[DLR Detailing]

There have been several times when I wished that I had performed a more thorough inspection on a vehicle before I quoted a price. I would find a hidden problem that would require more time and material to correct for which I wasn't being compensated for. No real biggie, since I am just a weekend warrior, but it does start to add up after awhile in lost income, time and frustration.

Since I have started using an inspection form when I give an estimate, I feel that I am more professional in my appearance while making it easier for me to identify areas in need of special attention, and posibly upsell a service.

This is a modified version of a form that a friend of mine uses daily in his business. Please make changes to fit your own needs.


Sorry, but I am unable to attach the original Excel version. I would be happy to send the Excel version to anyone interested, just PM me your email address.

I hope this helps someone out.

DLR Detailing



ABC - 123 Detailing
VEHICLE INSPECTION & EVALUATION


OWNER NAME

ADDRESS

HOME / WORK / CELL PHONE

YEAR / MAKE / MODEL

COLOR BUILD DATE

IS VEHICLE SMOKED IN YES ____ NO ____

ARE PETS TRANSPORTED IN VEHICLE YES ____ NO ____



INTERIOR CONDITION

SEAT TYPE: VINYL ____ CLOTH ____ LEATHER ____

SEATS:
LIGHT SOIL / STAINS ___ MEDIUM SOIL / STAINS ___ HEAVY SOIL / STAINS ___

CARPET:
LIGHT SOIL / STAINS ___ MEDIUM SOIL / STAINS ___ HEAVY SOIL / STAINS ___

SEAT BELTS:
LIGHT SOIL / STAINS ___ MEDIUM SOIL / STAINS ___ HEAVY SOIL / STAINS ___

HEADLINER:
LIGHT SOIL / STAINS ___ MEDIUM SOIL / STAINS ___ HEAVY SOIL / STAINS ___

DOOR PANELS:
LIGHT SOIL / STAINS ___ MEDIUM SOIL / STAINS ___ SCUFF MARKS ___

DOOR JAMBS - SILL PLATES - KICK PANELS:
LIGHT SOIL / STAINS ___ MEDIUM SOIL / STAINS ___ SCUFF MARKS ___

DASH:
LIGHT SOIL / STAINS ___ MEDIUM SOIL / STAINS ___ SCRATCHES ___

CONSOLE:
LIGHT SOIL / STAINS ___ MEDIUM SOIL / STAINS ___ SCRATCHES ___

ELECTRICAL FUNCTION CHECK:
MIRRORS ____ DOOR LOCKS ____ WINDOWS ____ SEATS ____ RADIO ____

GLASS: FILM BUILDUP ___ SMEARING ___ FOGGING ____

TRUNK / CARGO AREA

CARPET or MAT:
LIGHT SOIL / STAINS ___ MEDIUM SOIL / STAINS ___ HEAVY SOIL / STAINS ___

TRIM:
LIGHT SOIL / STAINS ___ MEDIUM SOIL / STAINS ___ SCUFF MARKS ___


COMMENTS


EXTERIOR PAINT FINISH CONDITION

CLEAR COAT ____ SINGLE STAGE ____

PREVIOUS REFINISH:

SWIRLS - BUFFER TRAILS - HOLOGRAMS:

PAINT OVERSPRAY:

INDUSTRIAL FALLOUT - BRAKE DUST BONDED to PAINT:

ACID RAIN - WATER SPOTTING - ETCHING:

SCRATCHES:

TREE SAP - TAR - ROAD PAINT:

EXTERIOR TRIM CONDITION:

PAINT or BODY DAMAGE:



TIRES / WHEELS CONDITION

TIRE BROWNING OR OTHER DISCOLORATION YES ____ NO ____

BRAKE DUST BUILDUP - STREAKING - STAINING YES ____ NO ____

POLISHED ALUMINUM ___ COATED ALUMINUM ___ CHROMED ___ STEEL with COVER ___


COMMENTS



VEHICLE ESTIMATE

INTERIOR:
SPOT CLEANING REQUIRED YES ____ NO ____

DEEP CLEANING EXTRACTION SHAMPOO REQUIRED YES ____ NO ____

ODOR NEUTRALIZATION REQUIRED YES ____ NO ____

LEATHER CONDITIONING TREATMENT REQUIRED YES ____ NO ____

FABRIC GUARD STAIN PROTECTANT REQUIRED YES ____ NO ____

EXTERIOR:
BONDED CONTAMINANT REMOVAL REQUIRED YES ____ NO ____
METHOD USED: CLAY ____ SOLVENT ____

MACHINE COMPOUNDING REQUIRED YES ____ NO ____

MACHINE POLISHING REQUIRED YES ____ NO ____

FINAL PROTECTIVE COATING:
PAINT SEALANT _____ POLYMER WAX _____ HAND APPLIED CARNAUBA WAX _____


ESTIMATED COST OF RECONDITIONING DETAIL $____________


AUTHORIZATION DATE

[FMINUS]

Very good stuff! This should be a sticky!

[Nica]

Not able to post the excell sheet? mmm..how are you attaching it? I agree this is agreat sheet and thank you for sharing

If your willing to share it, it should be posted.

[D&D Auto Detailing]

Go to excel and open the document in there, then press Print Screen. Itll take a picture of what is visible on your screen. Then edit it in photoshop or something and you can post it. OR, email it to me and Ill post it up. dndautodetailing@gmail.com

[DLR Detailing]

I tried to attach the Excel version by simply using the manage attachments function. I probably am not doing it correctly. If you could walk me thru the correct way of inserting the Excel sheet, I would be happy to try it again.

DLR

[DLR Detailing]

Originally Posted by D&D Auto Detailing

Go to excel and open the document in there, then press Print Screen. Itll take a picture of what is visible on your screen. Then edit it in photoshop or something and you can post it. OR, email it to me and Ill post it up. dndautodetailing@gmail.com

I'll email it ... Thanks!

[D&D Auto Detailing]

I have no idea how to post excel sheets. The only way I know how to do it is the print screen method.

[sneek]

...isn't this the AutoInt inspection form?

[DLR Detailing]

Originally Posted by sneek

...isn't this the AutoInt inspection form?

I believe it is based on that. My friend attended their training a few years back. He modified it, then I also tweaked it.

DLR

[Dust2Glory]

man it looks like it'd take an hour just to go though that whole thing!!!