Albuquerque Journal

Find the right detailer

START THE NEW YEAR WITH A CLEAN CAR, INSIDE AND OUT

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Your car is exposed to many different elements that can leave your exterior and interior a mess. It may be in your best interests to hand over your keys to a profession­al and let them make over your vehicle. Whether you use your car or truck for business or personal use, a clean environmen­t is a huge help. If you’re using your vehicle for a delivery or rideshare job, a clean car can ease the mind of your customer. There are several options you should weigh while deciding on a detail service.

calling in the pros

Hot summers can kick hazards of the road, like asphalt, up on your trim and creating unsightly black marks. There are products to erase these marks, but a profession­al detailer uses commercial-grade chemicals for a better clean – not to mention the amount of elbow grease you can save. Life is busy; sometimes you may find yourself ignoring the cleanlines­s of your vehicle to focus on more pressing issues. Your local profession­al detailer can take some of the load off your busy schedule and give your vehicle a fresh look. They will focus on both the inside and out of your ride to get it shining like it did the day it came off the lot.

choosing a detailer

A study by IBISWorld concluded that the detail market is a $10 billiondol­lar industry. You have many options to choose from regardless of where you live. One of the best advertisem­ents a detail shop has is word of mouth. Talk to your friends, check reviewbase­d websites and even stop in to your local detail shops to choose the right one for you. Also, be sure to shop around for the best deal. Detail shops have a lot of competitio­n, so they typically offer attractive prices and may offer specials from time to time.

detailer or dealer?

Whether you choose your local detail shop or dealership for your profession­al overhaul is up to you. If your vehicle is already scheduled for maintenanc­e at your dealer, it may be convenient to have them detail it while it’s already there. Your independen­t detailer may have gotten his experience working in the detail department at a dealer, making them a bargain with dealer-level experience. Consider all options to fit your budget and schedule.

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