Mobile Car Detailer

Mobile Car Detailer Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 10th, 2024

Don't have a storefront but still want to clean cars? Consider becoming a mobile car detailer. This business involves bringing car cleaning and detailing services directly to the customer's location, saving them time and effort.

Imagine the convenience you would offer—a perfectly detailed vehicle right outside their home or office. Your main tasks will include cleaning interiors, washing and polishing exteriors, and possibly offering specialized services like waxing and scratch removal.

To get started, you'll need a vehicle outfitted with the necessary gear: vacuum, cleaning supplies, water tank, and power source. The initial setup requires some investment, but the ongoing costs are low. Marketing through social media and local ads will help you gain traction.

If you're detail-oriented and enjoy working with cars, mobile car detailing might be a rewarding business with plenty of room for growth. It’s a practical way to capitalize on the demand for convenient, high-quality car care.

In this list, you'll find real-world mobile car detailer success stories and very profitable examples of starting a mobile car detailer that makes money.

1. Belk Mobile Detailing ($240K/year)

Josh Belk, the founder of Belk Mobile Detailing, came up with the idea for his business after being inspired by his passion for cars and his brother's constant cleaning of his own vehicle. They saw an opportunity to provide mobile automotive detailing services and decided to start their own business together. With an average of $8,000 in revenue and 60-80 vehicles detailed per month, Belk Mobile Detailing has found success in serving professionals, business owners, busy moms, and people looking to sell their vehicles.

How much money it makes: $240K/year
How much did it cost to start: $500
How many people on the team: 3

How We Started Our $96K/Year Mobile Auto Detailing Business

Belk Mobile Detailing, a mobile automotive detailing business, generated an average of $8,000 over the past 12 months, detailing 60-80 vehicles per month and is set to break a record for their highest sales month yet, having done over $15k in sales for April, 2022.

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