A detailing studio owner asking "how much does a website cost" is usually really asking something else: "will it pay off". In this business that is relatively easy to work out, because the services are high-value - from two or three thousand zloty for a ceramic coating to well over ten thousand for full-body PPF. Let us break it into specifics: what the site really costs, what it depends on and when it pays back.
Short answer: in our price list a detailing studio website costs from PLN 5,000 net for a simple site with the offer and gallery, from PLN 12,000 for a site with service pages and local SEO, and from PLN 13,500 for a version with online booking. An AI agent is a separate monthly subscription.
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- Our price list: from PLN 5,000 for a simple site, from PLN 12,000 with service pages, online booking as an add-on, the AI agent as a subscription.
- Price depends on the gallery, online booking, local SEO and whether an AI agent and a language version are added.
- With a ceramic coating or PPF at several thousand per car, the site pays for itself after a few jobs, usually within a few months.
- The premium segment (PPF, luxury cars) supports the higher end - a budget car wash is not the client here.
What a detailing website's price depends on
The price does not come from the number of pages, but from how much sales work the site has to do. A simple, well-made showcase with a gallery is a different budget to a site that books appointments itself, qualifies enquiries with an AI agent and ranks for "detailing [city]".
- A before/after gallery split by service (correction, ceramic, PPF).
- Online booking with configurable slots and services.
- Local SEO for phrases like 'detailing [city]'.
- An AI agent qualifying enquiries and replying 24/7.
- A language version for international clients or imported cars.
- Ready high-quality photos vs material that needs sorting.
The segment you work in matters. A premium studio (PPF, coatings, higher-end cars) does the maths very differently from a budget car wash: the same site is "too expensive" for a one-person wash and a sensible investment for a studio earning several thousand zloty on a single PPF job.
What it really costs - 2026 ranges
| Scope | What it includes | Our price list |
|---|---|---|
| Simple site | One page, offer, gallery, contact, map | from PLN 5,000 |
| Standard | Service pages, larger gallery, local SEO | from PLN 12,000 |
| With booking | Standard plus online booking | from PLN 13,500 |
| AI agent (optional) | Answers questions and books visits after hours | PLN 4,500 a month |
Why it is an investment, not a cost
Do the simplest maths: how much you keep from one PPF or coating job and how many such clients a month the site can realistically bring. With rates counted in thousands, one or two extra clients a month are enough for the site to pay for itself within a few months - provided it is built for acquisition rather than just "to exist".
What lifts the return the most
Three things make the biggest difference: a before/after gallery that sells the quality of your work, online booking with an AI agent so you do not lose clients messaging at 11 PM, and local SEO that captures people typing "detailing [city]". We break down each of these in the complete guide to detailing studio websites.
What is in the price, and what you pay every year
The project quote is a one-off cost. Next to it sit recurring items worth asking about before you sign:
- Domain - usually from a few dozen to around PLN 150 a year for a .pl address. It should be registered to you, not to the agency.
- Hosting - for a statically served Next.js site often PLN 100-300 a year, and on low traffic it can fit a free plan.
- Changes and care - new gallery photos, a price update, a seasonal offer. Either you do it yourself in a panel, or you pay by the hour or on a plan. Ask what is included in the first months.
Photos are often a separate line. The before/after gallery is the most important part of a studio's site, and phone shots in poor light can ruin even the best design. If you have no good material, budget for a shoot - it pays back faster than anything else on the site.
Work out the payback with your own numbers
Payback is counted on margin, not on the price of the service. The formula is simple: the site's cost divided by the margin per job times the extra jobs per month gives the months to payback.
| Example | Site cost | Job and margin | Extra jobs | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic coating | PLN 12,000 | PLN 2,500, margin PLN 1,250 | 2 a month | ~4.8 months |
| PPF on the front | PLN 13,500 | PLN 6,000, margin PLN 3,000 | 2 a month | ~2.3 months |
| Full-body PPF | PLN 13,500 | PLN 20,000, margin PLN 8,000 | 1 a month | ~1.7 months |
These are example figures - put in your own. Counted honestly, a site for a premium studio usually pays for itself within a few months and then keeps working for years, costing the domain, hosting and any subscriptions, such as an AI agent.
Where not to save, and what can come later
The budget does not have to cover everything at once. Order matters.
- Do not cut: photos, mobile speed (most clients check a studio on their phone) and service pages with local SEO. Those are what bring enquiries.
- Can come later: an AI agent, a language version, a blog and a fuller booking system. A well-built site lets you add them without a rebuild.
What to watch for in cheap offers
- A site-builder site on a subscription - a low start, but you pay monthly and own nothing. Cancel and you are left without a site.
- A domain registered to the agency - change supplier and you can lose the address clients and Google know you by.
- "SEO included" with no service or city pages - one page will not rank for PPF, ceramic coating and paint correction in your city at the same time.
- A gallery of stock photos - in detailing the client wants to see your work, not somebody else's.
FAQ
I have Instagram and a full schedule - why do I need a site?
Instagram builds reach, but it does not rank in Google and does not book appointments automatically. A site with local SEO gives a steady flow of enquiries independent of reach, and booking frees you from messaging.
How long does such a site take?
Usually 3-4 weeks for a showcase and 6-8 weeks for a premium site with booking and an AI agent.
Isn't a site costing over ten thousand too much for detailing?
For a budget car wash, yes. For a PPF studio making over ten thousand on a single car, it is an investment that pays for itself after a few jobs.
Can I start with a showcase and expand later?
Yes, and it is often a sensible plan. The condition: the showcase has to be built so service pages and booking can be added without starting again. Ask about it directly before the quote.
Will the site replace the booking app I already use?
It does not have to. If your current system works, the site can send people to it. Your own booking makes sense when you want details of the car and the service before the visit, or when you would rather clients did not book in an app that lists competing studios alongside you.
Summary
A detailing studio website costs from PLN 5,000 for a simple site to a dozen-plus thousand for a version with service pages and booking. The right question, though, is not "how much does it cost" but "how many clients will it bring" - and it is worth answering on margin, with your own numbers.
Want specifics for your studio? Calculate a quote, or read the full guide to detailing websites.