Valeting Training

Since 1979, we’ve created products that clean vehicles more quickly, effectively and efficiently. With over 300 different products to choose from, it’s essential to follow the best practice. Therefore Autosmart valeting training offers a range of courses, designed to provide the valeter with the appropriate knowledge and abilities to maximise performance in the work place, through efficient practices and improved standards.

What’s more Autosmart has run valeting training courses for over 30 years. Furthermore, our courses are delivered by an industry professional at the Autosmart approved training centre in Lichfield.

Each course contains a combination of theory and practical experience and on successful completion of a practical assessment, in addition participants are given a certificate of competence.

Autosmart – we’ve got it covered.

Our products are manufactured in-house by an enthusiastic team of chemists and specialist experts. Our customers include car dealerships, valeters, hauliers, vehicle rental companies, bodyshops, agricultural dealers, coach and bus operators, plant hire and construction and food processors. No other company has such capacity and expertise. For instance, we currently clean over 50% of the UK’s new cars. By leading the way in the sector, we have unique knowledge and expertise of specialist cleaning chemicals and processes.

Check out all the courses we offer below.

Contact us for more details and to book your place: support@autosmart.co.uk

Complete Guide to Valeting – £180

This one day training course, aimed at both new and experienced valeters, provides comprehensive training on how to clean a car safely and effectively and teaches:

  • Industry best practice & Health and Safety
  • Step by Step valet under instruction including: wash techniques, interior cleaning, valeting process, chemicals, valeting equipment

By the end of the valeting course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify potential health and safety risks and take steps to limit them
  • Valet cars to a high standard, following a proven valeting process
  • Valet cars more cost effectively, with less physical effort
2026 dates available:
2nd Jun, 14th Jul, 4th Aug, 1st Sep, 6th Oct, 3rd Nov, 1st Dec

 

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Smart Valeting: A Guide To The Tricks of The Trade – £130

This one day course is aimed at existing valeters who want to learn more of the tricks of the trade.

This course is a mixture of both theory and practical and concentrates on scratch removal, fall out removal and different compounds and practising the various stages of machine polishing alongside, getting your hands on the wide range of Autosmart products (from over 300 products), learning advanced techniques and insider tips and hints on how to get the job done quicker and easier, with better results.

At the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  • Enhance the quality of their valeting, whilst saving time and physical effort
  • Deal with problem areas – such as stubborn stains, odours and scratches
  • Understand the importance of paint protection systems and their application
  • Introduce new products and techniques to increase their profitability

Prior attendance of “The Complete Guide To Valeting” is recommended.

2026 dates available:
3rd Jun, 15th Jul, 5th Aug, 2nd Sep, 7th Oct, 4th Nov, 2nd Dec 

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Ceramic Coatings: The Complete Guide to Matrix – £145

This one day course is designed for experienced valeters / detailers, who would like to offer Matrix Ceramic Coatings as an additional service. During the course, delegates will learn:

  • Benefits of using a Ceramic Coating
  • Step by Step instruction on how to apply the Matrix coating
  • Guidance on how to achieve the right results
  • Recommended aftercare techniques
  • Advise on complementary Matrix products available
  • The market for Matrix

On successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded with accredited detailer status and a certificate and registered user card will be issued. Prospective customers will also be able to find a list of accredited detailers on the Matrix website: https://matrixceramics.com

2026 dates available:
4th Jun, 16th Jul, 6th Aug, 3rd Sep, 8th Oct, 5th Nov, 3rd Dec 

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Mobile Valeting

The mobile valeting school brings the training to you!

Mobile valeting courses are personalised to suit you and can be booked through your local Autosmart franchisee or with your National Account Manager.

They are delivered by our experienced valeting trainer at a location to suit you.

Mobile valeting training is perfect for small groups of valeters that require a personalised car preparation programme, or want the convenience of having local valeting training on their own premises. Mobile valeting training also offers a better value option for group bookings.

To find out more and to book your training date contact: support@autosmart.co.uk

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