What Dealership Detailing Actually Means
Used car lots have a specific problem: inventory that arrived looking rough needs to look showroom-ready before it hits the lot. Trade-ins come in with dog hair, fast food, stained carpets, grimy engines, and decade-old tree sap baked into the paint.
I'm Joe Young, owner and sole operator of Premier Detailing LLC out of De Soto, Kansas. I come to your lot fully mobile and ready to work.
Dealerships and Lots I Serve in Johnson County
I run routes across the I-35 and US-169 corridors in JoCo. The following are targets I'm already familiar with or actively prospecting.
Olathe Auto Sales, Olathe, KS
High-volume independent lot in Olathe. Mix of domestic and import inventory.
Affordable Auto Sales, Olathe, KS
Budget-friendly inventory means vehicles coming in need more cleanup work, not less. Strong candidate for recurring weekly detail days to keep the lot looking sharp.
In Motion Sales, Olathe/Lenexa area
Active independent dealer. Mobile detailing on-lot eliminates the need to haul vehicles elsewhere for prep.
PrimeLine Motors, Johnson County
Independent dealer carrying diverse inventory. I can adapt service level to vehicle type and condition, from a quick interior reset on a clean trade-in to a full decon detail on a vehicle with pet hair and paint contamination.
KC Car Gallery South, Overland Park / South JoCo
Gallery-style lot where presentation matters most. Full Premier Detail with iron decon, clay bar, and P&S Bead Maker sealant is the right service here, paint needs to look correct under lot lighting.
What I Do to Prep a Used Car for Sale
The detail process varies by condition of the vehicle, but here's what a thorough dealership prep looks like on a trade-in that's seen better days:
Interior (Always the Priority on a Trade-In)
- Full vacuum including trunk, under seats, seat tracks
- Compressed air blown through all vents, cup holders, door panel gaps
- P&S Express Interior applied to all hard surfaces, dash, door panels, center console
- McCulloch steam cleaner on carpets, floor mats, seat seams, plastics, 212°F kills odor bacteria at the source
- Carpet Bomber foam applied to stains, extracted with RIDGID shop vac
- Leather cleaned and conditioned (Full Detail tier)
- Interior glass cleaned streak-free
- Door jambs wiped down
Exterior (Full Detail Tier)
- P&S Rinseless Wash applied panel by panel with Rag Company ultra-soft sponge
- Dark Fury iron decontamination, removes brake dust and embedded ferrous contamination that shows up brown on white paint and trucks
- Clay bar to strip bonded contamination off the clear coat
- P&S Bead Maker ceramic sealant applied as final protection, keeps the paint looking fresh under lot lights and during test drives
- Wheels and tires: Dark Fury wheel cleaner, agitation, rinse, tire dressing
Engine Bay (Add-On, Advance Notice Required)
Degreased and blown out with the California Air compressor, wiped down to a clean, presentable condition. Not a full rebuild, just enough so a potential buyer can open the hood and not see a decade of road grime.
Pricing Per Vehicle
Dealership and lot work is priced per vehicle, and the rate drops as your volume goes up. I can also build a recurring weekly or biweekly schedule that keeps your inventory moving without back to back appointments eating into your team's time.
- Full Premier Detail: $275 each at 2 to 4 vehicles, $245 each at 5 to 9. Interior plus full exterior decon and P&S Bead Maker sealant.
- Interior Reset: $175 each at 2 to 4 vehicles, $155 each at 5 to 9. Vacuum, steam, plastics, glass.
- 10 or more vehicles: custom contract rate, quoted by text.
- Engine Bay: +$75, advance notice required.
See the full breakdown on the Fleet & Dealership pricing page, or text 913-391-1868 with your vehicle count for an exact quote.
Why Mobile Beats Hauling to a Fixed Detail Shop
Fixed detail shops require you to transport vehicles, work around their schedule, and often wait days during busy periods. I come to you.
My setup is fully mobile and professional. My professional rinseless wash system handles exterior work.