Why I Raised My Car Wash Prices From $25 to $110

[@DetailGroove]

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[@aizakkumargiela4397]

After about 4-6 months of starting my business, I’m growing and considering uping my prices. My details have gotten faster and my equipment has gotten better, going from a Water hose gun attachment with a Harbor Freight foam cannon to a Pressure washer with a legit foam cannon, the list goes on. I realized after using my new set up, I’m shorting myself out by sticking with old prices which match old experience. As I grow and evolve I feel the money has to follow.

[@JoshJecklinDetailing]

Your voice audio is on point bro. I'll listen to a couple other channels struggle to hear what they are saying then one of your videos comes on and your voice is just booming. I gotta turn my speakers down, but thats a good thing!

[@williamwalters3796]

Good mic and EQ, De-esser, and a compressor can do good things.

[@Nubianqueen931]

I remember when it was $25 to get my car detailed. I think pre-Covid. So, during and after Covid, I cleaned my own car. About 3 weeks ago, I stopped by a car wash. And, they quoted me $250. I was shocked, and said my car isn’t even dirty dirty…,😂😂😂. So, I got on KZbin and taught myself how to really clean a car. $250, that’s my car payment. I also can’t find any mobile detailers anymore. Times have changed.

[@Undefeated0-0]

a job that anyone feels like they can do always loses, imo its fun washing my car

[@Nubianqueen931]

@@Undefeated0-0 yeah I know, I enjoy washing my car as well

[@Nubianqueen931]

@@RAPPERSbestEDITS1 I can afford that 🤗

[@cldiazinc]

I've been following your channel for a few years now. Love to see your growth, mentally and financially. Great content! I'm currently in the food truck business and I'm considering to do mobile detail with my 3 teenage sons as a side hustle during our off season. Hope your KZbin channel and detail business continue to grow. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences.

[@c_wonder]

It’s tough times man but you have to do it to survive. Local wash unexpectedly closed after 30 years because they kept keeping the prices down

[@MikesAutoDetailing]

Fantastic advice, love the shorts and advice

[@TFUMEAN2]

👀 me starring at those dang yellow towels 😂 Great info though! Love the content. Keep up the great work!

[@phil1040]

That is awesome ladder they used in this video to wash the GMC. Where can a guy buy that the scaffolding ladder?

[@falklan]

You're simply creating an adjustable quote that is dependent upon requested services and additional services. I don't consider that to be raising prices. It's formal business terminology.

[@paulrobinson9434]

on point.keep moving forward.

[@stoundingresults]

For some damn reason the square floor mat fascinates me on how it retains water.

[@callisautodetailing]

I've been in business 34 years and still get low ballers.

[@DetailGroove]

yup!

[@tuanas458]

Lol

[@Anthony-to7cp]

​@@DetailGrooveI did it to! People don't want to pay! Especially friends!

[@falklan]

That will never stop until you stop!

[@slimsampy4764]

You will always get low ballers with loads of pet hair. I just tell them the price and nothing less because they don’t go to the mall and try to talk them down. Enough said

[@jefferrrson1x]

Fantastic video breh.

[@slimsampy4764]

Oscar do you need someone to do your mobile stuff? I’m in Houston and yes I know how to detail.

[@BreadAndGatorade]

Do you have a website? How do we book a detail?

[@jeffrotenheber2681]

What is the mat you have under the vehicles?

[@life_motived_corey]

What's the scheduling software you use?

[@michaelbeattie8106]

A calendar and pencil.

[@DJMEDIC671]

You been detailing for an awhile now. What made you raise your price in 2024 vs raising it a few yrs back? I know your shop based now. I guess while you were mobile back then?

[@tomchen18888]

How to connect you about “SEO” training? I want to know about more information. Thanks.

[@aidanhomer5278]

what soap are you using to clay?

[@pauldeloney296]

I'm in Texarkana. I need to train with you guys. Do you have a class?

[@kat4animals004]

I watch your videos though it may seem odd to others because I am not a car detailer. I am not a mobile car detailer either. I watch your videos from a business perspective, to gain knowledge on business practices. I am however a pet groomer and I am mobile. I get low ballers as well! Grooming dogs and cats although I love what I do it is still work. And it could be hard work. We all need to charge our worth. People may say I'll just do it myself then. Okay. As a groomer we hear the statement- ...that's more than it cost for my own haircut... Well, a pet groomer is washing, drying, brushing, combing, trimming- the whole body, not just the head of hair, also cleaning ears, trimming nails all while an animal may be wiggly, bitey etc! Nothing is Basic. Quality service - is not cheap.

[@cpt_sweettooth]

You’re so fucking helpful. Keep preaching!

[@DTKRDMNK]

Was that a 928??? Still love that car! ❤

[@Isovapor]

I’m thinking about $60 per hour for washing a car. You aren’t performing anesthesia or neurosurgery. You are washing a car. Sorry to bring you into reality. Charge $200 for a car wash. Your work load will decrease significantly. You are selling a low expertise service. Soap. Water. Scrub. You are hyping yourself over nothing. You are washing cars making a mediocre living. What else can I help you with?

[@scratchem8408]

Great video.

[@tuanas458]

When someone brings their car to your shop, they take another car home?

[@herczeus9341]

I used to love washing my cars but I’m too old and my knees are to bad to do it anymore 😢

[@uniqueshockz249]

I charge about 35$, I feel like my service and experience matches that price in my area. But at the same time, I do test the waters sometimes and see how much I could potentially get

[@dayday7283]

35 😂 for gas, supplies and time your losing money😢

[@davidsteckley8846]

Where are you located? 25 for a wash? A gas station car wash in CA is 10-20. Gas in CA is 6 bux a gallon. 150 is rt for a wash, interior and a layer of Beadmaker

[@marioperez7603]

I have a question I’m new to detailing. What’s the difference between maintenance details and premium wash?

[@brian.garcia19]

Maintenance details are re-accruing details , like wash the same car once a month or every two weeks to keep it clean. The premium wash he’s referring to in the video is just a exterior wash and door jambs, hope that helps

[@Undefeated0-0]

$3 for soap 12$ for a clay bar. $10 for butter wet wax Done. car shiny.

[@Isovapor]

That’s about $1 per vehicle. $60 for a 1 hour hand wash and interior wipe down and vacuum is more than enough for an uneducated individual to make washing a car. Trained mechanics and welders make $60-80/hr and you are washing a car charging the same amount? Pathetic!

[@HEMi1995]

Damn I got here early

[@DetailGroove]

welcome 🙌🏽

[@dayday7283]

All this is common sense. Yall act like he's telling some top secret ish. 😅

[@jayevans-w2q]

This isn't cancer surgery.

[@ToddTinley]

Neighbor went to emergency room for sons ear pain. Found out the son had an ear infection and was released after a few hours. The dad received a bill for $18,000. Surgery must cost $100K+. $500 for a car detail is nothing.

[@ryanwhite7969]

Omg bro love yr channel but u said the same thing over and over and over.

[@SoulforSale]

Why don't you charge $500 for a wash? You could just was four cars a week.

[@DetailGroove]

😅😅

[@brian.garcia19]

Or 1k for a wash and just do 2 cars a week

[@bobbyserchion]

Dog I bet you business is slow for you now😮😢😢😂

[@beyondthedetails]

I don't believe you're that cheap

[@DetailGroove]

everyone will be different!

[@beyondthedetails]

@@DetailGroove I already know bro. I’ve been following you for awhile.

[@shane10]

I would love to see a video with you and wilson auto detailing discussing this topic and strategy because he talks "maintenance clients" as the bread butter if his business

[@brian.garcia19]

@@shane10It could be a good way to start growing your business but you can only make so much money with maintenance details bc the idea is to charge a little lower for them to keep servicing their car so if ur fully booked with those you can rlly fit the higher priced jobs , so it depends on what your goal is and how much you want to make

[@smgmaxdetailing6010]

I've gotten people who pick the premium wash and vacuum. When I get there, the car is a mess. It needs $400 detail.