Mobile car wash services seem to be a hot topic on this site recently. I have had many readers ask my opinion about them, and what you should expect to pay for this type of service. While it is easier to find a regular car detailer in your area, it really isn’t that difficult to find mobile car washes.

A simple glance in the paper or your local Yellow Pages should generally turn up a half dozen or more of these services. If you find a reputable mobile detailer, you can expect them to clean both the exterior and interior of your vehicle, right in your driveway.

The prices on these services can really vary, especially based on region and the type of services being offered. If you just want a simple car wash, it is going to be less expensive than if you wanted to have your car detailed. Many regular detailers can charge $100 on up for a basic detailing package. I have seen some places that offer it for around $60-70 as well.

Now these are physical locations. Mobile car washes can charge about $50 for a basic wash, which includes mini detailing such as cleaning the tires and vacuuming out your car. This doesn’t include a wax job or anything of that nature however.

The size of the vehicle also can raise the price as well. A compact car obviously isn’t going to be as hard to detail as say, a Hummer. SUVs and vehicle of that nature generally cost about twice as much to detail than small cars.

If you don’t want to be charged extra, I also suggest cleaning any loose trash out of your car first, as many services will charge extra for this service (depending on how much trash there is).

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