Mobile Auto Detailing Service

2 Mobile Auto Detailing Service Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 6th, 2024

A mobile carwash business reaches clients whenever possible and offers its services conveniently. Therefore, car owners do not need to drive to different locations looking for a car wash, as the mobile service provider is there for the client.

The advantage of offering a mobile car wash business is that clients will call you to their location whenever they need their vehicles cleaned. You can serve more customers based on convenience compared to an immobile car detailing business.

In this list, you'll find real-world mobile auto detailing service success stories and very profitable examples of starting a mobile auto detailing service 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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2. Fresh Look Mobile Auto Detailing ($60K/year)

Matt Paskow, a former sales executive in the technology industry, started Fresh Look Mobile Auto Detailing after growing tired of the uncertainties of corporate layoffs. With a passion for car detailing and a desire for more control over his future, Matt recognized the opportunity to provide convenient and high-quality auto detailing services to busy professionals in North County, San Diego. By focusing on SEO, Google My Business, and Google AdWords, Matt has been able to attract customers and build a successful business that generates $5,000 per month.

How much money it makes: $60K/year
How much did it cost to start: $2.5K
How many people on the team: 1

I Left Tech & Built My Own Car Detailing Business [My Hobby]

Learn how former tech salesman, Matt Paskow, left the industry to start Fresh Look Mobile Auto Detailing, a profitable mobile auto detailing business generating around $5k per month that focuses solely on SEO, Google AdWords, and Google My Business for marketing.

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