10 Car Detailing Mistakes That Could Spell the End of Your Business

[@nsingh8561]

So many valeters/detailers putting videos out showing how easy it is doing this business but no one talks about everyday scenarios like Dave. Thanks Dave for everything your doing helping us guys out a lot

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate. I'm pleased people are noticing these videos for what they are 🙏 so thankful my friend

[@TheCeki1982]

You're quite right. That could be number 11 : bragging with superfluous expensive material inefficiently, hiding the truth and forgetting details, a car is more than just shine and foam.

[@richardgould1978]

Most people just think you wash a car and don't realise the hard graft and skill that goes into what you do dave.......keep it up pal 👍

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yes mate I'm trying really hard to get car cleaners some positive exposure so people are aware 🙏

[@slowsteadysteve6565]

I always tell our car salesman I sell the car you do the paperwork the majority believe valetor are two a penny

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

@@slowsteadysteve6565 mate I totally get it. I seen it for myself. Valeters must rise together. I'm pushing to get the word out to as many people as possible I want people to know how hard we all work

[@slowsteadysteve6565]

@@epicautomotivedetailing your a good man

[@richardgould1978]

@@slowsteadysteve6565 people love their cars and spend a fortune buying them but thinks it takes a monkey to clean and protect it all the time???? Don't make sense to me chaps? I genuinely believe some people don't realise that you guys just don't fill a bucket of soapy water and it's clean??? Great channel dave 👍 👏

[@ruttl1]

I wanted to say Thank you for a superb video. I know this was made over a year ago but I just started following you within the past 3 months. You have a lot of experience and you are sharing your knowledge and your past experiences (good and bad). I like watching and learning new tips and methods for detailing cars. I am a small business owner in Texas and you are very helpful. You hit all the points about the 10 mistakes and you are completely honest about it. If one person benefits from this video than that will improve the professionals in our business. Thank you for across the pond in Round Rock Texas. Precision Auto Mobile Detailing Tx.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you so much 🙏 really appreciate the kind comments

[@jonfrench7133]

Breath of fresh air, i’m not a professional detailer but Dave has reinvigorated my interest in detailing my own car

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Jon thats very kind

[@HENRY-DETAILING]

Been working in a dealership for the past 8 years valeting cars, started doing my own during evenings and weekends couple of months ago, want to go out on my way but worried in case it doesn’t work out. Love your videos they are very helpful!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks so much sorry for late reply so many messages to get through

[@ajc2100]

Yet again, the honesty and quality of advice from Dave is spot on. I’m on the cusp of launching my detailing business and I’m so glad I found this channel when I did!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Wow nice one Alan if your local to Gatwick your always welcome to pop over to the new unit when it's finished

[@karl3927]

Thanks for the video Dave 👍. That's so true about realising and remembering your own worth. Sad fact is lots don't, so they get used and abused by others. Keep up the good work mate.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Karl. I've had many times in the past where I never valued myself enough so definitely know how hard it can be

[@jcruhrskov194]

Good and informative video. Very nice things to know before going 100% solo. I would probably tell my customer: I charge money similar to a car wash-machine: Money first, work second. Ofc. in a nice and comfortable tone.

[@jackcook3981]

I’ve been a valeter at a dealership for the past year and I do understand some are picky and horrible my company are 100% great with me And eventually I will go and do it for myself just saving money and just waiting till I feel 100% confident and ready for it but I love your vids man keep it up👍🏼

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Nice one good luck mate. Hope you have a successful business

[@detailerslife8127]

This is the Best advice from anyone on Social Media Dave...Something I go by but not everyone agrees with...Be Respectful of all Customers but trust none of them.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

✅ yep

[@paulcloughton4000]

Very interesting and informative video dave, and some really great tips.. thank you for sharing,👏🙏

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Paul business video been overdue. Will be moving all the business videos to a dedicated channel as this one is having a shake up 👍

[@seanhammond4527]

Cheers for the advice mate I work for a car dealer for 15 years and done a little bit of valeting on the side I perform working for a dealer then dealing with customers on drives great KZbin channel 👍

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate appreciate it 🙏

[@kevinpottinger2854]

Great video as always! Most enjoyable! Thanks Dave. Look forward to watching the next one.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Kevin

[@Flyingtwiglet]

My wife’s a cleaner of really nice houses. I always pass on your tips as they resonate exactly to what she does. Even to the point where I’m testing cleaners and sealants on shower screens to improve runoff and reduce water spots 😂 Keep up the good work.

[@Karelvermaere]

Hi Dave, fantastic info in this video! This info is valid for all industries. I’m in business for over 25 years, not in the car cleaning business but also automotive related and this info would have been great to know 25 years ago when I started out. So everybody starting up a business right now can benefit from this wisdom. The key is indeed, keep your pricing as high as possible (although this might sound wrong and greedy) and try to select your customers. Thank you Dave and keep up these fantastic video’s. Regards, Karel

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks for commenting 🙏

[@daveevs18]

So relatable. There are alot of people who want everything for nothing. I’ve just f****d off a 15 car job, it started off great then after a few weeks the piss taking started & I thought do I need this hassle? Definitely not. Keep the great content coming 👍🏻

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Oh man that's a tough pill to swallow. Yeah that's exactly what they do. It's their loss

[@keithpowell1357]

The oracle has spoken, 😁 but everything said is so ture. I don't do this full time, but I won't touch mess pits, cleaned a few higher end cars for free just to gain experience. Short term loss long term gain,but it generated further work by word of mouth. What I charge is what a charge and I don't t budge but will always look for a quick easy up sale😉 Another great upload as always and thanks again for taking time out to put the video together. Happy Christmas

[@nigelpayne4641]

Great advice Dave, no turer word's said, it's so nice to have someone like yourself helping others, one item I would like you to cover, is how to get better deals with cleaning chemical suppliers, keep up the great work

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hi Nigel I can give you an answer right now. I struggled to get deals but then 2 years ago i started this channel and now old suppliers are begging me to feature them in videos so for me the most powerful tool is some form of influence if that makes sense. When it was just ,e on my own with no camera i only got the odd freebie. I found nobody wanted to help so this route changed everything for me

[@oddball1959]

Dave.... as you know I'm not gonna be starting any business but I think this is one of the most substantial video's you've made. Really real. No BS, great real world advice! Anyone thinking of starting out NEED to watch this. One mistake I've made, which I'm changing, is buying products that duplicate jobs, Surfex is a classic example but its the point you made about research. I now ask can I buy a concentrate to do four or five jobs instead of buying five products with nice packaging made in the same factory in China or whatever. Brill Vid mate.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Phil I'm going to be starting new channel this week just for business videos 🙏

[@oddball1959]

@@epicautomotivedetailing Sounds great, I'm sure it will be so helpful for guys waiting to take the plunge.

[@jc7879]

Sound advice Dave. I think a lot of the time people have to go through these experiences to learn from them. Some of the things you mentioned in this video, I've certainly been through. Who would you recommend for valeters/detailers insurance?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hello mate, if you go to coversure valeters insurance and mention EPIC car show they may be extra generous 😉

[@jc7879]

@@epicautomotivedetailing sweet mate. Thanks for that.

[@s1m0ngr1ff1n]

Thanks Dave - any tiny consideration I had to try this as a business is well and truly quashed..! Keep up the great work!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

There is a massive market at the minute 👌

[@HitchinValeting]

A great, amazing video, telling how it is, I don't talk to any other valeters but in the past I've had a few people ask me questions about starting out, the area I'm in is brutal, I told them not to start in this area or you will regret it and end up in debt, 2 of them did regret it and end up debt, the other valeter stopped due to health issues, I hate to be negative! Go to an area where there is money, do some research because otherwise no matter how good your work is, you will be fighting for peanuts, working your behind off all hours 7 days a week trying to make ends meet.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yep 100% mate. Research is so important not just on how to clean a car but how to find the right clients

[@John..18]

Fantastic video,, real common sense tips there,,,,, 🤔

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yeah man all these little things that some people just don't realise

[@durryheimpompe5668]

one more underrated youtuber... Great content Dave! Thank you !😊

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks very much 🙏

[@CORNSNAKEM4TT]

I have recently subbed to your channel and I am so glad that i did, I'm looking at starting my own small valeting business and there's alot of advice you've given on this video that I can learn from.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Matt appreciate the comment. I'm tweaking the channel as i do too much of everything so i have a dedicated channel for how to videos and im going to have a separate one just for the business side of things

[@CORNSNAKEM4TT]

@@epicautomotivedetailing no probs mate, just glad ive found somewhere (your channel) that gives a detailed insight to the car washing/ detailing business. I've just watched your video of what's needed as a start up business and it breaks things down so much and makes things alot easier to understand.

[@MsGman598]

As a newbie just about to start out your videos are priceless 💯🙏

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate

[@amgardening7963]

I own a gardening businesses and at the last point I'm totally agree that people can be nasty out there, believing that who is working in this trades has no skill at all and can be treated as a slave. Happened a few times to chase after my money and since then, for new customers, cash is king 😅. I'm following you with interest, hopping that from your videos I'll get enough knowledge to try and this 💪

[@stevesvids]

Great video Dave. Good solid key points.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Cheers Steve 🙏😁

[@Adam308d]

Great advices, all make sense, nice vid again bud! In the end of the video you are on about this chap you used to know when you were pretty much a kid. I was wondering if you'd want to tell us more about the early days. Sort of like the story of the epic car show. How it started and how it is now. Highlights of the journey, funny or embarrassing moments and even the sad ones too. It's the end of an era anyway. Looking forward to see you more on the screen, hope you'll be happy with the decision! I'm sure we are. 🧽🚗

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hi mate yeah it's one heck of a story. Would need so many videos to cover it. Not sure whether many people would watch it but will be making one soon. Well actually I have already got a full video done but dog who died was in it for the entire video so I kept it to myself

[@stanl1979]

Great advice for many businesses, not just valeters. New sub and like the content.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks very much

[@HypnotizinDetailz]

Pro advices Dave! 👌🏻🤩👍🏻 It’s very nice to see you smiling, being excited and recharged (hopefully)! 😊 I really deeply appreciate that you still keep going and smiling - even though it’s tough for you. I know how it feels Dave, my life has changed dramatically recently (basically fell apart in the last two tears - literally everything collapsed now, but it had to happen, life had to stop me doing things that completely destroyed my soul, as you just mentioned a great example). 😊 Just follow your heart Dave, you’ll get there! 🤩

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Mate. Yeah the last two years has been a real tough one for so many. I just got to the point of it being now or never if i dont do youtube full time then ill end up regretting it for the rest of my life so my im only cleaning cars from now on if i got my camera. Hope your alright mate

[@HypnotizinDetailz]

@@epicautomotivedetailing - Perfect approach and proper way of thinking Dave! 💪🏻🤩👍🏻 I think it was the right decision for you (despite of that we don’t know each other in person and I could only see you on the screen so far). 😊 I believe in that we have to listen to our true calling, our hearts and follow that, no matter what, as it’s the only way to become happy and live a fulfilled life. 😊 I always felt I don’t want to die remembering I got stuck in a job (or few jobs) for life, like many people, which is quite well paid, kind of well respected, but making me miserable and bitter, destroying my soul every single moment and ignoring that all of the cells in my body shouting/screaming “It’s killing me!!!” - just because I was afraid to quit. Even if I fail... at least I tried and can’t think about “It could have been better”... Blamed myself many times feeling “If I stayed there we still would have x, y and z”, but I know it had to happen like this, I had to leave, because I want to follow my dreams. I am kind of okay, just need a bit of rest, got extremely tired of the never-ending grind and constant tail-chasing, that made me forget my real dreams and aspirations. I was just running around continuously like a headless chicken to be able to complete all my tasks to the highest possible standards, but it got me absolutely nowhere and ultimately just badly damaged my health and family life. I am more than happy and willing to work like crazy, but I want to feel that it’s worth it. I am also very-very fortunate (like you) to have a wonderful loving and caring wife who always supports me in my crazy ideas and look-a-like insane passion for cars. 😊 I wish you lots of success and happiness Dave, I hope you’ll find your happy place in life with this new adventure! And remember... Even if you won’t, there will be dirty cars always everywhere, doesn’t matter how expensive or technically advanced they will be in the future, they won’t self-clean themselves and proper cleaning never will be possible without the human touch... you have everything; the skills, equipment, expertise, connections, supporting Family... so you can get your previous job back at any time you want it, therefore it’s absolutely failure-proof! I believe that it was the right move Dave, this is going to be your way, you’ll make it there Don Dave, the Godfather of Detailing! 🤩🤜🏻💥🤛🏻😉

[@md-detailing]

Great video Dave,i did take alot of your device from your older videos and they helped :D

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate. Happy to help. I'm starting a new business channel soon so just talking videos where I can focus on the business side of valeting

[@robtallentire1051]

Really good insight mate! Another really good video!👌🏻

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Rob appreciate it

[@karledwards5089]

Love this true words

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you found the video helpful and resonated with the message.

[@karledwards5089]

I'm involved in mobile detailing love u videos been doing this 15 year was fed up carsashes working at dealerships spent 3 grand on van and setup out of ford fiesta tdci 14 plate diesel I'm currently using ava p40 and velet chem chemicals iwas bissy now gone quite my leaflets not really had effects I'm wondering what Goin on today I felt like throwing hands in spent lot time on this hard work thing u videos amazing stook ur price list what services u did I'm loving u videos think ur amazing guy any advice what can do next thanks eddys velting services salford

[@Irish-caddy]

Good advice boss.. Great channel for new detailers. Keep up the great content 👏

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Cheers Paul 🙏

[@joemoore5570]

Hi Dave love your videos! What snowfoam is used on the golf? Thanks

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Alien magic mate

[@oscarcat80]

Excellent video, great narrative giving an insight into the professional life of a car valeted,

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks very much. Hopefully it helps someone

[@angelomark1703]

Great video Dave, a lot of useful advice that I’ll be taking on board 👍

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Angelo 😁

[@paul-fk7de]

Great video dave 👌👍

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Paul

[@davekika9185]

Thanks great advice i aint no detailer but u speak facts

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Cheers Dave

[@nathanbrookes5376]

Cheers Dave this was really valuable advice!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Nathan

[@chrisforde964]

Epic as always Dave, some really hard hitting facts there for me and my current situation.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Chris, hopefully it helps a few people. I made most of these mistakes so I know how tough it is

[@chrisforde964]

@@epicautomotivedetailing I’m stuck in a dealership at the moment so it has definitely opened my eyes a bit more to my situation. It’s also given me a few ideas of what to do when I do go on my own so thank you

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Nice one. Definitely get yourself out there

[@mann8254]

Great video Dave, love the tips👏👏👏

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate appreciate the support

[@googone1902]

This video was FANTASTIC! Thank you.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks so much

[@rorycronin9730]

Love all your content, really well explained and really useful. I'm new to the business and was wondering if you have ever used any products from detailed online? I'm finding them quite good for the money but as I say I'm relatively new. Keep up the great content!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Rory very kind of you. I currently havent but have a whole list of products to take on next year so may do

[@martinr7371]

Another greqt vid with some very sound advice. Thank you from a self confessed amateur who just does the family cars.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Nice one well done mate hopefully it helps 👍

[@Utube24xd]

Great advice Dave! All makes great sense 👌👍

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate 🙏

[@klemobiledetailingvaleting6741]

Loved the video, top quality content as always 👍.. You have also inspired me to start up a KZbin channel along with my valeting business. Not valeting related but can I ask what mic 🎤 you use for your videos, if one at all? Your audio is on point. Many thanks, Kul.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hi mate i have loads of mics lol. It depends on what room im in for best audio. I have shotgun microphones, lav mics, wireless mics and getting a podcast mic because my audio isnt quite sharp enough but its getting there

[@klemobiledetailingvaleting6741]

@@epicautomotivedetailing Thanks bud, I have just purchased a lav mic so hopefully be an improvement.. So many mics you will dropping a rap album next 🤣..

[@RoadToDetailing]

Very valuable content Dave, as always! Thank you for that 🙏

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Cheers mate

[@andyuk74656]

Thankyou for your time and sound advice 👍🚗

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Andrew. Thank you for watching it means a lot

[@andyuk74656]

No problem mate like the content in your vid when you were describing the types of cars to clean you should of added flying cars to the list for a laugh 😃,will you be doing a vid on the Maguires car shampoo with ceramic mixed in I've seen a few vids with mixed reviews

[@jonathanjackson1067]

Brilliant vid Dave. So true been there, done that got the t-shirt

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Jonathan. I think we need to have a directory where we can name companies who dont pay up

[@jonathanjackson1067]

Yep, one that comes to mind rhymes with BarPop. My invoices state 7 days to pay. Made me wait 3mths and it was only the threat of legal action that spurned them int coughing up

[@neiltaylor62]

My neighbour keeps asking me to clean his Nissan Juke it's black 🤬 told him I'll do it for £35 told me no chance as he can get it done at a drive through car wash for £5 I've told him won't be as clean & they won't use the correct products(AUTOBRITE) plus when I'm done will look loads better. Still waiting for your expert opinion on there products Dave 😁

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

My best advice for your neighbor is carefully place a bag of dog poo through his letterbox 😅

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yes it's on my to do list my friend

[@neiltaylor62]

@@epicautomotivedetailing Very good looking forward to see what you think the products 👍🤣

[@brunofontinha9818]

Simple anwser you dont need him as a customer...if they expect do pay 5 they dont need a detail wash

[@slowsteadysteve6565]

Very good point I clean Peugeot cars for a living and the quality of the interiors aren’t great compared to a more luxury car

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Oh man i feel your pain. that was me once. it gets so tough. I remember we ended up just spraying the carpets with dye to make them look clean as they were so bad

[@slowsteadysteve6565]

Wow so true my colleague always has a tin of carpet dye I try my hardest to avoid it some cars we put on the forecourt take two days to look sellable as we say in the trade Here comes another shitheap

[@mattlyden1702]

Hi love the video I have just opened my own valeting business back up and I use auto smart if you have can you do a review on tham for me please many thanks matt

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

I used autosmart back in the day. Tfr is amazing. Topaz was brilliant product too

[@Badger66]

Such an informative video 👍

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Ian 🙏🙏

[@danlegge2742]

Car Dealers are the worst, on the rare occasion I’ve taken on work from them (usually because the on-site guys have messed up) I always demand payment on the day. I don’t care how their accounts department runs, if you want me to do the work then it’s payment on completion or I keep the vehicle keys.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Absolutely brilliant mate 👏

[@LothianValet]

Ive been sending them the invoice or the customer has paid me and they've to claim back from the dealership but with a bit extra as there always a slight chance its worse than the say. If they've said to send them the invoice to pay I've sent it and told them once payment has cleared I'll booked the customer in or book the customer atleast 3wks from sending the invoice. I make it clear if payment hasn't cleared about 4 days before the valet I'll remove the customer and make them aware of the reason why

[@davelaw4513]

Thank you Dave honest genuine guy tops you are Dave do get them to pay by cash or card or both?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Nobody does cash really anymore ☹️.

[@OfficialPickettsValeting]

Been stung by dealers 3 times now. Made a promise to myself the other week that I won’t do anymore valets for dealers

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Well done mate. If all valeters make a stand we will get the respect we deserve

[@oliverbull1622]

I can assure you that’s just customers in general, it’s not that your at the bottom off the food chain. I work in the double glazing industry and customers hold back thousand pound contract because the handle has a minor scratch in it.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

That's well bad over a scratch. Sad world we live in

[@hughclark4073]

Hi mate, what gloves do you use if you don't mind me asking? I'm looking at sealskinz but no clue which ones are best? Cheers 👍🏼

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

I use Wilko black gloves they cost £2 per pair

[@oursulaert]

Watched again great vid

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you 🙏

[@beverleyshaw136]

What I would like to know is, how do I clean the inside of rear window (easiest way) I have a 2005 kompressor SLK 😢

[@roberthill1586]

Informative vid as ever dave. Research is key on choosing products. Although I'm not a pro, and don't do your job for a living, you can save ££££'s. I always check what i buy and look into the product description and reviews. It makes my little hobby enjoyable (and my son's)! I've got into yumcars stuff recently down to you their products are working wonders for us!! All the best.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Nice one that's good. Yeah it can get addictive once you start finding products you like

[@stevecook2302]

I’ve worked at main dealerships for years! I remember Fridays salesman would add car car to on the system even though u had 15 cars todo that day they’ed be like sorry mate I forgot about this one going out!! Then Monday would come and u’d get called up to the sales manager complaining that’s mrs smiths focus wasn’t good enough lol thank god I’m doing it on my own now

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hi Steve thats awful to hear mate. most of them are terrible and they have no respect. Its because they have their white collar suits and think it gives them power over you

[@stevecook2302]

@@epicautomotivedetailing definitely soul destroying lol and at £6.50 for a new valet 😂 like I said glad to be on my own dealing with decent people! And your right the more you charge the better the customer

[@andybrown7152]

Still liking the Nilfisk 180 out of interest Dave?

[@Calendyr]

If you are mobile, get deposits! So many people cancel last minute if you don't! Also. get a credit card machine, or Square... most people want to pay by credit card. And turn on the tips option, a lot of people leave tips when it's available, even on super expensive details. So far my biggest tips is 170$ of a 1200$ detail. The tips will cover the credit card fees.

[@oursulaert]

Just thought of a sound track for intro of your next vid....... By Epic faith no more. Could be better song name but great song and Epic just like these vids

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate. I'm ramping up the soundtracks too soon. Ready to come back in January can't wait

[@kevincross9206]

That last tip can be applied to any business I reckon, and currently - most employers appear to be getting their pound of flesh and some 😩

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yeah I know few guys who work for used car dealerships and they say its tough on them considering the price used cars are going for nowadays with inflation.

[@garethdavies7564]

hi mate i do valeting for freinds and family for few months ... i need your advice is it worth investing in steam cleaner ... as i have need some positive and negative about them?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

I'll be honest mate no steamers hardly get used my end

[@23hublock1]

Do you have any videos about the other side to starting up? Like how to register as self employed or sole trader, how to inform HMRC?. Using systems like Quickbooks, do you really need an accountant etc?.....

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

I don't sadly but what I can tell you is yes I do have an account because I don't want to give away extra any money to our government if it doesn't belong to them. so Im happier to have an accountant who can help me get the best out of my business

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

Great video

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Mike

[@daveroberts703]

You are such a nice guy. Dave @Droitwich Valeting.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

It's a Dave thing lol

[@daveroberts703]

@@epicautomotivedetailing what a difference a Dave makes. 😁

[@callumkalsi9336]

@epiccarshow How long does it take to wash a car inside and out ?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Depends on the valet mate. Never one shoe fits all. Anywhere from 2 hours to all day

[@callumkalsi9336]

@@epicautomotivedetailing on a basic inside and out .

[@marktrower2267]

Great video as normal Dave 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Any chance doing my motor for a £5 and I will past you on to a bloke I know got loads of cars lol 😂

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Lol someone actually said that to me last month

[@slowsteadysteve6565]

Been a valetor at a dealership for 30 years never had the bravery to go on my own true about poor wages and the salesman get rich out of my skills

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hi Steve wow thats a long time. What held you back? if your good then people will always use you again if you target the right clients.

[@slowsteadysteve6565]

@@epicautomotivedetailing the fear of failure having the security of regular hours etc having a wife and kids and mortgage it does grind my gears my skills make me tired and salesman rich I do envy you and it’s a great Chanel you produce well done

[@vasts1479]

The general principle is the following in every free lance job: charge more, you are respected and the customer has the feeling that is provided with premium services. Charge less, you are treated like you are financially desperate even though your service is top notch.

[@paulwisdom5383]

Preach. I saw this with a chicken and burger shop I worked in. Made great food, hand made burgers etc. They were only £3.50 to begin with and barely sold. He put them up to £5.50 and suddenly they were popular. It reflected that it was actually a good product at a fair price instead of appearing like a good product at a "too cheap to be true" price

[@vasts1479]

@@paulwisdom5383 Sometimes I wonder if that type of consumer behaviour is a by-product of capitalism.

[@Hustwick]

So ... from this video, I'm guessing a rusty bucket of cold water with a squeeze of W5 range Lidl washing up liquid and an old sponge won't cut it? 😅

[@stewartherbert6847]

Hi I like to wish you an your family a marry Christmas

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Stuart hope you have a lovely Xmas too. Sorry will be back on videos 100%

[@stevebrooks1136]

Hi Dave, I was a self employed gardener and most of the time got paid cash. I done a small garden clearance for somebody charged £100. when they paid me cash,in twenty's they slipped a tenner in the middle of the notes instead of a twenty. Lucky I checked it in front of them (they didn't like it being pulled up). the moral to this story is what ever trade you do ALWAYS ALWAYS count your money in front of them. Because there are one or two nasty people out there.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Don't think many people pay cash anymore. Most clients pay into bank thankfully. I seen my fair share of villains in my time

[@Softwashing_Cornwall]

Do you do 1-1 training?

[@budgetlife4998]

Do u need coshh sheet and waste removal licence?

[@Bull1the1Great]

Nicest advice here was to take care of your mental/body health

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you for noticing mate

[@amgardening7963]

What about the people who live in building flats, with no outdoor taps and all that. What you do about them... You just refuse them?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

To be honest yes I just don't do them

[@re-vived1397]

Can someone tell me how much they're earning a day by working at a dealership? Just roughly, I know it variants from day to day. I earn roughly €200 a day and I work there for 5/7 (in weekends i detail cars at my house) For a basic in and exterior clean I ask €70

[@ryanbenson171]

Dave what do you think about detailing courses? A detailer near me charges £500 for a 2 day fundamentals course

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

I'm planning one for next year. Will be less on the paint correction side of things and more of the business strategy to clean faster etc

[@geoffpylee6918]

I live in Grantham and the vast majority of car washes are operated by Eastern European's and as an Asian, I receive consistently poor service...

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hello mate. Honestly use a mobile car valeter instead of a hand car wash. car valeters do extensive research into products which you wont get at any car wash. Valeters are unique

[@baitaddictbaits]

“You don’t want to be using expensive products on cheap cars” (and vice versa). Are lower end cars not worthy of the same tlc and quality products as high end cars? 🤔

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Depends on scenario. I have awful cars at lower end of scale and I use the posh stuff. Just depends what clients willing to pay

[@ourkid2744]

wow thanks for the fountain of knowledge you passed on I'll bare it in mind. I was once told theirs no money in cleaning I guess Ill just have to wait and see but theirs in some cases no respect for the valeter or cleaner. Makes my blood boil. I ain't getting owned. my price will be my price and if you can't afford it jog on. I think setting your price nice and high filters out the cheaky ones. thanks for the knowledge dave some propper big brother advice top man. also go in too cheap and youll upset other valeters or detailers as their trying to feed their families off this buisness don't forget. so get it right and stick to your guns litterally.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yes mate. Trust me by sticking with your price your telling the customer nobody can compete with you. You get what you're worth. Admittedly not everyone will take to that but sometimes some clients just are not worth the agro

[@ourkid2744]

@@epicautomotivedetailing I've taken your advice and when I do my naighbours cars i've upped my price by a fiver now I know this isn't much but he does like me to do a through job. on the last time I did it he pointed out about the glass well I did. it was a hot day and I struggled to get a good finish so I did reaserch and took your advice wet shami worked a treat and I showed him the glass he was happy the next time so thankyou! however like you say let people take you for a ride and they will take you for a long one. Yes I take pride in my work but theirs always that type of customer that says youv'e missed abit. To which I reply but I got the other 99.9 % though didn't I? He actually gave me some car cleaning products and in return I baught him some nice new cheap matts from home bargains. baring in mind I was doing his car for £15 it must cost me a few pennis in water. but i am not a buisness yet and just seeing if i'm any good and you know what I aint bad and I love it. sorry for the long one.

[@KranzlePressureWashers]

What no Kranzle 😜

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

When they send me one lol 😉

[@oursulaert]

EPIC

[@Alan-zy2kp]

🙏

[@sciencesaves]

on my scheduling system you cannot book with me until I receive full payment. no headaches, ever

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Nice one that's good to hear

[@joemoore5570]

Hi Dave love your videos! What snowfoam is used on the golf? Thanks

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Joe. It's alien magic snow foam Halloween edition mixed with a little yellow to make a wierd beige colour