While we here at Pitt Stop Detail believe your car should be detailed on a regular basis for a number of reasons, there are some times in the life of a car that need extra attention. When you are getting ready to sell your vehicle, for whatever reason, one last detailing appointment is not only needed, but will reap economic benefits in the end.
Purpose of Detailing
As we’ve discussed before, the elements wreak havoc on your vehicle, both inside and outside. Dirt, the sun’s rays, rain, grit, and animal products can damage your car’s paint and appearance. Additionally, the sun’s rays and usage from you or anyone else who may be in your vehicle wears down the cleanliness of the interior no matter how careful you may be. When you are trying to sell your car, you want the vehicle to put its best face forward, so to speak, and having a full exterior and interior detailing is a vital component of that.
What we may do
When detailing a car for sale, there are extra steps we may discuss with you. For the exterior, after a thorough washing and removal of any particle debris or build up, we would wax helping even older paint shine. By paying extra attention to the grill, lights, tires, and other components of your car, the exterior of your vehicle would look better than it ever has. The interior of your vehicle would get vacuumed and cleaned according to the type of seats, dash, and runners you have in the floorboards. All nooks and crannies would be reached with special tools and we would let you know if there were additional parts of the car we felt needed repair or patching. Some customers may want their engine well detailed or cleaned. This is an important step to pay attention to on a regular basis as it increases the chance a mechanic will fix a problem the first time, rather than missing issues or steps along the way.
Why detail before a sale
The exterior and look of a vehicle are the first part a potential buyer sees and can set the tone for how the rest of the sale is perceived. A clean car brings a sense of confidence that the car has been well maintained and taken care of. Detailing your vehicle also makes it more likely you will see a larger payout once your vehicle is sold. According to carwise.com, a vehicle that has been detailed can bring up to 15% more in a sale than a car that has not received that extra attention, particularly if the car is five years old or more. An additional fair point from carwise.com states “as long as you continue driving it, detailing will protect the finish from the elements and the inside from wear-and-tear.” Your vehicle may not sell in a single day so a professional detailing will help maintain the look for longer than the drive from our shop to the point of sale.
We can begin an extensive detailing of your vehicle, for sales purposes or for the just as worthy purpose of you looking to enjoy your car and your drive a little bit more. Drive by or contact us at Pitt Stop Detail today and we will get you on our schedule.