The Best Car Detailers in Dunedin
Updated 7 May 2023
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 Duendin to save you time and money.
Our guide covers:
- More and more people in Dunedin 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 Duendin to save you time and money.
Our guide covers:
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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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Quality Dunedin Car Detailers Available Right Now
Our list below, which is no particular order, covers Dunedin. We have selected these based on their history of longstanding service within Dunedin, location and data extracted from internet reviews on Google Business, Facebook, TradeMe Services and others.
Detail King Dunedin
Base: South Dunedin
Hours: Mon to Fri 9 am – 6 pm
Google Review rating: 4.7/5
Website: Detail King Dunedin
Facebook Page: Detail King Dunedin
Email address: info@detailking.nz
Phone: 0800 700 007
Customer Feedback:
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Important Must-know Facts and Services:
Hours: Mon to Fri 9 am – 6 pm
Google Review rating: 4.7/5
Website: Detail King Dunedin
Facebook Page: Detail King Dunedin
Email address: info@detailking.nz
Phone: 0800 700 007
Customer Feedback:
- Friendly and accommodating staff
- Quickly finishes the job
- Very responsive to enquiries
- Great customer service
Pros:
- Efficient and well-detailed car grooming inside and out
Cons:
- Only operates during weekdays
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
- Detail King Dunedin is a trusted car care and detailing centre servicing Christchurch and Dunedin area
- Detailing service includes minor paint repair, surface restoration and extensive cleaning of the salient parts of the vehicle
- Offers services for high-pressure water rinse, wheel and tyre scrub, wheel guard scrub and pressure wash, interior detail vacuum, detail hand wax and tyres protection application
Top 1 Motors
Base: Glenross, Dunedin
Hours: Mon to Fri 8:30 am – 5 pm, Sat and Sun (By appointment)
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
Website: Top 1 Motors
Facebook Page: None
Email address: op1dunedin@gmail.com
Phone: 03 477 1188
Customer Feedback:
Pros:
Cons:
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
Hours: Mon to Fri 8:30 am – 5 pm, Sat and Sun (By appointment)
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
Website: Top 1 Motors
Facebook Page: None
Email address: op1dunedin@gmail.com
Phone: 03 477 1188
Customer Feedback:
- Does excellent steam cleaning
- Informative and helpful staff
- The serviced car feels and smells like new
Pros:
- Accepts all types of vehicles for car detailing and grooming
Cons:
- None
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
- Top 1 Motors have been in the car care industry since 2006
- It started as a vehicle detailing company and has now extended its business to a car dealership
- Services offered are machine buffing, hand polish, bumper glossed, clean vacuum interior, steam clean seats and engine degrease
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