Welcome to Detailermade — the platform built specifically for auto detailing
businesses. Whether you're just launching your detailing operation or moving away
from manual scheduling, this guide walks you through every step required to get
your account configured and start accepting online bookings
By the end of this guide you will have:
A fully configured account with your business details
Services, categories, and add-ons ready for customers to choose from
Your business hours and availability set so bookings land at the right times
Your first client profiles in the system
A booking link you can share anywhere — social media, texts, emails, and more
We've broken it into five sections
Account Creation
Before anything else, you'll need a Detailermade account. Creating your account
takes just a few minutes and unlocks access to your dashboard, booking site, and all
the tools in the platform
Go to detailermade.com and tap Get Started or Sign Up - Visit
Enter your information
Verify email address by clicking the confirmation link sent to your inbox
Complete the onboarding prompts to enter you business name and contact details
Select a subscription tier. (7-day trial)
Go to the Detailermade mobile app and login. (You can also use the web app)
You're in! Your account is now active.
Adding Services
Services are the foundation of your booking site. Before customers can schedule
anything, you need to define what you offer. Detailermade organizes your menu into
three layers: Categories, Services, and Add-ons
Understanding the Structure
Categories - Organize your offerings by type (Interior, Exterior, Both, or
Other). Each category gets its own color that shows on your calendar.Services — Your actual packages (e.g., "Base Exterior," "Gold Full Detail") with
pricing, duration, and descriptions.Add-ons — Optional extras customers can add on (e.g., "Tire Shine," "Pet Hair
Removal"). Add-ons are smart — they only appear for the relevant service type
Creating a Category
Navigate to Services in your dashboard and tap the + button to create a new
Category.Enter a clear category name (e.g., "Interior Packages," "Exterior Packages").
Select the category type: INTERIOR, EXTERIOR, BOTH, or OTHER. This controls
which add-ons customers see.Choose a color — it'll appear on your calendar to visually separate job types.
Toggle the category ON and tap SAVE
Creating a Service
Inside your category, tap + to add a new Service.
Enter the service name, description, and duration.
Set a base price. Optionally tap + Add Price to set vehicle-specific pricing (sedan, SUV, truck, etc.).
Toggle the service ON and tap SAVE.
Vehicle-specific pricing applies automatically during booking — customers see the correct price based on their vehicle type without any extra steps.
Creating Add-ons
From the Services page, switch to the Add-ons tab and tap +.
Enter the add-on name, description, duration, and price.
Select the category type (INTERIOR, EXTERIOR, BOTH, or OTHER) to control when this add-on appears.
Tap SAVE
Setting Business Availability
Your business availability determines what booking slots customers see on your
booking site. Getting this right ensures customers only book during times you're
actually working — and protects your schedule from double-bookings
Setting Your Business Hours
Go to Business Profile in your dashboard.
Tap EDIT next to Business Hours.
For each day, set your opening and closing times using the time picker.
Toggle days ON (green) for working days or OFF (gray) for closed days.
Tap Save
Booking Configuration
Inside Business Profile, you can also fine-tune how online bookings work:
Online Booking Toggle — Enable or disable your public booking site at any
time.Concurrent Job Limit — Set how many jobs can be booked at the same time
(e.g., if you run one crew, set this to 1).Buffer Time — Add padding between appointments so you're never rushed from
one job to the next.Booking Deposits — Require upfront payment to confirm a booking and reduce
no-shows.Cancellation & Weather Policies — Display your policies during booking so
customers acknowledge them before confirming
Style & Bio
Customize how your booking site looks to customers by adding a business
description and selecting brand colors under Style & Bio in your Business Profile. A
polished booking page builds trust before a customer even selects a service
As a business owner or employee, you can always create jobs outside of your set business hours when needed — these restrictions only apply to the public booking site
Creating Clients
Client profiles are the heart of your customer relationships in Detailermade. Each
profile stores contact details, service addresses, vehicle information, and full job
history — making every rebooking faster and every appointment better informed
How Clients Are Added
Manually by you — Create a client profile directly from the Clients section in
your dashboard.Automatically — When a customer books through your online booking site, a
client profile is created for them instantly
Creating a Client Manually
Navigate to Clients in your dashboard and tap +.
Enter the client's First Name, Last Name, and Phone (required).
Add Email (recommended — used for invoices and booking confirmations).
Tap SAVE
Adding Client Details
After creating a client, their profile has four tabs you can fill out:
Addresses — Add home, work, or custom locations. Include notes like gate codes
or parking instructions so your team is always prepared.Vehicles — Add their vehicles with make, model, type, and body style. Pricing is
automatically applied based on vehicle type at booking.Jobs — A full history of every service completed for this client.
Subscriptions — View any active subscription plans tied to this client
Clients who book through your online booking site automatically receive portal access via Phone Number (OTP sent to phone) — they can log in to manage their own addresses, vehicles, and view past jobs, reducing your
admin work
View and Share Your Booking Link
You've set up your services, configured your availability, and added your clients.
Now it's time to open your doors. Your booking link is a unique URL that takes
customers directly to your professional booking page — no app download required.
Finding Your Booking Link
Go to your Business Profile or Dashboard.
Locate your unique Booking Link — it's displayed prominently in your profile settings.
Tap Copy to copy it to your clipboard, or use the Share button to send it directly
What Customers Experience
When a customer visits your booking link, they move through a guided booking flow:
Select or add their vehicle
Choose a service category (Interior, Exterior, etc.)
Select a specific service package
Add any relevant add-ons
Pick a date and time from your available slots
Enter their service address
Answer any pre-booking questions you've set
Review and confirm the booking
Complete payment (if required
Where to Share Your Link
Instagram / Facebook bio or posts
Google Business Profile
Text messages to existing customers
Email signature
Business cards or flyers (as a QR code)
Your own website
You're All Set — What's Next
Congratulations — your Detailermade account is fully set up and ready to take
bookings. Here are a few things to explore as you grow:
Calendar & Scheduling — Use Month, Week, Day, or List view to manage your
jobs. Color-coded by service category, your calendar gives you an instant read of
your day.Non-Bookable Events — Block time for errands, equipment maintenance, or
meetings without affecting your manual job creation.Team Management — Add employees and assign jobs to specific team
members.Payment & Invoicing — Collect deposits, configure taxes, and send invoices
directly from the app