[mikex9191]

If my car is only a year old how much should the detailing cost? and does anyone have experience with dealerships offering detailing(price and how well they do the job)?

[dday]

Age has nothing to do with it. It's all about the condition of your paint. Dealerships aren't known for detailing. Expect to pay $200-600 for a full detail depending on the condition of your paint.

[JohnnyT]

But bear in mind that getting an expert detailing early on in the life of your vehicle will pay huge dividends in the long run. Your paint will be protected early and future detailings will be much easier if you are willing and learn how to take a few easy maintenance steps yourself on a consistent basis.

[ScheerSpeed]

Please do not bring your car to the dealer for detailing...

Email Phil@Detailersdomain.com and ask him who's a reputable detailer in your area.

[mikex9191]

Thanks for all the help guys. I will definitely look into reputable detailers in my area

[TOGWT]

Exterior (8 hours)
• Wash and dry exterior paint – 1.5
• Detailer’s clay – 1.0
• Tyres and Wheel surfaces – 0.5
• Clean exterior glass – 0.5
• Clean and lightly polish paint – 1.5
• Wax or seal paint -1.0
• Clean and protect rubber seals – 0.5
• Exhaust, tyres and trim etc 1.5 hours

Interior (4.5 hours)
• Brush and Vacuum carpets – 0.5
• Shampoo mats – 0.5
• Shampoo / extract carpet – 1.0
• Clean upholstery – 1.0
• Apply protection to vinyl and leather – 0.5
• Clean interior glass -0.5
• Deodorize interior - 10 min
• Protect carpet and upholstery – 0.5

This level of detail on an average sized and condition vehicle would take approx 13 hours, a larger vehicle will obviously take more time, most professional detailers will charge between $400 and $550 to do this level of work. Depending on location / skill level / /reputation, to transform a vehicle back to ‘like-new condition; so expect to pay a fair price for the amount of work and materials involved.