{"id":48304,"date":"2026-06-03T00:00:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T04:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/?p=48304"},"modified":"2026-05-06T09:02:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T13:02:57","slug":"reviews-for-detailing-services-more-flawed-than-people-realize-but-still-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/reviews-for-detailing-services-more-flawed-than-people-realize-but-still-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Reviews For Detailing Services &#8211; More Flawed Than People Realize, But Still Important"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-46220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/customer-experience-3024488_1920-1024x745.jpg\" alt=\"5 Star Review\" width=\"1024\" height=\"745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/customer-experience-3024488_1920-1024x745.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/customer-experience-3024488_1920-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/customer-experience-3024488_1920-768x558.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/customer-experience-3024488_1920-1536x1117.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/customer-experience-3024488_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The inquiries for paid advertising services were some of the most unprofessional experiences I have ever had from a commonly recognizable company (that I won&#8217;t name).\u00a0 The first time they reached out to me, I asked other detailing business owners for opinions and experiences.\u00a0 I was given a universal negative assessment of their platform by my peers.\u00a0 After months of repeated efforts insisting I was not interested in their paid services, they stopped calling me.\u00a0 For the time being!\u00a0 About a week or so after that initial final call, all but one of my REAL reviews was REMOVED.\u00a0 Other detailing business owners shared the same experience with the same company.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-41656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/content-marketing-4111003-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"content marketing\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/content-marketing-4111003-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/content-marketing-4111003-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/content-marketing-4111003-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/content-marketing-4111003-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/content-marketing-4111003-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Spam<\/h2>\n<p>Facebook bots or scams have become a serious problem over the years.\u00a0 Many very successful higher volume shops have become so saturated with spam reviews on this platform, that it has drowned out the thoughtful feedback from actual customers.<\/p>\n<h2>What (Who) Is Commonly Referred To As A Karen<\/h2>\n<p>I am not just referring to expectations, but I will begin with certain assumptions.\u00a0 I have read numerous 1 Star reviews expressing displeasure in the performance of a ceramic coating or condition of the vehicle.\u00a0 The most common being water spots and swirls appearing.\u00a0 I am not suggesting it was not possible there were no steps that needed to be taken to fool proof the expectations prior to booking or that it would be my preferred coating.\u00a0 But knowing the coating brand and approach, I was aware that documentation was provided to customers in addition to accessible information that communicated that customers would experience those specific consequences for improper car maintenance.\u00a0 In other words, accountability goes both ways.<\/p>\n<p>I have read 1 Star reviews from people subtlety acknowledging they have done the complete opposite of what the aftercare recommendation is.\u00a0 Imagine what is not told with these 1 Star reviews.\u00a0 That does not mean even in those cases, business owners often should do better in communicating expectations.\u00a0 But I am one of those people who willingly deals with angry individuals do to the fact that I have questions about specifics versus guessing a price for a generic term (detailing or ceramic).\u00a0 There is a lot of misinformation from suppliers of products that businesses face the burden of managing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-40942\" src=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Typing-A-Positive-Review-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Typing A Positive Review\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Typing-A-Positive-Review-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Typing-A-Positive-Review-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Typing-A-Positive-Review-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Typing-A-Positive-Review-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Typing-A-Positive-Review-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Reviews Are Still Important<\/h2>\n<p>Reading reviews and responses are still important.\u00a0 Perhaps READING with intention is more important than ever.\u00a0 What is also important is having an open mind.\u00a0 It is commonly frowned upon in sales to discourage an immediate transaction, I often encourage hesitation.\u00a0 The experience in the long run is more important to me.\u00a0 I do not want you to be scared to ever book.\u00a0 I just want you to be patient and let go of potential assumptions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The inquiries for paid advertising services were some of the most unprofessional experiences I have ever had from a commonly recognizable company (that I won&#8217;t name).\u00a0 The first time they reached out to me, I asked other detailing business 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