Take your car to the next level, with a premium auto detailing
By Patricia Nugent
Shawn Medina’s compulsion for perfecting automobile exteriors started early and intensified from there. He began restoring cars at the age of 14, studied automotive technology, worked at Ford Motor Company, then turned his passion into a paycheck and founded Next Level Auto Detailing in 2009.
Whether it’s a luxury ride, sports car, classic car or expensive everyday ride, Shawn provides high-end detailing services, paint correction and ceramic coating to protect any finish from rock chips, road debris, road salt and sun fading.
“A lot has changed in the automotive industry and that has impacted my business,” he says. “People are keeping their cars longer today and taking better care of them. Daily drivers can benefit just as much from my services as others, as I can restore their finish and make it last longer. With cars increasing in value, owners don’t mind paying more to protect them.”
To fit in clients’ budgets, lifestyle and how long they plan to drive their cars, he offers a variety of packages.
Premium Detailing
Shawn can restore a car to even better than its factory finish with a highly reflective shine.
His specialty is paint correction (machine polishing) and ceramic coating. Tapping into the latest technology, his clear-film and ceramic coatings have a protective UV shield to keep the paint looking like it just drove out of the dealership.
Each car requires a precise method of preparation and specific type of protective coating, and Shawn offers several of the top professional brands, such as Ceramic Pro and SB3.
In addition to coatings, many of his clients opt for regular premium detailing services, which include a gentle hand wash, blow-drying, waxing, tire dressing, and complete cleaning of the interior, from leather seats to windows and carpet.
Shawn’s growing clientele likes to hang out at Next Level and bond over their cars, so he decided to encourage that by creating a bona fide man cave and arrange for social events like bourbon nights and sponsoring local car shows.
Teaming Up to Buy and Sell
Working closely with car owners, Shawn is often consulted about buying and selling, which naturally led to him getting a dealer’s license and starting VehicleBros with his brother, Joey. Check out their Facebook page to see the cars for sale.
“Our business has taken off over the past year,” he says. “We just sold a 1988 Ferrari Testarossa to a man in Utah, though the bulk of our transactions are daily drivers, sold locally, saving time and hassle. Our clients know to shop with us first before going to a dealer or Carvana. I think people would rather work with a trusted local business, than risk being taken advantage of by those other guys.”
Booking Now
“Springtime is by far my busiest season, as clients are thrilled to take their sports cars out for rides with the prospect of nicer weather,” says Shawn. “Although March and April can sometimes mean volatile weather, I hope people don’t put off calling to get on my schedule for a free consultation. As of now I have openings in April, but May and June are booking up very quickly.”
For clients who might be waiting until that perfect 72-degrees-and-sunny day to make an appointment, he recommends not procrastinating.
“Every year people call me in late May, only to find out that by that time I’m booked through July,” he says. “I will work with people on my schedule and prioritize them to accommodate for the weather if needed. The goal is to get their cars ready to roll.”
And speaking of warmer temps, don’t miss the many Car Cruise-In events that Shawn orchestrates each year, including
“Nights in the Heights” which takes place on select Fridays at the Broadview Heights Recreation Center. Mark your calendar for July 2, August 6 and September 3, from 7-10 p.m.
Next Level Auto Detailing is headquartered at 601 Towpath Trail, unit D, in Broadview Heights. Shawn’s service is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau. Call 440-476-9282 or visit NextLevelAutoDetailing.com for more information.