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How to Start a Mobile Car Detailing Business

Mobile car detailing business is one of the recently booming business ventures nowadays since it makes it easier to get to customers.

The best thing about this business is that it is a low-cost venture which can be operated even on a part-time work.

So if you are planning to start your mobile car detailing business, do not let go of your day job or permanent job, not until you are sure that your business will be a hit.

What Is Car Detailing?

A car detailer is a person who is a professional cleaner. They are extremely skilled in the various kinds of cleaning methods for different materials and fabrics. To be more specific, they clean the exterior and interior of the different varieties of car models. Their service includes vacuuming, washing, shampooing, buffing, polishing, and waxing.

Starting a Mobile Car Detailing Business

Starting your own mobile car detailing business can be a bit challenging. This is because there are many things that must be done first before you can start your business operations. But knowing what things you need to have and work that you need to handle first, your business will be created quickly. So you can start your mobile car detailing business by being a qualified car detailer. You have two choices here. Your first choice will be acquiring a job and working in a car shop for someone else. The second one is to enroll in a training program which offers practical as well as hands-on applications. This is important since you must know about the proper techniques of painting, avoiding scratching the car while cleaning, swirls, oxidation, polishing and cleaning techniques, and the proper care for exteriors and interiors.

Register your business. Go to the office of the county clerk to register. While registering, you might as well acquire a permit on sales tax. Also, do not miss the opportunity to ask questions like whether you there are additional licenses to acquire before you operate your mobile business? Once you are done with the county clerk’s office, get a federal tax ID by contacting the IRS. Furthermore, if you are going to expand and hire employees, it will be necessary for you to create a business structure like a corporation, limited liability companies. But for now, since you are just starting, it will be enough for you to be a sole proprietor. Liability insurance will also be needed by your commercial vehicle and business. In this case, you might want to contact first your bank. If they are unable to issue policy, contact an online provider.

Procure a truck or a van to heave your equipment. Make sure that your business information shown on your truck must be detailed. Do not forget to include in it your certification and that you are insured. Always keep your truck in a superb condition since it will be one of your advertisements. Consider also buying cleaning equipment and supplies such as vacuum, portable pressure washer, dryer, steam cleaner, carpet extractor, spray gun, detail cart, etc.

 

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