How to Make Money as Mobile Car Detailer

In Todays video I will show you exactly how to Make serious money detailing cars with these simple steps Plus I will be showing you exactly how much money you can make from running a car detailing business.
I'm going to be sharing some of MY BIGGEST BUSINESS SECRETS that i have implemented over the past 15 years of being a car cleaner and will give you clear examples on how to double your money if you are a small to medium sized mobile car valeting business!
We discuss best practices such as Detailing Pricing which includes charging hourly or a flat rate plus look at pros and cons. I want to share some examples of a good car valeting pricing structure and show you how to target the right customers. This applies to anyone who runs a small mobile business or even applies to those who even have a car cleaning business from home too.
We cover big topics that people ask like "Is a mobile car wash business profitable?"
The prices are based on UK rates so may differ for other countries so check GBP. If you want to be an entrepreneurs in cars then i suggest you check out some more of our business secrets videos on this channel.
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Beginner Friendly Ceramic Coating - tinyurl.com/synergy-1-coating
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Interior Cleaner - tinyurl.com/interior-safe-cle...
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Tyre Dressing - tinyurl.com/pro-tyre-dressing
Leather Cleaner - tinyurl.com/infinity-wax-leat...
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[@Audittr2108]

Thanks for this. I’m 52 ana could be out of a job in October. Everyone is telling me I should go into detailing as cleaning mine, family and friends cars since I was a teenager and got into machine polishing and all that goes into detailing over 15 years ago.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Go for it. Sounds like your inner voice has answered that question. I've finished filming a video about how to optimise your time and clean a car quicker so keep eyes peeled for that this week. Sometimes it takes that push to do it and I think more and more people will be joining you as this world has gone a little crazy 😬

[@QaotixReezuh]

How’s the business going?

[@epictroller5898]

Mate I just got pushed into a car wash & valeting business expanding to detailing and have no experience whatsoever thank god for your channel I have learnt so much and applied nearly everything I have learnt from you, thanks buddy

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Nice one. Yeah a fair few people have had to make the leap because of losing their job

[@epictroller5898]

@@epicautomotivedetailing Yup exactly what happened to me the pandemic has been hard on all decent hardworking people

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

@@epictroller5898 everything happens for a reason. let's hope this reason helps you long term 🙏

[@grahamcooper8905]

Wow what a honest video, your customers will either love you or hate you for that and I rekon they'll be impressed with your honesty, excellent m8.

[@ZomtasticCoUk]

More we want more David. Your advice has always helped me. I love the fact you can be funny, serious and full of knowledge. Every video you share a little secret that makes my life better! thank you so much for a great video!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks bud. Yeh I try my best getting to grips with KZbin now

[@saratrivette2439]

Thank you for all of the tips! I love the distinction you made between "paint enhancement" and "paint correction".

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Glad to help as many people as possible 😊

[@icon7409]

Your channel has definitely been a massive help and given me the confidence to go out and detail as a business. Thank u 👏

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you. I just want to help people

[@davidedge630]

Another great video. Not even in the trade (just weekend warrior) but always interesting to see peoples methodology and practices. Agree with one of the other comments - nice for someone to share their prices and being so transparent. Great work 👍🏻

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

thanks David. my next video may be out today which all about the fastest way to clean a car!

[@charlesbarlow5141]

I am so pleased that I've come across your videos (yes I have definitely subscribed :) ) I have always had a passion for cars and by nature very meticulous when it came to cleaning my own or family members. I am getting made redundant in a few weeks from a high end managerial role, and being tired of an employed role I have made the decision to start my own business in mobile valeting. Your videos have been an absolute god send as they are very informative and especially helpful for when you are just starting out in this industry. So I just wanted to say thank you so much for making the decision to start your you tube page along with the fantastic content.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate sorry for taking 5 months to reply

[@MrMoz0887]

Just started watching your videos and they are giving me a lot of food for thought. I work for a dealership and got to the point now where I am comfortable cleaning peoples cars in my own time... Not using dealership tricks haha. Slowly building my business and this pricing idea came in handy

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you yes I found this worked perfectly for what I do with my clients. I understand everyone has their own ideas of pricing but by doing this and having upsells I made more profit at the end of the day 👌

[@antonywalker8837]

Very very good advice,that was a decade of hard work and learning talking there. Making mistakes and knowing how to turn them into a successful business.Just remember everybody life's one learning curve.Well done David.👍

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Cheers Dad

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Great video Dave,I was valeting back in the 90s and alot has changed I was just cleaning them and didn't know much about it then.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yeh my dad was a valeter before I was even born and he's shocked at how different it is now. Thank you for watching as always Steven 😊

[@tazznijjar7111]

Smashed it mate! Wicked video! Hurry up and get on with the next one man! Don't keep us waiting too long!! 🤣😂

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you that's wonderful to say 😊. Got more coming

[@do_not_rotateyour_phone3957]

This gentleman is risking his life to gave us vital information we need! Godbless you sir. If I was one of your client watching this rn I wont feel cheated. This is a balance and win-Win benefit for both parties. Cheapskates doesn't deserve our skills and time.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks very much 🙏😃

[@fraforgt-350r2]

Even though I always have and will clean my own cars and love doing it. There’s just something nice about getting it cleaned by a professional even if the results are similar to your own. Also the technique of adding “options” like the de tar and polish really do work. I think as a customer you will get a boost of dopamine when “ticking the box” and going all out on the options for your car Great video

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks very much

[@startingtech3900]

just bought my first detailing van thanks to you mate! love the information, your drive, hustle and determination is bar none! thank you for everything mate! much success only getting better from here! got another 350$ job tomorrow and just knocked out another 180 interior detail for 3 hours made 180$ cheers bro!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

That's amazing mate. Well done. The word Hustle is something that doesn't get used much in this business. People tend to put all their energy in the science behind the products without understanding how to make money from it. 👏

[@startingtech3900]

@@epicautomotivedetailing In the states where I’m from hustle here means your “get up and go” attitude not that you are swindling someone haha sorry for the confusion mate. Love the process and science behind your philosophy on products. That comes with your 15 years of experience. I find that I just use products I know work and are good like I’m stuck on super clean degreaser for some wheels, megs APC for interiors/cleaning, megs hyper dressing for interior dressing/tire dressing, rainx streak free car soap, and I use the turtle wax wash and dry (cheap wax) and mother’s clay bars w griots garage compound and polish. That gets me through almost every job. What other products do you highly recommend I should add to my Arsenal? I have a bad habit of using what works for me. Is this bad that I am not branching out more like you?

[@susanr9]

One of the best videos that I've ever seen! Nice one

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you I'm bringing out loads like this soon 😃

[@waysidecarvaleting]

Yes!!! Cheers for that one. If my job of driving cruise ships goes down the pan cause of Covid then this is what I will do. I’m not joking!!!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

For real? That's an awesome job 👌. Your be back in sure. When you going back to work

[@waysidecarvaleting]

Epic Car Show Detailing Next month but to sit on my ship at anchor with no guests. We hope to start cruising in November.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Bit of boat knowledge for you. My great great great grandfather was a captain of cutty Sark. That's closest conversation starter I have about boats 😂

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

@@waysidecarvaleting good luck mate sounds like a cool job

[@waysidecarvaleting]

That is awesome!!! From sail to the my next ship which will be powered by LNG. Gonna catch up on your latest video tomorrow. All my Garage Therapy stuff turned up today!

[@Alex-kc4gz]

This video is fantastic, I watched this back in October 21 and now in January 22 I’m booked up everyday for the next 8 days, with continued bookings and recommendations making good money from taking these tips. Always look for the upswell but don’t push it. Explain the benefits, you would be surprised by how many people are interested with iron fall out remover ect 👏🏻

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks so much mate 🙏🙏

[@Tmp205]

Thank you so much for sharing - as a new startup this knowledge is invaluable!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you 🙏

[@g.h.5284]

Cor blimey - probably the most valuable video on car detailing for beginners on the internet!!! - love you for this - and - besides: I really like your accent, mate - keep it going, please (as you may have noticed I am working my way through all of your videos...)

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks my friend. I've actually just started a new channel with every video being all "how to guides" it will definitely benefit you.

[@darrenwaite806]

Got to be one of the best vlogs yet lol Love watching all your vlogs, very informative and to the people who are just starting in the business like myself a lot of help so thank you for your time making the vlogs.. I normally charge for a full day on only one car £100 inside and out and I get some that should be scrapped to be honest, look forward to your next vlog.. take care

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hello mate. Thank you so much. I'm making more videos like this it's just been a bit manic. Yes I would scrap the day rate as sometimes you can really sell yourself short. I can help u with pricing if u need it

[@darrenwaite806]

@@epicautomotivedetailing hi thanks David that would be fantastic, did a small van today in the freezing cold and had problems from the start with the hosepipe frozen then jet washing the van the water was freezing upon the van, the joys! It was -3 good job I had a heater dryer £50 for 3 hours work..

[@rma_trackdays]

Love the pure genuine approach 👌🏼

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks very much. 🙏

[@baldypel]

Very illuminating David. More power to ya mate 😎👍

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate wasn't easy doing a sensible video lol

[@finclasper8197]

really informative, definitely learnt a lot from this. Thanks man!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you 🙏❤️

[@maxgustafson4629]

Just discovered your channel and I love it.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Max that's so kind

[@SidewaysKris]

Great tips and it shows your experience in the trade, I always charge by the hour but I only detail as a hobby on a weekend, maybe I need to change the way I’m pricing jobs as well 👌

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate yeh I try to make the best out of the resources I got 🙏

[@Simon-kh2dd]

Great video, your best yet. Good to have a UK based valeter talk about the business, so often it is U.S. based guys that seem to dominate utube on this subject. Really interesting. Thanks!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

I had been planning loads of these for months but never uploaded them lol. Got loads of ideas done just need to film and edit and upload. Nice to see people responding well to this 😁

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

And thanks for watching mate

[@Simon-kh2dd]

@@epicautomotivedetailing Glad to, no one gets within 50 yards of someone's Lambo with a microfiber without knowing what you are doing, LOL

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

@@Simon-kh2dd yeh customers wont let me bring other people to jobs because they only want me but thats a good thing because it gives you leverage to charge more

[@petrolheads9808]

Sainsbury’s car park 😂😂😂😂, David you kill me Everytime!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

I don't what is wrong with me 😂

[@SeanSargeant.]

Great info, im starting my own business Jan 2024 I know not the best time to start but as im 55 then will take some penson money out to start. Love your channel mate

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you so much

[@MsGman598]

Absolutely love your videos Dave!! Top man🤣👍

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate

[@jensonsmith_1766]

Great video mate, thanks!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you

[@fokanerantsieng4642]

Thanks for the advice, highly appreciated

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Pleasure mate

[@SparkleanAutos]

Dave this is all fantastic advice, not just for people starting out but also for people with decades of experience too - the day you're no longer willing to take advice is the day you stop being a productive member of society!! One thing - it's almost as if you feel guilty for some of the things you're saying but mate, you're just being 100% honest and there is NO more important human character trait than honesty. You're running a business, and clearly a successful one, that's nothing to feel guilty about - only if you were being deceptive would it be an issue but showing someone tar spots or light scratches after cleaning their car is spot on (excuse the pun) - these may only be a few minutes to those of us who know how to correct these things but that's years of grafting, experimenting (techniques and products) and perfecting that has got those processes down to a few minutes! Sorry for rambling on - in summary, brilliant video 😂👍🏼👍🏼

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate appreciate the feedback. People have become so obsessed with the techniques in the rule book that they do more harm to their business than good. Honestly I have to watch what I say as one tiny error like a circle motion during washing gets endless negative comments that I then have to delete. It's such a bitchy business to be in 😬

[@SparkleanAutos]

@@epicautomotivedetailing let's not forget that some people are wankers 🙊 Who gives a shit if you make one circular motion on a car that you've already spent 30 mins prewashing or you forgot to remove a label from a cloth, even though said label was clearly folded on the inside... Sometimes I only use one grit-guarded bucket when washing my car... Guess what, its my f***ing car so mind your own - I know the risks and I know how good my pre-wash technique is lol - I don't go by 'rules', I go by what works for me!

[@LothianValet]

😂😂 absolutely brilliant. Love the thought of the way you do that and i totally understand with the minging vehicle's as i thought i was the only person who did that but i clearly dont charge enough to try and put them off coming to book in 😂. I tend to try and keep my bookings on the from £45 valets unless i know there pretty clean than do the basic (mini) valet from £30 and add a polish 😉. Great tips on you put out 🖐

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you mate. My gosh the comments coming in fast tonight. I'm so happy that people can actually talk about this unlike on Facebook groups which just get out of hand. I find the more expensive the valet the cleaner the car

[@alternativeperception6949]

If its a shit hole you need to be getting financially rewarded for it so obviously the price goes north . 16:17 onwards you DO NOT want the low paying jobs , you will be a busy fool and skint , I know this because I made that mistake in a different trade .

[@troymcconnell6147]

Thank you for sharing!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Troy

[@x8dudtrackdaytoy]

Great video fella

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate

[@hulkspointofview2280]

I love your advice.. just started my own company doing this, Friday I get my business cards!!!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Brilliant I'm pleased. You do get very tough days to go with the good but it can support you and your family

[@hulkspointofview2280]

@@epicautomotivedetailing your honesty is what draws me to your videos.. never ever change and I'm glad things are going well for you

[@harryrudd5254]

Thank you so much for this

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you Harry. Ive got a huge video dropping soon covering everything you need to get started so it will be a pen and paper video with loads ideas on how to get started on a budget!

[@malaikaqureshi2005]

I just wanted to ask how do you start with the paperwork or there is not . I wanted to see that you need a licence or how its done do you just start your van and go ? Plus what about banking like how do you take money only cash or how ? and how do you give a receipt

[@SSwift-id4pr]

Got my first one today and messed, it was my neighbour with 2 cars, a hot day And messed up, didnt get the wheels clean, waterspots and couldnt get the roadtar off, wasnt prepared well i didnt have any tar sprays. What would you prefer? Gyeon tar or just citrus pre-wash? Which is more an alround cleaner.

[@paulcloughton4000]

Very informative vid,👍👍😎

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate

[@daveroberts703]

I’d love to hear / see a video on how you got started etc ? Legend 🙌

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Sure thing. It's a long story and a bonkers one but happy to share

[@daveroberts703]

Epic Car Show Detailing lol I can imagine it’s bonkers 😆

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Just a bit but very happy to share it. Just haven't shared anything yet because you never know how people react

[@andyprior6099]

Do it! Think we would all like to hear success stories

[@gerryaustin8687]

I hope to acheive similar success. Thanks for the info

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

You can do it mate

[@Fts.01]

Really appreciate for all you’re sharing with us. I really want to start as a mobile detailer but it’s just lack of insecurity within myself that’s always ends up with a question mark ???? Is there any chance of chatting with you for 5 minutes only in any platform of social media you can?!!!! 🙏

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

dm me mate on insta and ill help

[@jirensentry7609]

So basically it has to be a quote with a baseline price that doesnt go below it. $ $280 for full interior that is netween maintenance and middle ground work. The art is detailing, so that means professional, educational skill sets, and with that skill comes a premium cost. Then if the car is a bit more difficult, your time comes into play is is time that goes against other cars you could be doing at that moment. So with an additional cost of services regarding time and product, you add a cost for that. $ 280 plus an additional $80 to $500. The messier, the smellier, the more complicated, the harder it will be to get it cleaned and that increases time on it significantly.

[@Alan-zy2kp]

Thank you so much. 👍

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

You are welcome!

[@prennrecaj2957]

Thanks 4 sharing bro u have to give it to get it period

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks mate

[@owensteele1274]

You should do a video solely on loop pile carpets. I couldn't imagine how funny that could be. Just you saying Peugeot cracks me up. A week ago I valeted a Skoda Citigo for a lady who had just bought it, the dashboard and door cards were heavily siliconed which took me a while to make OEM again. I thought the black carpets were pretty clean until I started running the vac nozzle over them. Areas of carpet were turning white and yellow and I could smell paint as I was working it. That's right, the valeter at the garage she bought the car from Satin Blacked the carpet to hide the dog sick and spilt milk that had settled in ages ago, and a good workout with 1:2 ValetPro APC, a hard brush, lots of microfibres and more vacuuming very slowly removed all of it. I ended up spending 9 hours on the inside of this little car in the end. You should also make a video on 'rectifying valeters' quick tricks of the trade', or, how about 'what to look for when interviewing/choosing a valeter to work with you'.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

That's a shocking story lol, I would of legged it. So I've actually got a list 20+ videos. Many have been filmed but not finished completely yet. Got loads of business tips and tricks of the trade coming very soon 👍

[@jonodrummerboy]

We all just going to skim over pouring tea in your wash bucket 😂

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

I always chuck My tea in the bucket 😂

[@daveroberts703]

Wow 😮 fantastic video..some amazing tips THANK YOU. 😍👍 Dave

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Pleasure mate. I'm sharing everything I've ever learned now. So I'll cover as much as possible 😃

[@daveroberts703]

Epic Car Show Detailing wow 😮😍

[@daveroberts703]

Epic Car Show Detailing ‘next year Rodney we will be millionaires’ 😜

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

If I ever get rich I'll be the first to buy a yellow reliant van lol

[@keithpowell4314]

Love it work smart not hard.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you. Yes very true always work smart

[@alexisamtosta]

I take an average of 2h30 to properly wash and clean a car inside and out side. Wheels, tyres, wheel arches, door shuts and fuel cap, TFR, tar and glue, snow foam, contact wash with 2 bucket method, fallout if needed followed by a second contact wash, dry, vaccum, mats and carpets cleaned, all plastics or and leather cleaned and conditioned, glass and finnish with tyre dressing.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Good time mate that's very good. Thanks for watching 👍

[@alexisamtosta]

@@epicautomotivedetailing Thank you for reading and replying buddy. Im now here in the UK, in Cardiff looking for a job as a valeter and detailer. Havent been lucky yet.

[@silksdetailing]

This is a great video, I've been under pricing for ages now but also find that once people ask for a price they always give "ill let you no when I want it done " the polite way of saying see ya with a middle finger. I definitely see I could change my selling method to get more clients.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Just mix things up a bit mate. Trial and error. What's your market? Top end, average cars or a mix?

[@silksdetailing]

Epic Car Show Detailing most of the people who contact me it’s average cars, I’ve started to get more BMWs mercs now but I’ve not had top end. I’d love to work on some more luxury cars but then the dog cars and really rewarding when you see them transform, hard work thou.

[@verdantacres4460]

Thank you from Phoenix AZ

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Pleasure 😃

[@cal79]

Good drills m8

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you mate

[@leejohnson5285]

Glad you mentioned pet hair removal, I did a job recently, 4 hours just to get the hair removed. The woman wanted there to be no hair insight, huge St Bernard and a focus c max, the car was covered. She moaned that I wanted extra for that

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Wow some people. I use the drill brush that looks like toilet brush. it removes hair in seconds

[@leejohnson5285]

@@epicautomotivedetailing yeah man, won't be doing her car again. I'll be giving that a go next time I'm asked to remove pet hair. Thanks for that tip

[@DanTheMan]

Let’s get this bread!!!

[@maximolotov]

Got to admit that you give most valuable advise on KZbin. Thank you very much P.S. Crappy carpets is biggest nightmare.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you mate

[@tatne111]

Great video proper wolf of wall....... well where ever you live 😂 the only thing I think that I’m worried about is it cheeky to use their water and electricity? I’m a bit reluctant to go all in right after lockdown but feel asking to use their utilities is a bit cheeky 🤔

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

I use their electricity I never carry generator. I do carry water always for first job then u get to know them and see what they are like

[@tatne111]

Epic Car Show Detailing ok cool thanks ill start looking at tanks then

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

@@tatne111 it's a tough one mind u I started with a watering can and a bike.

[@lofty7180]

@@epicautomotivedetailing why have i now got the image of G-G-G-Granville on his Grocery delivery bike......... ;-)

[@jonnyluff33]

You couldn`t resist could you mate ? French cars aint crap. Mine dont even had a carpet lol and yes i did say you would faint if you came across a dirty car. keep it up and stay safe.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

😂 I ment interior wise lol. Those carpets annoy me

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks for watching too mate

[@jonnyluff33]

@@epicautomotivedetailing Good job you dont own mine lol you would wash it with stones on some days. Some of the wires are worse than the carpets even from new.

[@gingerapedetailing8998]

Great videos hope I can get hang of this KZbin stuff

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

KZbin is a great place to learn skills and study business aspects of Car Cleaning. I try to keep it simple and im filming a video this week that completely breaks down the cost of running a mobile car valeting business

[@maciejwolonz5018]

Hiya just a quick question.. I'm planning on starting my own business in car detailing up in London. Would you recommend I invest in this? Also what is the best way to advertise your new business? Thank you in advance!!!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you for getting in touch. Sadly i have no idea who you are, what your ambition is like? I can't answer that question im afraid only you know if you got the heart for it

[@bassnutter]

When you say getting a car done in 1-1.5 hours. Am I right in assuming you work with another person to get a full inside and out job job. Can't be physically possible to do a full inside and out valet in that time surely.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yes 100% possible. This is based on maintenance valets. So it's all based on cars that I work and what works for me with my abilities. So I'm not taking about major full valets but it gives you an example

[@dave2166]

All about building the story Building the drama and providing the solution's Why not sell up what you're using and what you're going to offer. Even if that's no different to what you'd do anyway. People like to think they're getting a premium service for a good price.....

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Exactly 👏

[@billb8262]

No shame in charging more for disgusting jobs. People let it get that way and it's almost punishment for you to have to deal with those conditions. Same for home cleaning businesses. Worse conditions cost more. Great video!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Bill

[@marksmith3469]

I have a frend of mine charges £65 for inside and out using decent products dodo juice chemical guys etc but he said he is putting his prices up tho

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

That's good I'd love to see more prices that others charge. I keep it simple then add on the good stuff after. It's harder to sell extras while a car is dirty because the client is downhearted. But soon as they see some good results they tend to want more...

[@russellpetrie119]

people need to listen the truth and this is it

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you. A little share goes a long way 😉

[@HasanAli-xv2lq]

How much did it Cost to start up? And how do you price your services?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hello mate. If you visit my business playlist I share Absolutely everything about these topics like how much it costs etc 👌

[@no_lft_shft]

If you find drugs or contraband do you throw it away or give it back to the customer?

[@Marvindorfler1]

What do you do if you have days of bad weather which Will cancel out days worth of prearranged outside valets?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

I learned to live with it as it's the nature of the business but never fully book myself up. If I get gaps I know I can fill them in around my schedule

[@Marvindorfler1]

@@epicautomotivedetailing thanks, that's a concern on my list, wondered if there was a cunning trade secret

[@jezlucas3878]

Would love to do it as a job I just seem to be able to price it right . So at the moment just sticking to it as a hobby

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yeah it's very different as a business compared to hobby

[@jezlucas3878]

@@epicautomotivedetailing i guess in danger of spoling a hobby, I mean it's ok to do friends and family for next to nothing to cover costs but do you really have the energy or willpower to do that after a full day ...most likely not. Same with my full time job Cheers dave great chanel

[@conned]

Hi, have you even consider using steam cleaning?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yes but mine isn't the best. Sadly it's not powerful enough

[@shanefoley4089]

I'm really thinking about giving this a go, Ive been working for a car sales garage for just over 10 years, my friend wants to start up with me, should I do it myself or have my friend go in on it with me

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

do it alone mate. seriously you need to be in full control of your own mistakes, success and your future

[@shanefoley4089]

@@epicautomotivedetailing thanks for the advice

[@elliottquinton2084]

Did you start one?

[@oursulaert]

Epic

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you

[@DankMayoLit]

If you can help with this one, this would be amazing. Scenario: You've just completed a full exterior and let's say you've just used a paint protector to finish.. the customer comes out and says can you machine polish my car, do you take the protector off or do you go in with the polisher or do you need to prep a panel

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

I'd say sorry it's too late. By that point you have other factors like what if it rains whilst polishing then you have an unfinished job? Or what if daylight running out. I would rather use it as an opportunity to say to them I'll come back another time and get a guaranteed valet for few months later

[@DankMayoLit]

@@epicautomotivedetailing okay fantastic thanks for clarifying that. Thats a good idea to me. When you machine polish. Do you have to prep a panel appropriately? If so any ideas I can use

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yes do it all properly don't polish until proper prep work been done first

[@deandempsey264]

Would like to know what way you advertise

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

I don't advertise any more apart using youtube and Instagram. Don't need to . I got a good client list that I'm happy with 👍

[@jdc9809]

What do you do when it rains? Winter weather etc?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

You'll be surprised how little it does rain. There's always options, clients have garages, I have. Marquee or I just move bits around. It's never been a problem really

[@sonnyjaxgang6675]

May I ask how you learnt to detail cars

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Self taught mate. 15 years of this now started at 20

[@cus-specdetailing4466]

‘If they offer you a cuppa tea.. you drink the bloody cup of tea ‘ i didn’t know this, i always say no 😳 i’ll just accept next time… was wondering why i never get a call back..OJ 🤣

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

It's so true lol 🤣. Always keep a spare bucket or something in the van 😉

[@nathane2243]

The only way to make serious money is to have employees who put money in your pocket. Time is money and if you have more than 1 rig servicing your customers, that's serious money.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yes I agree you can make seriously good money with employees but for me I found a great balance between making a good amount of money and being flexible for an easy lifestyle 😁👍

[@danielsantos-wq5wi]

hi bro, how can you just take 2 hours cleaning good a car completly bad

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hiya mate. Depends on severity of the car of course but with a strategy that I have in place for the majority of cars I work on its plus 15 years I've managed to make it possible

[@danielsantos-wq5wi]

@@epicautomotivedetailing do you have a video on the steps you take for doing a " normal vallet " Want to open a shop next year and im informing my self

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

@@danielsantos-wq5wi yes mate I did one a few videos back with a Jag explaining entire process of a standard valet. It's the one of me holding a grit guard in the thumbnail 👌

[@zMinii]

Oh my god did you just say somebody asked to clean the blood from giving birth inside their car, you are joking me! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yes this happened lol. I couldn't do it

[@jdisdetermined]

I'd offer to set it on fire for them.. that's about as close as I'd get to that thing..

[@jonathanjackson1222]

FFS, you left it on a cliff hanger...... I want more!!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

There's so much more coming mate

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks for watching till the end 🙂

[@jonathanjackson1222]

Some good tips there though

[@henryfredette6735]

...wait, it gets up to 100 degrees in the UK?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Figure of speech

[@henryfredette6735]

@@epicautomotivedetailing Hyperbole, got it.🙂

[@OrdinaryJoe12]

People with money will turn down cheap prices.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Exactly 👌

[@WhatsMyLane]

Over 15yrs? I thought you were in your early 20s! What's your secret brother?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Lol I'm 35. In all honesty I've never touched alcohol in my life or smoked or anything like that. I eat healthy ISH and that keeps me young 😁

[@maestrooscuro5299]

Gave birth in her car and wants you to clean it up 😂😂

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yeh true story. Was shocking lol

[@bjarnestrand-henriksen]

Thats the disaster detail for you 🤣😂 It would be the most viewed detailing video ever!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

@@bjarnestrand-henriksen lol it was so bad. No money in this world would of got me to do that 😅

[@bjarnestrand-henriksen]

@@epicautomotivedetailing Fair play 😊 Thank you for these honset videos 🙌

[@fraforgt-350r2]

“ I don’t clean dirty cars “ 15:40😂 You clean clean cars? Seriously though, some cars are just too awful so fair enough

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yeah 100% I only really clean the clean cars. I target rich clients who want cars regularly maintained 👌

[@fraforgt-350r2]

@@epicautomotivedetailing yes, it’s best to have regular reliable clients. Also people with the dirtier cars will tend to get it in awful state shortly after and think oh that was a waste of money 😂😂😂

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yeah my aim is target recession proof clients. Not as hard as people think

[@g.h.5284]

you know I'm loving you and your channel - however there's no way treating a car without polishing and making it look like it's being'n machine polished ... prove me wrong ...

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

It depends how the person views a car. Only a Detailer would notice the real perfection. A good portion of the world wouldn't tell the difference 🙂

[@g.h.5284]

@@epicautomotivedetailing ok, you are the expert and I trust in your opinion: Thank you anyway

[@russellpetrie119]

if you charge hourley yuo may as well stay in a job and exchange your time for money and stay poor

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Agreed 👍