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How often should my vehicle be detailed?

You have the oil changed in your vehicle to keep it running smoothly and continue to be a reliable mode of transportation for you. By keeping it well maintained, you feel better about driving it and if the time comes to sell the vehicle, keeping it so mechanically sound is likely to get you top dollar for it's sale. Having your vehicle detailed may not be as mechanically important as an oil change, but it plays a large role in how your vehicle ages under sunlight and various seasonal environments. Leather ages and cracks, rubber trim fades, paint oxidizes, and problems that are not identified and addressed early on can become permanent, require extensive repair, and in some cases require full replacement. Sunlight beats down and takes a toll on all painted surfaces (clear coated and single stage) and also aggressively speeds up the age of dashboards, exterior trim, and tires. Interior stains from a beverage can further set in to cloth, leather, and plastic. Engine heat at 190-220˚F dries out rubber hoses, underhood trim, and layers of baked-on dirt and grease embed themselves into aluminum engine surfaces. Not to mention the environmental variables your vehicle may be subjected to - harsh winters and salted roads, heavy rain, even too many sunny days will take their toll without the proper surface protection. Industrial fallout will embed itself into your paint and will turn into rust, often over the course of 1-3 years but is sped up with the introduction of calcium and sodium chloride (Road Salt) greatly.

Miles Driven/Year Stored Indoors for Winter: (Driven 7-8 Months/Year) Driven All Year: 100-1,000 1x - Before Storage 2x - November & March 1,000-10,000 2x - Before Storage & June 2x - November & March 10,000-25,000 3x - Before Storage, May, August 3x - November, March, July 25,000+ 4x - Before Storage, May, July, September 4x - November, March, June, September

The above chart is simply a generalization based on mileage but varies if your vehicle is used on an autocross track, drag strip, etc... Please keep in mind that not all of these suggestions are for full service details as some may imply lower detailing stages on the exterior-only to simply replenish the wax or sealant that is on your vehicle. If you are interested in starting your vehicle on a detailing regimen, please let us know and your vehicle will undergo an inspection at each detailing appointment to determine if the selected detailing package is right for you - In some cases you may need more, less, or something a little more customized to address your vehicle's specific needs. This is not intended to substitute basic car washing that needs to be performed in between details.

What makes Jason's Auto Spa the better choice between other detailers?

Experience Jason Gauer of Jason's Auto Spa has been detailing since 1998 and has two years experience in the automotive collision and paint technology field. Jason is experienced with all aspects of detailing cars, trucks, and motorcycles with a unique passion for perfection and customer satisfaction above all else. Technologically Advanced Equipment Tied in with our experience, the equipment utilized by Jason's Auto Spa is some of the best produced on the market today. We use ultrasonic paint depth gauges when other detailing businesses would rather not spend the money, we use the most effective rotary and random orbital polishers, the best in sun-reproducing light to see surface flaws, and the finest waxes and sealants on the market with constant re-evaluation. We do not cut corners or use generic supplies, we only use the best! The Extra Mile Any business can say they go the extra mile for customers. We prefer to demonstrate it every day. We have an enclosed trailer that can pickup and deliver your vehicle so you do not have to get two round-trips to our facility, and, we provide that service at an extremely low rate. We can detail your vehicle on-site at your home. We have supplied you with discounts through Enterprise Rent-A-Car and flat rates through 303 Taxi to assist with transportation if you decide to pickup and deliver your vehicle yourself. We routinely pickup and drop off our customers from the local Metra station if they prefer to travel by train while we detail their vehicle. Jason's Auto Spa is committed to our customer's needs and requests as shown by our actions and will continue to do so for as long as our doors are open. Fully Insured We're fully insured in case anything should happen to your vehicle while it is in our possession. We respect your property Your vehicle is treated like a star while in our hands. It does not driven off our property, does not get parked outside, and no one would even think of touching it with anything that isn't soft and clear coat safe. We have the utmost respect for your property. 100+ Testimonials Feel free to take advice from the many other customers that have sent in testimonials about Jason's Auto Spa. Customers have come in from all over the country, and we've catered to them in different states as well. You can read them here. Quite a few customers have also volunteered their E-mail addresses for anyone that is not sure, so please contact us if you would like to talk to a past customer directly. You can also check us out on Angie's List. Local Scene Jason's Auto Spa is proud to support many local Chicagoland car clubs from Corvettes to Mustangs. You might find Jason Gauer at one of your car club's meets offering up tips and advice for washing or detailing your own car.

Do you have a customer referral program?

Yes! We have a $50/$50 customer referral program. Learn more here.

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