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1. [Shop-talk] Car detailing business (score: 1)
Author: eric@megageek.com
Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:22:08 -0500
OK, this long term unemployment is killing me. So, I'm looking to start my own business (or at least something that is scalable incase I get a real job full time somewhere else.) I got to thinking th
/html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00148.html (7,634 bytes)

2. Re: [Shop-talk] Car detailing business (score: 1)
Author: Scott <scott.hall.personal@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:51:00 -0500
I have a client that owns one. I can fill you in on the generalities, at least as they pertain to the business locally, which may or may not be helpful to you there. What do you want to know? Scott _
/html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00149.html (7,600 bytes)

3. Re: [Shop-talk] Car detailing business (score: 1)
Author: Mark J Bradakis <mark@bradakis.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:33:12 -0700
Are there a bazillion folks that pass by your place every day? Will they come to you or would it make more sense for you to go to them? mjb. _______________________________________________ Shop-talk@
/html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00150.html (6,589 bytes)

4. Re: [Shop-talk] Car detailing business (score: 1)
Author: eric@megageek.com
Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:52:03 -0500
Yes, I have pretty good traffic, in a very rich area. I would want to them to come to my place, so I can be sure that I have everything I need (water, power, etc.) What do you guys think about a 'ful
/html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00151.html (8,592 bytes)

5. Re: [Shop-talk] Car detailing business (score: 1)
Author: Dwade Reinsch <dreinsch@swbell.net>
Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:43:54 -0800 (PST)
Sounds like you need to look into zoning and business permits, to me. Unless you're outside the city limits. Dwade Yes, I have pretty good traffic, in a very rich area. I would want to them to come t
/html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00152.html (9,563 bytes)

6. Re: [Shop-talk] Car detailing business (score: 1)
Author: Rand E <mistertwo@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:23:16 -0800 (PST)
Don't forget business insurance. Just in case that little old lady who you just changed her oil for says you didn't put enough oil in her car and now it needs a new engine and wants you to pay for it
/html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00153.html (11,172 bytes)

7. Re: [Shop-talk] Car detailing business (score: 1)
Author: Brian Kennedy <kennedybc@comcast.net>
Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:57:16 -0800
Eric, for what it's worth, one guy I used to use hooked up with a local car wash. You might consider talking to them to make an arrangement to get you customers. Brian K _____________________________
/html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00154.html (9,965 bytes)

8. Re: [Shop-talk] Car detailing business (score: 1)
Author: Shannah Miller <shannahquilts@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:46:04 -0800
It would be, for me. Remembering to make appointments is really hard for me, as I'm getting older. Being able to make one appointment to get both my oil changed and also my car detailed would be a hu
/html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00155.html (10,162 bytes)

9. Re: [Shop-talk] Car detailing business (score: 1)
Author: Steven Trovato <strovato@optonline.net>
Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:51:18 -0500
I have no idea what your place looks like, or what kind of impression it makes on passing motorists. I would think that would be an important factor if you're really expecting passing motorists to ju
/html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00156.html (9,513 bytes)

10. Re: [Shop-talk] Car detailing business (score: 1)
Author: eric@megageek.com
Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:18:08 -0500
This is one of the models I want to use. I pick it up and bring it back. See, all these ideas are what I need to get an idea of what I'm getting into. Thanks to everyone. Keep them coming. Eric P "Be
/html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00157.html (10,533 bytes)

11. Re: [Shop-talk] Car detailing business (score: 1)
Author: Scott <scott.hall.personal@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:40:15 -0500
I dunno, man...there's absolutely NO WAY I want to drive someone else's car. Well, I'd *like* to tool around in someone's Ferrari...but I don't want to 1) pay to fix it when my right foot overtakes m
/html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00158.html (9,961 bytes)

12. Re: [Shop-talk] Car detailing business (score: 1)
Author: "Patton Dickson" <57healey@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:43:10 +0000
Many of the guys around here come and do it on site at you house or office. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T I dunno, man...there's absolutely NO WAY I want to drive someone else's car. Well, I'd *like* t
/html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00159.html (10,897 bytes)

13. Re: [Shop-talk] Car detailing business (score: 1)
Author: Scott <scott.hall.personal@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:46:07 -0500
That's what the guy I know does. Drives to them with a pickup hauling a huge tank of water. I'm not sure I like that idea either just as he spends a ton on gas. Water's heavy. I've always thought the
/html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00160.html (8,719 bytes)

14. Re: [Shop-talk] Car detailing business (score: 1)
Author: Steven Trovato <strovato@optonline.net>
Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:01:05 -0500
The thing is, driving or not, there is a major liability issue that has to be addressed. There are a thousand things that could go wrong resulting in damage to a customer's car. Some of them may have
/html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00161.html (9,414 bytes)

15. Re: [Shop-talk] Car detailing business (score: 1)
Author: Mark Andy <marka@maracing.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:45:54 -0500 (EST)
To me, this seems like a recipie for problems. Or at least a recepie for making darn sure you have very good insurance to cover you when you wreck your client's six figure ego-mobile. Most detailers
/html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00162.html (8,780 bytes)

16. Re: [Shop-talk] Car detailing business (score: 1)
Author: Shannah Miller <shannahquilts@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:54:32 -0800
I think the liability issues are worth considering. I think that you could minimize the problems by getting customers by referral and/or carrying insurance on yourself. I had that at one time, and it
/html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00163.html (10,166 bytes)

17. Re: [Shop-talk] Car detailing business (score: 1)
Author: Mark J Bradakis <mark@bradakis.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:25:53 -0700
Not a Ferrari, but ... http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=18580451 mjb. _______________________________________________ Shop-talk@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual
/html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00164.html (8,006 bytes)

18. Re: [Shop-talk] Car detailing business (score: 1)
Author: "J.C. Hassall" <jhassall@blacksburg.net>
Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:14:51 -0500
A buddy of mine in high school worked on weekends for an Italian fellow who was a cracker jack mechanic and had a sterling reputation. My buddy talked him into letting him drive a customer car "arou
/html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00167.html (8,976 bytes)

19. Re: [Shop-talk] Car detailing business (score: 1)
Author: Shannah Miller <shannahquilts@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:41:38 -0800
Well, Eric doesn't seem like the kind of guy who would go for a joyride in a customer's car. There's also insurance for the rare situation in which he might get in an accident. Yeah, the Italian fell
/html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00170.html (10,575 bytes)

20. Re: [Shop-talk] Car detailing business (score: 1)
Author: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:08:26 -0500
If you pick up and deliver the cars, you will be spending 50% of your time doing non-revenue-producing stuff. _______________________________________________ Shop-talk@autox.team.net Donate: http://w
/html/shop-talk/2011-12/msg00172.html (10,584 bytes)


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