A Valeter focuses on cleaning and tidying up the car’s exterior and interior, often using quick processes to remove dirt and grime. A Detailer, on the other hand, goes much deeper—correcting paint imperfections, refining surfaces, and applying professional-grade protection. Detailing is about restoration, enhancement, and preservation, rather than just cleaning.

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We are Detailers. While we carry out deep cleaning and valeting as part of our process, our expertise is in high-end detailing—which includes machine polishing, paint correction, ceramic coatings, and premium vehicle protection.

The International Detailing Association (IDA) is the global standard for professional detailing. It promotes industry best practices, ethics, and ongoing education for serious detailing professionals.

Being an IDA Certified Detailer (CD) means passing rigorous exams on detailing theory, techniques, and best practices. Skills-Validated (SV) goes even further, requiring an expert hands-on assessment to prove practical ability. When you choose an IDA Certified & Skills-Validated Detailer, you’re choosing someone who is professionally trained, assessed, and committed to quality.

Absolutely! We carry full professional detailing insurance, covering your vehicle while it’s in our care, including liability for damage and treatment risk. Your car is safe with us.

No! While we specialize in luxury, performance and supercars, we detail all types of vehicles, from classic cars to daily drivers. Every car deserves expert care, regardless of make or model.

We look after a wide range of clients, including supercar owners, collectors, enthusiasts, and those who simply love their cars. Our clients value high-quality detailing and proper vehicle care—whether it's a Ferrari, Porsche, Range Rover, or a cherished daily driver.

You can, but professional detailing requires advanced techniques, specialist tools, and premium products that aren’t readily available to consumers. Incorrect techniques (like using the wrong polish or applying pressure unevenly) can cause more damage than good. Our expertise ensures safe, high-quality results that last.

While high-street hand car washes (sometimes called “Scratch & Shine” washes) may seem like a quick and cheap option, they often cause more harm than good. The majority of these operations:

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🚫 Use incorrect wash techniques – Dirty sponges, harsh chemicals, and improper drying methods result in swirl marks, scratches, and long-term paint damage.
🚫 Lack professional training – Most workers have no knowledge of safe washing techniques, pH-neutral products, or correct decontamination processes.
🚫 Use unknown, low-quality chemicals – Many use highly acidic or harsh alkaline cleaners that strip away protective layers, damaging paint, trim, and wheels.
🚫 Are often uninsured – If your car gets scratched, damaged, or stained, there’s usually zero accountability or insurance coverage.
🚫 Rely on cheap labour & unethical practices – Many are linked to illegal employment, with workers being underpaid and working in poor conditions. Some have also been connected to money laundering and tax evasion.

While these washes might look clean at first, over time, repeated visits will result in dull, scratched, and damaged paint that can cost thousands to fix properly.

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At Prestige Details, we only use professional-grade quality products, safe wash techniques, and are insured to preserve your vehicle’s finish rather than degrade it. Investing in proper detailing keeps your car looking pristine for years, rather than slowly destroying it.​

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Detailing is far more in-depth than valeting—it includes paint correction, decontamination, and professional-grade protection, using high-end products and specialist techniques. While valeting is about cleaning, detailing is about enhancing and protecting your vehicle’s long-term condition.

It depends on the level of detailing required. A basic Full Valet/ Deep Clean detail starts from £120.00, while a full Gloss Enhancement detail starts at £297+ without protection. Each car is different, so we provide tailored pricing based on the car’s size, condition, and desired level of perfection.

Final pricing depends on vehicle size and condition. Larger vehicles require additional time and materials, so they carry an additional charge. The stated 'from' price give a starting point such as a small vehicle. An example of vehicle sizes would be as follows:

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• Small (Fiat 500, Smart Car, Ferrari Roma, Lamborghini Huracán) - starting point

• Medium (VW Golf, BMW 3 Series, Audi A4)

• Large (Audi Q5, BMW X3, Mercedes GLE)

• XL (Range Rover Sport, Land Rover Discovery, Rolls-Royce Cullinan)​

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