Local Business Focus - SCS Grads Auto Detailing Business Takes Off

SCHOHARIE - Sadiyah Abdur-Rashid, a 2022 Schoharie Central School graduate, is preparing for the next big step in her career. The SCS alum has been detailing cars since high school. It seemed a natural fit.

After starting to detail, word of her skill spread, and she was soon being asked for help from members of school staff. Saud's Mobile Detailing is growing to a new stage in recent years.

"Each year I make more growth," she said.

Abdur-Rashid added that she enjoys the process and also details for DePaul Mazda. She also does two days of detailing in her own business a week.

"It's nice to have the community behind you," she said. "You're able to build connections."

Beyond her ties to the community, Abdur-Rashid said that her favorite part of the job is seeing a product being completed and bringing to life an "absolutely destroyed" car. While no used car can get back completely to showroom condition, Abdur-Rashid has learned how to bring back even the most used and abused vehicles to near-perfect shape. This includes her own experience and a willingness to take advice and feedback. Her favorite type of car to work with is the Corvette.

In time, Abdur-Rashid hopes to open up a brick-and-mortar location between Schoharie and Albany to serve the entire Capital Region.

"I don't mind traveling," she said.

The business owner has a fully mobile set-up she has invested in over the last three years to be able to set up anywhere: whether it be in a person's driveway or a public parking lot. This allows full service truly-mobile detailing anywhere.

For car-owners on the fence about getting their car detailed, she said that it was a great way to "protect your investment."

"Why wouldn't you want to enhance that and extend longevity for your vehicle?" she asked, adding that such an effort helps to retain value like keeping up with oil changes and brakes.

Right now, Saud's Mobile Detailing offers interior cleans, deep cleans, exterior washes, and undercarriage washing with hopes to add ceramic coating and further certifications in time.

With summer starting, it's also a good time to consider detailing from a local grad. For more information, contact Saud's Mobile Detailing at 518-416-7918 or saudsmobiledetailing@gmail.com or on Facebook and Instagram.