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Pre-Sale Detail

At Detailed by Diddy, our meticulous pre-sale detailing service transforms your vehicle, enhancing its appeal and market value. Starting at just $400, invest in the optimal first impression for potential buyers. Book an appointment today.


Pricing Starts At $500

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our pre-sale auto detailing services

Interior detailing

Our specialized interior detailing service scrubs every corner of your vehicle's cabin. We ensure all surfaces, including upholstery, are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized, offering a fresh and appealing environment for potential buyers. 

exterior detailing

Detailed by Diddy's exterior detailing purifies and revitalizes your vehicle's paintwork, rims, and tires. Our advanced techniques remove grime, stains, and swirl marks, restoring the original sheen and making your car irresistible to prospective customers.

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Engine Bay Detailing

The engine bay detailing service we offer sanitizes and brightens the engine area. It not only enhances the visual allure, crucial for potential buyers, but also assists in spotting potential issues, meaning less post-sale complications.

Customized Packages

Recognizing the uniqueness of each vehicle, we provide Customized Packages specifically tailored to your individual needs. No matter if it's a vintage car, a high-end sedan, or your regular commuter, our expert team formulates a bespoke plan to cater to your detailing necessities.

Enhanced Vehicle Longevity

An unexpected advantage of pre-sale detailing is the potential to extend your vehicle's lifespan. By addressing minor issues before they worsen, we can help uphold the vehicle's overall structural integrity. 

Positive Emotional Impact

Our meticulous detailing can evoke a positive emotional response from potential buyers, giving your vehicle an edge in a competitive marketplace. A clean, well-maintained car often reflects a responsible owner.

Profit Maximization

An ideal interest for sellers is profit maximization. With our pre-sale detail service, we greatly improve the aesthetic and functional quality of your vehicle, which directly influences its market value and boosts your potential profit.

An ideal interest for sellers is profit maximization. With our pre-sale detail service, we greatly improve the aesthetic and functional quality of your vehicle, which directly influences its market value and boosts your potential profit.

OUR PRE-SALE DETAILING PROCESS

Given the thoroughness of our process, we typically only take on one client per day. This ensures that each vehicle receives our full attention and the highest level of service. We strictly adhere to this process to achieve a fully reconditioned interior that matches the polished exterior. We recommend booking an appointment in advance to secure your spot.


Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of our comprehensive pre-sale detailing process:

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Step 1

Disinfection and Deodorisation

Upon receiving your vehicle, we place our ozone generator inside to disinfect and deodorise the cabin. This process runs for an hour, ensuring a fresh and safe interior.

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Step 2

Optional Headlight Restoration

We restore the optical clarity of the headlight lenses using our proven restoration process.


Wheel, Tyre, and Wheel Well Cleaning

While the ozone generator works its magic, we begin cleaning the wheels, tyres, and wheel wells. This step removes any dirt or grime, enhancing the overall appearance of your vehicle.

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Step 3

Pre-soak

Next, we pre-soak the vehicle with a high pH, strong degreasing solution. This pre-soak dissolves, loosens, softens, and emulsifies tough dirt, traffic film, and oily grime.

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Step 4

Engine Bay Cleaning

We use the degreasing properties of the pre-soak solution to get the engine bay clean and ready for dressing.

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Step 5

First Rinse

After the pre-soak, we perform the first rinse. With the heavy soil emulsified and removed from the painted surfaces, this pressure rinse minimizes the risk of inducing scratches.

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Step 6

Hand Wash

We then proceed with a hand wash using the “2-bucket method”. This technique ensures a thorough clean while preventing any potential damage to the paintwork.

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Step 7

Final Rinse and Door Jamb Cleaning

During this final rinse, we open the doors and rinse out the door jambs, removing any hidden dirt or grime.

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Step 8

Interior Inspection

With the exterior complete, we move onto the interior, starting from the rear. If there’s a spare tyre inside the car, we inspect and clean that area if necessary. We inspect the remainder of the vehicle keeping an eye out for mold or excessive moisture.

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Step 9

Detailed Interior Cleaning

Using our specialized tools and processes, we meticulously clean the interior from back to front, ensuring every nook and cranny is spotless.

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Step 10

Screen and Gauge Cluster Cleaning

Any screens and/or gauge clusters are cleaned with delicate care using a specialised cleaning solution, ensuring clear visibility and a clean appearance.

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Step 11

Window Cleaning

We clean the windows, providing a streak-free finish for ultimate visibility.

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Step 12

Paint Polishing

We complete a single-stage paint polishing where light scratches and swirl marks are removed while the gloss and depth of the paintwork is increased. A premium wax tops it all off to maintain the freshly polished look.

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Step 13

Exterior Finishing Touches

We finish off the exterior with a low gloss dressing applied to the tyres and the plastic wheel well liners (if applicable), giving your vehicle a freshly detailed look.

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frequently asked questions

  • How long does the pre-sale detailing process take?

    The duration of the pre-sale detailing process is largely dependent on the size and condition of the vehicle. Generally, a complete pre-sale detail takes between 5 to 7 hours. Our team is dedicated to ensuring meticulous detailing and therefore, we do not rush the process. We prioritize achieving the finest detailing possible since the ultimate intention is to enhance the vehicle’s appeal and maximize your sale price.

  • How much advance notice is needed to schedule a pre-sale detailing appointment?

    We aim for flexibility and convenience for our customers. However, we do encourage you to book your pre-sale detailing service at least a week in advance. This lead time allows us to schedule your service accurately and ensures that we have ample time to dedicate to detailing your vehicle. That said, we understand that situations may vary, so feel free to reach out to us and we'll do our best to meet your timing needs.

  • Can pre-sale detailing help increase the selling price of my vehicle?

    Absolutely, pre-sale detailing is designed to boost the appeal of your vehicle which, in turn, can increase its market value. By ensuring your vehicle is thoroughly clean, both internally and externally, we can highlight its best features and minimize any visible wear and tear. Thus, potential buyers are likely to be attracted to a vehicle that looks well-maintained. Furthermore, our detailing service can also help you avoid potential post-sale complications by identifying and addressing any issues during the pre-sale clean. By investing in pre-sale detailing, you invest in your vehicle’s worth.

  • Why should I choose Detailed by Diddy's pre-sale detailing service over others?

    At Detailed by Diddy, we prioritize excellence, meticulousness, and customer satisfaction above all. We understand that every vehicle is unique, and thus tailor our services to best meet your specific needs. Our team of highly skilled professionals utilizes top-grade products and cutting-edge techniques to achieve unparalleled results. 


    Furthermore, our comprehensive pre-sale detailing package encompasses an extensive interior and exterior cleaning, engine bay detailing, tyre and wheel cleaning, and expert paint polishing. Our focus on delivering a top-quality finish and stellar customer service, combined with competitive pricing, sets us apart in the market. When you choose Detailed by Diddy, you're choosing superior quality, attention to detail, and peace of mind for your pre-sale detailing needs.

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