Black Mercedes-Benz SL detailed and photographed outdoors
Pre-Sale Detailing · Gordon, North Shore

Pre-Sale Car Detailing that Pays for Itself

Buyers decide in the first thirty seconds. A professionally detailed car photographs better online, attracts more enquiries and gives you the confidence to hold your asking price.

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Premium productsProfessional detailingAttention to detailGordon, North Shore, Sydney

Pre-sale packages

  • Ultimate Detail from $299: interior + paint enhancement
  • Premium Interior Detail from $199
  • Headlight restoration $80 for that “one owner” look
  • Engine bay detail $99

Turnaround usually one day

Why detail before you sell?

A clean car looks cared for. A detailed car looks valuable.

Private buyers and dealers alike read the condition of a car as a proxy for how it was maintained. Faded headlights, hazy paint, a musty cabin and tired trim all become bargaining chips. Removing them removes the excuses to negotiate.

Our pre-sale detail is tailored to presentation: bright gloss for photographs, spotless glass, restored trim and a fresh, neutral-smelling interior. Tell us where the car will be listed and we will make sure it is ready for the camera and the test drive.

  • Perfect for Carsales, Facebook Marketplace and dealer trade-ins
  • Lease returns and end-of-novated-lease inspections
  • Fleet and company car handovers
BMW 6 Series at VIP Car Detailing, Gordon
What’s included

What we focus on for sale presentation

Built on the Ultimate Detail, with extra attention to the details buyers notice.

  • Snow foam hand wash and full decontamination
  • One-step machine polish for photo-ready gloss
  • Spray sealant for a slick, deep finish
  • Faded exterior trim restored
  • Wheels, tyres and arches deep cleaned and dressed
  • Engine bay cleaned and dressed
  • Interior vacuum and shampoo extraction
  • Leather cleaned and conditioned
  • Odour neutralised and fresh, subtle fragrance
  • All glass crystal clear inside and out
  • Door jambs, boot and spare wheel well cleaned
  • Headlight restoration available as an add-on

Pre-sale detail pricing

Vehicle sizePrice
Small Car / Compact Hatch$299
Hatch / Sedan$349
Small SUV / Wagon$399
Large SUV / 4WD / 7 Seater$449
Van / 8 Seater$499

Ultimate Detail pricing shown. Add headlight restoration ($80), trim restoration (from $40) or odour treatment (from $80) if needed. We recommend after inspection.

Need a custom quote?

Heavily soiled vehicles, pet hair, mould and odour treatments are quoted on inspection. Send us photos and we will confirm the price before we start.

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Why choose us

What you get back

Our process

Getting your car sale-ready

01

Tell us your plan

Private sale, trade-in or lease return. We tailor the focus to what the inspection will look for.

02

Full detail

Interior extraction, exterior decontamination and polish, engine bay and trim.

03

Presentation extras

Headlights, trim, odour and any small fixes that make the car feel newer.

04

Photo-ready handover

Collect the car ready to photograph. Park it in soft light and shoot straight away.

Results

Cars we have made sale-ready

Every vehicle we finish is photographed. Browse recent before and after results, or send us photos of your car for a quote.

Before & After Gallery Completed Vehicles
Blue Porsche 911 in the late afternoon sun
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about pre-sale detailing in Gordon and across Sydney’s North Shore.

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Often more so. Older cars suffer most from faded headlights, dull paint and worn interiors, and those are exactly what a detail fixes. The improvement relative to price is usually largest on cars over five years old.

Detail the car, photograph it the same or next day, then list. Keep it garaged or covered until the sale if you can. We can also do a quick VIP Premium Wash & Wax before a buyer inspection.

We remove swirl marks, light scratches and oxidation with polishing. Deep scratches through the paint and dents need a panel shop; we can point you to one before you sell.

Yes. We know what fleet inspectors look for and focus on the items that attract excess wear charges: interior stains, wheel curb marks, trim and glass.

Yes. Our mobile detailing service comes to Gordon and surrounding North Shore suburbs so the car never needs to leave your driveway before sale.

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Get your car ready to sell

Tell us about your vehicle and upload a few photos. We reply with a firm price, usually within a few hours. Or call 0418 140 671.

  • Photo upload for accurate quotes
  • Workshop in Gordon or mobile service to you
  • No obligation, no pushy upsells

Workshop: 836 Pacific Hwy, Gordon NSW 2072 (Entry via McIntyre St)

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