Mike Phillips VIF or Vehicle Inspection Form

Thanks Mike. Your form is much better than the one I'm currently using. Looking forward to downloading the new VIF version.
 
Mike I had more time to go back to the original form and have a recommendation. Include an email address and or a cell phone number. I like to send an original picture "the before" when I start the job then "an after" when done. I usually just send a text with picture attachment.

It also serves to document the original condition in a polite unobtrusive way. It's funny how owners know about blemishes on their cars, scratches, dents etc. Most cell phone pics are pretty high resolution. Not a substitution for DSLR pics but a quick way to communicate.
 
This form is worth it's weight and more in gold. :) Eagerly waiting for it to go live.
 
Subscribed. Eagerly awaiting the outcome. Thanks for the effort.
 
Still haven’t seen anyone comment on the point I made earlier. If you are only using this to protect yourself from being blamed for existing damage you are only partially using this template (in my opinion of course).

The other half is then taking advantage of the existing issues you point out and turning these issues into opportunities to help your customer out by offering them a service that will remedy the issues you point out.

When showing these issues to a true car lover for the first time on their personal vehicle it can get a little depressing for the owner if you cant offer a remedy... bank on this!
 
Deep Gloss Auto Salon said:
Still haven’t seen anyone comment on the point I made earlier. If you are only using this to protect yourself from being blamed for existing damage you are only partially using this template (in my opinion of course).

The other half is then taking advantage of the existing issues you point out and turning these issues into opportunities to help your customer out by offering them a service that will remedy the issues you point out.

When showing these issues to a true car lover for the first time on their personal vehicle it can get a little depressing for the owner if you cant offer a remedy... bank on this!
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Great for upselling services and if time permits correct a blemish to demonstrate a solution. Also insurance was mentioned previously and this is key IMO for protection.
 
Deep Gloss Auto Salon said:
Still haven’t seen anyone comment on the point I made earlier. If you are only using this to protect yourself from being blamed for existing damage you are only partially using this template (in my opinion of course).

The other half is then taking advantage of the existing issues you point out and turning these issues into opportunities to help your customer out by offering them a service that will remedy the issues you point out.

When showing these issues to a true car lover for the first time on their personal vehicle it can get a little depressing for the owner if you cant offer a remedy... bank on this!
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This is a great opportunity to attach other files to allow the detailer not only rouse this form to document damage but to also use it to assist in providing estimates, invoices, and potential future business by marketing a preventative maintenance solution.

With laptops and tablets the detailer can literally have a vast resource that help keep track of appointments, estimates and invoices all with the same interface.

Ed
 
Alek@DeepClean said:
Subscribed! Any idea approximately when the form will be available?
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I'll be ready to make it available tomorrow. Spent most of today cleaning up and re-organizing the studio after Detail Fest.


I want everyone to get a copy and then add their suggestions to make it better. And of course, being a Microsoft Word Document you can and should tweak it to fit your specific needs.

For example, I include a place to list the products you use. Some people don't want to use this portion for a couple of reason, for example they don't want to get that "deep" with the customer. I completely understand but I'd rather leave the content on the page and let "you" decide. If you don't want it you can delete it. If you like it you have it and don't have to "create" it.


Make sense?


I'd also highly recommend getting as many other Vehicle Inspection Forms and take the best from each form to create the best form for you.

I really want this to be a "living document" that is continually tweaked and improved for the benefit of everyone that detailers cars either as a hobby, part-time or full-time.


:)
 
Great news, Mike! Definitely wasn't expecting it to be ready SO soon, especially right after DetailFest. Thanks for all you do for the AG community!
 
That's a great idea! I'm subscribing for sure, can't wait to see it!
 
You are the man Mike! As well as the entire AG community.
 
Very nice of you to do this.
I use the from Joe (I stoled it! Now my conscious is clear) on my receipts that documents everything I find while working on a car.
It makes you look more professional and customers love that.
I'm changing my buss. name and need new receipts so I'll use yours and I won't have to steal it, lol.
 
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