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Car valeting near me

Find a car valeter near you

Mobile or at a unit, a good valeter is insured for the job, clear about what is included and careful with the wash water. Here is how to find one.

Find a valeter What to check

Near you

Start with the trade body

Car valeting has one UK trade association that assesses its members. It is a good first filter. After that, reviews and a clear quote do most of the work.

These links open the organisations' own websites. We are an independent guide with no connection to any of them, and we do not recommend individual businesses.

Before you book

What to check before you book

  1. Insurance for this job

    Ask to see it, and check it covers the service you are booking. The trade body gives the same advice.

  2. Reviews from real customers

    Recent, specific reviews tell you more than a gallery of shiny bonnets.

  3. Training or assessment

    Trade body members have passed a theory exam and a practical test.

  4. A clear list of what is included

    A wash, a full valet and detailing are very different jobs at very different prices. Get it in writing.

  5. Where the water goes

    For a mobile valet, ask how they deal with run-off. Dirty wash water should not go into surface water drains.

Good to know

Know what you are buying

Wash
OutsideAn exterior clean. Quick, cheapest.
Valet
In and outInterior and exterior. Ask whether it is a mini or a full valet, and what each includes.
Detailing
SpecialistThe most specialised tier. Ask exactly what the work covers.

Names and scope vary between businesses, so ask each valeter what their packages include. Service tiers as listed by the PVD (opens in a new tab).

Questions

Common questions

How much does car valeting cost?

It varies too much for one honest number. The biggest drivers are the size of the vehicle, the level of service (a wash, a mini valet, a full valet or detailing) and the car's condition. Get two or three quotes for the same written job.

What is the difference between valeting and detailing?

Valeting cleans the car inside and out. Detailing is the more specialised tier above it. The trade body lists them as separate services, so ask exactly what each package covers.

Can a mobile valeter wash my car on the drive or the street?

Yes, as long as the run-off is kept out of surface water drains. Those drains carry rainwater and can lead straight to rivers, which is why pollution guidance treats commercial wash water as trade effluent.

Should a valeter be insured?

Yes. Ask to see the policy and check it covers the service you are paying for, especially for work on paintwork or interiors.

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