I don't know what they cost but a nice item is an led light that goes on your keys to help you find the lock etc. you could imprint your name and website on that. Also my garage gives away things and the ones we use the most are a magnetic calendar with their info on it, and a 4" round piece of rubber for opening jars, bottle tops etc. one other idea would be a tire air pressure gauge.
Oh wow I never thought about those LED keychain lights. They do come in handy, I know this from experience. Not sure were we got it from, I think it was from a chiropractor.
I was thinking bottle openers for the younger crowd and wine openers for the older crowd lol.
Honestly im not sure about this. I know the frames are expiensive and who actually takes time to look at other peoples frames?
Not many do, I do because I look at everything, but I can see this being a problem. Only time I really stare at peoples frames is at a stop light or in Los Angeles traffic.
I agree. So you would have to word it correctly, maybe something like ... "When CLEAN, this car detailed by So-And-So Detailing".
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Yeah I figured this would be a problem, anything can happen when you hand the keys over, bird bombs, bug attacks, dust storm.
Getting your name out there is important but how many times have you ever called a business b/c you saw a plate frame? Me personally, zero.
Keychains are good b/c if a customer is aksed 'who does your car', they usually have your info right there w/ their keys. And some people have more keychains then keys. Just put one on & when you hand the customer back the keys, hand it to them by your keychain. This way they know it's there.
I like pens only if they are the nicer, retractable ones that write well. They cost more but imo, a decent pen will most likely be held onto & used more than say a Bic stic, which I usually find under the seats.
Thanks Boris, yeah I think the Keychain method would work better. I get a lot of time to think at work and for some reason that stuck the most. Keychains do seem like they will have a better use.
I think I will eventually have some nice pens done for my real good clients, as a pen enthusiast (lol) I know how handy a nice pen can be.
The same company I get the keychains from try to sell me pens. Honestly, I see those all over the place...but I've never seen anyone keep one because they like the company, or use the company. It's usually just "Do you guys have a pen I can use?", then out comes the company pen. You use it once, then it's lost, or you think it sucks so you toss it, ha.
I can't imagine them bringing me business. I guess it depends on the business...but for me, I don't see it. When someone finds a detailer they like...they are more apt to keep the keychain on them just in case. I've gotten good use out of them.
I keep them on my desk, and people grab them for themselves...so that tells me something. If pens were sitting there...I'm not so sure they'd be as popular. If you spend some dough, and got some high quality pens...then maybe. That would cost you though, ha. Probably a few bucks a pen at least...ouch.
Alright Kris you convinced me on the keychain idea. Did you get the Led type keychains or a rubber type? If you are willing to show us some pictures I would greatly appreciate it. If not no biggie!
I usually work by word of mouth, or handing out business cards but I want to at least try the keychains. If anything it would be small thank you for using my services.
I have magnets that look the same as my business cards. Who does'nt want a magnet?
Very true, Only thing is you can have crazy ocd people like me not wanting to put magnets on the stainless fridge lol. But yeah I think the place were I made my cards can turn them into magnets. They already have the card in their file.
How about a usb memory stick? Our company recently bought a bunch for customers/prospects. They have our logo on the outside, and we had our website and videos put on the stick. You could take some before/after photos of the car and put them on the stick to give to clients. They can keep them on, or clear the stick and use it for whatever.
This is something that would really come in handy. The only thing I would want to look into is the cost of buying these ha, I know some can get pretty pricey, but a very great idea nontheless!
Any thoughts or ideas would be gladly appreciated! 
