Mobile car detailing Sydney, done in your driveway

Hot Ride brings mobile car detailing to Sydney homes and workplaces, with everything needed to bring your car back. Interior deep cleans, paint correction and Gtechniq ceramic coating.

Rated 5.0 from 60 Google reviews

Mini detail from $249. Full detail from $449.

Mobile car detailing Sydney: centre console after detailing
Mobile car detailing Sydney: centre console before detailing
BeforeAfter
A real Hot Ride job. Drag to see the centre console before and after a full detail.

Detailing packages

Prices are for hatches and sedans. SUVs, 4WDs, vans and very dirty cars are quoted on size and condition.

Mini detail

from $249

3 to 4 hours on site

For cars that are in good shape and just need a proper clean, inside and out.

  • Hand wash and ceramic sealant
  • Wheels and tyres
  • Full interior vacuum
  • Leather and plastics wiped and dressed
  • Windows inside and out
Quote for a mini detail

Full detail

from $449

5 to 6.5 hours on site

For family cars and daily drivers where the seats and carpets need a deep clean.

  • Everything in the mini detail
  • Seats shampooed and deep cleaned
  • Carpets and floor mats shampooed
  • Stains treated
Quote for a full detail

Presale detail

from $799

7 to 9 hours on site

For selling, end of lease, or a car that needs the full works.

  • Everything in the full detail
  • Roof lining cleaned
  • Leather cleaned and conditioned
  • Clay bar treatment
  • Machine polish to lift gloss
Quote for a presale detail

Before and after, from our own jobs

No stock photos here. These are cars we've detailed around Sydney.

Front floor mat after detailing
Front floor mat before detailing
BeforeAfter
Front floor: sand, crumbs and stains lifted with hot water extraction.
Cloth seat after detailing
Cloth seat before detailing
BeforeAfter
Cloth seat shampooed and steamed.
Headlight after detailing
Headlight before detailing
BeforeAfter
Cloudy headlight sanded, polished and sealed.

What customers say

Rated 5.0 from 60 Google reviews. A few of them, word for word. Read them all on Google.

★★★★★

If I could give Hot Ride ten stars, I would! The interior is now completely immaculate and looks (and smells!) like it just rolled off the showroom floor. Their attention to detail is next-level.

Rebecca C., mould treatment

★★★★★

Absolutely loved the results! I got an interior detail after my nephew vomited in my car and I'm so pleased that I booked. Definitely will book again.

Felicity B., interior detail

★★★★★

Nick at Hot Ride is excellent with detailing on your car. Absolutely the best detail I have ever received. Best car detailing in Sydney.

Robert S., full detail

Car detailing in Sydney, without leaving home

Hot Ride is a mobile car detailing service that has been looking after cars across Sydney since 2018. Instead of driving to a car wash and waiting, you book a time and we come to your driveway, garage or work car park with everything needed to detail the car properly: commercial vacuums, steam and hot water extraction, polishers and professional products.

Car detailing is not the same as a car wash. A wash cleans the outside in a few minutes. A detail cleans and protects every surface, inside and out, by hand: the paint, wheels and glass outside, and the seats, carpets, dashboard, vents and door trims inside. It takes hours, not minutes, and the difference is obvious the moment you open the door.

Car detailing prices in Sydney

Prices are for hatches and sedans in normal condition. SUVs, 4WDs, vans and very dirty cars are quoted on size and condition, so send a few photos for an exact price.

See every package side by side on our car detailing packages and prices page, or read how much car detailing costs in Sydney.

How mobile car detailing works

  1. Send a quote request with your car, suburb and a few photos. We usually reply the same day.
  2. Pick a time that suits you, at home or at work.
  3. We detail the car on site. All we need is a tap and a power point within reach, and room to walk around the car.
  4. Check it over and pay when the job is done, by cash or card.

Want to know more before you book? Read our guide to finding mobile car detailing near you and how long a car detail takes.

Why Sydney drivers choose Hot Ride

  • Fully mobile. No driving, no waiting room, no lost weekend.
  • Rated 5.0 on Google from 60 reviews.
  • Gtechniq ceramic coating installer with 5 or 9-year warranties, and OptiVAN protection for caravans and motorhomes.
  • Public liability insured, ABN 82 638 122 120.
  • Sydney-wide, from the Northern Beaches to the Blue Mountains, plus Macarthur, Wollondilly and the Illawarra down to Kiama.
Black Audi sedan with a deep gloss after paint correction
Gtechniq ceramic coating logo

Gtechniq ceramic coating, with a 5 or 9-year warranty

We use Gtechniq, one of the most trusted coating brands in Australia. The coating bonds to your paint, keeps it glossy and makes washing much easier. Bird droppings, bat mess and UV do far less damage.

Car ceramic coating
from $999
Caravan with a protective ceramic coating
OptiVAN caravan ceramic coating logo

Caravan and motorhome protection with OptiVAN

Long trips are hard on a van: road grime, salt, UV and black streaks. We apply OptiVAN protection inside and out, so your caravan stays cleaner, washes faster and keeps its finish, with a lifetime warranty on vans up to 5 years old.

Get a caravan quote

Hot Ride gift cards

A detail makes a great present for birthdays, new car owners and anyone who never finds the time. Gift cards can be made out for any service or amount.

Contact us to get your gift card

Common questions

Which areas do you cover?

Greater Sydney, including Macarthur, Wollondilly, the Sutherland Shire, Penrith, Western Sydney, the Hills, the North Shore and the Eastern Suburbs. We also cover the Illawarra, from Helensburgh down to Kiama.

How long does a detail take?

A mini detail takes 3 to 4 hours, a full detail 5 to 6.5 hours and a presale detail 7 to 9 hours. Ceramic coating takes about a day on a new car and up to two days on a used car, because the paint is corrected first.

Why might my price differ from the website?

Website prices are for hatches and sedans in normal condition. Bigger vehicles, heavy pet hair, mould or very dirty interiors take longer. Send a few photos with your quote request and you'll get an exact price before we book.

What do I need to provide?

Access to a tap and a power point near the car, and a spot where we can walk all the way around it. Please take personal items out before we arrive.

How can I pay?

Cash, card (Visa, Mastercard), Apple Pay, Google Pay or Afterpay, paid when the job is done.

Which ceramic coating do you use?

Gtechniq for cars, with a 5 or 9-year warranty depending on the package. For caravans and motorhomes we use OptiVAN.

Is there a mobile car detailer near me?

Yes, if you're in Greater Sydney or the Illawarra. We're a mobile service, so we come to your home or workplace, from Palm Beach to Kiama and west to the Blue Mountains. Read our guide to mobile car detailing near me, or see all the areas we cover.

How much does car detailing cost in Sydney?

With Hot Ride, a mini detail starts from $249, a full detail from $449 and a presale detail from $799 for hatches and sedans. Larger or very dirty vehicles are quoted on size and condition. See our car detailing packages and prices.

What's the difference between a car wash and car detailing?

A car wash cleans the outside quickly. Car detailing is a hands-on clean and protection of every surface inside and out, including seats, carpets, dashboard, vents, wheels and paint, and takes several hours.

How often should I get my car detailed?

Most daily drivers benefit from a mini detail every one to three months and a full detail every six months or so. Cars with kids, pets or long commutes may need it more often.

Do you detail SUVs, 4WDs, utes and vans?

Yes. Larger vehicles take longer and are quoted on size and condition. Send a few photos with your quote request for an exact price.

Can you detail my car at work?

Yes, if the car park allows it and there's a tap and a power point within reach. Please check with your building manager first.

Get a free quote

Tell us about your car and where it's parked. We reply with a quote, usually the same day.

Rather talk? Call 0477 677 877 or send a text.