Car Detailers

Car Detailers wash and clean exteriors and interiors of motor vehicles, and touch up paint work, glass and upholstery to prepare them for sale or rent.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Washing, drying, polishing and waxing vehicle exteriors
  • Vacuuming vehicle interiors, and drycleaning carpets and upholstery
  • Applying cleaning agents to remove stains from vehicle interiors
  • Washing tyres and wheel arches, and blackening tyres
  • Washing and polishing vehicle windows
  • Emptying and cleaning compartments in vehicles
  • May make minor repairs and touch up finishes to remove scratches

Key values of workers in Car Detailers

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Car Detailers

  • Quality Control Analysis

    Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

  • Operations Monitoring

    Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

  • Monitoring

    Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

  • Time Management

    Managing one's own time and the time of others.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.