Auto Detailers
Tires Plus Total Car Care
Burtonsville, MD 20866301-384-4141
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Finding the Right Car Detailer
Maybe you were born to run. But born to detail? Forget it. Tramps like us need a pro. For less than $200, a detailing shop can transform your ride, inside and out, leaving it looking used-car-lot new. Here’s help finding a shop you can trust.
Should You Bother Washing or Detailing Your Car?
The reason to have your car detailed or washed is the same reason you comb your hair or wear a clean shirt: to look good. If you don't bother to detail or wash your you might lose a little resale value down the line, but probably not that much.
What Do Car Detailers Do?
A basic detailing job usually takes four to five hours to complete and usually includes an exterior wash, claying, polishing, and waxing; an interior cleaning; and tire cleaning and treatments. Many shops also provide other services upon request.
How to Wash a Car
Washing your car...it’s a straightforward process, right? You get a hose, spray the vehicle down, soap it up, rinse it, and you’re done. Not so fast: As with most tasks, there’s a right way and a wrong way to wash a car.