Resources

HAVS – What is it?

Vibration issues are no new topic in detailing, But what is HAVS? Why is it dangerous? And what are we trying to prevent?

Whilst it seems extravagant, using low solids water will give you a much easier time when washing vehicles, especially over the summer months when the sun can play havoc with washing conditions, and could save you hours in clearing up dried water marks and drips

Psychological Pricing

Psychological Pricing Strategy It sounds devious and sinister, doesn’t it? But psychology is both a basic and an advanced pricing and sales tool, which can be used to great effect to help simplify

How Do I… Work out fixed costs

It’s imperitive you know these both when you start your detailing business, and you keep on top of the costs regularly once you’re up and running to ensure you’re covering your costs.

Upselling your services

It’s not a dirty word, upselling is a crucial tactic in increasing business turnover. Where many go wrong is upselling the product they want to sell most, rather than the product the customer needs.

How Do I… Design an invoice

A simple one, but something that many get wrong. Designing your Detailing company’s invoice template is easy though is you follow these 12 essentials.

What products should I use?

Choosing which products to use as a professional involves completely different criteria than it does as a home enthusiast – we highlight the issues you should be considering as a professional.

pHacts

There is always a lot of confusion when starting out using the variety of chemicals in the car care industry regarding what pH actually is, and how it affects the chemicals we use and the surfaces we use them on; so we thought it could be useful to put together a brief guide on what it is…

Funding a new business

A question that crops up very regularly – particularly for those just embarking on a new career in the Car Care industry is: “how do I pay for all of the things I need to start my business?

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