The Best Car Detailers in Tauranga
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 Tauranga to save you time and money.
Our guide covers:
- More and more people in Tauranga 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 Tauranga 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 Tauranga Car Detailers Available Right Now
Our list below, which is no particular order, covers Tauranga. We have selected these based on their history of longstanding service within Tauranga, location and data extracted from internet reviews on Google Business, Facebook, TradeMe Services and others.
Wax Attack Valet
Base: Judea, Tauranga
Hours: Mon to Fri 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Google Review rating: 4.1/5
Website: Wax Attack Valet
Facebook page: Wax Attack Valet
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 027 292 9285
Customer Feedback:
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Important Must-know Facts and Services:
Hours: Mon to Fri 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Google Review rating: 4.1/5
Website: Wax Attack Valet
Facebook page: Wax Attack Valet
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 027 292 9285
Customer Feedback:
- Friendly and professional car detailers
- Provides top service and results
- Honestly provides idea of costs
Pros:
- Provides pick-up and delivery service
Cons:
- None
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
- Wax Attack Valet is a Tauranga-based automotive valet that helps restore the car’s original look.
- They work on both exterior and interior detailing, including the engine bays.
- Wax Attack have been in the industry for more than 15 years doing car paint restoration and detailing.
- In addition to car detailing, they also offer paintwork restoration, car paint restoration, headlight restoration, paintless dent removal and white wall tyres.
- The basic car detailing package starts from $240.00, including GST.
AUTO STEAM
Base: Mobile only
Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am – 5 pm
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Website: AUTO STEAM
Facebook page: AUTO STEAM
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 021 030 0046
Customer Feedback:
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Important Must-know Facts and Services:
Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am – 5 pm
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Website: AUTO STEAM
Facebook page: AUTO STEAM
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 021 030 0046
Customer Feedback:
- High quality detailing
- Car is looking brand new after service
- Cleans the car to a high standard
- Offers value for money
- Excellent service and friendly staff
Pros:
- Provides pick-up and drop-off service
- Offers on-site car detailing
Cons:
- None
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
- AUTO STEAM services Tauranga and nearby areas.
- They use steam technology for mobile services which can remove the heavy dirt with minimal water usage. Not only that it washes the car, but it deodorises, sanitises and disinfects all types of surfaces without any damage to the car’s interior.
- Their services include car valet, on-site car detailing and mobile steaming.
California Car Valet
Base: Second Avenue, Tauranga
Hours: Mon to Fri 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, Sat 7:30 am – 1:00 pm
Google Review rating: 4.5/5
Website: California Car Valet
Facebook page: California Car Valet
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 07 578 3821
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Hours: Mon to Fri 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, Sat 7:30 am – 1:00 pm
Google Review rating: 4.5/5
Website: California Car Valet
Facebook page: California Car Valet
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 07 578 3821
Customer Feedback:
- Makes sure the job is done properly
- Friendly groomers
- Reasonable pricing
- Knowledgeable in what they do and strive for perfection
Pros:
- Conveniently located in Tauranga CBD
Cons:
- Extra charges may incur for animal pet hair or excess sand
- Stains and spills are charged as per seen basis
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
- California Car Valet has been grooming cars for more than 20 years.
- Full valet service starts at $240.
- Their full valet includes full exterior wash and shine, clean door jams, vacuum and clean boot, cleaning of alloys/mags and dress tyres, interior scrub, wet shampoo, dress interior vinyl, clean windows, spotting removal, machine cut and polish paintwork, engine bay wash and dressing.
Mobile Car Valet Tauranga
Base: Pyes Pa, Tauranga
Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am – 5 pm
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Website: Mobile Car Valet Tauranga
Facebook page: Mobile Car Valet Tauranga
Email address: None
Phone: 022 182 2324
Customer Feedback:
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Important Must-know Facts and Services:
Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am – 5 pm
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Website: Mobile Car Valet Tauranga
Facebook page: Mobile Car Valet Tauranga
Email address: None
Phone: 022 182 2324
Customer Feedback:
- Easy to contact and book
- Has keen attention to detail
- Cars look and smell brand new after service
Pros:
- Provides both mobile and on-site car detailing service
Cons:
- None
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
- Mobile Car Valet is a locally owned and operated mobile car detailing service in Pyes Pa, Tauranga.
- They clean cars, station wagons, utility cars, vans, SUVs, RUVs, coaches, boats, aeroplanes, and caravans.
- Their range of services includes wash, vacuum, hand polishing, carpet cleaning, upholstery shampooing and others.
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