Do you tip your detailer?

Pylon · 05-20-2010, 01:47 PM

Just wondering if you guys tip your detailer. Say it's $250, do you tip afterwards?

E92-Lighting · 05-20-2010, 02:01 PM

yes, you should if its over $250

deanmc · 05-20-2010, 02:07 PM

A 10% tip is always a nice gesture, especially if the guy is good. I think 10% is pretty standard for ANY non-food related services.

kgb1637 · 05-20-2010, 02:17 PM

As long as the job is satisfactory then yeah maybe just an extra $20 or so is good.

stimpy · 05-20-2010, 03:31 PM

I detail my own car but if I had a detailer that worked for himself, I would not tip him - that's stupid.

If he worked for a company then absolutely I would.

Ofmalik · 05-20-2010, 04:23 PM

> $250, i would if youre happy with the work

StealYourFace · 05-20-2010, 06:28 PM

Definately tip for good service- you won't miss the few extra bucks.

Envious Eric · 05-20-2010, 07:05 PM

anything service related gets a tip! Food, detailing, roofing, etc.!

phistyle · 05-20-2010, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Envious Eric

anything service related gets a tip! Food, detailing, roofing, etc.!

makes no sense to tip the person if he works for himself...for food I can understand he works for a company and depends on tips but if he works for himself, he sets his own price and sometimes can overcharge if he wants..

FLA 335 · 05-20-2010, 08:18 PM

only detailer allowed to touch the car is Sheerspeed... also anyone at the dealer who touches the car gets tipped... they remember me and give me GREAT service...

Tee212 · 05-20-2010, 08:36 PM

I tip for any great service...and i do mean any "service"...yes im talking about escorts.

Gig103 · 05-20-2010, 09:38 PM

All the time... I take $10 out of my wallet, and put it on the car and say "For such a fine job!"

And then I pick up my $10 tip, thank myself, and move on

Jean-Claude · 05-20-2010, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by stimpy

I detail my own car but if I had a detailer that worked for himself, I would not tip him - that's stupid.

If he worked for a company then absolutely I would.

This is typical. I can't complain either. But tips are always nice!

UncleWede · 05-24-2010, 02:32 PM

I leave a cold one in the fridge for him. Then when I walk in and grab it, the wife asks what I'm doing, I tell her tipping the detail guy for such a good job. Sometimes my wife will leave me a homemade bowl of soup too

jaguar36 · 05-24-2010, 03:34 PM

He did his job, why does he get a tip? Unless the guy goes above and beyond, then no.

BK · 05-25-2010, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

I leave a cold one in the fridge for him. Then when I walk in and grab it, the wife asks what I'm doing, I tell her tipping the detail guy for such a good job. Sometimes my wife will leave me a homemade bowl of soup too

LOL

Envious Eric · 05-25-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jaguar36

He did his job, why does he get a tip? Unless the guy goes above and beyond, then no.

do you tip the server at a restaurant for doing their job? different industry, same concept

zeenon53 · 05-25-2010, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by stimpy

I detail my own car but if I had a detailer that worked for himself, I would not tip him - that's stupid.

If he worked for a company then absolutely I would.

jaguar36 · 05-25-2010, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Envious Eric

do you tip the server at a restaurant for doing their job? different industry, same concept

No its a completely different industry. Its also more of the exception than the rule.

Do you tip your doctor for performing a service? No, you (or your health insurance or whatever) already paid him. Do you tip your cashier for checking you out at Best buy? No, he was just doing his job.

If the detailer goes above and beyond what his job is then sure give him a tip. If the guy works late to get your car done so you can have it the next day, sure give him a tip. If he just does his job, no he's already getting a salary.

Envious Eric · 05-25-2010, 11:55 PM

good point, good point

Govi · 05-26-2010, 12:27 AM

I sure do! When I finish detailing my car I go straight to the fridge and tip myself a beer.

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E92-Lighting 873 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	yes, you should if its over $250
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kgb1637 Lieutenant Colonel 21 Rep 1,519 Posts Drives: RS5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0)	As long as the job is satisfactory then yeah maybe just an extra $20 or so is good. __________________ Retired - '08 E90 335i Sparkling Graphite/Gray Dakota Leather, ZSP, ZCW, ZPP, Navi, ipod, Sat
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stimpy Colonel 180 Rep 2,210 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (7)	I detail my own car but if I had a detailer that worked for himself, I would not tip him - that's stupid. If he worked for a company then absolutely I would.
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Ofmalik Major 153 Rep 1,430 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bay Area, California iTrader: (43)	> $250, i would if youre happy with the work __________________ Omar
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Envious Eric Banned 37 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: nissan xterra, 335 soon Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: orange county, ca iTrader: (1)	anything service related gets a tip! Food, detailing, roofing, etc.!
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FLA 335 Captain 25 Rep 746 Posts Drives: 2009 335i (SOLD) !!!!! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Miami Fl iTrader: (7)	only detailer allowed to touch the car is Sheerspeed... also anyone at the dealer who touches the car gets tipped... they remember me and give me GREAT service... __________________ 2009 BMW 335i Sedan / Auto / Paddles / Sport / BMW Assist / Heated seats / JB Matte Black Grill / Tischer First Aid Kit w\Triangle / Tischer Hood Pad / "Custom" rear fog switch <---- SOLD!!!!
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Tee212 Banned 81 Rep 4,541 Posts Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Riverside iTrader: (9) Garage List 2010 335 [8.00]	I tip for any great service...and i do mean any "service"...yes im talking about escorts.
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Gig103 Major 76 Rep 1,324 Posts Drives: 2014 Tesla P85D Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (1)	All the time... I take $10 out of my wallet, and put it on the car and say "For such a fine job!" And then I pick up my $10 tip, thank myself, and move on __________________ Was: 2008 335xi sedan 6MT Black Sapphire Metallic Is: 2014 Tesla P85D (Blue Metallic) Wife's: 2013 Infiniti G37 S sedan 6MT, Black
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18404 Rep 9,422 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	I leave a cold one in the fridge for him. Then when I walk in and grab it, the wife asks what I'm doing, I tell her tipping the detail guy for such a good job. Sometimes my wife will leave me a homemade bowl of soup too
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jaguar36 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ iTrader: (0)	He did his job, why does he get a tip? Unless the guy goes above and beyond, then no.
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Envious Eric Banned 37 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: nissan xterra, 335 soon Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: orange county, ca iTrader: (1)	good point, good point
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Govi Enlisted Member 2 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2006 bmw 330i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bryson City, NC iTrader: (0)	I sure do! When I finish detailing my car I go straight to the fridge and tip myself a beer. __________________ 06 330I 06 F-150 FX4 off road 04 EB Explorer 06 CBR 600rr
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