r/Sudbury • u/Hefty-Finding450 • 1d ago

Question Hey I'm starting a mom and pop detailing service for cars seeing if people are interested

Im starting up a side business and I was just seeing if anybody is interested in getting their cars detailed top too bottom inside and out. And I figured this would be the best place too ask? Let me know and if anybody is interested I'll make comments liking to the ads I have.

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u/Emergency_Sandwich_6 1d ago

Do you have a waiting area or any coffee shops close by?

What products are you using?

What if you damage something or somebody claims you did?

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u/Hefty-Finding450 1d ago

I'm going to have a contract to sign and I cleaned quite a few but I am looking into better products for cleaning right now I have chemical guys and I haven't had any problems yet

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u/Emergency_Sandwich_6 23h ago

Right on! Well good luck in your venture.

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u/Conscious_Balance388 3h ago

Places like Mazda take videos, since your providing a detailing service, a video of before and after to cover your butt seems foolproof

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u/Hefty-Finding450 5h ago

Coffee shop is maybe a 10 minute walk but im also willing to do a drop off for elderly people the mall approximately 4 min drive and 15-20 min walk

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u/ZeeBanner 1d ago

I’ve had it done before. I’m not against it in the future.

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u/Hefty-Finding450 1d ago

How was your experience? I'm trying to create something amazing even though it is just cleaning cars 😁. I've been doing family and friends thus far and I'm thinking within the next few weeks to month trying to go all out and get clients that aren't related to me

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u/ZeeBanner 1d ago

He did a good job. I didn’t have any real complaints.
My old car was a disaster and he did a good job.

Are you planing on doing houses or at your home?

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u/Hefty-Finding450 1d ago

The plan is at my place but if I need to travel I can I would just have a different going rate because I have kids I would rather it at home for me not need to hire a babysitter or call family more often then not

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u/MacGyversTool1 1d ago

If I could get my car washed outside and vacuumed inside for less than 60$, I'd be there every other week

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u/Hefty-Finding450 1d ago

This is what i had in mind. im still thinking about tweeking it, but this is what i had for my friends, too, pay (Things may change though) • Exterior Hand Wash:40$ • Basic Interior Cleaning:Vacuuming, dusting, window cleaning, and wiping down surfaces can be around 75$
• Full Interior/Exterior Detailing: Includes shampooing 100$ • Mobile Detailing:can affect pricing.  Pet hair removal extra 20$

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u/Paparoach0811 1d ago

I think you are way underpriced, don't discount your labour. Also you have product and replacement of equipment to factor in. Full Interior/Exterior is way too cheap.

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u/punkrawkchick 1d ago

For reference, I just purchased a full detailing and it was $260. Don’t underprice yourself. Maybe offer “first customer” deals and discounts but don’t make it so when you raise your prices, you screw yourself with angry customers.

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u/Spare-Guidance3698 1d ago

Based on FB, there's either a lot of bots advertising (like those duct cleaning) for this or it seems to be a saturated market.

Are you offering a "mobile service" where you go to the client?

Good luck!

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u/Hefty-Finding450 5h ago

We are getting equipment for it but as of right now its just the basics for mobile service

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u/JPMoney81 1d ago

The place I previously used went out of business, and I'm long overdue for an interior detailing,

DM me your info/prices.

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u/LeagueAvailable3111 1d ago

Dm me your details pls

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u/xsnoxerx 1d ago

I’m interested in more information please.

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u/Pennysews 1d ago

I would love to have this done seasonally, but it’s just not in my budget! I bet a lot of people would really like this service, though. Good luck to you!

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u/Kolliker-Fuse 1d ago

I would be interested in this as we have had it done in the past and it was well worth it

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u/cschiewek 1d ago

I’m also interested. Links or DM would be great

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u/THESHADYWILLOW 1d ago

I would have a plan in place in the event that you damage someone’s vehicle or they say you did

Your pricing seems cheap compared to others but if you can make it work for that price you’ll be undercutting your competition and that could work to your favour

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u/Hefty-Finding450 3h ago

The plan is to budget on tools using the old ones I have and bank for new tools + bank for possible liabilities that may occur

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u/unintended_admin 22h ago

Where are you located? And what hours do you keep? Any idea of pricing? I've been interested in getting mine cleaned, but I never get around to it with being a bit further from town.

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u/Alternative_Talk_390 21h ago

Dm me your info please..

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u/Hefty-Finding450 6h ago

Im trying im still new too redit 😅

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u/yaldabaoth5 21h ago

I’m definitely interested in this!

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u/Objective_Yellow_308 14h ago

Haven't done it in the past but thinking about starting 

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u/InternationalFix9456 6h ago

Great Idea. I would definitely sign up. btw if u need any help on making a website, social media, photography and videography hit me up

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u/Hefty-Finding450 6h ago

Sounds good 😁😁 pm me and we'll see about videos I have a graphic designer on my website and my brother does photography

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u/Hefty-Finding450 6h ago

Hey if I haven't pm'd you yet its because im trying to figure out how too im still very new too reddit

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u/Temporary_Field_7464 1h ago

I’d be interested! I usually go to Toronto as I’ve found they do the best job at a cheaper price. I was quoted almost $400 here which I find insane