What to expect when you hire an auto detailing contractor in Brodhead

How Sharp Image Auto Detail, L.L.C. works

1. Tell us about your vehicle

   Call (608) 558-9334 or stop by the shop on 1st Center Ave. Tell us the make, condition, and what bothers you most about it.

2. Get a clear scope and price

   We look at the vehicle and recommend the right service, whether that is a full interior detail, pet hair removal, or a hand wash and wax. You approve the price before we start.

3. Book a time that works

   We schedule around your week. Hours run 9 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday and 9 AM to 2 PM Saturday.

4. We do the work

   Interior shampoo, carpet cleaning, engine bay cleaning, headlight restoration, whatever the vehicle needs. No shortcuts and no upsells you did not agree to.

5. Pick up a car that feels new

   You inspect the finished vehicle, inside and out. It should look sharp and smell clean. If something is not right, tell us and we will fix it.

Typical project, not a quote

These are general figures for a typical auto detailing contractor project, not a quote and not a promise from Sharp Image Auto Detail, L.L.C.. Your project may differ.

• A first visit to look at the work usually takes 30 to 60 minutes.
• Small jobs often take a day or two. Larger projects take longer, and an estimate should say how long.
• Weather, deliveries and permits can move a start date or a finish date, so ask how delays are handled.
• A change to the work usually changes the price. Ask for the change and its price in writing before it is done.
• Ask what is and is not included, such as cleanup, disposal and repairs to anything that has to be opened up.
• Many contractors ask for a deposit first and the balance when the work is finished.
• Prices, dates and terms for your project belong in a written estimate. Ask for it in writing.

Questions to ask any auto detailing contractor

1. Can I see your license number and proof of insurance?
2. What does the written estimate cover, and what would change the price?
3. How long will the job take, and what happens if the schedule slips?
4. Who will be on site each day, and who do I call with a question?
5. What is not included, and how is payment split?

Preparing and scheduling

How long does the first visit take?

A first visit to look at the work usually takes 30 to 60 minutes. Bring your questions and ask for the estimate in writing.

How should I get ready before work starts?

Clear a path to the work area, move valuables and fragile things out of the way, and tell the crew about pets and who will be home.

How far ahead should I book?

Schedules vary by season and by contractor. Ask for a start date and an estimated finish date in writing, and ask what happens if weather or a delivery moves them.

What if the work changes once it has started?

A change to the work usually changes the price. Ask for the change and its price in writing before it is done.

When do I pay?

Many contractors ask for a deposit before the work and the balance when it is finished. Terms vary, so ask for them in writing before you agree.

Ready to talk about your project?

Sharp Image Auto Detail, L.L.C. can answer these questions for your job in Brodhead. Call 608-447-5849.