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The Detail Pro Weekly: Issue #1
Welcome to The Detail Pro Weekly — your first issue: our best guides and a first look at the directory for auto detailing business owners.
What you get
Four practical tools for running the shop
The weekly brief
One focused email a week: pricing moves, supply and lead-time signals, regulation changes, and the business side of running a shop.
Supplier & software directory
Vetted distributors, equipment brands, software, financing and insurance. Filter by category and location. No pay-to-win rankings.
How-to & buyer guides
Practical playbooks: pricing a job, choosing software, cross-referencing parts. Written for pros, not homeowners.
Price & restock alerts
Tell us the parts and equipment you watch. We ping you when they drop in price or come back in stock.
Market data
What Auto Detailing jobs and leads cost in your area
Real pricing, lead costs, and demand for your trade, by metro. The numbers a solo owner usually can't get without paying a consultant, free to look.
Full detail
Lead cost $1.86
Demand 2,400/mo
Typical $150-$400
Ceramic coating
Lead cost $7.06
Demand 3,600/mo
Typical $500-$1,800
Paint correction
Lead cost $2.96
Demand 3,600/mo
Typical $500-$1,500
Directory
Find suppliers & software near you
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Questions
Who is Auto Detail Bench for?
Independent Auto Detailing contractors and shop owners. Everything here is written for people who run the business, not for homeowners.
How much does it cost?
The newsletter, guides, and a free directory listing are free. Paid options (featured listings, sponsorships, and premium alerts) are clearly marked.
How often is the newsletter?
Once a week. We would rather send one email worth reading than five you delete.
How do I list my business?
Submit a free listing in the directory in about two minutes. You can upgrade to a featured placement any time.