Car Detailing Service

 A car detailing service is much more than a car wash.  People who detail cars wash them thoroughly, inside and out, and clean every nook and cranny on the vehicle. They pay attention to all of the little details which is where the name comes from!

• There is no special license or certification needed to detail cars, but you will need a business license.
• You should look into what type of insurance you will need to detail cars on your property.  Making sure you’re properly insured will save you from the heartache of a lawsuit if you happen to damage a car.
• For the same reason you need insurance, you should set up a legal business entity to protect your personal property and finances.
• You will need the proper detailing equipment which, at a minimum, includes interior and exterior cleaning supplies such as soap, car wax, shammies, Armor All, and a small vacuum cleaner. You can learn how to detail cars and buy equipment here.
• Network to get business. While you will get some business through friends and family, the best way to make money is to find bulk customers like used car dealers, taxi companies, hotels with transportation services and limo services. Hit the pavement and find businesses like these without in house detailing services. You should offer to bring your equipment to their business and do the work there.

• The amount of money you can make will vary widely depending on how many cars you detail and how much bulk business (taxi’s, limo’s, etc) you get. Basic detailing services can be as low as $30 per vehicle, but as high as $200 for “showroom” quality details and specialty vehicles like high end sports cars.