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This Simple Side Hustle Can Make You $500 Next Month
Here’s everything you need to start tomorrow
About a year ago, I started a mobile car detailing business. I wanted to get away from spending 8+ hours sitting, staring at a glowing laptop screen.
Detailing cars is hard work. It’s not for everyone. But, it is AI-proof, unlike many online side gigs. At least until we get some ultra sophisticated cleaning robots.
One of the most popular and profitable services I provide as a detailer is headlight restoration. Over time, the sun, the car wash, bugs, and dirt cause headlights to become foggy and yellowed. You can wet sand the headlights and reapply a protective coating. It takes about an hour, and they transform the car’s appearance.
People are always shocked at how restored headlights make their car look years younger.
Over the past month or so, I’ve realized restoring headlights could easily be a standalone side hustle.
Here are a few reasons why I like this idea:
- The startup costs are minimal — around $50.
- It’s easy to learn (you can…
