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    Practice makes "PERFECT" clean4u's Avatar
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    F-250 in Scary Cary area..... LOL

    This tread for North Carolina people or anyone who wants to reply. This guy i know has a brand new F-250 that just wants a wash and vacume just a basic clean up job. He wants me to drive to Cary to do this job for him. Keep in mind i live about a 45 min. drive from him. What would you charge?
    "A Clean Ride is a Happy Ride" To some its just a Ride!!!! So True!!!!!

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    Okay okay okay. I call Cary Scary Cary mainly cause its DAMN dark here and they don`t have alot of light even though the population and city can handle it easily. Also, I just detest this place, so sorry for the misconception. (I come from a big city)

    Cary is extremely safe (least crime / capita I think) and there are alot of wealthy people here. I suggest you charge him your usual price list and offer some other special services. 45 Minutes is a long way so make it worth your while.

    Maybe its time I change that Location :LOLOL

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    Thanks....... Actully this guy lives on ten-tenclose to Holly Springs Rd . I did it once for him before for a favor $30.00 Mna what a favor!!!!!!!
    "A Clean Ride is a Happy Ride" To some its just a Ride!!!! So True!!!!!

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    Ten Ten road? I know where that is. Somewhat far from me. :dunno

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    yeah............. very far from me!!!!!!
    "A Clean Ride is a Happy Ride" To some its just a Ride!!!! So True!!!!!

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    With the price of gas what is I`d hit em up for some extra cash . 45 mins one way is a long drive . Time is money $$$$

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    Yeah i know but this guy is a TIGHT WAD!!!!!
    "A Clean Ride is a Happy Ride" To some its just a Ride!!!! So True!!!!!

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    How much should I charge a guy thats 25 minutes away from me for a new full size truck for just a wash and vacuum i charge 20 bucks for trucks if their near me gas price 2.20 a gallon ???

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    Well does the person bring you the truck or you go to where the truck is. To make a long story short i want ever drive 45. mins away anymore for $30.00 bucks! Second..... I normally charge for a wash and vacucme depending on vehicle say a full size pickup $35 to $40 and thats bring the vehicle to me
    "A Clean Ride is a Happy Ride" To some its just a Ride!!!! So True!!!!!

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    For me, anything outside a 25mi radius, there is a $0.25/mi round trip surcharge. There are exceptions, however, most understand drive time & the recent rise in fuel prices.
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    Yup gotta pay for the gas some how right?
    "A Clean Ride is a Happy Ride" To some its just a Ride!!!! So True!!!!!

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    .25/mile is REALLY cheap.

    The going rate here is $.38/km. That works out to about a buck a mile.

    I wouldn`t hesitate to charge him that much ($1/mile that is). Say, $60 or $75 for the job isn`t out of line. Hell, he would spend that much on lunch.
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    i would scharge the normal that i would then i would charge a gas fee for travel say 1 per mile over 5 miles
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    If he can afford a brand new f250 he can afford the upcharge on mileage...50 bucks
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    I wouldn`t go there for less than $900

    Just tell him your worth it!

    JK, if its a 1.5 hour round trip, I`d charge $20/hour, so an extra $30 on top of your normal rate.
    I`ve been busy but I`ll try to make some time.

 

 
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