The Best Car Detailers in Christchurch
Updated 5 October 2025
Summary:
But how much does car detailing cost, and who offers the best service?
To help you and put you in the strongest position, we've handpicked a list of reliable, affordable and trusted car detailers in Christchurch to save you time and money.
Our guide covers:
Summary:
- More and more people in Christchurch look for a quality detailing service for their vehicle. A proper car detail is recommended every six months to remove the dirt, grime and contaminants that sit and fester on the paintwork. These contaminants will, over time, cause the paint to peel, rust to form and ultimately reduce the resale of your car.
But how much does car detailing cost, and who offers the best service?
To help you and put you in the strongest position, we've handpicked a list of reliable, affordable and trusted car detailers in Christchurch to save you time and money.
Our guide covers:
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MoneyHub's Top Trusted Car Detailers in Christchurch
- Our research highlighted the leading car detailers in Christchurch known for exceptional vehicle cleaning, restoration, and protection services.
- We suggest contacting Cleaner Cars, Kingdom Detailing or Diamond Detailing—our top car detailers with proven reviews and a track record of delivering outstanding results to Christchurch residents like you.
- Contacting a car detailer by phone is the best way to start - discuss your needs and hear how they can make your car look its best.
How much does car detailing cost?
The cost of car detailing depends on the size of your vehicle and the service you agree to, as we outline:
1. Size: Many car detailers group sizes into four categories - Small (compact or hatchback), Medium (small sedan or coupe), Large (large sedan or station wagon) and Extra large (4WD or van).
2. Service: Car detailing services range from a standard wash to deep scratch removal. Popular services include:
Pricing
1. Size: Many car detailers group sizes into four categories - Small (compact or hatchback), Medium (small sedan or coupe), Large (large sedan or station wagon) and Extra large (4WD or van).
2. Service: Car detailing services range from a standard wash to deep scratch removal. Popular services include:
- Standard maintenance - this usually covers an exterior wash, covering all surfaces of a vehicle and its wheels/tyres and under guards, exterior glass cleaning, interior vacuum, polish of interior surfaces, exhaust polish and spray wax.
- Protection work - this includes standard service (above), as well as the application of a sealant across paintwork and glass surfaces to protect against environmental factors, as well as an interior surface treatment.
- Light restoration - such services aim to remove light marring and scratches.
- Full restoration - this is a service that aims to remove deeper scratches in the paintwork, with a wax finish.
Pricing
- A basic car detailing service will cost around $150 to $200 for a standard-sized car, which thoroughly cleans your car outside and inside.
- Generally, an Exterior Clean will be around $100 and an Interior Clean will be around $75.
- Optional services, such as seat and floor mat shampooing, engine cleans and leather polish, won't be included in a standard package. These will cost around $50 to $100 each, depending on your vehicle size.
- Before agreeing to any detailing service, ask if the price includes GST. Many companies pay for car detailing and GST is less relevant to them. Having a GST-inclusive quote is important if you're paying for it out of your own pocket.
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MoneyHub's Top Trusted Car Detailers in Christchurch
- Our research highlighted the leading car detailers in Christchurch known for exceptional vehicle cleaning, restoration, and protection services.
- We suggest contacting Cleaner Cars, Kingdom Detailing or Diamond Detailing—our top car detailers with proven reviews and a track record of delivering outstanding results to Christchurch residents like you.
- Contacting a car detailer by phone is the best way to start - discuss your needs and hear how they can make your car look its best.
The Best Christchurch Car Detailers Available Right Now
Our list below, which is no particular order, covers Christchurch. We have selected these based on their history of longstanding service within Christchurch, location and data extracted from internet reviews on Google Business, Facebook, TradeMe Services and others.
Cleaner Cars - Car Detailing & Grooming Christchurch
Base: Sydenham, Christchurch
Hours: Mon to Fri 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Google Review rating: 4.9 (50+)
Website: Cleaner Cars
Facebook Page: Cleaner Cars
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 0210 713 554
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Customer Feedback
Hours: Mon to Fri 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Google Review rating: 4.9 (50+)
Website: Cleaner Cars
Facebook Page: Cleaner Cars
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 0210 713 554
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Customer Feedback
- Mobile service provides excellent convenience and a seamless experience
- Highly recommended for outstanding attention to detail and efficiency
- Affordable pricing offering great value for the quality of work
- Ideal for preparing vehicles for sale, leaving them looking like new
- Over 300 vehicles detailed, including high-end supercars
- Featured in major media outlets for industry success
- Services include car grooming, detailing, and paint protection
- Fully mobile service available for customer convenience
Kingdom Detailing
Base: Mobile
Hours: Mon to Sat 8 am - 5 pm
Google Review rating: 5.0 (60+)
Website: Kingdom Detailing
Facebook Page: Kingdom Detailing
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 027 331 2199
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Customer Feedback
Hours: Mon to Sat 8 am - 5 pm
Google Review rating: 5.0 (60+)
Website: Kingdom Detailing
Facebook Page: Kingdom Detailing
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 027 331 2199
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Customer Feedback
- Convenient mobile service adds great value for busy schedules
- Exceptional attention to detail leaves both interiors and exteriors spotless, including car mats
- Friendly, professional, and customer-focused service
- Highly recommended for reliable, top-quality results
- Free, no-obligation quotes available
- All services are fully mobile
- Online booking system for easy scheduling
- Services include interior detailing, exterior washing, waxing, and ceramic coating
​Diamond Detailing
Base: Wigram, Christchurch
Hours: Mon to Fri 8:30 am - 4 pm
Google Review rating: 5.0 (10+)
Website: Diamond Detailing
Facebook Page: Diamond Detailing
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 022 077 1816
Customer Feedback
Hours: Mon to Fri 8:30 am - 4 pm
Google Review rating: 5.0 (10+)
Website: Diamond Detailing
Facebook Page: Diamond Detailing
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 022 077 1816
Customer Feedback
- Friendly, professional, and easy to work with
- Efficient and responsive service that makes scheduling simple
- Attention to detail ensures a thorough clean inside and out
- Mobile service provides added convenience for busy customers
- Over 8 years of experience in car and motorhome grooming, including luxury vehicle grooming
- Fully mobile service available
- Services include full interior and exterior detailing, leather treatment, upholstery shampoo, and waxing
​McIver's Mobile Detailing
Base: Mobile
Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am – 5 pm
Google Review rating: 5.0 (20+)
Website: McIver's Mobile Detailing
Facebook Page: McIver's Mobile Detailing
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 021 289 1711
Customer Feedback
Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am – 5 pm
Google Review rating: 5.0 (20+)
Website: McIver's Mobile Detailing
Facebook Page: McIver's Mobile Detailing
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 021 289 1711
Customer Feedback
- Efficient and reliable mobile detailing service
- Professional workmanship with precise attention to detail
- Easy, friendly, and transparent communication throughout the process
- Consistently delivers high-quality results across multiple visits
- Engine bay and interior restored to an exceptionally clean standard
- A trusted choice for regular car detailing and maintenance
- Locally owned and operated business
- Fully mobile, servicing vehicles at homes, offices, driveways, or preferred locations
- Backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee — the job isn’t complete until the customer is happy
- Services include full interior and exterior detailing, paint correction (one-stage and multi-stage), clay bar treatment, pet hair and stain removal, and engine bay cleaning
​Detail King Christchurch
Base: Sydenham, Christchurch
Hours: Mon to Fri 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Google Review rating: 4.4 (150+)
Website: Detail King Christchurch
Facebook Page: Detail King Christchurch
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 0800 700 007
Customer Feedback
Hours: Mon to Fri 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Google Review rating: 4.4 (150+)
Website: Detail King Christchurch
Facebook Page: Detail King Christchurch
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 0800 700 007
Customer Feedback
- Exceptional detailing with meticulous attention to detail, leaving vehicles spotless
- High-quality ceramic coating delivers a flawless, glossy finish
- Efficient booking process with clear, professional communication
- Skilled and professional team consistently provides outstanding results
- Established in 2016, Detail King Christchurch is a premium auto detailing company
- Equipped with advanced tools including rotary buffing machines, stain extractors, steam shampooing systems, and specialised brushes
- Services include high-speed polishing, waxing, paint protection, window tinting, ceramic coating, and engine shampooing
369 Car Wash & Detailing
Base: Waltham, Christchurch
Hours: Mon to Sat 9 am - 5 pm
Google Review rating: 4.9 (70+)
Website: 369 Car Wash & Detailing
Facebook Page: 369 Car Wash & Detailing
Email address: Not specified
Phone: 022 595 2998
Customer Feedback
Hours: Mon to Sat 9 am - 5 pm
Google Review rating: 4.9 (70+)
Website: 369 Car Wash & Detailing
Facebook Page: 369 Car Wash & Detailing
Email address: Not specified
Phone: 022 595 2998
Customer Feedback
- Excellent car cleaning and detailing service that makes vehicles look like new
- Affordable pricing with quick turnaround times
- Professional, polite, and accommodating staff offering friendly service
- Interior and exterior cleaning leaves vehicles spotless and smelling fresh
- Fully mobile service available
- Services offered by appointment only
- Call-out fees may apply for customers outside the standard service area
- Services include car detailing, paint correction, ceramic coatings, and motorbike detailing
​The Detailing Specialists
Base: Yaldhurst, Christchurch
Hours: Appointment only
Google Review rating: 5.0 (90+)
Website: The Detailing Specialists
Facebook Page: The Detailing Specialists
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 03 925 7874
Customer Feedback
Hours: Appointment only
Google Review rating: 5.0 (90+)
Website: The Detailing Specialists
Facebook Page: The Detailing Specialists
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 03 925 7874
Customer Feedback
- Exceptional paint correction and ceramic coating services that leave vehicles looking flawless
- Expert headlight restoration significantly improves visibility
- Professional and transparent service with easy online booking and clear pricing
- Consistently high-quality workmanship across both modern and older vehicles
- Over 10 years of experience in auto and marine detailing
- Fully mobile service available, with an appointment-only workshop in Christchurch
- Easy-to-use online booking system
- Services cars, motorbikes, boats, and campervans
- Specialises in paint correction, ceramic coatings, and interior cleaning
MoneyHub's Top Trusted Car Detailer in Christchurch
- Our research highlighted the leading car detailers in Christchurch known for exceptional vehicle cleaning, restoration, and protection services.
- We suggest contacting Cleaner Cars, Kingdom Detailing or Diamond Detailing—our top car detailer with proven reviews and a track record of delivering outstanding results to Christchurch residents like you.
- Contacting a car detailer by phone is the best way to start - discuss your needs and hear how they can make your car look its best.
CCV Car Grooming
Base: Christchurch Central
Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am – 5:00 pm
Google Review rating: 4.8 (60+)
Website: CCV Car Grooming
Facebook Page: CCV Car Grooming
Email address: Not specified
Phone: 03 379 1390
Customer Feedback
Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am – 5:00 pm
Google Review rating: 4.8 (60+)
Website: CCV Car Grooming
Facebook Page: CCV Car Grooming
Email address: Not specified
Phone: 03 379 1390
Customer Feedback
- High-quality detailing that leaves cars looking showroom ready
- Impressive attention to detail with meticulous polishing and cleaning
- Professional, reliable, and accommodating service, even with last-minute booking changes
- Highly recommended for both interior and exterior detailing with consistently fantastic results
- Offers exterior and interior detailing, including washing, waxing, and leather treatment
- Provides tailored packages for regular maintenance or one-time detailing
- Services both private vehicles and corporate fleets
- Loan car available for added convenience during service
- Closed on weekends
​​Avid Group
Base: Addington, Christchurch
Hours: Mon to Fri 7:30 am – 5:00 pm, Sat 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Google Review rating: 4.8 (20+)
Website: Avid Group
Facebook Page: Avid Group
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 03 9281300
Customer Feedback
Hours: Mon to Fri 7:30 am – 5:00 pm, Sat 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Google Review rating: 4.8 (20+)
Website: Avid Group
Facebook Page: Avid Group
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 03 9281300
Customer Feedback
- Restores vehicles to a like-new condition
- Demonstrates excellent product knowledge
- No job is too big or too small
- Operating since 2018, serving the Christchurch area with a growing team
- Accepts all types and makes of cars
- Online booking available through their website
- Services include ceramic coating, waxing, car detailing, paint correction, and Xpel Paint Protection Film application
- Also sells products for car enthusiasts and automotive professionals, including brands such as Angelwax, Bigboi, Greycar, Race Ramps, Tredwear, Xpel, and Kamikaze Collection
​Espresso Carwash - Shirley
Base: Shirley, Christchurch
Hours: Mon to Sun 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Google Review rating: 4.4 (570+)
Website: Espresso Carwash - Shirley
Facebook Page: Espresso Carwash - Shirley
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 03 385 9966
Customer Feedback
Hours: Mon to Sun 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Google Review rating: 4.4 (570+)
Website: Espresso Carwash - Shirley
Facebook Page: Espresso Carwash - Shirley
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 03 385 9966
Customer Feedback
- Excels at restoring car interiors to perfection
- Leaves vehicles looking brand new
- Trustworthy and reliable care with keen attention to detail
- Provides high-quality service at reasonable prices
- Offers 100% handwash and detailing services for all car types and makes
- Services include car wash, vacuuming, seat conditioning, polish protection, swirl mark reduction, shine restoration, and protective waxing
- Provides corporate services such as valet, vehicle de-stickering, and car maintenance programmes
- Operates on weekends with both walk-ins and appointment bookings available
- Online booking available via their website
MoneyHub's Top Trusted Car Detailers in Christchurch
- Our research highlighted the leading car detailers in Christchurch known for exceptional vehicle cleaning, restoration, and protection services.
- We suggest contacting Cleaner Cars, Kingdom Detailing or Diamond Detailing—our top car detailers with proven reviews and a track record of delivering outstanding results to Christchurch residents like you.
- Contacting a car detailer by phone is the best way to start - discuss your needs and hear how they can make your car look its best.
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