Mobile car wash operators usually quote before the visit by phone, text, or online booking form, and give a firm price for standard packages. For detailing, heavily soiled vehicles, ceramic coating, and fleet contracts, a written estimate based on photos or an on-site look is more common. Clients usually compare package contents, vehicle size pricing, and whether you bring your own water and power.
When to use estimates: Use estimates to provide project quotes and get client approval before starting work. Once approved, convert your estimate to an invoice with one click to collect payment.
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A sedan, three-row SUV, and lifted truck take different amounts of time. Pricing by vehicle class avoids a surprise upcharge on arrival.
State what is included, such as hand wash, wheels and tires, window cleaning, vacuum, and dash wipe-down, so the customer knows what is and is not covered.
List wax, shampooing, odor treatment, or engine bay cleaning as optional extras, and say which are not included so they do not become disputes.
Say the price assumes normal soil. Heavy mud, pet hair, mold, or biohazard messes should be flagged as extra or quoted after photos.
State whether you bring your own water and power or need access to the customer's spigot or outlet, and any fee if you supply it.
Note service area, parking needs, shade or covered space for coatings, and your rescheduling policy for rain or extreme heat.
Protects your time slot on larger jobs and sets how long the price is held.
| Service | Priced | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior hand wash (sedan) | per vehicle | $40-75 |
| Full wash and interior clean (sedan) | per vehicle | $100-175 |
| SUV, truck, or van size surcharge | per vehicle | $15-50 |
| Wax or paint sealant application | per vehicle | $50-150 |
| Full interior and exterior detail | per vehicle | $175-350 |
| Pet hair removal or heavy soil surcharge | per vehicle | $25-100 |
| Fleet wash (cars and light trucks) | per vehicle | $25-50 |
| Travel fee outside service area | flat fee | $10-40 |
Typical US ranges. Rates vary by region, experience, and job size.
Ask for photos of the interior, seats, and paint before giving a detailing price. It shows you the true condition and lets you give a range or a firm number with less risk.
Three tiers, such as exterior only, wash plus interior, and full detail, make it easy to compare and often lift the average ticket over a single flat price.
Back-to-back stops in one neighborhood are efficient. Spread out stops are not. Use a travel fee or minimum job charge so a single far-off car wash still pays.
Quote a per-vehicle rate with a minimum visit charge and a count range, such as 10 to 20 vehicles. State what happens when the count is lower or higher.
A flat price works for standard packages on normal vehicles. For heavily soiled interiors, pet hair, or paint correction, give a range or quote after photos, and say the final price will not go above the top of the range without approval.
Quotes by text, phone, or photos are normally free. If you drive out to inspect a vehicle for a large job like ceramic coating, some operators charge a small fee and credit it to the work if the customer books.
Seven to 30 days is typical. Fuel, chemical, and labor costs shift, and your calendar fills, so put an expiration date on the quote.
Stop and tell the customer before starting. Offer the extra charge or a reduced scope, and get a text or verbal approval. Note the approval on the invoice.
Use the Mobile Car Wash invoice template to bill the client, or convert this estimate once it's approved.
Mobile Car Wash invoice template