What goes into a job sheet for detailing?

Q&A • Auto detailing

What goes into a job sheet for detailing?

The job sheet is the memory of the job: which car came in, in what condition, what was done and how it came out. It protects you when a customer asks about a scratch that was already there.

Short answer

  1. Note the car, the customer, the intake date and the job ordered.
  2. Describe the condition at intake and photograph existing defects.
  3. Record the services performed and products used.
  4. Add the after photos and notes for the customer.

The structure of the sheet

  • The car: registration number, make, model, colour.
  • Condition at intake: existing defects, photos.
  • The job: the chosen package and services performed.
  • The result: after photos and notes.

Why the intake photos matter

The photos taken at intake, with the date, show the condition of the car before the job. If a discussion appears, you have a common reference with the customer instead of opinions.

How SoftAuto helps

  • A job sheet per car, with before and after photos.
  • History per customer and per car, useful when they come back.

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