Car detailers are growing more and more popular each year. In fact, there are close to 45,000+ detailers in just the US alone. While this seems like it would make it easier to find a good car detailer, it in fact is the exact opposite. Many of these businesses are run on the side by individuals without insurance – which means your car can be put at risk.

This is why it is important to do your due diligence and make sure that the detailer you choose does in fact have insurance. While this is the most important issue you must be aware of, there are several other issues you will need to ask any detailer before they begin working on your car.

Car detailers use a variety of products on your car, and if you cherish your vehicle as much as I do my own, then never be afraid to ask questions. Always be sure to ask the detailer for an in depth overview of what will be done to your car. You will want to know what kind of soap is being used, if it is phosphate free or not, if it can damage the paint job or wax finish, etc.

Some detailers use only environmentally friendly products, but you may have to pay more for this service. You have to determine if that is worth the extra money or not – which is why it is a personal choice. There are car cleaners that aren’t envormnetally friendly, but they don’t harm your car. So there is a a difference between the two types of cleaners.

Also be sure to consult with the detailer about the type of wax, clay bars, etc that they will be using. You want to make sure that none of these products will damage your car.

Whenever your car is finished, always be sure to look over it with a fine tooth comb to make sure it was cleaned properly and that there isn’t any damage, scratches, etc. It is better to find such things right away, then weeks down the line.

In the end, talk to people who are as passionate about their car as you are about yours. Ask them for detailer recommendations, or if you are more comfortable, perhaps you could do it yourself.

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