Any recommendations for good car cleaners in the London area

[FarzyB]

Not having owned a car before, please excuse such a basic question! However, I don't want to risk a crap job and don't have a convenient driveway/house set-up (living in flats with the car parked on the road). Does anyone have any recommendations for a reliable, trustworthy place to take my 981 to be washed and waxed for a sensible price? Thanks!

[DangerDoom]

Whereabouts in London are you, how far are you prepared to travel, and how much is reasonable in your mind?

[FarzyB]

In North London, and willing to travel about 5 miles. I guess I'd be prepared to spend about 10 for a basic wash. I might try the American hand wash company.

[5517]

All hand car washes are swirl central and your car will be getting worse with every wash unless you find a "Detailer" who has a hand wash but then you are in for £25 each time.

[Callughan]

That sounds reasonable any detailers you can recommend?

[Magic919]

I've used Liquid at Knightsbridge a few times.

[g7jhp]

FarzyB said:

In North London, and willing to travel about 5 miles. I guess I'd be prepared to spend about 10 for a basic wash. I might try the American hand wash company.

Better to buy a couple of buckets and do it yourself!

[RankAmateur]

Lellers on Kendal Street off Edgware road are always good. Been using them for years. Plenty of exotic metal being washed there every day. £15 upwards.

[sidicks]

Callughan said:

That sounds reasonable any detailers you can recommend?

To be fair, if you're looking at spending £25, you won't get a 'detailer', you'll get someone with a couple of buckets and some products!

[Spy]

If you want cheap but half decent quality, then James on Hampden Square, N14 does a good job. He does a few high end cars like Ferraris, Porsches, Bentleys etc.

If you want a proper job with low risk of swirls etc then either do it yourself or use a car detailer like Perfection Detailing but they are not cheap.