{"id":47611,"date":"2026-02-06T00:00:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T05:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/?p=47611"},"modified":"2025-12-23T15:08:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T20:08:03","slug":"you-cant-find-a-good-detailer-or-are-you-sabotaging-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/you-cant-find-a-good-detailer-or-are-you-sabotaging-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"You Can&#8217;t Find A Good Detailer Or Are You Sabotaging Yourself?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I am the one that tells people I need more information before I quote a price.\u00a0 This is often to specifically avoid having a &#8220;why is it more!&#8221; and\/or &#8220;why isn&#8217;t this done (or) included&#8221;, conversation after the fact.\u00a0 Many of the people that question my integrity, competence, or willingness to make life easier often flock to a more convenient business.\u00a0 Many of my clients who I have for life were sold on me for the same reason.\u00a0 I take pride in the fact that they are probably not complaining about being scammed, not getting a quality service, or customer service experience.\u00a0 They also know being compensated more than the other guy, I will likely keep showing up, since I will remain in business.\u00a0 There also is not the same question mark about quality products invested.<\/p>\n<p>But this is not about me.\u00a0 I am asked around the United States, where can I find a detailer like you.\u00a0 I am networked with options that I can confidently recommend.\u00a0 Here is the catch.\u00a0 The previous paragraph describes them.\u00a0 That is the point!\u00a0 What are you doing to find or eliminate good options?<\/p>\n<p>What should someone who cares look for?\u00a0 First, the communication that I originally mentioned.\u00a0 A representative of a detailing business should be open to more than just telling you a price for generic terms like detail, full detail, ceramic, or even paint correction.\u00a0 They are going to also encourage an open exchange, to make sure you are happy with the results during and after the fact.\u00a0 I belief people quick to price a service and avoidant of communication, is a red flag in regards to quality of service and reputability as a legitimate business.\u00a0 Many of the clients whose cars I am working on in this video are repeat clients who know I am available with any questions and concerns.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_cPO5OSoKTg?si=-6BhoI_aNpaUrnn_\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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