Mike Phillips VIF or Vehicle Inspection Form

[BeachZone]

Like when renting a rental car. I'm not sure how much this would be helpful except to document to your customers that neither you nor your employees took your customer's car out for a joy ride or used their truck or van for it's hauling ability while it's in your possession.

I'll see if I can find a place to add this tweak and give you credit.

Exactly! I had a customer ask me this last week about their little Miata! (Keep in mind,
I have my 2011 Subaru Sti in my driveway as they're saying this)

Customer:
"I know how much fun these cars are and how a lot of people like to get in them and drive them like a mad man! I just had to ask if you drive the cars you're detailing..."

My response:
"Other than driving it back in the garage after the wash process... No, I do not joyride customer's vehicles. Fuel level and Mileage is documented upon arrival"

Just another thing to kind of back-up yourself when someone calls back saying "HEY! I had a FULL tank and xx Mileage before I brought it to you!"


Thanks for doing this Mike, I really appreciate your willingness to help out us 'Geeks whenever you get the opportunity!

My email is epohl2@gmail.com


-Elijah

[Mike Phillips]

Incredible. Looking forward to seeing the finished document.

Will this be made available on the forum or should we send you a pm for it?

Sent it to you Mike...

It is amazing how your read my mind Mike, I was just about to send you a PM about the VIF.

Thank you for doing the work for us!

Sent it to you Ricky...

Using a form such as this not only protects YOU the detailer but also provides a perfect time to highlight/review additional damage in order to upsell services to remedy the issues you point out.

Loved your feedback Jason and commented about it above. You didn't say if you wanted a copy or not but if you do, let me know as I would love to have your input and feedback on how to improve it...

I eager anticipate our meeting Mike! This form is valuable. I do use one similar to it but the collaboration of detailing professionals on this form is going to make this a very powerful business tool.

Sent you the newest version Joe, as always, love your input and insight...

I have a similar form that Mike P. sent to me a few months back. Not sure if it's the older one or the newer one, but it won't matter anyway with what these folks are getting ready to do. Can't wait to see the final version and put it to use.

Just sent you a copy Bill...

I got the original.... looking forward to VIF 2.0

Thanks Mike!

Just sent you version 1.4 Claude...


***Lunch Break***

[Matt Jones]

I would love a copy!

Thanks Mike!

[Evan.J]

Add me for a copy as well Mike! Thank you

[RhetoricMixes]

Just got it, great form!

Any chance of making a interior checklist one in the future?

[akj]

please send one to justins1025@gmail.com
i am able to copy and paste it to a word program but cant put my company name

[mets2010]

Mike,

I sent you a PM with my email but did not receive the form, was it sent to everyone or just certain people?

[SUGARCANE MAN]

Would love a copy of form thank you

[Mike Phillips]

Greg

Keeping it simple enough to be completeded quickly yet comprehensive enough to be effective is a challenge but the above recommendaation is a very nice addition.

Been needing something like this, cant wait for the finished product.

Awesome! I was just looking for one of these!

Awesome. Been patiently waiting when you previously stated a couple weeks back! Look forward to seeing the turn out. You guys do a great job Mike. Keep it up!

I agree I can't wait for the new version. I have the old version and it helped me take detail to a new level and more professional. This lets the customer get more involved.

I have one question in regards to the format. Will the format be a word document, rich text format, or a PDF. If it is a word or rich text document I could have unlimited possibilities to incorporate tables and charts to provide estimates and invoices to potential and existing customers.

Ed

What about something for interiors?

Mike,

Thank you tons for posting up a form like this for everyone to use! Very helpful and I will most definitely put it to use! Only thing I see that would be beneficial is a "Mileage In/Out" and "Fuel Level" type area that can be recorded for each vehicle upon arrival! Let me know what you think about that. Thanks again!


-Beach

Take pictures before and after for your files. Let the cleint see them, so he know that you have them available. Check with attorney to make sure that the form offers you the protection you want. And most improtant -GET INSURANCE.

Thanks Mike. Your form is much better than the one I'm currently using. Looking forward to downloading the new VIF version.

Subscribed

thanks Mike and everyone that cooperated together to finalize it.

That's awesome! I appreciate you sharing this!

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.

Thanks for the info.

Form has been sent...

[Mike Phillips]

Subscribed!

When it's available i will try to translate it in German.

Subscribed! Any idea approximately when the form will be available?

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.

Cant wait for the updated version.

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.

Sub'ed

Thanks Mike!

Ghilleboy@yahoo.com

I would love a copy of these forms joryoung@gmail.com

sourivongj@gmail.com

Thanks Mike!

Sub'ed. Can't wait to see what this looks like. Thanks.

I'd be thrilled to get a copy of your forms Mike. Mikertt@hotmail.com Thank you so much for all your hard work to help all of us here on AG Mike.

Can I get a copy of the final form please? jose@precisionautosalon.com

Thanks so much Mike. This form is a must have. Please send me a copy billy.baugus@yahoo.com

Can you send me a copy of forms to ncsbi185@hotmail.com Thanks

I would also like a copy when you can make it available. My email is acole78@yahoo.com.

Thank you Mike and fellow contributors for this document. Very generous of you to share freely.

If you could i would like one also. lucky_3@charter.net

Hi Mike, if you could send one my way
Jdmh0ndaintegra@yahoo.com

Would love to have a copy. Sawblade51@yahoo.com. thank you David

that's great Mike! Just in time! I've sent my e-mail by pm.
I'd like to say I'm enjoying a lot the recent topics brought by you to address concerns from people, like me, that are trying to become a pro.

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