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Updated 1 October 2026 · Pludor team · 3 sources

Auto detailers book more jobs with three clear packages priced by vehicle size and condition, online booking with photos of the car, a set mobile service area, add-ons like ceramic coating, and monthly maintenance plans that keep customers coming back.

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Detailing is visual and repeatable. Clear packages and before-and-after photos sell themselves.

What you need

  • Packages: basic, full and premium
  • Pricing by vehicle size and condition
  • A booking form with car type and photos
  • A service area and water/power requirements for mobile jobs
  • A deposit and weather policy

Beginner mistakes to avoid

  • One price for every vehicle
  • No surcharge for heavy pet hair or stains
  • No weather policy for mobile work
  • No follow-up for the next detail

How to do it

How do I price auto detailing?

Price by package, vehicle size and condition.

  1. Time each package per vehicle size
  2. Multiply by your hourly target
  3. Add product costs
  4. Add surcharges for heavy soiling

How do I take mobile detailing bookings?

Set a service area and collect location and access details.

  1. Draw your service area
  2. Ask for address and parking
  3. Ask about water and power access
  4. Send a reminder the day before

How do I sell ceramic coatings and add-ons?

Explain the benefit and offer add-ons at booking.

  1. List add-ons with prices
  2. Show before-and-after photos
  3. Explain care requirements
  4. Offer at booking and at handover

How do I set up maintenance plans?

A monthly or bi-weekly wash at a set price.

  1. Pick the frequency
  2. Price below one-off rates
  3. Charge automatically
  4. Reserve recurring slots

How do I market my detailing business?

Before-and-after content and reviews.

  1. Film transformations
  2. Post short videos
  3. Ask for reviews after each job
  4. Partner with dealerships and fleets

Common questions

Should I take deposits?

For long or premium jobs, yes; they cut no-shows.

What about rain on mobile jobs?

State a weather policy and offer to reschedule free.

Do I need insurance?

Liability insurance protects you when working on customer cars.

How do I get found locally?

Keep your Google Business Profile updated (Google).

Can I detail fleets?

Yes; quote per vehicle with a volume discount.

Going further: scale and grow

Fleet contracts

Business vehicles bring steady weekly work.

Gift cards

Detailing gift cards sell well at holidays.

Product sales

Sell the products you use for home maintenance.

Route efficiency

Group mobile jobs by area.

Training

Teach detailing classes on quiet days.

Use AI for this

AI helps detailers handle bookings and content.

  1. Quotes. Estimate jobs from photos and notes.
  2. Captions. Write before-and-after posts.
  3. Replies. Answer price questions.
  4. Reminders. Rebooking messages.
  5. Reviews. Reply to reviews.

Be careful

Quotes from photos are estimates; confirm on inspection.

Doing this on Pludor

Pludor gives detailers a free booking page with packages by vehicle size, a mobile service area, deposits and maintenance plans.

  • Packages and add-ons
  • Service area
  • Maintenance plans
  • Gift cards

Free to start - no card, no item limit. Pay only for what you use past the monthly free amounts.

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Sources

  1. Google Business Profile: local ranking
  2. Stripe pricing
  3. Pludor pricing

Checked 1 October 2026. Fees and rules change; follow the links for the latest.

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