Choosing a professional car detailing in Fort Wayne is an important decision. Your vehicle is one of the biggest purchases you’ll make after your home. It’s important to protect that investment. There are some people who claim to be detailers who simply do not have the skills, tools, and time to detail correctly. A bad car detailing job can do more harm than good, and it can mean more money and time to correct what a “professional detailer” without the correct skills, tools, and time has done to your vehicle. It’s important to choose the right mobile car detailer the first time.
What is Their Location?
Everyone has to start somewhere, but always be wary of a detailer without a professional location. Those that work out of their home garages are often the detailers who have not taken the time to learn correct detailing techniques or invest in professional detailing tools and products. If a detailer’s business is all mobile, coming to you, you should expect professionalism. Mobile detailers are convenient, and professionalism is especially important when your detailer is coming to your home or business.
You want to be able to easily identify the mobile detail business, and they shouldn’t hesitate if you want to see the products and tools they’ve brought with them to ensure you’re getting a quality detailing package. A pro should be able to answer questions and provide examples of their previous work. A good place to start looking is via social, and often, you can even ask to see finished vehicles from other people that you’ve met via social media.
What is the Time Commitment for the Detail?
With two detailing technicians on the vehicle, even a Super Duty auto detail that includes interior and exterior can take 3 to 4 hours. You’re simply not getting the same quality from a place that says they can do the job in an hour.
Does the Car Detailer Have Tools?
A professional should have professional products and tools. One area where this can be made especially obvious is in regards to buffers — a professional should never be using a high-speed buffer. We’ve had clients find that the “pro” they trusted was using one of these buffers, leaving their vehicle with swirls and/or scorch marks, so they’ve driven straight from that “pro” to us.
Does the Detailer Offer a Guarantee?
A detailer should always stand by their work and be willing to ensure your satisfaction, but there are some processes that simply cannot be guaranteed. First, as we’ll say again, no professional will guarantee that they’ll be able to fix imperfections without seeing your vehicle first. For instance, scratches can sometimes be corrected, but other times they cannot, depending on the depth of the scratch. There are also some particular problem areas like bad smells, that may require some work before it is known whether the problem can truly be fixed.
What is the Cost of the Detail?
Price shopping is normal, but a price that is significantly lower than other detailers in the area is often a reflection of the quality of work you’re going to get. It is truly a situation where you’ll get what you pay for: inexperience, low-quality products and tools, and not enough time spent to get the job right. For instance, here at detail pro, we often won’t touch a paint correction job for less than $500, because polishing is a very time-consuming project and takes a lot of training to get it right. Another thing you should expect from a professional detailer is a request to see your vehicle before finalizing their quote. Don’t expect a detailer to give you the final price over the phone because we need to see the vehicle in person and in the right light to assess if your vehicle has any unique problem areas that may require extra time or equipment.
Does the Detailer Have Great Reviews?
As with anyresearch, business reviews are helpful in finding professional car detailing in Fort Wayne . Check out multiple places for reviews. You shouldn’t be expecting perfection; in fact, if every review is 5-star, there are some very legitimate reasons to stay away: first, they may not have been around long enough to have very many reviews, sometimes, a new detailer can be good, but you should always be cautious when you’re working with someone who doesn’t have much experience. You also need to be aware that they could be removing bad reviews or paying a service for good reviews. Let’s be honest, a pro should be able to learn from their mistakes and shouldn’t have to pay for a good review.
Choosing the Best Detailing Service is Never Easy
We know that choosing the best-detailing service is never easy, however when you call Fort Wayne Auto Detailing at 260-203-1744 you won’t be disappointed!
