People often use "wash" and "detail" to mean the same thing, but they're very different levels of service — and price.

A car wash

A wash cleans the outside of your car: foam, rinse, and dry. It removes surface dirt and leaves the car looking fresh. It's quick, affordable, and great for regular upkeep.

A full detail

A detail is a deep, thorough clean of the entire car, inside and out. It typically includes:

• Exterior wash, decontamination, polish, and paint protection.
• Full interior vacuum, steam clean, and surface care.
• Leather cleaning, seat and carpet shampoo, and glass.

Which do you need?

If your car is generally clean and you just want it fresh, a wash is perfect. If it's been a while, has stains, smells, or you're selling it, a full detail brings it back to near-new. Many drivers get a detail a few times a year and washes in between.

Detailing splits into two halves — interior and exterior. Knowing the difference helps you spend on what your car actually needs.

Exterior detailing

Focuses on the paint and outside surfaces: wash, decontamination, polish, and protection. Choose this if your paint looks dull, swirled, or unprotected, or you just want that deep, glossy shine.

Interior detailing

Focuses on the cabin: vacuum, steam clean, seats, carpets, leather, and surfaces. Choose this if your interior has stains, smells, pet hair, or general build-up.

Which do you need?

• Car looks dull outside but clean inside? Exterior detail.
• Paint's fine but the cabin is grubby? Interior detail.
• Both, or you're not sure? A full detail covers everything and gives the best result.

If you're selling the car, do both — buyers judge on first impression, inside and out.

You don't need to clean your car before a detail — that's our job. But a little prep helps the detailer spend their time on the deep work, not shuffling your things.

Before your appointment

1. Remove personal items. Take out belongings, valuables, and anything in the glovebox, boot, and door pockets.
2. Take out child seats if you'd like them cleaned underneath, or let us know to work around them.
3. Point out problem areas. Tell the detailer about specific stains, smells, or spots you want focused on.
4. Clear access (for mobile) — a spot with room to open all the doors, and water/power if arranged.

What we handle

Everything else — the dirt, dust, stains, hair, and grime, inside and out. You just tell us what matters most to you.

After the detail

Try to give the interior a little time to dry, and enjoy that fresh-car feeling. Ask about a maintenance plan to keep it that way for longer.