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Car detailing is an important part of vehicle maintenance. Beyond keeping your car clean, it keeps your vehicle running at its best for years.

How car detailing differs from a regular car wash

While washing your car can eliminate dirt and grime on the exterior surface, car detailing goes further by restoring – and sometimes exceeding – the original condition of the vehicle, both inside and out.

Car detailing services generally focus on two specific areas:

• Exterior Detailing
  

Uses a variety of products and techniques to clean and polish the surface of the car's body, windows, wheels, tyres, and other exterior components. Detailers typically use detergents and acid-free degreasers to break down grime; detail clay to remove deep-seated contaminates; and waxes and polishes to bring back the shine to the surfaces.

• Interior Detailing
  

Involves vacuuming, steam cleaning, polishing, and the use of liquid and foam chemicals to remove stains and deep clean the carpet, upholstery, vinyl, and leather surfaces, in addition to the nooks and crannies of the interior cabin.

Signs of a good car detailing service

Not all car detailing services produce high quality results, so it is important to choose a company that employs professional car detailers who hold a certificate in Automotive Car Detailing or a relevant equivalent. This ensures the detailers are trained and knowledgeable in the use of appropriate products, tools, and techniques for cleaning the different parts of the vehicle. It also means they adhere to safe working practices and are aware of environmental regulations.

You may also want to choose a company that provides manual detailing rather than automated detailing, as manual detailing can typically offer better results.

Finding the best car detailer
The first step is to research local companies. To save time, search for car detail companies on Oneflare, which lists verified service providers across Australia. Reviews on the companies can be a trusted resource, just like a referral from a family member or friend.

Once you have narrowed down your search, you can obtain free quotes and compare prices. Make sure to check what is included in the rate to ensure you are going to get the best value.