Selling your car? First impressions matter. A well-detailed car not only looks great but can also significantly increase its resale value. At San Diego Select, we specialize in helping you prepare your vehicle for sale with professional detailing services. Our team is here to ensure your car shines like new check out our locations to see if we serve your area. Follow these expert tips to get top dollar for your vehicle.
The first step in preparing your car for sale is a thorough wash. Remove dirt, grime, and debris from the exterior to reveal the true condition of your vehicle. Pay special attention to hard-to-reach areas like wheel wells and undercarriages. A clean car shows potential buyers that you’ve taken care of it.
For a professional touch, consider our Wash Memberships, which keep your car looking its best year-round.
The interior is where buyers spend most of their time, so it’s crucial to make it spotless. Vacuum carpets, clean upholstery, and wipe down all surfaces. Don’t forget to clean the dashboard, vents, and cup holders. A fresh, odor-free interior can make a huge difference.
Our Interior Detail service is perfect for deep cleaning and restoring your car’s cabin to like-new condition.
A polished exterior can make your car stand out. Use a high-quality polish to remove minor scratches and swirl marks, then apply a protective wax or sealant. This not only enhances the shine but also protects the paint from further damage.
For advanced paint restoration, our Paint Correction service is unmatched. It’s ideal for luxury vehicles like Rolls Royce, Porsche, and Ferrari.
Small issues like chipped paint, cracked mirrors, or worn-out tires can deter buyers. Fix these minor problems before listing your car. A well-maintained vehicle signals reliability and care, which can justify a higher asking price.
Our Services include minor repairs and maintenance to ensure your car is in top shape.
When showcasing your car, emphasize its unique features. Whether it’s a premium sound system, leather seats, or advanced safety features, make sure buyers know what sets your vehicle apart. Clean and polish these features to make them pop.
Great photos can attract more buyers. Capture your car in good lighting, and take shots from multiple angles. Highlight the clean interior, polished exterior, and any special features. A well-photographed car can generate more interest and higher offers.
While DIY detailing can help, professional detailing ensures every inch of your car is flawless. At San Diego Select, our Team of experts uses premium products and techniques to make your car look its best.
Check out our Testimonials to see how we’ve helped others prepare their cars for sale.
A clean, well-detailed car can command a higher price, but it’s still important to research the market. Compare similar models in your area, such as those in 4S Ranch, Poway, or San Carlos to set a competitive price.
Preparing your car for sale doesn’t have to be stressful. With these detailing tips, you can impress buyers and maximize your car’s value. For the best results, trust the experts at San Diego Select. From Full Detail services to specialized care for luxury Brands, we’ve got you covered.
Ready to sell your car? Contact us today to schedule a mobile detailing appointment. Your car deserves to shine!
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Perfection & Protection.
Frustrated with everything that the car wash leaves behind?
Does your paint not shine like it used to?
In love with your car and want to preserve your investment for the long term?
That is why we are here. Not only do we leave you with flawless results, but we make sure that your paint, leather, and other materials are protected for years to come. We will treat your car (and you) like one of our own.
The shampoo and hot water extraction is the best possible care for your FABRIC seats.
We will bathe your seats in thick foam shampoo, agitate it with a fabric brush attachment on a drill, and then extract all the grime, dirt, stains and contaminant from the seats with hot water at 210ºF. If your seats need a refresh, this is as good as it gets. Because the service takes 45 minutes on average, and only a small percent of vehicles need it we charge extra for it. Don't worry - its only $50 extra. Totally worth it.
Do you have any little scrapes and scratches that bother you?
We can handle it.. to an extent. We are polishing experts - so if the scratch isn't too deep, we can get it out. Ever heard of "The Fingernail Test", this is a great way to know if your scratches are fixable. If you feel the scratch will your fingernail and you can feel a groove in the paint, it it probably a little bit too deep ~in the sections where the groove is~
A clay bar is exactly what it sounds like, a little ball of malleable puddy.
This is used in the decontamination phase of the detail to prepare your paint for protection. Clay Bar Detailing is essential for preparing your vehicle's paint for protection by ensuring it is free of contaminants.
Every exterior detail has 3 phases: 1. Wash 2. Decontaminate 3. Protect. The decontamination stage is responsible for removing from the paint everything that doesn't come off from the wash.
Remember when you bought your car and the paint was smooth to the touch? That is the goal of this stage. Remove all the crusty junk that is stuck to you paint. This way, when we apply sealant (protection) to your paint it will adhere to the paint itself, rather than the junk sitting on the surface. This will give the sealant its longest possible useful life.
For the same reason that you get an oil change. Engines are expensive to replace (8-15K) so we take good care of them. So is your paint - the average paint job costing around $5,000. If you don't protect your paint with some type of ceramic, wax, or sealant, your paint WILL fail.
In San Diego, our biggest enemy is the sun, or the salt if you live near the beach. Next time you are in a big parking lot, look around at the hoods of the vehicles. You will notice around 1/6 vehicles have completely delaminated clear coat.
That means the paint looks like dead skin on the surface and you could peel it off with you fingers. Not pretty. There is a simple solution to ensure your vehicle never ends up like this. Exterior Detailing. Bonus points for a ceramic coating with is the best protection possible.
