Recommend a reasonably-priced valeter in London, please!

Recommend a reasonably-priced valeter in London, please!

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C70R

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17,596 posts

104 months

Wednesday 3rd February 2016
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I have a great bunch of Albanian guys who do an excellent drive-thru job of cleaning my car for a tenner every other week. However, having just bought a new car and wanting slightly more for its 'first clean', I don't feel like spending £40 to upgrade to their 'mini-valet' with these guys will leave me with what I want.

What I'm looking for is a slight upgrade from the Albanians, without spending £150 for the bottom-end services of a 'detailer' (based on my web research) - i.e. a decent clean, polish and wax, without using products made from unicorn foreskin.

From what I could see, my £150 at a detailer basically gets the same as my Albanians do (albeit at far higher quality), plus hoovering my airvents. With the best will in the world, the car has enough imperfections that a proper detail would be completely wasted, and probably do nothing other than make them stand out more.

Does anyone have any thoughts, or anyone that they might recommend?

daryloffsetdetailing

35 posts

212 months

Saturday 6th February 2016
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I think you'll struggle for a top end wash and protection for less than £100 and get a quality job. My prices start at £100 for what you are after (Essex), not that it helps answer your question, but I'd spend a bit more and get it done properly.

Pro Valets

61 posts

130 months

Sunday 7th February 2016
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Hi,

As the UK Trade Association for Professional Valeters and Detailers our members will be able to assist. As they are all independant companies their charges and services will vary and I am sure that one of them will suit your requirements - whether you require a basic wash, or a full restoration detail using the finest Yak's Testicle Wax.

You can find local, approved members at www.pro-valets.co.uk.

Do let us know how you get on.

Rich @ PVD

C70R

Original Poster:

17,596 posts

104 months

Monday 8th February 2016
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Thanks kindly both.

In losing hope that I would get a reply here, I've actually found a load of mobile valeters offering services in the £40-60 region that seem to fit my needs.

Callughan

6,312 posts

192 months

Monday 2nd May 2016
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Hi, tried to PM did you manage find someone good?

voicey

2,453 posts

187 months

Saturday 7th May 2016
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London is a pretty big place. I can recommend someone in south east London if needed...

Callughan

6,312 posts

192 months

Monday 9th May 2016
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yes please