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Auto Detailing and Car Wash Business Insurance
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Why do car washes and auto detailing businesses need insurance?
Working on other people's cars means accidents are bound to happen. A car wash might damage a side mirror, or a customer could slip in a puddle of soapy water. Auto detailing and car wash insurance policies protect against property damage, injuries, theft, and other losses.
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What types of insurance do auto detailers and car washes need?
These insurance policies cover the risks of detailing and washing vehicles.
General liability insurance
A general liability policy covers basic auto detailing and car wash risks, such as damage to a customer’s vehicle. Bundle it with property insurance for savings in a business owner’s policy.
BEST FOR
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Accidental vehicle damage
- Libel and slander lawsuits
Business owner’s policy
A business owner's policy, or BOP, is a cost-effective way for owners of car washes and auto detailing shops to buy general liability coverage and commercial property insurance together.
BEST FOR
- Customer injuries
- Damage to a customer’s car
- Business interruption coverage
Commercial auto insurance
A commercial auto policy covers expenses from accidents involving a business vehicle. It also covers vehicle damage, such as damage to a mobile detailing business’s truck or a mobile car wash van.
BEST FOR
- Physical damage and collision coverage
- Medical bills from an auto accident
- Vandalism and theft
Workers’ compensation insurance
Workers’ comp is required in almost every state for car washing and car detailing businesses with employees. It also protects sole proprietors from work-related injury costs that health insurance might deny.
BEST FOR
- Employee bodily injuries
- Disability benefits
- Lawsuits from employee injuries
Cyber 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
An umbrella 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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How much does cash wash and auto detailing insurance cost?
An auto detailer who works independently can expect to pay less for insurance than a larger business.
Factors that affect premiums include:
- Type of business, such as mobile auto detailing services
- Business property and equipment
- Business income
- Coverages purchased, such as garage keepers liability insurance
- Policy limits and deductibles
How do I get auto detailer and car wash business insurance?
It's easy to get auto detailing and car wash business insurance if you have your company information on hand. Our application will ask for basic facts about your business, such as revenue and number of employees. You can buy a policy online and get a certificate of insurance with Insureon in three easy steps:
- Complete a free online application
- Compare insurance quotes and choose policies
- Pay for your policy and download a certificate
Insureon's licensed insurance agents work with top-rated U.S. providers to find the right insurance coverage for your automotive business, whether you work independently or hire employees.
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