Twodose
Active member
In the self-serve car wash industry, what would be a reasonable hourly rate that you would charge someone to do work in there carwash?
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MEP001
Well-known member
Depends. I used to work for a distributor and left in 2003. I did a lot of work for former customers who called me direct - the ones I didn't know well I charged $40/hr. and I set up a LLC and sales tax permit, all by the books. Some that I'd gotten to be friends with I'd do for $20/hr. cash. That was almost 20 years ago so obviously those numbers will be a lot higher, maybe $55/30. Back then I was driving a Chevy pickup that only cost me gas and $50/month insurance, so my overhead was almost nothing. I'm charging $75/hr. now spending $600 a month on a service van.
Twodose
Active member
Thats what I was thinking, around $60 per hour. Where I am at I don't know anyone you can hire, that knows the business.
Greg Pack
Wash Weenie
Depends on your area,expertise, and productivity but if someone grumbles about $60 hour nowadays they can fix it themselves. I was probably paying close to that ten years ago, but the guy was good and worked quickly.
washnshine
Well-known member
Automobile mechanics/technicians are anywhere from $80-$110 hr. - $110 being at the dealerships - and you are bringing your car to them. The car wash tech is driving to your location and working on your wash. And if you need one with more of a specialty- like the ability to troubleshoot and work on a specific IBA - that might be harder to fine. So I definitely think the prices above are more than justified.
