What should a detail cost for your car?
Choose the package, the condition and any add-ons. The ranges are 2026 US studio prices; mobile detailers charge the same labor plus a travel fee.
Time on the car: 4 to 8 hours. Mobile detailers charge the same labor plus a travel fee.
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What is the difference between a detail and a car wash?
A wash removes loose dirt. A detail decontaminates the paint, cleans every interior surface and usually adds protection. Two to eight hours of labor versus ten minutes.
Why does a neglected car cost 40% more?
Embedded stains, heavy pet hair and smoke residue take two or three passes and extra chemicals. Studios price by the hour behind the scenes.
Is paint correction part of a full detail?
No. A full detail includes a light one-step polish at most. Correction is a separate service priced by stage; use the stage picker to see which you need.
How often should I detail?
A full detail once or twice a year, an interior refresh every three months if you commute daily, and a maintenance wash every two weeks. Coated cars stretch all of these.
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