What are some of the services you guy's up sell?

tuscarora dave

tuscarora dave

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I was attempting to re structure my thinking as a detailer and how I sell my services and was thinking of some additional services that I could up sell above and beyond the regular detail. so far I came up with this short list.

Tuscarora Dave’s Mobile Auto Detailing also offers an additional list of services including but not limited to, leather conditioning, odor removal, engine bay detailing, aluminum polishing(wheels, toolboxes etc.), brass polishing,
Please if you will list some of the things that you detailers here at DC. would consider as an up sell. I am looking for both detailing related services and also services to be considered outside the box such as power washing or whatever else one could make money doing. Thanks in advance to all who reply creatively. TD
 
I have started business relationships with a mobile painter and a paintless dent removal man. This allows me to offer a one stop shop for lease turn in services. Customers have brought their vehicles to me for detailing before turning them in. Often they have asked me about these services. Now it's just a matter of scheduling these guys to come and do the work before I start on the detailing aspect. I purchase these services at a wholesale price and then charge my customers retail.
 
Nice Thanks for the reply Kurt. How are things there in NJ anyway? I have a very diverse work history so I can do little odd jobs too like fence mending and lawn mower repair and other stuff. I believe there are opportunities to earn $$$$ everywhere, being mobile I could have a few extra tools with me.
 
  1. Paintless Dent Repair
  2. Bumper repair
  3. Interior Repairs
  4. Wheel Repairs
  5. Tint
  6. Paint Protection Film
  7. Headlight Restoration
  8. Touch Up
  9. Pin Stripe
  10. Odor Removal
You don't need to offer them all. Just find the ones that the most ROI.
 
tuscarora dave said:
Nice Thanks for the reply Kurt. How are things there in NJ anyway? I have a very diverse work history so I can do little odd jobs too like fence mending and lawn mower repair and other stuff. I believe there are opportunities to earn $$$$ everywhere, being mobile I could have a few extra tools with me.
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Things have been picking up around here the last few weeks so I'm happy about that. It's either feast or famine the last few months and right now its feast:bow On your business card you could mention something about handyman services. I know alot of your business is word of mouth so those extra skills could be marketed quite easy. Just a thought:)

Ron made some really good points as well. You are definitely skilled enough to learn some of those services he has listed. Some only require a small investment and can be self taught. Recently I have been doing the paint protection film which was self taught.
 
Teaming with a PDR tech, glass repair tech, tint installers, protection film installers, leather repair etc. can work to benefit both parties via referrals. Depending on the amount of referral work you can discuss "finder fee" compensation. Of course you can decide to pick up the trades on your own, but that will certainly cut into you time and you will need to spend time and money for training tools/supplies. Then a pretty steady stream of business to maintain the requisite skills to put out top tier quality of work

The bumper repair is interesting, I know wholesalers have "bumper shops", specializing in repair and/or replacement. It would seem to me that you would need access to a paint booth and be subject to some EPA regulation to do that job right.
 
Don't mix your detailing services with something non-related. If you want to offer handyman services then have a separate entity for that.

Don't print on your business cards "Auto Detail & Handyman" because that says to customers that you're a jack of all trades, master of none.

Anthony
 
Anthony O. said:
Don't mix your detailing services with something non-related. If you want to offer handyman services then have a separate entity for that.

Don't print on your business cards "Auto Detail & Handyman" because that says to customers that you're a jack of all trades, master of none.

Anthony
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I believe this is very sound advice.
 
Anthony O. said:
Don't mix your detailing services with something non-related. If you want to offer handyman services then have a separate entity for that.

Don't print on your business cards "Auto Detail & Handyman" because that says to customers that you're a jack of all trades, master of none.

Anthony
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That's a good point I wasnt really thinking of it that way:redface:
 
Auto, boat, RV, semi, and classic show cars. We offer headlight restoration, permanant odor removal using ozone generators, overspray removal, steam cleaning, steam washing, chrome or aluminum polish, engine and undercarriage details, undercoating, wet sand, buff, machine polish, and paint sealant.
 
Thanks for all the replies, I especially like the Jack of all trades master of none advice. I certainly don't want that reputation.:bigups
 
I tried to up-sell my bikini detail... but that didn't work.. guess i just don't have the figure for that anymore... ;)

In all honesty if you are good at what you do and you are enthusiastic about it you can sell anything you want because people can read yer confidence and enthusiasm and know you will do a good job.
 
although i never really had the chance to upsell many extras, hopefully I can get good enough at getting higher end vehicles at some point where i can look at upselling the following ..

-multi stage paint restoration/waxing
-swirl polishing/basic waxing
-leather cleaning/reconditioning
-soon ill test my hands at headlight/tailight restoration to try for myself .
etc
 
RyansAutoDetail said:
although i never really had the chance to upsell many extras, hopefully I can get good enough at getting higher end vehicles at some point where i can look at upselling the following ..

-multi stage paint restoration/waxing
-swirl polishing/basic waxing
-leather cleaning/reconditioning
-soon ill test my hands at headlight/tailight restoration to try for myself .
etc
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Keep your head up, keep practicing and always be positive in the face of the customer. It's nice to see you posting again.
 
I advertise a lot of services. However to be honest the only services I have ever been asked to do are full details 90% of the time and the other 10% is interior only. However, I imagine services provided have alot to do with what area you are in. In Kansas delivering a slab of ribs would probably be the best upsell I could offer or maybe a bail of hay - lol
 
I will be offering headlight, taillight, turn signal, and dome light replacement with the option of led when available. I'll also be offering wiper blade replacement. In the future I'd like to offer tire rotation and balancing along with tire installation for customers that buy tires online. Flat repair, PDR, and windshield repair also.
 
tuscarora dave said:
Nice Thanks for the reply Kurt. How are things there in NJ anyway? I have a very diverse work history so I can do little odd jobs too like fence mending and lawn mower repair and other stuff. I believe there are opportunities to earn $$$$ everywhere, being mobile I could have a few extra tools with me.
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PDR is a good biz ya can do it anywhere and make some $$$$$$.:yay

You can practice around town, lots of dents to fix all over.:wow: Pinstripes is another add on ya can also do mobile. Mobil window tinting is a good one "its hard to control the dust" most work from a shop but the mopes will pay on 6th street.:rofl
So Dave, whats this about auto related or stacking wood?:crazy2: Wheel repair is another mobile deal, and interior repair. Seats,headliners,Glass repair,Paint chips. Fix a flat road services, most ya can do from a car, ah ya do have the van.:idea
Auto glass is a big market you do have the van, replace windows and windshields. Auto electric is wide open and big $$ per hr.

I know ya can do whatever ya choose Dave, you will find your niche...:howdy
 
Gus-Gus said:
I tried to up-sell my bikini detail... but that didn't work.. guess i just don't have the figure for that anymore... ;)

In all honesty if you are good at what you do and you are enthusiastic about it you can sell anything you want because people can read yer confidence and enthusiasm and know you will do a good job.
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You and Gus can team up and sell sell sell, WHAT I HAVE NO IDEA.:lmfao:lmfao:lmfao:notme::notme:
 
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