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Interior Detail vs. Full Detail: Which Does Your Car Need?

Mini Interior, Premium Interior or Full Detail? A simple guide to picking the right car detail for how your vehicle actually looks right now.

By Soheil, owner of Sparkwave Detailing ·

“Detail” can mean anything from a quick vacuum to a full steam clean. Picking the right level saves money and gets you the result you actually want. Here’s how to choose.

Choose a Mini Interior if…

  • The car is already fairly tidy: dust, crumbs, a few fingerprints on the screen.
  • There are no real stains on the seats or carpet.
  • You get it cleaned every few months and want to keep it that way.

The Mini Interior Detail covers a full vacuum, a wipe-down of the dash, console and door panels, the cup holders and touch points, and the interior glass. From $99.

Choose a Premium Interior if…

  • There are coffee, food or kid stains on the seats or carpet.
  • Sand, salt or mud is ground into the floor mats.
  • It’s been a year or more since a proper clean, or you just bought it used.
  • There’s a smell that won’t go away (add ozone treatment for odours).

The Premium Interior Detail adds steam cleaning, fabric shampoo and hot-water extraction, targeted stain treatment and leather conditioning. From $179.

Choose a Full Detail if…

  • The inside is in good shape, but the outside needs a wash too.
  • You want both done in one visit for less.

The Full Detail combines the Mini Interior and Mini Exterior (hand wash, wheels, glass, tire dressing and spray sealant). From $159, which is $9 less than booking them separately on a car.

Still not sure?

Pick “Not sure yet” on the quote form and describe the car, or text us a couple of photos. We’ll recommend the cheapest option that will actually get it clean.

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What our customers say

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“I appreciate the messages saying they are on the way and when they arrive. The guys did a great job, I’ve never had detailing done and was very impressed with the job. They didn’t miss any nooks or crannies. Very nice and friendly guys.”

Dorothy B. Google review

“Soheil is very detail oriented and made the used car I bought feel brand new. Super easy to set up the appointment and a nice guy as well. Will definitely book with Sparkwave again.”

Dev S. Google review

“This group of people are professional, on time, knowledgeable and did a fabulous job clean and deodorizing my car that has not had a detail in 5 years. Amazing! Highly recommended. Super convenient to come to your own house and get the job done. Thank you again!”

Dianna S. Google review

“Solid clean job on the interior of my car, will defs call him up when I come back into Langley!”

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