The engine compartment of a vehicle has always been a key selling and appearance feature. Most plastic & rubber dressing can’t be used in the engine compartment or at body shops, due to the silicone found within them. Silicone can wreak havoc on your engine sensors, and ruin a body shops fresh paint job. Once again though, Detail […]
Almost every vehicle on the road today, is equipped with plastic trim. Whether that trim is on the bumper, grill, door handles, wheel flares or any other area vehicle, it is still susceptible to fading by UV rays and other environmental pollutants. Fortunately, Detail King has whipped up a concoction that will not only protect, but revive faded trim. The product introduced in this […]
Removing pet hair from vehicles has always been a grueling task, and one that happens to be an issue for auto detailers and car enthusiasts alike. Here in this video, the Detail King staff introduces the proper tools and methods that are needed to successfully remove unwanted pet hair. Some of the tools introduced in […]
Winter is here and the likes of it will be staying around for at least 6 more weeks according to Punxsutawney Phil. If you operate your auto detailing business in parts of the country that are experiencing snow and other nasty weather conditions you should be making the best of your time by preparing for […]
When you fill up your gas tank, have you noticed that it leaves your wallet a little less empty these days? Gasoline prices have been falling for the last few months, and they should continue their decline through most of 2015.The national average is expected to drop over 20% in 2015 to about $2.58 per […]
We get calls all the time asking us to review service menus for new and existing auto detailing and mobile detailing businesses. What we are hearing and seeing is that most of the service menus we are reviewing are too complicated with too many choices. There is nothing wrong with having choices and options for […]
An untapped, but extremely well accepted market niche would be targeting individuals and businesses that are selling their vehicles and offer them your “Sell Your Car Detailing Package.” Prospect by seeking vehicles that are for sale on craigslist and other on-line vehicle for sale web sites that you would want to detail and offer them […]
One of our Detail King Authorized Licensees actually came up with a great idea to bring in a lot more business with little effort. This marketing tool is quite affordable, simple to design and incredibly easy to distribute. First design a “Employee Recognition Gift Certificate” about the size of a post card or a little […]
If you own and operate your own auto detailing or mobile auto detailing business chances are you do not know what it costs to operate your business on a daily basis. You are providing a service which is very labor intense; you actually need to know what your hourly operating cost is. Once you know […]
Be sure you are collecting your customer’s email addresses when you are creating the auto detailing work-order or invoice. You will want to follow up with your customer the very next day, not only for thanking them for the opportunity to detail their vehicle but also to provide them the opportunity to give you some […]
Many newbie’s just starting out always ask what they should include in a professional auto detailing service menu. Detail King has outlined below what a potential service menu would possibly include complete with price ranges. First of all be sure your auto detailing service menu cover displays your logo, business name, phone number, email address, […]
The Mytee Lite ii carpet extractor got a totally new face lift for 2014. The Mytee 8070 as it is officially known is one of our best-selling portable carpet cleaning machines! Mytee beefed up the performance along with user convenience and safety. If you have been looking for a heated carpet extractor and upholstery cleaning […]
Just about anyone can start their own auto detailing business. Some have started just with a bucket and a sponge and call themselves a professional auto detailer. Those types have not helped the reputation of this industry and actually have hurt it in certain instances, especially when they have driven the prices down and have […]
The Winter weather season so far has been horrible around the nation. Tons of sand and salt have been tossed around on the roads and it will truly affect the appearance of a vehicles exterior and interior. Not only will the recent weeks of bad winter weather affect the appearance but the salt and sand […]
Operating as a mobile auto detailer can be very lucrative. People today are just too busy to take their car to someone and leave it there perhaps for the entire day. They may have problems finding someone to drop them off or pick them up or they simply just do not want to sit around […]
Social Media is the future of communication, a countless collection of internet based tools and platforms that increase and enhance the sharing of information. This new form of media makes the transfer of text, photos, audio, video, and information in general increasingly popular among internet users. Social Media has relevance not only for regular internet […]
Remember who is really responsible for paying the bills! – The answer is Your Customers… Doing the job right the first time is critical; it will bring you repeat business and referrals. Remember the old “2 to 8” Rule? For every good job that you do your customer will tell at least 2 people, for every […]
Select a Descriptive, Easy-to-Remember Name for Your Business: A great name is the first step to success. Don’t leave the public guessing. Include a brief description of what you do or what you specialize in. You should check with your county or state to see if the name you want to use is available. Before […]
Be Conservative – Take Your Time & Set Priorities! Determine whether you should start up as a Mobile or “Fixed” Detail Operation: You can begin working out of your garage at home, from the trunk of your car, the bed of your pick-up, from your van, out of an attached detailing trailer, from your own […]
Tailor your detailing business to meet the needs of the local customer base. You may operate your business in an area where offering a mobile service or pick-up and delivery would be very beneficial to your customers. Study your community each hour spent on research can equal a year of success. You will need to […]
What to Brand: Brand your business as the top detailing resource in your area. Blogging is a great way to showcase your business. If you are not blogging you are in the minority. Reasons to Blog: 1) Show your expertise -Use your blog to elevate your audience’s trust in you and your business. -The more […]
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