¢ Clean carpets and seats (Including trunk)

â€Â¢ Clean leather seats (If applicable)

â€Â¢ Clean dashboard and plastic/vinyl surfaces

â€Â¢ Dress dashboard and plastic/vinyl surfaces

â€Â¢ Polish exhaust tips (If applicable)

â€Â¢ Apply single coat of wax

â€Â¢ Clay surface

Small/Medium Cars $ 90

Large Cars/ Vanâ€â„¢s/Small SUVâ€â„¢s $ 100





Perfect Finish Package: (Includes Basic and Premium Package)



â€Â¢ Apply HIGH QUALITY polish (Removes webbing/swirls) [dont use the term "abrasive" it will scare off people]

â€Â¢ Apply sealant polish (prepares surface for wax)

â€Â¢ Apply wax

â€Â¢ Clay surface

Small/Medium Cars $ 150

Large Cars/ Vanâ€â„¢s/Small SUVâ€â„¢s $ 170

[imported_mirrorfinishman]

Crimson,



How would you explain your reasoning to a prospective client for offering three different packages?

[ScubaStevo]

Originally posted by tpgsr

I programmed it. Feel free to either take the code, or let me know if you want me to whip you up a page like that for your own prices and services

I`ll be letting you know shortly

[crimson]

Originally posted by mirrorfinishman

Crimson,



How would you explain your reasoning to a prospective client for offering three different packages?

Well, some people do not want a full detail everytime they have their car washed. For instance, if I obtain a client that brings their car in solely to me, he may not want a $150 detail job everytime. Most people will only jump for the full detail once or twice a year, but for the rest of the year they will still want their car maintained...hence the basic wash and so forth.



TPGSR, that is a great site, very usefull :xyxthumbs

[Scottwax]

You should include vacuuming and wiping down the dash and console in your basic wash package. Most people will be upset if you wash the outside and don`t touch the inside.



I charge $25-35 for an exterior wash and vacuuming the interior. That also includes dressing the tires and fenderwells and cleaning the glass inside and out (btw, exterior wash does include door jams, trunk channels and gas cap area...which should automatically be part of any wash package).



Exterior details begin at $65 (same as above) for a two step paint process. Light claying is included as needed. Heavy swirls, overspray, scuffs, scratches, etc are more. I charge $100 for full sized SUVs.



Full details start at $100 (like a Miata) and go up from there. All of the above plus full interior cleaning and protecting. As with above, paint or interiors in poor condition will cost more.



I would not say that a detail will cost $XXX. You want to say for that sized vehicle, details begin at $XXX. Do not give a firm price until you see the actual vehicle or you may get a very unhappy suprise by some chain smoking soccer mom with 5 kids and 2 long haired dogs who go everywhere with them.



You might want to check around in your area to see what other shops are charging. Rule number one, do not compete on price. Do not be the lowest in town. If you price yourself towards the high end you eliminate the bargain hunters with crappy cars and no loyalty and for those with high end cars, a higher (without being obnoxiously high) price signals quality and exclusivity.

[imported_proshine]

how about weekly/biweekly maintenance packages, how much do you charge for these on average?

[Ron Harris]

chain smoking soccer mom with 5 kids and 2 long haired dogs who go everywhere with them.

I know her too.

[1 Clean WS6]

Originally posted by Scottwax

Do not give a firm price until you see the actual vehicle or you may get a very unhappy suprise by some chain smoking soccer mom with 5 kids and 2 long haired dogs who go everywhere with them.

Oh good gawd I had no idea that that witch made rounds in Texas as well as Georgia!!!!

[Scottwax]

Originally posted by 1 Clean WS6

Oh good gawd I had no idea that that witch made rounds in Texas as well as Georgia!!!!

She`s everywhere! :nervous2:

[imported_SouthernZ71]

Originally posted by 1 Clean WS6

Oh good gawd I had no idea that that witch made rounds in Texas as well as Georgia!!!!

Just yesterday she paid me a visit......