Case Study: 2015 BMW i3 XDrive

Today’s case study is a 2015 BMW i3 XDrive, in Mineral Grey Metallic.

This BMW belongs to a longtime client of ours, who’s been using our service for the last 6-7 years.

The car was bought as an anniversary gift for his wife. And since this was a purchase from a private seller, not a car dealer, the car had not been cleaned and detailed before the sale.

Previous owner took reasonably good care of the car (he was the original owner), but as per his own admission, the BMW i3 had never been “professionally cleaned”, other than the occasional budget quick wash and vacuum deal.

My client wanted to make sure that the car looks like a proper gift, and that his wife is happy. He asked me to, as much as possible, “erase any traces of previous ownership” from the car.

With that mission in mind, we made a plan, and set to work.

A 10-year old car, even when in great condition, will still show its age in certain spots. There is some wear-and-tear on the fabric of the seats, the driver’s side seat bolster, the steering wheel, and the floor mats. But by cleaning these areas very well, with the right products and techniques, they can be brought back to a 90% like-new condition.

(By the way — Supercar, Classic Car, Pre-Sale, Just-Bought, and Custom detailing packages are available by consultation. Contact Us here to request more information.)

Clean My Car to the rescue…

The exterior paint got treated with our signature ceramic-based Paint Protection System to maintain it in the best possible condition for a resale later down the road.

All exterior windows also got treated with our premium Glass Treatment to repel water and improve visibility when driving in the rain.

Because of all this attention, the BMW i3 is now in an unbelievably good condition, as close to a like-new state any car can possibly be.

When driven every single day, no matter how much care you take, the car will get dirty. Dirt left sitting on the paint degrades and devalues your car, taking away from the good looks.

Cleaning it on a regular basis ensures your car stays in top condition.

Aside from a thorough and meticulous cleaning, the car also got the Interior Sanitizing Service done — to make sure no mold, dust mites, or other allergens were left alive…

(to see our Car Interior Cleaning Process, go here)

Quick side note: Many car owners expect an interior in such condition to come out clean with “just a quick vacuum”. This is never the case. Aside from a thorough and extensive vacuuming, the carpets need to be shampooed, otherwise the improvement is minimal at best.

A few hours of solid and meticulous cleaning, and my client’s BMW i3 XDrive is starting to look like a gift…

We always get better results cleaning a higher-end car, such as a BMW, which is mostly because of the quality materials BMW uses in assembling their cars.

Just like anything else in life, with cars you get what you pay for. In this case, you pay more for a BMW than you’d pay for most cars, but you get much better, and more durable finishings.

The interior is now spotless — dirt and debris gone. It also smells fresh.

My client was super happy with the results. This is what he had to say about it, on Google reviews:

Worth every penny! My wife was over-the-moon happy with the car. Best money ever spent. Thanks Alex and team!

If you own a BMW, and would like to get it properly cleaned and detailed, by someone with experience in the peculiarities of the BMW brand, you’re in the right place.

Visit CleanMyBMW.ca for details.

(On the other hand, if you’re driving a minivan or pick-up truck, our premium car cleaning service may not be right for you.)

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