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Hand Car Wash in Scarborough

Hand Car Wash in Scarborough, done at your door by Auto Royale. Open 24/7.

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People look for a hand car wash because they have seen what automatic brushes do. Under bright light, a dark car often shows a web of fine circular scratches, called swirls. Most come from dirty brushes or poor washing technique. A careful hand wash avoids that.

The core of our method is two buckets. One holds clean soapy water, and the other holds rinse water with a grit guard at the bottom. After each section of the car, the mitt is rinsed before going back into the soap, so dirt picked up from the lower doors does not travel to the hood.

How hand car wash works in Scarborough

  1. Rinse the car to remove loose sand, salt and grit
  2. Foam the vehicle and let it soften grime
  3. Wash wheels and tires first with dedicated brushes
  4. Wash paint with a clean mitt using the two-bucket method
  5. Rinse the soap thoroughly
  6. Dry with microfibre or filtered air, then clean glass

What you get

Before the mitt touches the paint, we foam the vehicle and rinse it, which removes the heaviest grit. We wash from the roof down, leaving the dirtiest areas, such as lower bumpers and sills near Scarborough Bluffs road spray, for last. Wheels get their own brushes and buckets.

Drying matters just as much. We use plush microfibre towels or a dedicated blower, patting and gliding instead of rubbing. Leftover water is chased out of mirrors and door handles so it does not run and spot after we leave your Scarborough address. We finish with a quick look from a few angles to catch missed spots.

A hand wash is the best way to maintain good paint, and it makes sense to add protection after it. Sealant or wax makes the next wash easier and helps keep dirt from sticking. Call or text us any time, and we will come to you.

Hand Car Wash across Scarborough

Scarborough has plenty of detached and semi-detached homes with driveways and garages, plus townhouse complexes and a growing number of condo and apartment towers around Scarborough Town Centre and along Kennedy and Eglinton, so we are comfortable setting up in a driveway, a visitor lot or an underground garage.

Winter salt and slush on the 401, Kingston Road and Lawrence Avenue East leave heavy residue on lower panels and in carpets. Cars parked near the lake along the Bluffs deal with damp air and spring pollen from the many mature trees.

A drive from Scarborough to a downtown shop can mean an hour or more each way on the 401 or DVP. Mobile detailing saves that trip and works well with the many driveways in the area.

Good to know

We regularly work in Scarborough Bluffs, Cedarbrae and Armadale, and in every other part of Scarborough.

What Scarborough drivers say

Reviews from our Scarborough Google Business Profile.

★★★★★

“I was able to get my car detailed the day after i called. they are very helpful and did an amazing job on my CRV!”

Liz F · via Google · a month ago
★★★★★

“They gave me a great price for a total detailing Job and it was well worth it!”

Abhijot sandrah · via Google · a month ago
★★★★★

“They did an amazing job cleaning up my interior, very high quality”

Nayomi Chan · via Google · a month ago

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Other services we provide

Everything is done on-site, at your location, with our own water, power and pro-grade products.

Interior DetailingExterior DetailingFull DetailingCeramic CoatingPaint CorrectionCar PolishingCar BuffingCar WaxingPaint SealantClay Bar TreatmentHeadlight RestorationEngine Bay CleaningCarpet ShampooUpholstery CleaningLeather CleaningFabric Seat CleaningInterior Steam CleaningOdour RemovalPet Hair RemovalVomit Clean-UpMould & Mildew RemovalSmoke Smell RemovalStain RemovalSalt Stain RemovalSpill Clean-UpWindow & Glass CleaningWheel & Tire DetailingTar, Sap & Bug RemovalScratch & Swirl RemovalWater Spot RemovalPlastic Trim RestorationWaterless & Rinseless Car WashInterior SanitizationExpress DetailingTruck DetailingSUV DetailingVan & Minivan DetailingLuxury & Exotic Car DetailingClassic Car DetailingElectric Vehicle DetailingCar ValetingConvertible Top CleaningDashboard & Interior Trim CareMaintenance Detailing PlansFeces Clean-UpUrine Clean-Up & Odour RemovalBlood Stain RemovalDiaper & Baby Mess Clean-UpDog Accident, Drool & Carsickness Clean-UpCat Spray & Litter Odour RemovalBodily Fluid Clean-Up & SanitizationBed Bug Aftercare CleaningCockroach Clean-UpRodent Droppings & Nest Clean-UpFlood & Water-Damaged Interior Clean-UpSewage & Backup ContaminationRotten Food & Spoiled Milk Smell RemovalFire & Smoke Damage Interior CleaningHoarder Car Clean-OutBird Dropping RemovalPaint Overspray RemovalGraffiti, Spray Paint & Marker RemovalSlime, Play-Dough & Kids' Craft MessMakeup, Ink & Dye-Transfer StainsConstruction Dust & Drywall Dust CleaningSticker, Decal & Adhesive Residue Removal

Detailing for your situation

Hand Car Wash Scarborough — FAQ

Why is a hand car wash better for paint?
It lets the person washing control pressure, tools and cleanliness, so there are fewer chances of dragging grit across the clear coat.
What is the two-bucket method?
One bucket has soapy water, the other clean rinse water. The mitt is rinsed after each section, which keeps dirt from going back onto the paint.
Will a hand wash remove swirl marks?
No, it prevents new ones. Existing swirls need polishing or paint correction to remove.
Do you hand wash in Scarborough year-round?
Yes, weather permitting. In freezing conditions we may suggest an interior-only visit or a different day.
How long does a hand wash take?
Usually between 45 minutes and just over an hour for a car, longer for large SUVs or heavily soiled vehicles.
Can you hand wash a ceramic-coated car?
Yes, and we prefer a gentle, pH-balanced soap for it. Coated cars are easier to wash and keep their water-beading longer.
I commute on the 401 every day. How often should I detail my car?
Many commuters do a full detail once or twice a year with regular maintenance washes in between. After winter, an exterior decontamination and an interior salt cleanup are worth booking.
Do you handle rideshare cleaning after a mess?
Yes. We clean vomit, spills and odours and can provide an itemized invoice on request. Drivers can submit it with their cleaning-fee claim in the rideshare app.
Can you detail my car in the rain?
Light drizzle is manageable for interior work, but exterior work wants dry panels. If rain is forecast we can move the day or focus on the inside.
Can you detail a classic car?
Yes. Single-stage paint and chrome need a lighter touch, and we protect originality. The classic car detailing page has the full rundown.
Can you remove cannabis smell?
Yes, same process as tobacco: clean, extract, treat air and headliner. It can linger in the cabin filter, which we suggest replacing. Details are on our smoke smell removal page.
Is it safe to leave my keys with you?
We treat keys carefully and you can stay with the car if you prefer.

Simple pricing

Straightforward flat prices, shown up front. Choose your vehicle size and book online in under a minute.

Sedan / coupe / hatchback
$250
Interior detail
SUV / crossover
$300
Interior detail
7-seater / truck / van
$350
Interior detail

Add the exterior for +$100 (full interior + exterior). Extras: Heavy pet hair +$75, Vomit / biohazard +$150. We come to you, 24/7. Pay after the job by card, debit, cash or e-transfer.

Hand Car Wash in Scarborough — book anytime

Call or text and tell us where the car is. We come to you, any day, any hour.

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