How much for a limo?

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How much do you charge for limousines? I'm thinking about targeting some funeral homes? Never seen a detailer there...lol
 
Maybe not but have you ever seen a dirty funeral home limo?
 
PX2 said:
How much do you charge for limousines? I'm thinking about targeting some funeral homes? Never seen a detailer there...lol
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Not a bad idea, I was speaking with a director of one myself. Appearance is a big deal for them and with black vehicles there is definitely a market there. Keep in mind though they usually have multiple vehicles so your pricing will have to look appealing for them to do their whole fleet

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PX2 said:
How much do you charge for limousines? I'm thinking about targeting some funeral homes? Never seen a detailer there...lol
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I'm just not comfortable with this statement....:laughing: :laughing:

How about detailing caskets?.....NAH....Nope! :eek:

Limo's might deserve a charge by the foot and consider the work both interior and exterior....quite a lot!
 
BobbyG said:
How about detailing caskets?.....NAH....Nope! :eek:
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You right nope like you're not sitting there thinking about what products you would attempt. LOL

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I actually started my detailing OCD working on a funeral home fleet as a job during school.

They should have lead cars (standard black caddy/lincoln), limos, hearses, work truck/van, and of coarse director cars.

We got away with applying fillers (glazes and waxes) to keep them looking good.

Ours had a heated wash bay so you may be able to do work on site at some businesses.


Also, caskets are boxed and sealed in bags, but you may be able to work on the show room floors 1x every 3-6 months to polish chrome pieces?
 
Detailing caskets?? Nah, that's a lil too close for comfort my friends...lol
How do you charge by the foot? I read where somebody charged that way for RVs.
 
PX2 said:
How do you charge by the foot?
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You set up your package (whatever you decide to include) and bill it as a by the foot cost. For a limo $15 a foot. You may end up loosing money that way though because most funeral limos arent long enough. Check your PM I sent you a suggestion about billing.
 
MikeN said:
You set up your package (whatever you decide to include) and bill it as a by the foot cost. For a limo $15 a foot. You may end up loosing money that way though because most funeral limos arent long enough. Check your PM I sent you a suggestion about billing.
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You mind filling me in on this?
 
I'll copy and paste it once I get back to a computer but it was basically a suggestion to keep an open mind anf price more according to the job. Using a set rate on a company with multiple vehicles will usually just get you the door. If company 1 only has 3 vehicles their price would be different then the company with 8. Larger accounts always look for a discount of some sort and with seeing a discount they will be more willing to pay for additional services such as maintenance cleanings

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MikeN said:
I'll copy and paste it once I get back to a computer but it was basically a suggestion to keep an open mind anf price more according to the job. Using a set rate on a company with multiple vehicles will usually just get you the door. If company 1 only has 3 vehicles their price would be different then the company with 8. Larger accounts always look for a discount of some sort and with seeing a discount they will be more willing to pay for additional services such as maintenance cleanings

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In dealing with commercial customers (anticipating more than one vehicle) I usually approach it from a "what kind of budget we are working with". This way if you are way off on pricing you can say goodbye without a confrontation or ruffled feathers (better than working up a quote, spending all kinds of time and giving them the "brother inlaw discount". just be honest and tell them that you can't compete.

If you are close, you can work a quote within their "self imposed budget" and then make a few necessary "upsell" recommendation with a lengthy explanation of the short term cost for long term savings.

If the budget they are working with is ridiculous (based on their expectation) then you shake hands and come revisit in 6 months to a year, to see if they are still satisfied.

Always "work with the customer" but never compromise on the quality you deliver because your name is attached to it
 
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