A Sweetheart of a Deal

This month is the season for love, and cupid’s arrow has struck here at DTG. We want to love your car’s interior. With wet winter weather, auto interiors are prone to mud, salt, and grime -even that soda that spilled on that holiday trip!



So here is the deal: Our interior details are HALF OFF this month and they include a FREE exterior wash! This goes for everything from convertibles to minivans. We would love to see you this month and deep clean your seats, carpets, and cup holders. Give us a call, or visit our appointment page and click “book now” to schedule your appointment.



Rather give this deal as a gift for Valentine’s Day? You can purchase a DTG E-Gift Card here, select "Interior Detail" and use promo code SWEETHEART to get the 50% off. A clean car is certain to thrill your sweetheart! Happy February.


The DTG Team

Leave Your Windows Down?

With all the wet weather we have had lately in middle Tennessee, it's no surprise that a few people have accidentally left their windows down.  Sounds like a mess, doesn't it?  If this has happened to you, don't worry.  It is messy, but we are pros at the cleanup.  Anytime a good rain happens overnight, we usually have several cars in this situation.  Here's the rundown on our game plan for rain-soaked interiors:

1) Extract, extract, extract!  We use our powerful Mytee carpet and upholstery extractors with a heated, mild cleaning solution to not only remove water, but to clean as we go.  The heat also starts killing any bacteria that has developed

2) Dry it out.  This step is crucial in the process.  The extraction removes water and debris from the carpet and the padding beneath, but it is important that we use heaters/dryers to completely dry the carpets and padding as well as the floor mats.  This will prevent any mildew from forming later

3) Kill Odors and Bacteria.  Once the carpet, upholster, and leather have been cleaned and dried, we want to make sure there wont be any bacteria forming that will cause that soggy, mildew, damp smell to show itself.  For this, we use an ozone treatment.  An ozone machine converts oxygen (O2) into Ozone (O3), an invisible gas that will literally suffocate out any living organisms. In the fibers of your vehicle's interior.  We use this same process for vehicles with smoke or biological odors such as spilled milk.

And that's it.  Pretty simple right?  And much less expensive than you might think.  If you get caught with your windows down, just give us a call.  We'll do the rest.

Driving In a Winter Wonderland

Have you heard?  It's winter....well, sort of.  The snow may be a little tardy this year, but we are still working like mad to prepare cars all over town for the sleet, snow, slush, ice, and of course, SALT that is to come.  This month's special is called "Driving In A Winter Wonderland," and it will protect your vehicle from the elements this season.

Here's the deal.  Purchase any exterior detail (which of course includes a solid wax and polish to not only add shine and luster, but will also protect from the toll salt and brine can take on your car's finish), and you get the following FREE:

Exterior Plastic Conditioner-  If your car has plastic trim that used to be dark and rich in color, but is not faded, greyish, and dull, then this is your answer.  This treatment which retails for $20-$70 depending on the amount of trim on the vehicle, will revitalize that plastic trim and will actually last for a long time to come.  This is especially nice on Jeeps and trucks that have a lot of plastic trim.


Window Polish- This product works as a water repellent to enhance your wet weather visibility.  Water, sleet, and snow will tend to slide right off the windshield clearing your view.  A $20 retail value, this treatment will last several months.  Caution, you may like this one a lot and want it every time you bring your car in!

Happy Driving, and be safe as the winter weather arrives!

Dream Garage

Wow.  It's not every day we get to care for cars like these.  Today, we had the pleasure of venturing to a very special "man cave" at the Nashville home of Mr. George Shinn.  We know him as the guy with some awesome classic cars, but you may be more familiar with him as the founder of the Charlotte (now New Orleans) Hornets basketball franchise.  Since he left the Hornets, Mr. Shinn has dedicated his time to his philanthropy, the Trulight Foundation.  George and his professional staff members Luis and Rich were kind enough to let us share some photos from today.

Today we prepared two stunning Chevy Bel Aire's -a two-tone silver and metallic grey flake '56, and a fire-engine red '55- for the Nashville Auto Fest.  The auto fest is a huge car show, swap meet, and otherwise gearhead event to take place this weekend at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds.  The other two vehicles we worked on today were a '37 Chevrolet Panel Wagon in a unique pale yellow, and a red '33 Ford Coupe, complete with electric hood and trunk as well as suicide doors.

We truly love our jobs at DTG, but days like today are special to us.  There is just something about cars from this vintage that remind us of a time when everything seemed right with the world.  They are conversation pieces.  People relate to the cars, like they might a favorite beer or a glass of wine.  They are immaculate sculpture inside and out, and a full sensory experience of color, texture, and of course, SOUND.




We hope you will take a few hours this weekend and go visit Luis and Rich at the Auto Fest.  Make sure to see all the tricks on that red Bel Aire, too.  It's truly incredible.  As a side note, it is our understanding that the silver and grey Bel Aire (our personal favorite) will be for sale.  This car has the mystique of a classic, but the suspension, engine, and creature comforts of a modern sports car.  If you need an excpetional toy like this, email Luis.

Thanks again to George, Luis, and Rich for having us out!

DTG Kicks Off 2012!

Wow, what a difference one year can make!  2011 has been an epic year for us here at Details To Go.  We moved our Franklin location, and opened up two more in Rivergate and Hickory Hollow.  Our staff tripled in size, and we have developed an incredible partnership with our dealership friends at Carnival Kia.  A special thanks goes to Chris Bostick for the opportunity to work with his "Kia Family."

As we move forward, we thought it of utmost importance to stop and thank our remarkable staff for the hard work they give to our organization and to our customers every single day.  At this point, our staff touches over 1,000 cars per month company wide.  That is a TON of cars.  Each one is treated with care and dedication.  So to celebrate our accomplishments, the crew at Jim N Nick's Barbecue in Nashville was kind enough to host our entire staff in one room!  We had great food, drinks, and of course, their fantastic service.  Tim and Terry took excellent care of our every need, and allowed us to just enjoy ourselves for an evening of reflection, thanks, and celebration.

There is already much excitement building about the growth we expect throughout 2012, and we hope that we have started a great tradition by kicking off the year with a party and a "Thank You."

Why Your Man Wants A DTG E-Gift Card For The Holidays...

Twenty-three days and counting.  Don't act like you have already finished shopping for your list.  If you're like me, you save the most important ones for last.  So ladies, what have you decided to get your husband, boyfriend, or other man in your life for Christmas this year?  A new tie so you can remind him on Christmas morning of how he has drudge in to work the next day?  Maybe a sweater.  After all, who doesn't love that magical combination of cashmere and elastic to accentuate the extra pounds from the holiday binge.

It's a simple riddle, really.  There are two types of men as we (at DTG) see the world: 

1) those that love their cars, and 

2) the "it get's me from A to B" guys who are only lying to themselves. 

 According to money.bundle.com, the average American spends 72 minutes per day in their car.  That's 312 hours a year (not including any weekend driving).  To further break it down, that is almost 8 work weeks just commuting.  No wonder it's a sty in there.  Combine all that quality time in a confined space with eating, drinking, and sweaty gym bags...and you know exactly why we are here.

Allow me to help you help him, to help you.  Did you get that?  Seriously, how many times have you "suggested" he clean the car over the weekend.  Did it happen?  OF COURSE NOT.  He works hard all week to provide, and on Saturday and Sunday, well there is football and beer.  Sound familiar? (If not, re-read that last part out loud, but use the voice your man does when he's making an excuse-not that he ever would)  And lest we forget, friends, that after the holidays there are still two months of football to go.  Not long after that you'll have more important honey-do's like yard work and spring cleaning.

Let's make it easy. go to the website (detailstogo.com), click "buy gift card," and voila.  Done.  He gets an E-Gift Card from you and loves you.  Also, next time you pick up some friends for dinner you won't be quite so embarrassed about his "automobile hygiene."

We wish you and your family a safe, happy, and memorable holiday season filled with love.

Have You Winterized Your Car?

Ok, it's time to face reality....winter is coming.  While we have been blessed with some fantastic fall weather over the last few weeks, we all know it can't last forever.  With cooler temps in the forecast, what better time to remind everyone to get ready!

What do we mean, exactly?  Well, as discussed in an earlier post (see "Operation: Salt Removal" from February 2011), salt can your paint's worst enemy.  So how can you protect that brilliant shine?  It's actually pretty simple.  We recommend at least an exterior detail before the winter months set in.  The best choice would be to add to the exterior detail (which includes a basic wax/polish) an application of Carnauba glaze.  This natural substance forms a hard, resilient finish that will last longer than a standard synthetic polish, offering months of durable shine.

What else can you do to "winterize? your car?  We also recommend sealing your wheels, as this will help make cleaning all of that salt/brake dust/ice mess off after winter weather.  Outside of cosmetics, here are a few other tips:

1)  Check your tire pressure!  The air inside your tires will contract with colder temperatures, lowering pressure.  Have a professional check to make sure all tires are properly inflated.  Nitrogen, while more expensive, is less susceptible to expansion/contraction.  Proper inflation will also help your fuel mileage!

2) Change to a de-icing windshield washer fluid.  This is a simple DIY task.  You can find a de-icing washer fluid at your local auto parts store- just make sure it is properly diluted if the instructions indicate to mix with water (you DON'T want it to freeze up!).

3) Make sure you have plenty of tread left on your tires for good wet and winter-weather traction.  If you have a four-wheel drive vehicle, this is also a great opportunity to make sure the four-wheel drive system is properly engaging, and have the differential fluids checked.

4) Have your mechanic or service center ensure you're coolant is properly mixed.  "Just adding water" can create problems when the temperature drops below freezing.

Hope the impending winter weather is fun and safe for you!