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Vehicle details reviewed before the quote path is confirmed.
Quote reviewedDrop-off studio
Pre-Trade-In Detail
A Pre-Trade-In Detail is a specific service category: the Complete Detail baseline, plus aggressive carpet extraction, engine-bay degrease, headlight restoration when needed, and a light single-stage paint enhancement — prepared to present inspection-grade at a dealer appraisal or private-buyer walk-around.
Request a quoteTypical shop time: 1–1.5 days
Studio proof path
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Inspect
Vehicle details are reviewed before any appointment is set.
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Scope
You get a written fit, timing, and price path before deposit.
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Work
One vehicle is secured in the bay and checked before release.
Quote-first process
Each request starts with evidence: what gets checked, when the number is confirmed, and how the vehicle moves through the studio or mobile-fit path.
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Scope, timing, and next step are handled on our domain.
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Fit is understood before appointment timing is discussed.
- Proof style
- vehicle details, fit review, written quote path
- Typical duration
- 1–1.5 days
- Conversion path
- request quote
What's Included
- Everything in the Complete Detail — exterior decontamination, two-bucket wash, interior extraction, engine bay, wheels, glass, and final LED inspection
- Aggressive carpet and upholstery extraction beyond a standard steam pass — for vehicles where daily use has embedded soil the baseline extraction will not lift
- Engine bay degrease and dress, presented to appraisal standard
- Headlight restoration when the lenses show oxidation — included when needed, not sold as an add-on in this package
- Light single-stage paint enhancement to remove surface marring and bring gloss back up before presentation
- Odor neutralization when relevant — treating the source, not masking it
Pricing
Prices are starting points. Final scope is confirmed after the request review or inspection path.
Pre-Trade-In Detail
Coupe$895
Sedan$950
Mid-SUV$1100
Full-SUV$1350
Truck$1275
Is This the Right Service?
Good fit when
- You are preparing for dealer appraisal, private sale photos, or buyer walk-around inspection.
- The vehicle needs interior recovery, engine-bay presentation, headlight restoration when needed, and a light gloss enhancement.
- You want the vehicle to read as maintained without investing in collector-level correction.
Not the right fit when
- You are keeping the vehicle and want long-term protection; Complete Detail plus coating guidance may fit better.
- The paint needs heavy two-stage or three-stage correction to meet your goal.
- You need a guaranteed appraisal increase. Presentation can help, but the final number is controlled by the buyer or dealer.
Most Pre-Trade-In quotes can start from the form and photos. We will call out any scope that needs inspection before scheduling.
Start with the quote request.
Send the vehicle details first. We review fit, confirm the quote path, and reply with the right next step before any appointment is set.
What to Expect
Typical duration: 1–1.5 days
- 1Request a quote first — an in-person inspection is usually not required for this service
- 2Drop off at the shop; your vehicle is the only job on the bench that day
- 3Vehicle returned inspection-grade, presented the way a well-maintained trade-in is supposed to look at the appraiser's desk
Available Add-ons
Odor Remediation (ozone + enzymatic)
Smoke, pet, food, or flood odor. Multi-cycle ozone and enzymatic treatment. Added to Complete or Pre-Trade when relevant.
from $275
Pet Hair Removal (in-car pet)
For hair embedded in upholstery and carpet from in-car pets. Incidental transfer hair is already covered by the base service.
from $150
Leather Reconditioning
Deep clean, feed, and condition for dry, sun-damaged, or worn leather. Goes beyond the base Complete Detail.
$325
Frequently Asked Questions
We do not promise a specific dollar figure — the appraisal is out of our control, and the number depends on vehicle, condition, and the buyer across the desk. What we can control is the presentation going into it. A vehicle that visually presents as well-maintained tells a different condition story than one that doesn't.
A light single-stage enhancement is included. That is sufficient for most trade-in presentations. If the paint has heavier defects that would benefit from a two-stage Correction or a three-stage Show Correction, we will say so — those are separate services and are only worth the investment on specific vehicles at specific price points.
Yes, when the lenses show oxidation. We do not charge it separately in this package. If the headlights are already clear, the service still delivers in full — we do not substitute other work for it.
It is worth considering when presentation is clearly holding the vehicle back: dirty carpets, dull paint, oxidized headlights, engine-bay grime, or photos that make the vehicle look poorly maintained. It is not a guaranteed appraisal increase, and we will say when the spend does not match the vehicle or sale path.
Some odor issues can be improved, especially when the source is in carpet, upholstery, or removable contamination. We do not promise permanent odor removal from smoke, mildew intrusion, or deep biological contamination without inspection. Odor remediation may be added when the source and value case make sense.
Related Services and Buyer Guides
ServiceComplete DetailChoose this instead when you are keeping the vehicle and want a clean baseline.ServiceHeadlight RestorationReview the standalone service for oxidized lenses when you are not selling the vehicle.GuidePre-trade detail value and limitsPlanned buyer guide for appraisal presentation, limits, and when detailing is not worth it.