Most USA detailers would probably quit within a month if they were in the UK. Why? Well, someone contacted me (I'm in England) saying I was highly recommended to them. They asked for the price of a full valet on a Mazda CRX (SUV): vacuum, interior leather and trim clean, and exterior wash, windows, and sealant. I told them £90 but they said their car is very clean and it has leather seats requiring no extraction. I said, okay then, if you're right then I'll do it for £70 (around $80). I never heard from them again. As for tips in the UK. Forget it. In around £5,000 of revenue I've received £20.00 in tips on just two jobs. We might speak the same language and share many cultural aspects, but our detailing markets are world's apart.
Most USA detailers would probably quit within a month if they were in the UK. Why? Well, someone contacted me (I'm in England) saying I was highly recommended to them. They asked for the price of a full valet on a Mazda CRX (SUV): vacuum, interior leather and trim clean, and exterior wash, windows, and sealant. I told them £90 but they said their car is very clean and it has leather seats requiring no extraction. I said, okay then, if you're right then I'll do it for £70 (around $80). I never heard from them again.
As for tips in the UK. Forget it. In around £5,000 of revenue I've received £20.00 in tips on just two jobs. We might speak the same language and share many cultural aspects, but our detailing markets are world's apart.
What up raza
Friends gotta pay for me with a little discount
Family is free, if they want to pay full they can
I still charge my family, but I gave them a discount because they are willing to support my business and pay the full price