Money in the trunk?
posted in General Information |Yes, there is money in those car trunks, often easy to get out but just as often, forgotten or neglected. Because many car owners either don’t expect it or completely forget to mention it during your discussion with them, the tendency when professionally detailing a vehicle is to make it sparkle inside and out, open the trunk lid, rearrange or remove the contents for a thorough vacuum, close it and consider it done.What’s in your car’s trunk is mostly forgotten or ignored, not thought about much until something has to be fixed, stored or retrieved, Things just get tossed in; old blankets, worn-out shoes, broken umbrellas, bacteria laden cups, the list goes on and on. Why is this? Primarily because our trunk is mainly for the stuff we plan to throw away later but temporarily decide to hold onto because…well, you never know.Eventually, later presents itself, usually in the form of a flat tire or an unplanned trip that requires space for luggage and we then suddenly realize what an inconvenience our previous decision has caused.A trunk is just a trunk right, what’s the big deal? Well, here’s the deal. For the conscientious automobile detailer that junk in the trunk means a little bit more money in the till. Eventually those little bit more’s add up, sometimes pretty quickly.One of your prime objectives should be a customer who’s just experienced your WOW factor, you know, the service that motivates them to tell friends, family, colleagues and co-workers how good you are. Here’s how you do it.Before vacuuming the trunk make sure you’ve removed all belongings carefully and neatly so when finished you can return them like you found them. Then vacuum and if possible spot clean any bad spots with carpet shampoo. Keep in mind that the layer of material that usually covers the spare tire is thinner than the carpet inside the vehicle so use a gentler touch.This next simple step is where you’ll find your extra money. Remove the cover you’ve just vacuumed to expose the spare tire. More often than not what you’ll find around the spare is grease, grime and dirt. Usually I’ll find other forgotten or lost items. Tools, coins, old cell phones, etc. Sometimes the spare tire is no longer bolted into place because once removed they can be a hassle to get locked down again.Take the time to clean the spare tire well, the rim and the tire itself. Add a little luster by putting some tire dressing on the spare and make sure the spare is bolted back into place correctly. Replace the cover and the trunk contents. Do a once over around the trunk jamb making certain it’s also clean.