Hove, East Sussex
Car Valeting & Detailing in Hove
Next available in Hove
Mobile. We come to you, with water and power on board.
Removing wax residue, refining the details.
Wiping down bodywork.
Car valeting and detailing in Hove, done on your drive, in your parking bay or at your workplace by a technician in a self-contained, fully insured MAX WAX van. Washes, full valets, paintwork correction and ceramic coatings, all bookable online. Our detailing studio is at Brighton City Airport in Shoreham-by-Sea, about ten minutes west along the coast, so the work that needs a roof over it stays local too. We have been doing this since 2004.
What we do
Pick a service, then a day
Prices are for a standard car, plus VAT. Larger cars, SUVs and seven-seaters are a little more. Choose a card and the booking form fills itself in.
Wash
An exterior refresh to keep your car looking sharp between deeper cleans. Perfect for regular upkeep.
Restores gloss and clarity whilst adding temporary wax protection.
Provides a long lasting, high gloss finish with enhanced protection against the elements.
Seals in shine and repels dirt, offering durable protection that lasts up to 30 washes.
Restores clarity to dull, hazy headlight lenses, improving visibility and looks of your vehicle.
The fabric Soft Top is safely cleaned to remove moss, algae, staining, and built-up dirt. We use soft brushes and fabric safe cleaners to restore a clean, uniform finish without damaging the material. This service is essential for maintaining the appearance and condition of the fabric. Once clean, the Soft Top can be protected with a dedicated water repellent coating.
Exterior:
- Wheel arches cleaned
- Door shuts + reveals cleaned
- Engine bay cleaned (at your own risk)
- Tar spot removal
- Bodywork plush-towel dried and buffed
Exterior:
- Exterior pressure rinsed
- Wheels and tyres cleaned
- Wheel arches pressure washed
- Wheel arch lip cleaned
- Vehicle snow-foam pre-cleaned
- Vehicle shampoo conditioned
- Exterior pressure washed clean
- Bodywork plush-towel dried and buffed
- Tyres nourished (as requested)
- Exterior glass polished
Interior:
- Interior glass polished
Value
Straightforward car care covering the essentials. A simple inside-and-out clean.
Restores gloss and clarity whilst adding temporary wax protection.
Restores clarity to dull, hazy headlight lenses, improving visibility and looks of your vehicle.
The fabric Soft Top is safely cleaned to remove moss, algae, staining, and built-up dirt. We use soft brushes and fabric safe cleaners to restore a clean, uniform finish without damaging the material. This service is essential for maintaining the appearance and condition of the fabric. Once clean, the Soft Top can be protected with a dedicated water repellent coating.
Exterior:
- Exterior pressure rinsed
- Wheels and tyres cleaned
- Vehicle shampoo conditioned
- Exterior pressure washed
- Bodywork plush-towel dried and buffed
- Tyres nourished (as requested)
- Exterior glass polished
Interior:
- Rubbish removed
- Initial vacuum
- Surfaces wiped
- Interior glass polished
Maintain
Ideal for new cars to maintain and sustain our previous work, this regular service keeps your car immaculate inside and out.
Restores gloss and clarity whilst adding temporary wax protection.
Provides a long lasting, high gloss finish with enhanced protection against the elements.
Seals in shine and repels dirt, offering durable protection that lasts up to 30 washes.
Restores clarity to dull, hazy headlight lenses, improving visibility and looks of your vehicle.
The fabric Soft Top is safely cleaned to remove moss, algae, staining, and built-up dirt. We use soft brushes and fabric safe cleaners to restore a clean, uniform finish without damaging the material. This service is essential for maintaining the appearance and condition of the fabric. Once clean, the Soft Top can be protected with a dedicated water repellent coating.
Exterior:
- Wheel arches cleaned
- Door shuts + reveals cleaned
- Engine bay cleaned (at your own risk)
- Tar spot removal
- Bodywork plush-towel dried and buffed
Exterior:
- Exterior pressure rinsed
- Wheels and tyres cleaned
- Wheel arches pressure washed
- Wheel arch lip cleaned
- Vehicle snow-foam pre-cleaned
- Vehicle shampoo conditioned
- Exterior pressure washed clean
- Bodywork plush-towel dried and buffed
- Tyres nourished (as requested)
- Exterior glass polished
Interior:
- Rubbish removed
- Initial vacuum
- Floor mats dust-vacuumed
- Dashboard, compartments and controls dust-vacuumed
- Carpets, seats and boot vacuumed
- Dashboard, compartments and controls cleaned
- Interior glass polished
Totally revive your vehicle's exterior. Door, boot and bonnet shuts cleaned and polished, plus tar spot removal. Paintwork, glass, bumpers and trim treated with quality Autoglym products and hand polished with Autoglym SRP
Provides a long lasting, high gloss finish with enhanced protection against the elements.
Seals in shine and repels dirt, offering durable protection that lasts up to 30 washes.
Restores clarity to dull, hazy headlight lenses, improving visibility and looks of your vehicle.
The fabric Soft Top is safely cleaned to remove moss, algae, staining, and built-up dirt. We use soft brushes and fabric safe cleaners to restore a clean, uniform finish without damaging the material. This service is essential for maintaining the appearance and condition of the fabric. Once clean, the Soft Top can be protected with a dedicated water repellent coating.
Applied only after the Soft Top has been professionally cleaned, this treatment creates a durable, water repellent barrier that protects against moisture, staining, and UV damage. It helps preserve the appearance of the fabric and extends the life of the material, while making future maintenance easier.
Interior:
- Floor mats dust-vacuumed
- Dash + compartments + controls dust-vac'd
- Carpets, seats + boot dust-vacuumed
- Dash + compartments + controls cleaned
- Dash + compartments + controls nourished
Exterior:
- Exterior pressure rinsed
- Wheels and tyres cleaned
- Wheel arches pressure washed
- Wheel arch lip cleaned
- Vehicle snow-foam pre-cleaned
- Vehicle shampoo conditioned
- Wheel arches cleaned
- Door, boot and bonnet shuts cleaned and polished
- Engine bay cleaned (at your own risk)
- Tar spot removal
- Exterior pressure washed clean
- Bodywork plush-towel dried and buffed
- Exterior trim dressed or polished as suitable
- Paintwork polished with Autoglym SRP
- Tyres nourished (as requested)
- Exterior glass polished
Interior:
- Interior glass polished
Clean and revive your vehicle's interior. Carpets and seats are dust-vacuumed and shampooed, interior trim cleansed, glass polished inside and out to remove dirt and odours.
Nourishes leather seats, keeping them supple, crack-free, and smelling great.
Cleans and freshens your car's headlining, removing stains and odors.
Once the interior has been cleaned, we can treat the air conditioning system to remove bacteria, mould, and lingering odours. A certified antibacterial mist circulates through the entire system, eliminating 99.99% of harmful microbes and leaving the cabin fresher and healthier.
Vardar is used to disinfect and deodorise the entire cabin space, treating the air and surfaces throughout the interior. Unlike air-con sanitisation, which targets the ventilation system, Vardar works within the cabin itself—neutralising 99.999% of bacteria and odour-causing microbes with a fine antibacterial fog. The result is a cleaner, fresher interior with a subtle citrus scent that lingers for weeks.
Exterior:
- Exterior pressure rinsed
- Wheels and tyres cleaned
- Vehicle snow-foam pre-cleaned
- Vehicle shampoo conditioned
- Wheel arches cleaned
- Door shuts + reveals cleaned
- Engine bay cleaned (at your own risk)
- Tar spot removal
- Exterior pressure washed clean
- Bodywork plush-towel dried and buffed
Applied after deep cleaning, this treatment coats seats, carpets, and other fabric surfaces with an invisible barrier that repels spills, resists staining, and prevents fibres from absorbing moisture or grime. It preserves a clean, natural finish and makes future maintenance easier.
Interior:
- Rubbish removed
- Initial vacuum
- Floor mats dust-vacuumed
- Dashboard, compartments and controls dust-vacuumed
- Carpets, seats and boot extensively dust-vacuumed
- Carpets and seats shampooed
- Floor mats shampooed (one set)
- Extraction of emulsified dirt/residue
- Dashboard, compartments and controls cleaned
- Steering wheel cleansed
- Dashboard nourished
- Compartments and controls nourished
- Fresh scent applied
- Interior glass polished
Exterior:
- Exterior glass polished
Pairs our Interior with a Detailed Exterior Wash. A noticeable refresh inside and out, sitting between Interior and the full detail.
Restores gloss and clarity whilst adding temporary wax protection.
Plastic and rubber exterior trim treated to restore deep colour and protect against weathering.
Specialist solvent removes stubborn tar spots and road grime from your paintwork without damaging the finish.
Provides a long lasting, high gloss finish with enhanced protection against the elements.
Seals in shine and repels dirt, offering durable protection that lasts up to 30 washes.
Restores clarity to dull, hazy headlight lenses, improving visibility and looks of your vehicle.
The fabric Soft Top is safely cleaned to remove moss, algae, staining, and built-up dirt. We use soft brushes and fabric safe cleaners to restore a clean, uniform finish without damaging the material. This service is essential for maintaining the appearance and condition of the fabric. Once clean, the Soft Top can be protected with a dedicated water repellent coating.
Applied only after the Soft Top has been professionally cleaned, this treatment creates a durable, water repellent barrier that protects against moisture, staining, and UV damage. It helps preserve the appearance of the fabric and extends the life of the material, while making future maintenance easier.
Nourishes leather seats, keeping them supple, crack-free, and smelling great.
Once the interior has been cleaned, we can treat the air conditioning system to remove bacteria, mould, and lingering odours. A certified antibacterial mist circulates through the entire system, eliminating 99.99% of harmful microbes and leaving the cabin fresher and healthier.
Vardar is used to disinfect and deodorise the entire cabin space, treating the air and surfaces throughout the interior. Unlike air-con sanitisation, which targets the ventilation system, Vardar works within the cabin itself—neutralising 99.999% of bacteria and odour-causing microbes with a fine antibacterial fog. The result is a cleaner, fresher interior with a subtle citrus scent that lingers for weeks.
Cleans and freshens your car's headlining, removing stains and odors.
Applied after deep cleaning, this treatment coats seats, carpets, and other fabric surfaces with an invisible barrier that repels spills, resists staining, and prevents fibres from absorbing moisture or grime. It preserves a clean, natural finish and makes future maintenance easier.
Interior:
- Rubbish removed
- Initial vacuum
- Floor mats dust-vacuumed
- Dashboard, compartments and controls dust-vacuumed
- Carpets, seats and boot extensively dust-vacuumed
- Carpets and seats shampooed
- Floor mats shampooed (one set)
- Extraction of emulsified dirt/residue
- Dashboard, compartments and controls cleaned
- Steering wheel cleansed
- Dashboard nourished
- Compartments and controls nourished
- Fresh scent applied
- Interior glass polished
Exterior:
- Exterior pressure rinsed
- Wheels and tyres cleaned
- Wheel arches pressure washed
- Wheel arch lip cleaned
- Vehicle snow-foam pre-cleaned
- Vehicle shampoo conditioned
- Wheel arches cleaned
- Door, boot and bonnet shuts cleaned
- Engine bay cleaned (at your own risk)
- Exterior pressure washed clean
- Bodywork plush-towel dried and buffed
- Tyres nourished (as requested)
- Exterior glass polished
Combines our Interior and Exterior . Ideal for sale preparation, or getting your vehicle back into great condition. A comprehensive solution for those seeking a noticeable uplift in appearance.
Provides a long lasting, high gloss finish with enhanced protection against the elements.
Seals in shine and repels dirt, offering durable protection that lasts up to 30 washes.
Restores clarity to dull, hazy headlight lenses, improving visibility and looks of your vehicle.
The fabric Soft Top is safely cleaned to remove moss, algae, staining, and built-up dirt. We use soft brushes and fabric safe cleaners to restore a clean, uniform finish without damaging the material. This service is essential for maintaining the appearance and condition of the fabric. Once clean, the Soft Top can be protected with a dedicated water repellent coating.
Applied only after the Soft Top has been professionally cleaned, this treatment creates a durable, water repellent barrier that protects against moisture, staining, and UV damage. It helps preserve the appearance of the fabric and extends the life of the material, while making future maintenance easier.
Nourishes leather seats, keeping them supple, crack-free, and smelling great.
Once the interior has been cleaned, we can treat the air conditioning system to remove bacteria, mould, and lingering odours. A certified antibacterial mist circulates through the entire system, eliminating 99.99% of harmful microbes and leaving the cabin fresher and healthier.
Vardar is used to disinfect and deodorise the entire cabin space, treating the air and surfaces throughout the interior. Unlike air-con sanitisation, which targets the ventilation system, Vardar works within the cabin itself—neutralising 99.999% of bacteria and odour-causing microbes with a fine antibacterial fog. The result is a cleaner, fresher interior with a subtle citrus scent that lingers for weeks.
Cleans and freshens your car's headlining, removing stains and odors.
Applied after deep cleaning, this treatment coats seats, carpets, and other fabric surfaces with an invisible barrier that repels spills, resists staining, and prevents fibres from absorbing moisture or grime. It preserves a clean, natural finish and makes future maintenance easier.
Exterior:
- Exterior pressure rinsed
- Wheels and tyres cleaned
- Wheel arches pressure washed
- Wheel arch lip cleaned
- Vehicle snow-foam pre-cleaned
- Vehicle shampoo conditioned
- Wheel arches cleaned
- Door, boot and bonnet shuts cleaned and polished
- Engine bay cleaned (at your own risk)
- Tar spot removal
- Exterior pressure washed clean
- Bodywork plush-towel dried and buffed
- Exterior trim dressed or polished as suitable
- Paintwork polished with Autoglym SRP
- Tyres nourished (as requested)
- Exterior glass polished
Interior:
- Rubbish removed
- Initial vacuum
- Floor mats dust-vacuumed
- Dashboard, compartments and controls dust-vacuumed
- Carpets, seats and boot extensively dust-vacuumed
- Carpets and seats shampooed
- Floor mats shampooed (one set)
- Extraction of emulsified dirt/residue
- Dashboard, compartments and controls cleaned
- Steering wheel cleansed
- Dashboard nourished
- Compartments and controls nourished
- Fresh scent applied
- Interior glass polished
The Prestige offers a comprehensive refresh, targeting paint imperfections and scuffs for a significantly improved finish, while restoring the interior to a like-new state.
The fabric Soft Top is safely cleaned to remove moss, algae, staining, and built-up dirt. We use soft brushes and fabric safe cleaners to restore a clean, uniform finish without damaging the material. This service is essential for maintaining the appearance and condition of the fabric. Once clean, the Soft Top can be protected with a dedicated water repellent coating.
Applied only after the Soft Top has been professionally cleaned, this treatment creates a durable, water repellent barrier that protects against moisture, staining, and UV damage. It helps preserve the appearance of the fabric and extends the life of the material, while making future maintenance easier.
Seals in shine and repels dirt, offering durable protection that lasts up to 30 washes.
Restores clarity to dull, hazy headlight lenses, improving visibility and looks of your vehicle.
Cleans and freshens your car's headlining, removing stains and odors.
Once the interior has been cleaned, we can treat the air conditioning system to remove bacteria, mould, and lingering odours. A certified antibacterial mist circulates through the entire system, eliminating 99.99% of harmful microbes and leaving the cabin fresher and healthier.
Vardar is used to disinfect and deodorise the entire cabin space, treating the air and surfaces throughout the interior. Unlike air-con sanitisation, which targets the ventilation system, Vardar works within the cabin itself—neutralising 99.999% of bacteria and odour-causing microbes with a fine antibacterial fog. The result is a cleaner, fresher interior with a subtle citrus scent that lingers for weeks.
Nourishes leather seats, keeping them supple, crack-free, and smelling great.
Applied after deep cleaning, this treatment coats seats, carpets, and other fabric surfaces with an invisible barrier that repels spills, resists staining, and prevents fibres from absorbing moisture or grime. It preserves a clean, natural finish and makes future maintenance easier.
Exterior:
- Exterior pressure rinsed
- Wheels and tyres cleaned
- Wheel arches pressure washed
- Wheel arch lip cleaned
- Vehicle snow-foam pre-cleaned
- Vehicle shampoo conditioned
- Wheel arches cleaned
- Door, boot and bonnet shuts cleaned and polished
- Engine bay cleaned (at your own risk)
- Tar spot removal
- Clay bar paintwork decontamination
- Rotary and dual action machine polishing
- Scratch remove or improve
- Exterior pressure washed clean
- Bodywork plush-towel dried and buffed
- Exterior trim dressed or polished as suitable
- Paintwork polished with Autoglym SRP
- Paintwork waxed with Autoglym UHD WAX
- Tyres nourished (as requested)
- Exterior glass polished
Interior:
- Rubbish removed
- Initial vacuum
- Floor mats dust-vacuumed
- Dashboard, compartments and controls dust-vacuumed
- Carpets, seats and boot extensively dust-vacuumed
- Carpets and seats shampooed
- Floor mats shampooed (one set)
- Extraction of emulsified dirt/residue
- Dashboard, compartments and controls cleaned
- Steering wheel cleansed
- Dashboard nourished
- Compartments and controls nourished
- Fresh scent applied
- Interior glass polished
Focused exclusively on your vehicle's exterior, removing scratches and enhancing gloss to elevate paintwork to its best. Advanced machine polishing and compounds deliver head-turning results.
The fabric Soft Top is safely cleaned to remove moss, algae, staining, and built-up dirt. We use soft brushes and fabric safe cleaners to restore a clean, uniform finish without damaging the material. This service is essential for maintaining the appearance and condition of the fabric. Once clean, the Soft Top can be protected with a dedicated water repellent coating.
Applied only after the Soft Top has been professionally cleaned, this treatment creates a durable, water repellent barrier that protects against moisture, staining, and UV damage. It helps preserve the appearance of the fabric and extends the life of the material, while making future maintenance easier.
Seals in shine and repels dirt, offering durable protection that lasts up to 30 washes.
Exterior:
- Exterior pressure rinsed
- Wheels and tyres cleaned
- Wheel arches pressure washed
- Wheel arch lip cleaned
- Vehicle snow-foam pre-cleaned
- Vehicle shampoo conditioned
- Wheel arches cleaned
- Door, boot and bonnet shuts cleaned and polished
- Engine bay cleaned (at your own risk)
- Tar spot removal
- Clay bar paintwork decontamination
- Rotary and dual action machine polishing
- Increased duration for multi stage correctional polishing
- Scratch remove or improve
- Headlight restoration
- Exterior pressure washed clean
- Bodywork plush-towel dried and buffed
- Exterior trim dressed or polished as suitable
- Paintwork polished with Autoglym SRP
- Paintwork waxed with Autoglym UHD WAX
- Tyres nourished (as requested)
- Exterior glass polished
Interior:
- Interior glass polished
Ceramic 8H
High-performance coating with 14% solid content and 8H hardness. Provides 89% mirror-like reflection, UV protection, and strong SiO₂ bonding.
Features:
- 8H hardness protection
- 14% solid content formula
- High SiO2 concentration
- UV protection
- Hydrophobic finish
- Lifetime warranty
Ceramic Plus 10H
Engineered with 26% solid content, this dual-layer coating achieves 10H hardness and long-lasting clarity. Its strong Si–N backbone improves gloss, chemical resistance, and surface strength.
Features:
- 10H hardness protection
- 26% solid content formula
- Extremely high SiO2
- Dual-layer system
- Backbone technology
- Enhanced UV protection
- Lifetime warranty
Self Healing Ceramic
The UK's first true self-healing ceramic coating. Repairs fine scratches when heated above 60 °C or gradually at room temperature.
Features:
- Self-healing technology
- Advanced polymer formula
- Automatic scratch repair
- Maximum gloss retention
- Superior chemical resistance
- Ultimate hydrophobic properties
- 5-year durability
Where we have worked around Hove
Every circle below is a real neighbourhood, and the number on it is how many separate customers we have looked after there. Around Hove the busiest is Westdene & Hove Park with 134. The twenty busiest are numbered; the smaller dots are places we also cover — click any of them for the name. Our detailing studio at Brighton City Airport is marked.
The neighbourhoods we are in most often around Hove: Westdene & Hove Park, Marine, Mash Barn, St Mary’s, Westbourne & Poets’ Corner, Widewater, Wish, Goldsmid, St Nicolas and Patcham & Hollingbury.
We also have pages for Brighton, Portslade, Southwick, Shoreham-by-Sea and Lancing.
Since 2019
Across the whole network that is 29,731 jobs for 11,046 customers. Each circle sits at the centre of the customers it counts — no individual address is shown.
Recently around Hove
Recent mobile valeting jobs around Hove
A few jobs from the booking system, so you can see this is not a page we built and forgot about.
Ceramic coating, BN3
A Range Rover Sport ceramic coated. The paint is decontaminated and prepared first, so the coating bonds to a clean surface and lasts.
Alloy wheels and paint repair, BN3
A Porsche Cayenne with all four wheels refurbished and a paint repair done on the same visit, so it went back out finished in one go.
In-Out MAX, BN3
A BMW X1 given the full inside-and-out valet. Paintwork washed and protected, then seats, carpets and plastics properly cleaned rather than wiped over.
Fortnightly Maintain, BN3
A Porsche 911 seen every two weeks through the summer. Regular upkeep like this keeps a car ready to drive instead of waiting for a full valet.
The process
From booking to handover
Booking
Choose the service, a date and where the vehicle will be. If you would prefer to talk it through, WhatsApp a photo or call 01273 258222 and we will book it for you.
On the day
A MAX WAX technician arrives in a fully self-contained van: water, power and a full array of professional detailing equipment and products on board. Nothing is needed from you, and you do not need to be present.
Handover
The technician inspects the vehicle before leaving. If you are there, they will walk you round it; if not, you return to a finished car.
From our Google reviews
What customers say
Common questions
Mobile car valeting in Hove: your questions answered
Do you cover all of Hove?
Where is your workshop?
Do I need to provide water or electricity?
How much does mobile valeting or detailing in Hove cost?
I only have on-street parking. Can you still come?
Can ceramic coatings be done at my home?
Do you work through the winter?
How often should a car be done?
Beyond valeting
The other things we are called out for
If it has to come to us
Getting to the studio from Hove
Most Hove work happens where the car lives. A few jobs need the studio: stripping an interior for mould, a paint spill, or a ceramic coating when the weather will not give us dry paint. The studio is at Brighton City Airport in Shoreham-by-Sea, about ten minutes west along the A259 or the Old Shoreham Road, and we can lend you a car while yours is with us.
See the route from Hove to the studio
MAX WAX detailing studio
Unit 1, Brighton City Airport
27 Cecil Pashley Way, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 5QG
Hove, ten minutes from the studio
Hove is about ten minutes from the studio at Brighton City Airport. Book online and a van comes to you; if the job needs a roof, your car comes to us and you take one of ours in the meantime.
Since 2019 that has meant 5,114 jobs for 1,829 customers around Hove, and plenty of them are the same cars on the same streets every few weeks. One technician, one self-contained van, and a car done where it stands.
Two technicians machine polishing.
Next available in Hove