"How often should I get my car detailed?" is the question we get more than any other. The honest answer: it depends on your car, your driving, and our weather. Here's the schedule we recommend to most Rochester customers.
Daily Drivers
If your vehicle is parked outside and used every day, plan on a full detail every 4–6 months. That keeps interior wear, brake dust, and contamination from baking in.
Weekend & Show Cars
Garaged weekend cars do well with 1–2 full details per year, plus a maintenance wash every couple of weeks during driving season.
Family SUVs & Minivans
Kids, sports gear, and snacks are hard on interiors. A deep interior detail every 3–4 months keeps fabrics, leather, and carpets from being permanently stained.
The Rochester Winter Rule
No matter the vehicle, get a full exterior detail and protection refresh before winter (October–November) and another after winter (April–May). Salt is the single biggest enemy of paint and undercarriage in our region.
Signs You're Overdue
- Water no longer beads on the paint
- Visible swirl marks or hazing under the sun
- Interior odors that don't go away with vacuuming
- Streaks on glass that won't clean off
- Wheels that look gray no matter how hard you scrub
Not sure where your car stands? Bring it by for a free walk-around — we'll tell you honestly what it needs and what it doesn't.