Serving dealerships nationwide since 1979

Detailing that keeps your
Dealership moving.

Comprehensive on-premise reconditioning and appearance solutions — so your team focuses on selling, not managing details.

Teph Seal Auto Appearance

Trusted by leading dealerships nationwide
AutoNation Fields Auto Group Hendrick Automotive Asbury Automotive Southeast Toyota Fields Motorcars Penske Automotive Lithia Motors Group 1 Automotive Sonic Automotive Carvana AutoNation Fields Auto Group Hendrick Automotive Asbury Automotive Southeast Toyota Fields Motorcars Penske Automotive Lithia Motors Group 1 Automotive Sonic Automotive Carvana


45 years building the industry standard.

Since 1979, TephSeal has been the detail solution for America's top auto groups and dealerships. We work with trained teams directly inside your dealership — reducing overhead, eliminating distraction, and delivering vehicles your customers are proud to drive off the lot.

We're not a vendor. We're an operational partner. We are a member of your Dealership family.

45+
Years in business
800+
Active dealership partners
32
States served coast to coast
24/7
On-site staffing availability

Our focus is on the details that matter most to your dealership

01 — CORE SERVICE

On-Site Auto Detailing

Full interior and exterior reconditioning for every vehicle on your lot. Our embedded teams arrive on schedule and deliver showroom-ready results daily.

↑ CSI Scores
02 — OPERATIONS

Dealer Staffing Programs

We source, train, and manage detail technicians in your building. No HR headaches. No overtime surprises. Just consistent, professional output every day.

↓ Overhead Costs
03 — SERVICES

Complete Automotive Appearance Protection & Reconditioning Services

Complete Vehicle Appearance Services including Paint Protection Film (PPF), Ceramic Coatings, Window Tint, Paint Correction, Dent Repair, and Professional Detailing.

↑ Vehicle Value
04 — TECHNOLOGY

Teph Seal A.I.

Real-time tracking and reporting into your inventory's appearance status, work orders, and throughput — so nothing slips and every unit is accounted for. Powered by Teph Seal's artificial intelligence.

↑ Accountability
05 — MARKETING

Marketing Support

Professional vehicle photography, condition reporting, and visual merchandising services that help your inventory stand out online and on the lot.

↑ Faster Turn

Innovation under
the surface.

Our R&D team is constantly building tools that give dealership partners a technological edge — from smart scheduling systems to AI-assisted quality inspection.

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AI Quality Control

A.I. assisted quality checks ensure every vehicle meets brand standards before it hits the lot.

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Mobile Ops Dashboard

Real-time workflow management for site leads — job assignments, status updates, and performance metrics in one app.

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Dealer Portal

A live window into your TephSeal partnership — invoices, work orders, team schedules, and performance reports on-demand.

The operational advantage
your competitors don't have

Eliminate HR Complexity

We handle all recruiting, onboarding, payroll, and management for your detail team.

Reduce Turnaround Time

Faster reconditioning means faster time-to-lot — more units available for sale each day.

Consistent Quality Standards

TephSeal-trained technicians follow the same protocol at every partner location, nationwide.

24/7 Staffing Flexibility

We scale up or down with your volume — never overstaffed on slow days, never behind on busy ones.

Real-Time Accountability

Dashboard reporting, work order tracking, and key management give you full visibility.

Proven at Scale

From single rooftops to major auto groups — TephSeal has been tested in the highest-volume environments in the country.


Dealers say it better
than we do.

★★★★★

"The Teph Seal team has significantly reduced the time and distraction associated with managing the detail department."

John MantioneVice President, Fields Auto Group
★★★★★

"Teph Seal's flexible staffing solution ensures that my dealership is properly staffed 24/7, allowing our team to exceed customer expectations."

Alex DarwichService & Parts Director, Fields Motorcars Lakeland
★★★★★

"Heads cost money and Teph Seal's outsource detail solution has allowed us to refocus valuable employees against driving revenue."

Dave KatarskiPresident, Southeast AutoNation


Meet our team.

The people behind four decades of industry-leading auto appearance solutions.

Executive Leadership
JT

John Tricoli, III

President & CEO
DD

Dennis DeCarlo

Vice President & COO
EF

Erroll Fielding

Chief Financial Officer
LN

Lorraine Notice

Human Resource Director
Senior Leadership & Market Presidents
LS

Louis Sedivy

Controller
MA

Maria Tricoli Armstrong

Market President
JT

John Tricoli, IV

Operations VP & R&D
RA

Robert Andrijov

Market President
JB

Jon Beckler

Market President
AD

Andrew DeCarlo

Market President
MG

Michael Gruver

Market President
JG

Juan Guzman

Market President
TJ

Tom Jacobs

Market President
MP

Mark Plotts

Market President
JR

John Rak

Market President
RS

Ronaldo Swilley

Market President
CT

Chris Tricoli

Market President
District Managers & Area Directors
DC

Donald Cook

District Manager
RC

Ricky Caban

District Manager
DM

Dave McDonough

District Manager
JM

Jason Murray

District Manager
JS

Jon Simmons

District Manager
MR

Michael Rak

District Manager
NR

Neil Richardson

District Manager
RR

Ron Reed

Area Director
JR

Joel Rodriguez

Area Director
Operations & Support
BK

Bart Kaup

Administrator
DM

Dana Merrick

Area Manager
LD

Limbert Desir

IT Support
ST

Steve Tabb

Marketing Development Manager
RJ

Ricardo Josephs

Supply Distribution Manager
MG

Michael Gauthier

Director of Quality Control & Safety

Build a career,
not just a job.

We're growing across the country and looking for detail professionals, site managers, and operations leaders who take pride in their work. If you care about quality and want to grow with a company that's been the industry leader for four decades — let's talk.

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Growth Paths

Clear progression from technician to site manager to regional ops.

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Benefits

Competitive pay, health insurance, and employee benefits including 401(k) and PTO

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Nationwide

Openings in all 50 states — work close to home or relocate.

View Open Positions →


Your team,
fully supported.

TephSeal employees get secure access to forms, safety documentation, schedules, and the tools they need to do their best work on-site every day.

Whether you're a new hire or a 20-year veteran, everything you need is one click away.

TephSeal

Team portal available 24/7 for all active employees.

Employee Login →


Ready to upgrade
your detail operation?

Our team will build a custom program for your dealership — no obligation, no pressure. Just a conversation about what better looks like for your lot.