Full Car Detail, Inside and Out
A full detail is the interior deep clean and the exterior detail in one appointment. It's the reset most people want once or twice a year, before selling a car, or after a lease return notice lands.
Detailers offering full car detail
Arnold
Riverside, CA • New
From $325
AUTO PRIME CLEAN DETAILING
San Bernardino, CA • New
From $150
Chris
Aurora, IL • New
From $180
David Aguilar
Lake Forest, CA • New
From $175
Hussle Details ✓
Cudahy, CA • New
From $125
Jayden
Mobile • New
From $55
JM AUTOWORKZ
Bellflower, CA • New
From $120
MAC Detailing
Anaheim, CA • New
From $190
SalazarDetailing
Moreno Valley, CA • New
From $65
TurnOne MobileDetailing
Los angeles, CA • New
From $100
WhiteBoyWashes
Hemet, CA • New
From $85
What's included
- Everything in an interior detail: vacuum, extraction or shampoo, leather and plastic care, vents and crevices, interior glass
- Everything in an exterior detail: hand wash, wheels and tires, decontamination, and wax or sealant
- Door jambs, fuel door, and trunk gutters cleaned — the spots a quick wash always misses
- Exterior and interior glass finished streak-free
- A walkthrough at the end so you can point out anything you want revisited
What's usually not included
- Multi-stage paint correction; most full details include at most a light polish or glaze
- Ceramic coating, which requires corrected paint and a separate cure window
- Engine bay detailing, headlight restoration, and pet hair removal, usually offered as add-ons
- Dent removal, paint touch-up, upholstery repair, and window tint
Time and price
Typical duration: 3 to 6 hoursTypical price: $150–$300 for most vehicles
Plan on 3 to 6 hours for a real full detail and roughly $150 to $300 on Drip. Sedans and coupes sit at the lower end; trucks, SUVs, and three-row vehicles are priced higher because there is simply more surface to clean. Condition matters as much as size — a car that hasn't been detailed in three years takes longer than one on a regular schedule.
A full detail is the best value per dollar in detailing because the detailer is already set up on site. If you're preparing to sell or return a vehicle, this is the service that changes how the car photographs and how it smells on a test drive. If you're keeping the car, a full detail once or twice a year plus maintenance washes in between keeps the interior from ever getting bad.
On Drip, each detailer lists their own full-detail packages with real prices and durations, so you can compare side by side instead of calling around. Book in the app, get your card authorized at booking, and the charge is only captured once your detailer marks the job complete. Tips go entirely to the detailer.
How booking on Drip works
- Browse local detailers — Open Drip and see independent detailers who serve your area.
- Compare full-detail packages — Check what each package includes, the price, the duration, and past client reviews.
- Book a window — Pick a start time and make sure the vehicle can stay parked for several hours.
- Card charged on completion — Your card is authorized when you book and charged only after the detail is marked complete.
Start from the Drip homepage or browse every detailer near you.
Full Car Detail FAQ
How much does a full car detail cost?
Most full details on Drip run $150 to $300, depending on vehicle size and condition. Detailers set their own prices and larger vehicles, heavy soiling, and pet hair typically push toward the top of the range.
How long does a full detail take?
Usually 3 to 6 hours. The detailer completes the interior and exterior in one visit, so plan for the vehicle to stay parked and available for most of that window.
Is a full detail the same as paint correction?
No. A full detail cleans and protects; paint correction machine-polishes the clear coat to remove swirls and scratches. Some detailers offer a light polish inside a premium full detail, but true correction is booked as its own service.
How often should I get a full detail?
Once or twice a year suits most daily drivers, with maintenance washes in between. Cars parked outdoors, carrying kids or pets, or driven in heavy commute traffic benefit from the higher end of that.
Related services
Interior Car DetailingExterior Car Detailing
Full Car Detail by city
Los Angeles, CARiverside, CAAnaheim, CASan Bernardino, CAMoreno Valley, CAHemet, CABellflower, CACudahy, CALake Forest, CALa Cañada Flintridge, CAAurora, ILColorado City, TX