What an auto detailing price list is for
Detailing is a menu business: customers want to see packages, sizes and add-ons side by side. A price list by vehicle size stops the sedan-price-for-a-truck question, and listed add-ons make upgrades easy at drop-off. It also makes it easy to post the same menu on your website and social pages.
What to put on an auto detailing price list
- Packages and what each includes.
- Prices by vehicle size.
- Add-ons for condition.
- Polish, correction and coatings.
- Mobile fee and service area.
A worked example
A car detailing menu. Add your price to each row.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior wash, sedan | 1 | each | Your price |
| Full detail, sedan | 1 | each | Your price |
| Full detail, SUV or truck | 1 | each | Your price |
| One-step polish | 1 | each | Your price |
| Ceramic coating, from | 1 | each | Your price |
| Pet hair removal | 1 | each | Your price |
| Headlight restoration | 1 | set | Your price |
Mark the coating as a starting price; paint condition decides the prep.
Line items detailers use
| Line item | Unit | How to write it |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior hand wash and dry | each | Wheels, tires and door jambs. |
| Interior vacuum and wipe-down | each | Seats, carpets, dash and console. |
| Full detail, sedan | each | Inside and out. |
| Full detail, SUV or truck | each | Larger vehicles take longer. |
| Clay bar decontamination | each | Before polish or protection. |
| One-step polish | each | Light swirl removal and gloss. |
| Paint correction, multi-step | hour | Priced by time after inspection. |
| Ceramic coating | each | Name the product and the durability it claims. |
| Carpet and seat shampoo | each | Hot water extraction of fabric. |
| Leather clean and condition | each | Seats and trim. |
| Pet hair removal | each | Surcharge for heavy hair. |
| Headlight restoration | set | Both headlights. |
| Engine bay cleaning | each | Low pressure with covered electrics. |
| Mobile service fee | each | If you charge to come to the customer. |
How to fill it in
- Fill in your business details and service area.
- Check each service and its unit, and add or remove rows.
- Put in your prices and what each includes.
- Print it, post it, or download Word or CSV to edit later.
Free tools for auto detailing
The same price list for other trades: bin cleaning, boat detailing, carpet cleaning, chimney, house cleaning, fleet washing, gutter, handyman, junk removal, lawn care, locksmith, pest control, pool service, pressure washing, snow removal, window cleaning.
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