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Whether you run a car wash or specialize in detailing, damage to a customer’s vehicle is always a possibility. Detailing or car wash insurance protects against lawsuits over scratched paint and other risks.
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What types of insurance do auto detailers and car washes need?
These policies provide coverage for the most common vehicle cleaning risks.
General liability insurance
General liability covers basic auto detailing and car wash risks, such as damage to a customer’s vehicle. Bundle with property insurance for savings in a business owner’s policy.
BEST FOR
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Accidental vehicle damage
- Libel or slander lawsuits
Business owner’s policy
A BOP bundles property insurance with general liability insurance. It's often one of the most cost-effective types of commercial insurance for auto detailers and car washes.
BEST FOR
- Customer injuries
- Damage to customer vehicles
- Damage to business property
Commercial auto insurance
This policy covers expenses from accidents involving a business vehicle. It also covers vehicle damage, such as damage to a mobile detailer’s truck or a mobile car wash van.
BEST FOR
- Physical damage and collision coverage
- Injuries caused to another person
- Vandalism and theft
Workers’ compensation insurance
Workers’ comp is required in almost every state for car washes with employees. It also protects sole proprietors from work injury costs that health insurance might deny.
BEST FOR
- Employee medical expenses
- Partial missed wages
- Lawsuits over employee injuries
Cyber liability insurance
This policy helps car washes and detailers recover financially from data breaches and cyberattacks. It's recommended for any business that stores credit cards or other personal information.
BEST FOR
- Customer notification expenses
- Fraud monitoring services
- Data breach investigations
Commercial umbrella insurance
This policy boosts the limits of general liability insurance, commercial auto insurance, and employer's liability insurance to protect against the most expensive kinds of lawsuits.
BEST FOR
- Multi-vehicle auto accidents
- Customer injury lawsuits
- Employee injury lawsuits
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Why do auto detailers and car washes need insurance?
Constant work on other people’s cars means accidental damage is bound to happen. Water at a car wash might leak through a sunroof, or a detailer could damage a dashboard while cleaning it. Auto detailing and car wash insurance policies protect against auto damage, injuries, and other risks.
How much does insurance cost for auto services and dealers?
Several factors will have an impact on insurance costs, including:
- Auto services offered
- Business equipment and property
- Revenue
- Location
- Number of employees
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