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

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White95Max

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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?
 
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.
 
White95Max said:
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?
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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...
 
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.
 
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
 
elortt said:
But you have to remember what you can expect to get paid in one area might not be the same somewhere else.



Eric
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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.
 
ajbarnes said:
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.
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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.
 
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