Auto Detailing Quote Template
An auto detailing business quote commits to one fixed price for a defined scope: here $1,360.00 for full interior and exterior detail of a mid-size SUV with pet hair removal, a one-step polish and a ceramic coating, built from 8 lines. It is valid for 30 days and has a signature block. Edit it and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for an auto detailing: full interior and exterior detail of a mid-size suv with pet hair removal, a one-step polish and a ceramic coating. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Northgate Auto Detailing
188 Market Street
Madison, WI 53703
billing@example.com
(615) 555-0188
Quote
Quote for
Jordan Avery
27 Birch Avenue
Fairview, OR 97024
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full detail package, mid-size SUVHand wash, clay bar, interior vacuum and wipe-down, glass | 1 vehicle | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Pet hair removal surcharge | 1 hr | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Seat shampoo and hot-water extraction | 5 seat | $20.00 | $100.00 |
| One-step paint correction, machine polish | 4 hr | $75.00 | $300.00 |
| Ceramic coating, two-year productApplied after polish, 24-hour cure indoors | 1 vehicle | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Ozone odor treatment | 1 each | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Headlight restoration | 1 pair | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Mobile service fee, water and power from the van | 1 visit | $35.00 | $35.00 |
- Subtotal
- $1,360.00
- Quote total
- $1,360.00
Notes
Fixed price for the scope listed. Coating and paint correction appointments are often held with a deposit because they block out most of a day; standard details are paid on completion. Sign and return to accept.
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Auto Detailing quote at a glance
| Fixed price | $1,360.00 before tax |
|---|---|
| Scope | Full interior and exterior detail of a mid-size SUV with pet hair removal, a one-step polish and a ceramic coating |
| Valid until | 30 days after the quote date |
| Payment | Due on completion |
| Lines quoted | 8 |
What the $1,360.00 auto detailing quote covers
| Included | Quantity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Full detail package, mid-size SUV (Hand wash, clay bar, interior vacuum and wipe-down, glass) | 1 vehicle | $260.00 |
| Pet hair removal surcharge | 1 hr | $60.00 |
| Seat shampoo and hot-water extraction | 5 seat | $100.00 |
| One-step paint correction, machine polish | 4 hr | $300.00 |
| Ceramic coating, two-year product (Applied after polish, 24-hour cure indoors) | 1 vehicle | $450.00 |
| Ozone odor treatment | 1 each | $75.00 |
| Headlight restoration | 1 pair | $80.00 |
| Mobile service fee, water and power from the van | 1 visit | $35.00 |
| Quoted price | $1,360.00 |
Quoting auto detailing at a fixed price
A detailing quote should name the package, the vehicle size class, any condition surcharges and how long a correction or coating job keeps the car.
The quote turns 4 hours of labour into a fixed $300.00; if the job runs over, the auto detailing business absorbs the extra time, so quote hours you are confident about.
The biggest single commitment is "Ceramic coating, two-year product" at $450.00 (33% of the price): name the exact model, grade or deliverable so there is no argument about what was promised.
What is fixed in this quote
- Services: Full detail package, mid-size SUV, Pet hair removal surcharge and Seat shampoo and hot-water extraction and 2 more, fixed at $575.00.
- Products: Ceramic coating, two-year product, fixed at $450.00.
- Labour: One-step paint correction, machine polish, fixed at $300.00.
- Travel: Mobile service fee, water and power from the van, fixed at $35.00.
- Anything outside "Full interior and exterior detail of a mid-size SUV with pet hair removal, a one-step polish and a ceramic coating" needs a new quote or a signed variation.
The acceptance block
A quote becomes an agreement when the customer accepts it; leave room at the bottom of quote QUO-9926 for:
- The accepted price, $1,360.00, and the quote number
- Customer name (Jordan Avery in the sample), signature and date
- When payment is due: Due on completion
- The last day the price holds (30 days after issue in this sample)
Auto Detailing pricing tips
- Charge by vehicle size class and print the class, such as sedan, mid-size SUV or three-row SUV, on the invoice, which ends the 'it is only a small SUV' debate at handover.
- Write pre-existing chips, curb rash, cracked leather and stains into the condition notes and photograph them before you start, because a clean car makes old damage more visible and owners sometimes blame the detailer.
- For ceramic coatings, list the product name, the stated durability and the aftercare, such as no washing for a set number of days, since coating warranties usually depend on following those steps.
- Add pet hair, heavy sand, mold or biohazard cleanup as separate surcharges with the time spent, rather than quietly raising the package price, so the owner understands why the bill differs from the advertised rate.
Quote or estimate for auto detailing?
Auto detailing businesses rarely need a separate estimate: the scope is usually clear enough to commit to a price such as $1,360.00 up front.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write an auto detailing quote?
List exactly what is included (8 lines for full interior and exterior detail of a mid-size suv with pet hair removal, a one-step polish and a ceramic coating in the sample), give one fixed price ($1,360.00), the validity period and payment terms, and add a signature block for acceptance.
Is a auto detailing quote binding once accepted?
Generally yes: an accepted quote is a fixed-price offer for the scope it describes, so extra work needs a new quote or a signed variation. Local contract law decides the details.
Should a auto detailing quote ask for a deposit?
Coating and paint correction appointments are often held with a deposit because they block out most of a day; standard details are paid on completion.