How often should you detail your car?
A straight answer on how often your car actually needs detailing — and why a maintenance plan beats the occasional deep clean.
It's the question we get asked more than any other: how often does my car really need detailing? The honest answer is that it depends on how you use it, where you park it, and the finish you want to keep — but there are some simple rules of thumb that work for almost everyone.
Daily drivers
If your car lives outside and racks up the miles, a full detail every three to four months keeps grime, road salt and contamination from building up and damaging the paint. In between, a lighter maintenance wash every few weeks protects the finish and stops dirt becoming ingrained.
Weekend & garage-kept cars
Cars that are babied and stored undercover need full details less often — typically twice a year — but they benefit hugely from a proper protective coating so the gloss survives the months they sit still.
Why a maintenance plan wins
A one-off deep clean looks incredible for a fortnight, then slowly fades. A maintenance plan keeps your car at that just-detailed level all year for a fraction of the effort — because we're maintaining a great finish rather than rescuing a neglected one. It's cheaper over the year, and your car always looks its best.
Ready to give your car the treatment it deserves?