/Car Detailer (Doorstep)
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Skilled Trade

Car Detailer (Doorstep)

People love their cars. Help them keep them beautiful.

Earning range

₹30K – ₹1.2L / month

Basic wash + interior: ₹500–₹800. Full detail + ceramic coating: ₹8,000–₹25,000. 5 jobs/day = ₹75K–₹1.5L/month.

Real Story

Two engineering dropouts from Bengaluru started a doorstep car washing service with ₹25,000 invested in equipment. Within 8 months, they had 120 monthly subscribers paying ₹600/wash × 4 times/month = ₹2.88L/month.

How to start

  1. 1Buy basic kit (₹15,000–₹25,000): pressure washer, foam gun, microfibre cloths
  2. 2Start with 10 cars in your building for free - build reviews
  3. 3Create a WhatsApp subscription plan: ₹600/month for 4 washes
  4. 4Add ceramic coating (₹3,000–₹15,000) as premium upsell after 3 months

Real talk

“India has 30 million cars and most owners hate going to a service centre. Come to them - they'll pay a premium for convenience every time.”

Skills you need

Foam washing, clay bar, interior detailingCeramic coating applicationSubscription model and booking managementWater-efficient techniques for apartments

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