Pricing

davisautodetail said:
I went hourly on my stuff a while ago, and can guess how long it takes for the customer. That helps them set a budget, and you can control your income better.

I usually say...this service takes probably 3-4 hours at $60-75 per, and if they say they only want to spend "XX", I can work within that budget (not everything gets the same level of clean.)

FWIW, I recently did a full correction on a 28' sailboat that cost the customer $1600, and that was with some free hours on my part.
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I like the utility helpers belt nice idea and video hope to see another video with belt in use with products and or equipment
 
Kengo123 said:
I think that depends on your area. We wouldn't be able to charge hourly, which right now is set around $30. It would chase customers away here
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Same here it may be good to have mid to high prices or hourly rates posted or in print but present ads, discount cards or coupons on a regular so customers may known that they should be really be paying more for the quality of service they are receiving.
Example here in Philadelphia so many small shops and a whole new crop of mobile detailers are now popping up all offering services (WASH) for $10.00. So everyone thinks they can go any place in city and pay around $10.00. I post in print and online what I do and start at $35.00 which most people frown upon my rates but I print a discount card say for $20.00 off with this card and they accept at times but card is dated to expire in a certain time frame I list my hourly rate at $35.00. once I get a customer in I explain my process show equipment and products and explain how I give them a deal when my shampoo cost more than what they are paying for and how my products are superior to what the other guy uses and that is why I should be paid what I ask as a lone operator rather than a crew running around detailing their vehicle.
 
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