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Mobile Car Detailing FAQs
Straight answers to the questions people ask before booking a mobile detail with Dirty Detailing UK: how the mobile service works, which areas we cover, what each service includes and how to get a quote.
The Mobile Service
How mobile detailing works and what to expect when we come to you.
What is mobile auto detailing?
Mobile auto detailing means the detailing service comes to your vehicle, rather than you taking the vehicle to a detailing business. Dirty Detailing UK brings interior, exterior, paint and protection services to your home or another suitable location.
Do you come to my home?
Yes, home is where most customers have their vehicle detailed. When you get in touch, tell us where the car will be so we can check the location is suitable for the work you have chosen.
Can you detail my car at my workplace?
It may be possible, depending on the location and whether you have permission for the work to be carried out there. Let us know the details when you enquire and we will tell you whether it is suitable.
Do I need to provide anything before you arrive?
Let us know where the vehicle will be parked, and mention anything that could affect the work, such as limited space. For interior work it helps to remove personal items and valuables from the car beforehand. If anything else is needed for your booking, we will tell you when we arrange it.
Can every service be done at any location?
Not always. Some work depends on suitable working conditions, such as enough space around the vehicle. We will confirm what is possible at your location before the booking.
Areas & Booking
Where we work and how to arrange a detail.
What areas do you cover?
We are based in Boughton, north Northampton, and cover the surrounding area, including Boughton, Moulton, Buckton Fields, Northampton, Wellingborough and Kettering. See our service areas for details, or ask if your town is not listed.
How do I request a quote?
Use the form on our contact page, call +44 7719 302518 or email dirtydetailinguk@gmail.com. Include your vehicle, the service you are interested in and where the car will be.
How can I contact Dirty Detailing UK?
By phone on +44 7719 302518, by email at dirtydetailinguk@gmail.com, or through the quote form on the contact page.
How much does detailing cost?
It depends on the vehicle, its condition and the services you choose, so we quote each job individually. Get in touch with a few details and we will give you a price.
Our Services
What each service category covers.
What services do you offer?
What is included in interior detailing?
Interior vacuuming, seat shampooing, steam cleaning, dog hair removal, air vent dusting, carpet lines and interior scenting. See interior detailing for more.
What is included in exterior detailing?
A full body wash, clay bar treatment, waxing, wheel washing, wheel barrel cleaning, tyre shine, exhaust tip polishing and engine detailing. See exterior detailing.
What is the difference between interior and exterior detailing?
Interior detailing covers the cabin: seats, carpets, vents and surfaces. Exterior detailing covers the bodywork, wheels, tyres and outside details. If both need doing, complete auto detailing brings them together.
What is complete auto detailing?
The whole vehicle in one booking. The core covers a full body wash, interior vacuuming, steam cleaning, seat shampooing and interior scenting, with polishing, protection, ceramic coating and specialist work available on top.
Paint, Polish & Ceramic Coating
Enhancement and protection for your paintwork.
What is a stage one polish?
A single machine polishing stage that improves gloss and clarity and reduces the look of light swirls and dullness. It will not remove deeper scratches or chips. More on our paint enhancement page.
What is paintwork protection?
A protective treatment applied to clean, prepared paint to help guard the finish. Options range from waxing to ceramic coating, and we will recommend what suits your car and how you use it.
What is ceramic coating?
A protective layer applied over properly prepared paintwork, designed to protect the finish for a set period. Read more on our ceramic coating page.
What is the difference between a 6-month and 12-month ceramic coating?
Both protect the paintwork. The 6-month option is a shorter-term choice, good if you are trying a coating for the first time. The 12-month option is for longer-term protection before the coating needs reapplying. How long either performs also depends on how the car is used, washed and stored.
Do you coat glass?
Yes, glass ceramic coating is available and is intended to help water clear from the screens more easily.
Interior & Specialist Work
Seats, carpets, pet hair, wheels and engine bays.
Can you remove dog hair?
Yes. Dog hair removal targets hair embedded in seats and carpets. How much can be lifted depends on how long it has built up and the fabric. See interior detailing.
Can you clean seats and carpets?
Yes. Fabric seats can be shampooed, carpets are vacuumed and finished with neat lines, and steam cleaning helps with stubborn areas. Let us know if your seats are leather or another material.
Do you offer engine detailing?
Yes. The engine bay is carefully cleaned of built-up dust and grime. More on our specialist detailing page.
Do you clean wheels and tyres?
Yes. Wheel faces are washed, inner barrels can be cleaned too, and tyres are finished with tyre shine.
Do you work on convertibles?
Yes. Soft top roof protection is available for convertibles with a fabric roof.
Still Have a Question?
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If your question is not answered here, get in touch. We are happy to talk through your vehicle and what you are looking for.