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Home and car servicesEvenings and weekendsA car and a detailing kit

Start a mobile car detailing business

To start a mobile car detailing business, choose two or three packages, put together a kit that carries its own water and power, and check the rules on runoff and working on private property. Then let owners book by car size and package so you can time each job.

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At a glance

You start with
A car and a detailing kit
Time
Evenings and weekends
Where you work
Driveways, office car parks and apartment garages, with permission
Who pays
Busy owners, people selling a car, and small fleets
Check first
Runoff and water use rules, insurance, and permission to work on the property

How to start a mobile car detailing business

  1. 1

    Choose your packages

    Interior, exterior and full detail. Clear packages make booking and timing simple.

  2. 2

    Carry water and power

    A tank and a generator or battery mean you can work anywhere you have permission.

  3. 3

    Time jobs by car size

    A small hatchback and a large SUV take very different times.

  4. 4

    Ask offices and apartment blocks

    Several cars in one place make a full, efficient day.

  5. 5

    Show before and after

    Photos sell detailing faster than any list of services.

The app that runs it

Bookings by car size and package, and a daily route. Fabricate builds it from the words below; change any of them first.

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Questions about starting a mobile car detailing business

Do I need permission to wash cars at someone’s home?
The owner’s permission is usually enough at a private home. Offices and apartment blocks often need the building manager’s agreement, and some places restrict runoff.
What is the difference between washing and detailing?
Detailing goes further: deep cleaning the interior, treating surfaces and protecting the paint.

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