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Hello,

I'm starting my own mobile detailing company called 'Dr. Shine Auto Detailing'. I'm not artistic at all and was hoping some people on this forum would be kind enough to try to come up with a logo design. I was thinking of something like a doctor with a stethoscope on a car or something, or maybe a red cross symbol. Any input would be much appreciated.

Thank you to anyone that responds
 
Here's one I made for you In like 10 minutes, Its not the best ever but hopefully it'll help.

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Colinpd137 said:
Here's one I made for you In like 10 minutes, Its not the best ever but hopefully it'll help.

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I really like that font, what is it called? I really wanted a doctor and a car on my business card design. There's an auto detailing company that has a logo like I'm describing but I can't copy it.
 
Is it DR shine or is it Dr. shine? No offense meant but that sure looks like a 10 minute logo. The name of the company is not even correct. If you are serious about starting a business you need to hire a graphic designer to help build your brand. Your logo will be the centerpiece. Good luck.
 
The name of your business should reflect characteristics of you and relate to you IMO. Do you have a doctorate in detailing? I just think it is kinda like false advertising otherwise. It is cute and will attract some people but, when someone ask the question I did what are you gonna tell them. Also, have you researched your are for businesses with similar/like names?
I agree with the previous post. If you are serious about yoyr business then look into have a professional design it. Having the print shop you are gonna do business with help you design your stuff can save you some time and money. Either way look at keeping it simple.
I think the idea of a doctor looking character with a polisher is something to go with. Maybe something to your likeness.
BTW, have you read any books about starting a detailing business, like Denny Doyle's? Or have you looked at Mike Phillips' book? There are a lot more factors than just a logo when starting a detailing business. Just trying to help and be a little insightful.

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Renny Doyle's book is a great well laid out book .

Pj C. senior detailer at Subaru of Moncton.
 
ShaunD said:
The name of your business should reflect characteristics of you and relate to you IMO. Do you have a doctorate in detailing? I just think it is kinda like false advertising otherwise. It is cute and will attract some people but, when someone ask the question I did what are you gonna tell them. Also, have you researched your are for businesses with similar/like names?
I agree with the previous post. If you are serious about yoyr business then look into have a professional design it. Having the print shop you are gonna do business with help you design your stuff can save you some time and money. Either way look at keeping it simple.
I think the idea of a doctor looking character with a polisher is something to go with. Maybe something to your likeness.
BTW, have you read any books about starting a detailing business, like Denny Doyle's? Or have you looked at Mike Phillips' book? There are a lot more factors than just a logo when starting a detailing business. Just trying to help and be a little insightful.

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Agreed times 100.

ANY & ALL businesses have basic foundations & principles that must be followed for them to be successful. Whether you are a detailing business, a plumbing contractor (me), or a farmer growing tomatoes; you must follow those principles.

#1-what are all the costs, fixed & variable, involved in operating the business.
#2-how much in dollar sales are required to make sure that all of #1 is covered, also called the BREAKEVEN number.
#3-how much profit do I want to make. Profit is anything over and above ALL fixed & variable costs being paid for. Keep in mind if you are the only employee, your labor is a cost of doing business...not profit. A labor cost is what you would pay an employee (including wages, taxes and benefits) to work for you.
#4-you need to review your business monthly, not yearly. You want to be able to make any changes to your selling price quickly and not wait until the end of the year to adjust for the next year

There are even more things that make a business work; marketing, location, customers, etc...but those four points are a starting point to begin thinking.

Being able to just detail the cars does not guarantee a successful business.
 
Thank you for your replies, but I am just looking for a company/ card logo in this thread. I appreciate everyone's concerns but my logo is the last thing I am getting done, not the first. My business plan has been completed for some time and I have implemented it and tweaked it over the years I have been offering detailing services on craigslist. I already have enough regulars to cover my bottom line and then some. I just want to make this a legitimate business and gain more customers.

And the company name is Dr. Shine. I wanted to go with a doctor theme because I am a premed student. I think it makes my company easy for people to remember. If they saw it on my car and were wanted my detailing services they could probably still remember it when they got home.
 
Or this just add an image that looks like your likeness for the face .
 
jgibson2980 said:
Or this just add an image that looks like your likeness for the face .
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Wow that looks really good. Can you do it with the slogan "I put the shine back in your ride" under Dr. Sine and along the bottom of the card could you put "Full Service Automotive Detailer... We Make House Calls"

This is exactly what I was looking for
 
Heres one with the i put the shine back in your ride slogan . i think you should just choose one slogan and use that not two. You can email this to a printing company and the can make it business card format and may have to change some stuff . But you have to proof it before you get it printed .
 
Here is my logo i am thinking about using . couldn't think of a name so i just used my last name and i can always change it in the future.
 
Thank you. Yeah im going with a nice clean look not to far over board .Idk if i going to use the car wash part or not . Thinking about just just using Mobile automotive detailing .How did you like the logo i did ? I need to make a lil catchy saying , was think about " The come to your spot detail shop "
 
Design it from your heart and the rest will all fall into place, believe in yourself and all you do.Shine on.
 
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