Input on first flier

[Lowprofile]

Looking to try to generate some decent business but still as a part time thing only. If things go well may think about this as a full time venture. I put together a flier that a lady said she would be more than willing to pass out to 200 families that she is associated with. How could I turn down that kind of opportunity. That being said, I want this to be done right and priced right. Would hate to find out I under priced myself. The market is fairly good around here. This will be going to above average income families. Let me know what you guys think. Any help is much appreciated.


Basic Detail:
Hand Wash
Hand Wax
Vacuum Interior
Windows Inside/Out
Tires Dressed
$79.95

Advanced Detail
Basic Detail plus:
Vinyl Protectant
RainX all Windows
Spot Removal on Carpet
Clay Bar
$129.95

Xtreme Detail
Advanced Detail plus:
Leather Conditioner
Full Carpet shampoo
Pre-Sealant Cleaner
Paint Sealant
$189.95

All prices subject to adjustment depending on paint quality, carpet, pet hair, stains and special requests. For all large trucks, SUVs, and vans add $20 to base price.

Special Offer: Recieve 10% off the regular price when you present this flyer. Offer expires 6-31-09.


So what do you guys think??

[flash gordon]

I think this lady deserves a free detail.

Its one thing to just randomally pass out 200 fliers(which I feel are VERY ineffective) But to have someone offering to pass them on to there Family/Freinds....

The info on flier looks good to me, one thing to remember...I have given my biz card to someone before only for them to call me a year later...So be patient

[RTexasF]

Here are some thoughts I had. None of these actually involve detailing so I removed it. Some things need to be explained to the guy reading the flyer.......do you expect them to know what clay or RainX is? EXPLAIN why it is a good thing. My two cents.............

Basic:
Hand Wash & dry
Hand Wax
Vacuum Interior & wipe down dash & seats
Windows cleaned Inside/Out
Wheels/Hubcaps cleaned
Tires Dressed
$79.95

Advanced:
Basic Cleaning plus:
Vinyl//Leather cleaning
RainX all Windows (It does what?)
Spot Removal on Carpet & Floor Mats
Clay Bar (What does it do? Move to top)
$129.95

Xtreme:
Advanced plus:
Leather/ / Vinyl Cleaning & Conditioning
Full Carpet & Floor Mat shampoo
Pre-Sealant Cleaner (Why if you clay?)
Paint Sealant
$189.95

Special Offer**: Present this flyer to receive the discount prices posted.
**All prices subject to adjustment depending on the condition of the vehicle. Large vehicles will be priced on an individual basis.
Offer expires 7-31-09.

[Ronkh]

I agree with Foghorn Leghorn.
He did it but forgot to tell you, lose the "detail" next to basic.

Nicely done RTexasF

[RTexasF]

Thank you, just trying to help a bit. I don't think any of us can speak to pricing as there are too many unknowns. I see no mention of machine paint correction so I must assume all is done by hand which is one of the reasons I removed "detailing".

Best of luck on the flyers. Generally they are not very sucessful but you have to start somewhere especially if someone is willing to help you.

[bigron62]

It looks perfect to me ..........prices /service ......you can do good work and get paid with that

[Lowprofile]

Thanks. You guys are the best. This is just a part time start up thing. If it goes well I would consider this full time. I will get into paint correction if this does well. I just haven't had any customers interested in it. So for it to be called "detailing" there would have to be paint correction done? Anyway, thank you for the help. I will make the changes. Oh, and she deffinately will receive a free detail. These are well to do families in the foreign exchange program. She oversees and coordinates over 200 families and they will be getting together in June. Thanks!

[flash gordon]

Originally Posted by RTexasF

Thank you, just trying to help a bit. I don't think any of us can speak to pricing as there are too many unknowns. I see no mention of machine paint correction so I must assume all is done by hand which is one of the reasons I removed "detailing".

Best of luck on the flyers. Generally they are not very sucessful but you have to start somewhere especially if someone is willing to help you.

Paint correction is Paint correction THATS ALL...


Detailing requires you to cover every aspect of subject at hand including Paint Correction, but Certainally not limited to Exterior Only a.k.a. Paint Correction

The phrase "Detailing" has been around far longer then the term "Paint Correction"

[ArmstrongDetailing]

Some would disagree but I believe you can "detail" a car and leave the paint un-corrected. Now whether it's considered a good detail or not that's another story.

All of my details receive some degree of paint correction. In most cases I go for about 90-95% correction because I can achieve that quickly and it exceeds their expectations (and most of my competitions abilities). That last 5-10% is usually not worth the time & effort when you're doing daily drivers. Ultimately you're just shortening the life of the paint and that's not in your customers best interest.

Bottom line is there is a market for detailing that doesn't involve much paint correction. In the end it's all about what your customer is willing to pay for and what you are willing or able to do within the time they have paid you for.

[Lowprofile]

The Flex will be my next big purchase. For now I need initial business to get started. You have to start somewhere. Thank you all for the input.

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[RyansAutoDetail]

Originally Posted by Troy@DetailCity

Some would disagree but I believe you can "detail" a car and leave the paint un-corrected. Now whether it's considered a good detail or not that's another story.

All of my details receive some degree of paint correction. In most cases I go for about 90-95% correction because I can achieve that quickly and it exceeds their expectations (and most of my competitions abilities). That last 5-10% is usually not worth the time & effort when you're doing daily drivers. Ultimately you're just shortening the life of the paint and that's not in your customers best interest.

Bottom line is there is a market for detailing that doesn't involve much paint correction. In the end it's all about what your customer is willing to pay for and what you are willing or able to do within the time they have paid you for.

this exactly !

something is only worth what someone will pay for it whether it be service or product.