Live Tracking & Real-Time ETA for Car Detailers
Share a live map and a real-time ETA the moment you head out. DetailPilot texts an automatic "on my way" link, so clients know exactly when you will arrive, with no hardware and no app to install.
Real-time location and live ETA
When you mark a job as on your way, the client opens a live map that follows your location and updates your ETA in real time, like the delivery apps they already trust.
- Precise, battery-friendly location updates
- ETA recalculates automatically with traffic
- Runs from your phone, nothing for the client to install
An automatic "on my way" text
DetailPilot sends the tracking link by SMS the instant you set out, straight from your business. The client taps once and watches you approach, with no account and no download.
- Native SMS, sent automatically at departure
- One-tap live link, no app required
- Your branding on the tracking page
Built for mobile detailing
Whether you run a fully mobile setup or a hybrid shop, Live Tracking pairs with travel-fee automation so distance is priced in, not eaten.
- Ideal for mobile and hybrid detailing
- Pairs with automatic travel fees
- Keeps your whole day on schedule
Why detailers turn it on
- Cut no-shows: Clients who can see you coming are ready and waiting.
- Stop the interruptions: The live map answers "how long?" so you are not fielding calls between jobs.
- Look professional: Real-time tracking is the polish clients expect from established brands.
- Win more trust: Being transparent about your arrival builds confidence before you knock on the door.
- No hardware, no GPS boxes: It runs from the phone in your pocket, with no fleet trackers and no installs.
- Fewer late cancellations: A client watching you approach is far less likely to bail at the last minute.
How it works
- Mark the job on your way: From the booking, tap to start heading over. That is the only action you take.
- The client gets a live link: DetailPilot texts an "on my way" message with a one-tap tracking link, automatically.
- They watch you arrive: A live map and countdown update in real time until you pull up.
Frequently asked questions
Do my clients need to install anything?
No. The client receives a normal text with a link, taps it, and sees your live location and ETA in their browser. No app, no account, no download.
Which plans include Live Tracking?
Live Tracking is available on the Growth, Pro, and Business plans. Start free and upgrade when you are ready to turn it on.
Do I need a GPS device or vehicle tracker?
No hardware at all. Live Tracking runs from your phone using battery-friendly location updates.
Is it only for mobile detailers?
It is ideal for mobile and hybrid setups, but any detailer who travels to a job can use it to share a live ETA.
When does the client tracking start?
The tracking link is sent the moment you mark the job as on your way, and it stays live with a real-time ETA until you arrive.