A vehicle detail is an interior and exterior deep cleaning. This process can include washing, polishing, and waxing the painted surfaces and trim pieces; cleaning and polishing the wheels; washing and dressing the tires; steaming and washing the engine and engine bay; shampooing the interior and trunk carpet; cleaning all the nooks and crannies in the dashboard and door panels; cleaning the headliner; applying dressing to the leather surfaces; and more.
With these variable actions making up a vehicle detail, it’s sometimes challenging to pin down the level of detailing that a vehicle has received. The hope is that the car is clean inside and out, beyond the surface level you’d get by going through your local carwash.
A vehicle detail can help sell a car by presenting it in its best light, so it can be worth investing the $150 to $300 it will take to get a professional job done. If you’re a buyer, you may request a vehicle detail as a condition of purchase – guaranteeing you a clean start on your ownership experience.
