For Auto Detailers

Auto detailing booking software — tiers, coatings, and Instagram leads.

Service tier selection, ceramic coating deposit collection, pickup/dropoff windows, and AI Instagram lead qualification. Built for shop and mobile detailers.

Everything an auto detailer needs

Built around the service-tier math, the ceramic-coating deposit problem, the pickup/dropoff coordination, and the Instagram DM funnel that brings in most new business.

Service tier selection

Express wash, full interior, full detail, paint correction, ceramic coating. Each tier has its own price, duration, and required bay time — no scheduling guesswork.

Ceramic coating deposits

A $1,250 coating is an 8-hour booking. Configurable deposit (commonly $250-500) keeps the booking real and the bay scheduled.

Pickup/dropoff windows

Clients pick their dropoff window at booking. Auto-confirmations include arrival instructions, lot location, and a one-tap "I'm here" SMS.

Add-on upsells inline

Headlight restoration, engine bay, leather treatment, pet hair removal. Add-ons offered inline lift average ticket by 25-35%.

Instagram inquiry capture

A bio link routes inquiries through the AI receptionist. It qualifies vehicle type, current paint condition, and budget — then books or routes to you.

Vehicle profile + history

Repeat clients have their make/model and detailing history on file. "Last full detail: March 2026" so you know if they're due for a touch-up.

Ceramic coatings are the cash machine. Booking them is the bottleneck.

A $1,250 ceramic coating is more than 4x the revenue of an express wash and roughly 10x the margin. But ceramic bookings are an 8-hour bay commitment and a four-figure customer decision — exactly the kind of booking that requires a 20-minute phone conversation to close. Detailers who close 40-50% of ceramic inquiries are running on systems; detailers stuck at 10-15% are losing real money to "I texted you yesterday."

Servegalo's AI receptionist handles ceramic inquiries from Instagram DMs and missed calls: qualifies the vehicle, condition, and budget; explains the process and pricing; then books a consultation or the full appointment with the deposit collected through Stripe. Combined with pickup/dropoff window coordination via SMS, most detailers report 30-40% higher ceramic close rate and materially less daily DM admin within the first quarter.

Migrating from Mobile Tech RX, Square Appointments, or a calendar + Venmo? CSV import maps clients, vehicles, and service history in minutes. See the migration guide.

Auto detailing FAQs

How do you handle different vehicle sizes and conditions?

Each service can have size-tier pricing — sedan, SUV, truck, oversized — with separate durations and prices. Severe-condition surcharges (heavy pet hair, post-construction dust, smoke damage) are configurable per service and shown to clients before booking.

Can clients add multi-day services like ceramic coatings?

Yes. Long-duration services (8+ hours) block the appropriate calendar time and include drop-off/pickup logistics in the confirmation. Deposits on these are standard — set per service.

What about pickup and dropoff windows?

Clients pick their dropoff window at booking (e.g., "Drop off 8-9am, pick up after 4pm"). Auto-confirmations include your lot address and an "I'm here" SMS button so you know when to walk out to grab the keys.

Does the AI handle Instagram DM inquiries?

Yes. A link in your bio routes prospects through the AI receptionist. It asks about vehicle make/model, current condition, services they're considering, and budget — then either books a slot or hands off to you with full context. Most detailers save 1-2 hours a day on DM ping-pong.

Can we offer mobile detailing in addition to shop services?

Yes. Servegalo supports hybrid in-shop / mobile booking with travel buffers, service area limits, and address collection for mobile jobs. Two-way calendars (one for shop bay, one for the mobile rig) prevent overbooking either resource.

See auto detailing booking in action

A 20-minute demo with a test widget for your shop — service tiers, ceramic deposits, pickup windows, and Instagram lead handling.