OK...I got a gift certificate for a car detail. I'm not sure I trust my girl to just anyone, though - what are your thoughts on this? It's Empire Auto Detailers in Edgewood, MD, btw, and here are the services included. The "engine shampoo" scares me.


Hand washing and drying of vehicleDoor jambs wipedVehicle wheels, wheel wells and tires scrubbed cleanFender scrubbed to remove bug splatter and road grimeTires dressed to a perfect shineGas cap and surrounding area treatedVacuum interior including ashtray and trunkCarpet, mats and upholstery pre-spotted, hand shampooed, and deep cleaned by a heated extractorLeather seats cleaned by hand and then treated to prolong soft and supplenessInterior windows, mirrors and gauges cleaned to a streak free shineDashboard, center console, cup holders wiped cleanSpecial attention paid to cracks and crevices by removing dust, dirt and grimeHeadliner (interior roof and sides) spot scrubbed by hand to remove dirt and hair particlesAll exterior trim is treated, dressed and dyed back to black if neededA Clay Bar is used to safely and quickly remove all these contaminants and restores crystal-clear reflections and slickness. Instantly, paint is restored to a shiny, smooth-as-glass finish and is ready for wax, polish and glaze protection to be added.A paint sealant is used to protect the paint from environmental fallout. The paint sealant protects the vehicles paint for up to one year.Application and removal of glaze to enhance the color of your carA wax used by machine to seal in the protection and leave a "wet look"5 Point Engine Shampoo

 

No way would I want them to do any engine washing of any kind. You are just asking for trouble.

 

+1 on the engine treatment.

In addition, the words 'wiped', 'scrubbed' and 'quickly' would persuade me to give this service a miss.

Graham

 

Yup, you are confirming my instinct. I'll let them at the Rav4 - with all the dog dirt, it won't be hurt!