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1181 Worcester Road
Framingham
508-872-1441
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72 North St.
Salem
978-744-4444
www.hmacarcare.com
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200 W. Central St.
Natick
508-652-9188
www.expresscardetailing.com
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Who we talked to |
BERNIE FREEDLANDER, OWNER |
BOB ANDREWS, OWNER |
ROBERTO VIANA, OWNER |
Same-day service? |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Free estimates? |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Complete interior/exterior detail |
$139.90 and up |
$189.95 and up |
$165 and up |
What services are included in a complete detail? |
Interior: vacuum and shampoo
carpets; clean doors,
dash board and
all other interior
surfaces, seal vinyl
and leather. Exterior:
wash, hand-rub paste,
wax tire dressing,
chrometrim, clean windows. |
Interior: vacuum; clean
all surfaces, windows,
chrome and dash;
shampoo, steam clean
and deodorize carpets
and upholstery; clean
vinyl trim and condition
leather; clean trunk.
Exterior: handwash; clean
door jambs and wheels;
clean and seal tires;
wax; buff; wheel-well
undercoating; clean engine. |
Interior: vacuum and
shampoo seats and
upholstery; clean door
jambs;steam clean seats;
condition leather and
vinyl; clean windows
inside and out.
Exterior: hand wash; polish;
hand wax; wash under-carriage;
apply tire dressing. |
How long does it take to detail an auto? |
2 – 3 hours |
4 – 7 hours |
6 hours |
Interior-only detail |
$74.95 (car); $84.90 (SUV/van) |
$97.95 and up |
$105 – 135 |
Exterior-only detail |
$64.95 (car); $74.95 (SUV/van) |
$97.95 and up |
$105 – 135 |
Excessive pet hair removal |
Included in price of deluxe interior |
$20 |
$65 (if extremely excessive) |
Excessive stain & odor removal |
$40 |
$70 |
$65 (if extremely excessive) |
Other serviced offered |
oil changes and in the
car for automatic
car wash |
boats, dent removal and sell
cars on consignment |
window tinting; alarm, stereo and video system installation |
What sets your business apart from the competition? |
“We have 18 full-time in the car for employees. People
stay withus, so they’re
well-trained.” |
“After being in business
for
42 years, our quality
of service and the overall
experience exceeds any
business in the area.” |
“We use the best productson the market,
offer pick-up, delivery and shuttle
services, and are open six days a week. |
When is the best time of year to have a car detailed? |
“I recommend a full detail in late
fall before winter to protect
the finish and in the spring to
protect it from the hot sun.” |
“I recommend a full detail
every four to six months
and offer a discount for
customers who bring their
car more frequently.” |
“We’re steady year round. We suggest a full detail twice a year — before and after winter.” |
Share something strange or of sentimental value to its owner that you found while detailing a car. |
“We found a dead mouse
under personal items on
top of the seat.
One time we found a
tax return check
for $12,393.” |
“We found an $8,000 payroll
check once, and we always
come across jewelry.” |
“We found a huge, $50,000
diamond necklace between the
seats, and the
customer was so grateful she gave
the attendant a $2,500 reward!” |
