Question 1

How do mobile detailers price jobs?

Accepted Answer

By package: basic wash ($45–$85), full detail ($175–$325), ceramic coating ($400–$1,200). Add mobile-service travel fees for locations outside your standard radius.

Question 2

Should ceramic coating be invoiced separately from a detail?

Accepted Answer

Yes — always. A detail is prep work; the coating is a separate premium service with its own materials, cure time, and warranty. Two lines, sometimes two invoices for large jobs.

Question 3

Is mobile detailing taxable?

Accepted Answer

In most US states residential auto detailing is taxable. In the EU it's standard-rated VAT. Show tax on its own line and check state rules — some exempt travel fees.

Mobile Auto Detailer Invoice Template