Achieving Success in the Car Cleaning Business without a Van!!!

[@TheProAndTheNoob1]

I started a detailing business in Italy because of you and your videos. Amazing job mate, such beautiful content with useful tips 👍🏼

[@TFC-tj5ql]

Dave did a cracking job. You should be proud of him and the results he achieved representing your business!!!! Seriously though. Great channel. Fantastic to watch someone openly talk about there business regardless of the ups and downs. Top bloke.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate. Sadly this channel doesnt get enough exposure to make an impact but as long as it helps few people at leaast ill be happy

[@stuartmatthews6286]

Another quality video mate !

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Stuart 🙏

[@dalydetailz2120]

Loved this video. One of the things that has always attracted me to your videos, is the zero bullshit, straight up and honest. If I have to visit a customer, all my stuff gets loaded into my old Ford focus estate, along with the dog cage. Cheers chaps.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate it's not perfect but at least it's real and that's the direction I want to go in now 😃

[@RoadToDetailing]

Yous nailed it! Brilliant video Dave, as always. Also, It was nice to see you paired up again with Dave, you had great fun! Thanks for sharing!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate it's much better with 2 people

[@simonbealing]

Get on ebay and buy some of the supreme latex thermal insulated gloves. The best £6 you will ever have spent. Absolute winter game changer!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

nice one ill have a look now

[@jaycurtis7093]

Great content, I detail in my Audi A4 (heated seats, yes) and it isn't an issue. Getting customers is my issue... so much competition in my area

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks jay. Lovely I could only ever dream of heated seats in my old transit connect lol. I was thinking about getting an Audi A6 or something because i need the comfort now

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

This was a great video.... stay warm, here in California, we have heated seats and air conditioning seats....

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Mike. Our winters are getting warmer. This time next year we will be in t shirts 😁

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

@@epicautomotivedetailing winter here, still in a tshirt... lol

[@jamienevill1768]

A brilliant video. My valeting car was a two seater roadster. I managed to cram everything in that I needed (a little tip: take a picture on your phone of where everything is before you set out so then you can pack it all back in the same way), plus I could enjoy the sunshine with the top down if it was a pleasant day! A few people were surprised when I didn't turn up in a huge van. It was a novelty, but it was a novelty that worked. Keep up the excellent videos.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Mate that actually sounds incredible if your on insta drop me a message as id love to feature some other peoples vehicles on the channel

[@paintgangltd5805]

I use a 2007 3 door fiesta, absolutely brilliant, took the base of the back seat out so they go down flat and fit everything I could ever dream of in there

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Nice one that's cool keep in touch as il be doing a feature soon

[@paintgangltd5805]

@@epicautomotivedetailing Cool mate defo, believe it or not im 16, parents drive me around in it at the moment, up in Scotland. Started back in March being inspired by you and car cleaning guru. If I can ever be of any help please let me know. Cheers

[@23hublock1]

A nice van can be expensive - especially on finance payments. People don't always want a van in their driveway....if it'll even fit. If you have to park outside the house, you'll have your power hose and power leads etc across a public pavement. When packed well, you can get all you need inside a car. Some customers may insist on a water tank and generator....but if they don't choose you, make money with other clients. Cheaper on fuel....so many van drivers are carrying around way more than they need, and I bet if you took out what they don't use daily, there would be so much empty space in a van. Gardena now do some very nice good quality compact 20m and 30m hose reels.

[@harrygeal5937]

Love it, daves a legend

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

He sure is 👏

[@IScopesx]

Always wanted a heated steering wheel as I get cold hands a lot. Not bothered about heated seats

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Seats were nice touch. I take hot water bottles. The joys of poverty lol

[@jamesbuckley8729]

Just want to say your channel is a blessing,am starting my detailing business in the new year ,very helpful tips and products,cheers dave👍

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks James fingers crossed it goes well. This channel is a mix of everything. It's important to be serious and offer good advice but at the same time it needs to have the odd silly stuff because that's how it is in real life

[@jamesbuckley8729]

Cheers dave, I have been doing a few cars this year testing the waters and had no complaints so far🤞and ur vids make me laugh go power ranager💥

[@jamesbuckley8729]

Ment power ranger 🤣

[@eamonkelly2792]

Great video Dave, if you want to get a car get a skoda octavia or superb estate, with all the bells and whistles, you'd be much warmer and a lot more comfortable 👍👍👍

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hi mate genuinely thinking about doing a video with an estate car.

[@eamonkelly2792]

@@epicautomotivedetailing that should be interesting as some of them are very big so you'd fit a lot stuff in there

[@fraforgt-350r2]

Get some felt lined washing up gloves designed for fishermen. I got some and they are a game changer for winter. Completely water and chemical resistant and really nice and warm

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

I'm getting on Amazon now 👏

[@fraforgt-350r2]

@@epicautomotivedetailing yeah trust me they’re lovely. I don’t know why people obsess with nitrile gloves, I just use cheap reusable washing up gloves when I’m dealing with the chemicals and thin warm gloves when I’m doing other stuff

[@mann8254]

Great video Dave, Totally loved it, awesome stuff mate👏👏👌

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Mate appreciate it my friend

[@TayReid]

A car is all you need! Dependant on your area anyway, you can use the customers plug points and tap points 👏🏼

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yep 100% I did miss my transit connect though lol

[@s1m0ngr1ff1n]

thanks Dave - loved it...

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Griff 🙂

[@paul.tuttle]

yet another entertaining video and something to learn from. And, besides that: You're probably the only Brit to pronounce Audi correctly ;-)

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

lol thanks Paul

[@paulcloughton4000]

Awsome vid dave, cars looked great after, hope the day was not to cold. (Did you like them heated seat🤣.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Paul, to be fair it wasn't too bad once you get used to it. Yeah those seats 👌😃

[@MYNYDD-MOTO]

I spend a lot of time up my garage in the winter months, working on project cars and other things, I do find disposable gloves do just take the edge off, and it’s a big old garage not heated or insulated at all, so gets pretty cold, bit can imagine it’s a 100x worst when your hands are constantly in cold water etc, awesome vid, really enjoying your channel, and noting a lot of valuable tips, out of interest can you get compact pressure washers that heat the water ? Could be a good solution

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate you cant. i just scream through the pain of cold hands. Its nice and warm at the moment here though thank goodness

[@921mulle]

I can't get over how excited you were about the heated seats 😂 but a very VERY entertaining video. Your passion really shines through just keep it up Dave!!!!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

I have a rubbish car and van so it was a big deal for me 😂

[@keithpowell1357]

I use my citron c2 sometimes love it tetris on a micro level. You should offer the scooter guy a clean, sure they have a brown seat now. Take it you now wanted heated seats 😁

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

yes mate its on the christmas list lol

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

I thought Dave's fingers were a goner at 10:53 😂 Great video, really entertaining and brilliant banter! 👍🏻

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Mate I love a bit of drama lol

[@mag1vl]

Hello Dave from Australia :) 2 Dave's in 1 car now that in it's self can be trouble but you both did a great job and happy customs too ;)

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Cheers mate. I wouldn't say entirely happy customers as Dave accidentally took their hosepipe 🤣

[@mag1vl]

@@epicautomotivedetailing So they notice it was gone then 🤣🤣

[@simonraby2064]

Great episode. I too work out of my everyday Ford Focus. It’s works for me! I agree with the work you carry out does that talking! 👌

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Simon

[@williamstarr8293]

I was howling when you said the inside was rougher than crawley town centre😂😂😂😂 comical

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Lol no idea why I said that 😂

[@sixtysecondsofstephens2386]

Great video, good to see what's possible with just a car and the basic kit.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks very much. Everything fits only downside is the inconvenience of making it fit

[@gsmini1749]

Great video mate! It does just prove you don’t always need a van, I do mine from my mini and have been for over a year now and it’s absolutely spot on, like youse said you need to just be smart with what you need to take on the exact days.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Mate appreciate it. Yeah small cars are great fun and without the tank and generator you can make do for sure

[@karl3927]

Thanks for the video Dave. So true about letting your workmanship rather than your image do the talking. Keep up the good work mate. 👍

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Cheers Karl. I loved making this one

[@georgina_gsm]

I was so excited that you were travelling all round my neck of the woods! Thoroughly entertaining video guys 🙂 Particularly the “looking rougher than Crawley town centre” remark 🤣

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

I'm always about in the area 😃

[@georgina_gsm]

Well when I get round to buying a decent car I’ll be calling you to valet it then! I always thought you were confined to footballers wives in Oxshott 😜

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

@@georgina_gsm I'm always in rudgwick and Alfold now and then too 👌

[@robtallentire1051]

Another good one mate!!, keep up the fantastic work!! 💪🏻

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Cheers Rob, appreciate it 🙏

[@craig3708]

Hi Dave yet another awesome video the enthusiasm you and your friend have got its top top level it’s so refreshingto see someone enthusiastic about their business and it just so happens it’s a car washing business love watching your videos you do awesome job keep it up and keep clapping cheeks 👍🏼👏🙏🚗

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Mate yeah we love it. So much better having a mate to film with thats for sure

[@stuartjames186]

Another great Vid done by you both. Results speak foe them self. Must be a lot easier with 2 up a Big 4 by 4.🤔👏👏👏

[@HypnotizinDetailz]

Smashin’ stuff Dave! I wish it was longer though! Had a scheiße day yesterday, just got up and your video cheered me up! 👌🏻🤩👍🏻

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate that was 6 hours footage crammed. The deleted bits were too offensive

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks for watching 😃

[@HypnotizinDetailz]

@@epicautomotivedetailing - I know it’s lots of work Dave... Regarding the offensive bits... Just beeeeep ‘em out Dave (let your viewers guess the meaning)! 😜 I think a quite repetitive, multiple 1-2 minutes long beepin’ sections would bloody hilarious! 😂 I’d do something like that, if I was funny, but I’m not. 😂 Anything swearing-farting-burping-etc. related content makes me laugh at any time like Sir Austin Powers, beside of course DAT OG CHARLES electric-boogie! 😁😎

[@HypnotizinDetailz]

@@epicautomotivedetailing - Thanks for making 😉🤜🏻💥🤛🏻😁

[@MsGman598]

Another great episode and loving them, just curious if you use a different wash mitt for every car or give them a good blast between cars? Thanks

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you. I just keep rinsing it out in between washes

[@MsGman598]

@@epicautomotivedetailing I suppose if the cars aren't to messy you can get away with a good blast between cars 👍

[@cosmicdetailing1843]

Hiya mate, could you do a video about wet vac & methods + reviews etc?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

yes mate certainly add that to the list

[@pablo123b]

love it guys, yes dave your right you do need the fancy stuff and if your good people will use word of mouth! stay safe guys cheers Paul

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yep 100% word of mouth is so powerful

[@lesdodson9134]

Did you ever think about trying a pair of neoprene scuba gloves for washing in the winter? It might help. 🙃

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

I'll Google it and have a look thanks for great tip 🙏

[@parkourocks2]

I use my trusty impreza as my vehicle. No pressure washer needed as i have my ik foam and its really hard to find a power point here in Singapore public housing. (Maybe i should invest in a K2) My take is make sure you know what services you are providing and only bring what you need for the job. Great video btw!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Honestly that would be great fun. Love that idea. personally i wouldnt use a karcher k2. Thats so much for watching

[@HitchinValeting]

Good vid dave, just goes to show, sadly after 10 years I'm probably going out of the game, not enough work, it's just so hit and miss at the moment, it is what it is.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hello mate what's your typical client base?

[@paul-fk7de]

Brilliant video thanks for sharing ❤👍

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Paul 🙏

[@romeric69]

Great vid! Amazing how a good "oppo" can help get you through trying times. Top of your Christmas list should be a 12V heated seat cover I think😉

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

oh yes heated covers will do. I just use hot water bottle in mornings at moment. The joys of poverty

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hello Dave, another great video,it is definitely getting cold now.valeting these cars look alot better and easier with two of you doing them,the motorbike was a right nutter,very brave😂😂 LOL.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Steven, that biker made my day lol

[@joevanseeters2873]

Absolutely love that Ferrari 355 in that beautiful blue color! Nice to see a Ferrari other than red and the 355 still looks the part, even in 2021. I would invest in restoring that car to like new condition, but at least it looks like the owner enjoys it and drives it.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

This one gets driven let's Just say lol

[@darrenfish5544]

How many passes do u get when spraying to silicon sealant and how .any sprays do u put on the clothes?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Just the one light spray and it looks amazing

[@darrenfish5544]

@@epicautomotivedetailing how far will it go with each spray

[@davidstamp3209]

Another top video Dave lad. I want you to use demon shine straight through the Lance. It's amazing. Did it for fun and was well surprised

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks David, Not sure that would go down well with the keyboard warriors. (can't imagine the comments section lol)

[@davidstamp3209]

@@epicautomotivedetailing lol fcuk the keyboard warrior. Might even open their eye. From the result I had from a bit if fun it was better than most too brands

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

@@davidstamp3209 maybe i could fit it into a video

[@davidstamp3209]

You definitely should. I think you'd be surprised and shock a few people. If I could send you the pictures of one I did I would

[@shysta3718]

Loving all your videos, been soooo helpful with starting out my mobile detailing business. All I have is KZbin knowledge, a car with a big boot, the main equipment( power washer, wet & dry vac, chemicals, brushes, steamer, spot remover machine etc). but don't have a water tank and generator. Finding it hard to get going as im currently limited to washing friends and families car on my driveway which is not ideal. I'm dying to hand out my cards and get listed on google but I am not mobile and that's supposed to be the "key" part of the whole thing. Any advice please? I doubt I would be able to earn enough for the required upgrades by washing cars on my driveway.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

you definitely dont need a water tank or generator. customers would most likely allow you to use water and power. I just listed my address on google maps and it helped me massively from there. after that word of mouth can be become such a huge part

[@shysta3718]

@@epicautomotivedetailing Oh okay brilliant, I will just ask the customer beforehand and hopefully all good until I can afford to upgrade. Thank you for the quick response. Absolute legend, I can watch all your vids as a playlist and thats literally all I needed to get going. Oh and one more thing, I was trying to register my business on google and it says I need to verify by sending a video proving the business is mine? As I have just started I got no clue what they expect me to video. A bucket and microfibre cloth next a car? haha. Also says proof of branding when all I have is a business card. (Sorry for the 3000 word essay)

[@md-detailing]

Great video my man Dave,great thing as i can chuck stuff in my Megane 3 2012 and i dont have to buy a van. Love how the Range Rovers look! :D

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Nice one best of both worlds 😁⭐

[@nigelpayne4641]

Another great vid, have you thought about leasing a van instead of buying

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

thanks mate, To be honest yes I have but Ive had my van for so many years now ive become attached to it lol

[@OwenGott-t9u]

Hi, did you get a longer hose for the Nilfisk P180? Thanks😊

[@DadThatCooks]

Does not having access to hot water at every job matter too much? If yes how do you recommend carrying hot water around?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hello to be honest you can just take a kettle. I used to have a tea urn. My buckets have sealed lids

[@ciprianion4142]

I absolutely love this kind of content with Dave.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate. More coming soon after Xmas

[@carplayzgames5442]

Try using Wetsuit gloves in winter 👍🚘

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Great tip do they make long ones for sticking hand in buckets

[@carplayzgames5442]

@@epicautomotivedetailing not sure on long ones but I use one ‘l wetsuit gloves and really do keep hands warm 👍

[@spannermonkeyneath]

what is your alien magic mix ratio. I use recommended 100ml with 900ml water and it is not that bright

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

I'll be 100% honest with you. I don't measure it I just pour shite loads in 😬 lol

[@paulrollings2791]

Remember Andrew, these detailers are like mp's don't always tell the truth.

[@spannermonkeyneath]

@@paulrollings2791 haha too true. only used it once but was very white with blue tinge. Guess it's more half a bottle lol.

[@paulrollings2791]

@@spannermonkeyneath I've come to the conclusion some of the stuff they use, they don't go by the instructions. But then I've been scratching my head and thinking is it me, or is it the water, or the wash mitt etc.

[@pauljarratt5775]

Guess you got to get trade insurance for car if using for business

[@theflash4956]

Dave the soundtrack was epic. Went and bought it. Love it. The cars looked great. I can just about do a quick maintenance in 2 hours, but am knackered afterwards. I suppose I'm not a fit as I was. Great video, great soundtrack, great simple advice, positive as ever. I noticed you managed to get all the cars in one location. How do you do that? Same lucky owner? Are you really cleaning for 8 hours a day doing 4 cars? I sat in a Volvo once and my nuts got toasty from the heated seat, loved it. Told the wife, and she offered to use a blow torch to keep them warm. But I did ask her what she said, and it wasn't what I was hoping she said. I turned her down. Will make sure I get heated seats and heated steering wheel in my next car.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate. So client number one actually owns 7 cars, client 2 has 4 but with these clients the cars get rotated so never do all at once. Thanks for the soundtrack. Spent all night finding the right music for each clip. Appreciate that you took time to notice. Thank you

[@shinychariotdetailing9707]

Good job on them cars

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Cheers mate

[@connorallen1549]

Hi guys I’ve started mobile detailing and need help with what de ioniser is best so any help would be great thanks Paul

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hello I make do without di water to be honest

[@WolfAbarth]

Can you operate without access to power and running water? for example of the client lives in a flat or apartment.

[@richardgould1978]

I'm with you on the heated seats pal,never had them but I bought a heated seat cover you plug into the lighter 👌. What about taking an average joe/weekend warrior on a day or valet with you? Pick up a few tips from a pro and give you a hand? Could be a great video and something new? Chance to learn about products and processes from you 1st hand.......sort of give something back to your fans/followers??? Great video as usual pal 👍 Oh and heated steering wheel is just plain showing off 🤣

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Richard I always try to help people in any way i can whether its advice or just support in any way i can. Thats how i found Dave. he messaged me and now we good friends

[@kayceegeorge8486]

Great videos again mate!…I’m guessing the water and electricity came from the customer? Nd if I did…did you had to charge any less?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hello Thanks mate, I used clients water and power. Definitely didnt discount. It costs nothing for them in reality. If you have good customer service skills they will happily allow you to use their water supply

[@kayceegeorge8486]

@@epicautomotivedetailing okay thanks for that 1 more question…would a degreaser be an okay product to clean wheels and tires as well?

[@russellpetrie119]

youve aso got the passenger side for steamer polishers cloths

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yeh in my case my old Henry used to sit up front 😂

[@russellpetrie119]

@@epicautomotivedetailing i mean when you dont have passengers

[@robertolombardi3698]

When the weather is this cold, I just give my car a pre-wash and snow foam, then rinse off and finally a rinse with di-ironised water and leave to dry naturally.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Nice one thank you for sharing 🙏

[@jeffmason4559]

My youngest boy’s football match was called off last Sunday so decided I’d wash the car after a day out the crap weather the day before. Watching snow foam and shampoo freezing on to the car was a bit depressing, I don’t suppose it was my cleverest move ever.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

We all have best intentions but that weather can really get tough. Can't imagine how hard it must be for some people in the really cold areas

[@pauljarratt5775]

What insurance do you to use own car?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

This wasn't my car my friend. Dave at rinse and shine valeting

[@martinjenkins1827]

Time for new van no power no heating

[@tmphotography8443]

I find cleaning my own car it can be fecking cold so spending all day doing it must be a proper pain . Any reason why you used different shampoo's etc or was it just a case of trialing out some ? Would of thought with limited space you would carry maybe 1 or 2 different shampoos to ease on space ? And I arent a power ranger fan either . Most of the daring , more di*khead ones dont have boots or leathers or owt on should they come off so deserve it if they think they are Barry Sheen on a 50 cc moped ( ask your parents kids who Barry was )

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hi mate I get sent lots of products and love to give everyone a fair crack if I can. I was bit harsh on the bikers lol. was just messing. he was nuts though

[@mugdho2494]

Both of your names are Dave ?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

99% of car cleaners are called Dave lol

[@Simon-kh2dd]

Get a Golf Dave, hold loads for their size, reliable, easy to drive and service lots of choice of spec and engine, just give the GTi a miss as economy goes down the toilet.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

I'm getting a golf for Christmas hopefully (well for my wife anyways) had a few in past. Brilliant all rounder

[@richardjones5290]

top content

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Richard

[@russellpetrie119]

i think the grim cleaner is telepathic

[@russellpetrie119]

do you know how hard it getting a deveroo to a mobile vaeter lol

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Dave got me an Uber eats few months back. That was a legendary move lol

[@kevincross9206]

Let’s hope you don’t have many subscribers in Crawley, or should that be HAD 🤣. Says he that moved from Crawley to where I am now 😁

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

I genuinely lived in Crawley lol. Was the Worst year of my life 🤣

[@kevincross9206]

@@epicautomotivedetailing - another escapee 🤣🤣

[@Thecarman1994]

They should show your videos to the idle bastards who sign on the dole, just before they stop their money.

[@DDUTCH-g6r]

Why do you always keep the car running?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

No not always. In the winter sometimes you have to get those heaters on

[@kevinb7058]

Power ranger!! 🤣🤣

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Moment of madness lol

[@markreynolds8449]

That idiot on the put put…..Darwin will be knocking his door soon I suspect! Great video Dave, as always. What I always wonder though is why the chopping and changing with products from week to week?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hi Mark. Very easy answer for that. I get lots of hate on a regular basis if I use the same products all the time. So thought if I mix it up a bit it gives people more chance to see them in action

[@markreynolds8449]

@@epicautomotivedetailing ok cool. I guess if running a service business you need to have the best products in use, so are confident the different ones all provide the best outcome. Cheers

[@sanderandreasen2887]

I can do 4 cars in 3 hours

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

So can I but when you're filming with 2 cameras and travelling to various locations it's not exactly easy. Tell you what go film a quality a production in one day and let me know how you get on 👌

[@rinseshinevaleting2983]

Can do 4 cars in 3 hours? Would love to see the finished results