Fleet vehicles work hard. After months or years of daily use, even well-built cars accumulate the signs of constant service: dulled paintwork, interior wear, engrained grime, and that general “tired” appearance that no amount of quick washing can fix.
The good news is that most of this is reversible. Professional mobile valeting can restore fleet vehicles to a condition that surprises even the people who drive them every day.
Why Fleet Vehicles Deteriorate Faster
Company cars and pool vehicles typically experience:
- Higher mileage than personal vehicles, increasing road film and stone chip exposure
- Multiple drivers with varying standards of interior care
- Limited cleaning — fleet vehicles are often cleaned reactively rather than on a maintenance schedule
- Parking exposure — fleet vehicles frequently park in open car parks, exposed to UV, tree sap, bird droppings, and industrial fallout
These factors compound over time. Without intervention, a three-year-old fleet vehicle can look five years old — and its resale or lease-return value reflects that.
The Restoration Process
Exterior Revival
A professional waterless valet begins with decontamination — removing bonded pollutants that regular washing cannot shift. This is followed by a thorough clean using high-lubricity waterless solutions, and finished with PureShield SiO₂ ceramic protection.
The result is paintwork that looks freshly polished, with a hydrophobic coating that repels water, dirt, and UV damage for weeks.
Interior Transformation
Fleet car interiors suffer from accumulated crumbs, coffee stains, dust in air vents, and general grubbiness. A full interior valet includes deep extraction of carpets and mats, upholstery spot treatment, dashboard and console cleaning, and — where needed — ozone odour removal to eliminate persistent smells.
The difference is dramatic. Interiors that looked beyond rescue come back to a standard that employees are genuinely pleased to sit in.
Addressing Specific Issues
Professional fleet valeting can tackle issues that standard cleaning cannot:
- Swirl marks and light scratches from automated car washes — addressed through machine polishing
- Headlight cloudiness — restored to MOT-passing clarity through professional headlight restoration
- Persistent odours from smoking, food, or pets — eliminated at the molecular level through ozone treatment
- Trim fading — restored using professional dressing products
The Lease Return Advantage
If your fleet vehicles are leased, their condition at return directly affects your bottom line. The BVRLA fair wear and tear guidelines set clear standards, and vehicles that fall below them attract charges.
A professional pre-return valet is the most cost-effective way to minimise these charges. For a fraction of what a damage charge would cost, you ensure every vehicle meets the return standard.
Ongoing vs. Reactive Valeting
The most effective approach is not to wait until vehicles look tired and then book a one-off deep clean. It is to implement a regular valeting schedule that prevents deterioration in the first place.
Regular waterless valeting with ceramic protection keeps vehicles in consistent condition throughout their service life. The cumulative result is vehicles that look remarkably good at year two, year three, and beyond.