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: 

• How much does car detailing cost?
• 4 Quality Christchurch Car Detailers Available Right Now

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:

• 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.

​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.

No car detailing company has paid to appear on this list, and MoneyHub.co.nz has no relationship with any car detailing company below.