As a professional detailer, you may be tempted to remove bolted-in seats to get a better clean of the carpet and upholstery. However, it's important to be aware that insurance companies are not okay with this practice. In this blog, I'll be discussing why insurance companies don't allow bolted-in seat removal and how it can impact your business.
Why Insurance Companies Don't Allow Bolted-In Seat Removal
Insurance companies are concerned with liability and safety issues when it comes to bolted-in seat removal. If a detailer removes a seat and then fails to properly reinstall it, it could pose a safety risk to the driver and passengers in the vehicle. Additionally, if a detailer damages the seat during removal or reinstallation, it could result in a costly repair or replacement for the customer.
Removing bolted-in seats can also impact the safety features of the vehicle. The seat is often designed to protect the occupants in the event of an accident, and tampering with it could compromise its effectiveness. Insurance companies are not willing to take on the risk of insuring a vehicle that has had the safety features tampered with.
What This Means for Your Business
As a professional detailer, it's important to understand that removing bolted-in seats is not an option when working on a customer's vehicle. Doing so could put your business at risk of liability and potentially damage your reputation. If you damage the vehicle during the process of removing or reinstalling the seat, you could be held responsible for the cost of repairs or replacement.
Instead, it's important to find alternative methods for cleaning the carpet and upholstery in the vehicle. There are many high-quality cleaning products and tools available that can help you achieve a thorough clean without having to remove the seats. For example, using a steam extractor can help you deep clean the carpets and upholstery, while a steam cleaner can help remove stains and odors.
In addition to using alternative cleaning methods, it's important to have clear communication with your customers about what services you can and cannot provide. If a customer requests that you remove a seat, it's important to explain why it's not possible and offer alternative cleaning solutions instead.
Conclusion
While removing bolted-in seats may seem like a shortcut to achieving a thorough clean of a vehicle's interior, it's important to understand why insurance companies don't allow it. Doing so could put your business at risk of liability and damage your reputation. Instead, focus on alternative cleaning methods and clear communication with your customers about what services you can and cannot provide.
Jonathan - Certified Detail Technician
Flawless Cleaning and Detailing
5787 S Ridge Rd W, Geneva, Ohio, 44041
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