Google Ads Campaign for a Local Hand Car Wash & Detailing
743% ROI with total 118 conversions
The Opportunity
A premium car wash and detailing service provider in Subiaco approached us with one simple goal: to increase online bookings for their hand car wash and detailing services.
While they had a great reputation locally, they wanted more visibility and conversions from people actively searching for car care services nearby.
Our Approach
We started by exploring different campaign types and targeting options. After multiple test rounds, Performance Max campaigns proved to be the most effective — especially for capturing high intent searches like “car detailing near me” and “hand car wash Subiaco.”
Our strategy included:
Testing and refining keywords based on location and service type
Structuring ads to match user intent (hand car wash, premium car detailing, etc.)
Geo targeting around Subiaco and nearby areas
Using confirmed bookings as the primary conversion metric
Continuous budget and copy optimisation based on data insights
The Outcome
The campaign began in September 2024, and in just three months, we saw a dramatic shift:
Metric
September 2024
January 2025
Impressions
527
27,800
Conversions (Bookings)
6
106
Cost per conversion
$55.27
$4.59
Monthly budget
$500
$500
Total Spend over 3 months: ~$1,400
Total Conversions: 118
Average Booking Value (estimated): $100
Total Revenue Estimate: $11,800
ROAS (Return on Ad Spend): ~8.4x
ROI: ~743%
We helped reduce their cost per confirmed booking from $55 to just $4.59, while steadily increasing volume and quality of leads. That’s a 12x drop in cost per booking in just a few months.
Why It Worked
Data led decisions, not assumptions
Localised targeting and high intent keyword focus
Constant testing of ad variations and bid strategies
The client appreciated the clarity, speed, and direction of the approach and the results proved it.
“We are incredibly pleased with the results. More than half the leads booked appointments. It’s made a big difference.”