Home car wash

Car washing at home — Grenada

Washing at home saves the queue and the journey, and allows more careful work: every surface gets the product it needs, and the interior is done at the same time as the bodywork. On Helplease, you describe your needs and the workers offering this service in Grenada are notified of your request.

What the service covers

• exterior wash and rinse;
• cleaning wheels and arches;
• vacuuming and interior cleaning;
• windows inside and out;
• treating plastics and seats.

Depending on the agreement, the service can include the exterior wash, drying, vacuuming, interior cleaning, the windows, the plastics and a quick pass over seals and door sills.

Key points

Water, products and run-off

Washing at home is done with a bucket and a controlled-flow lance rather than a running hose, and a pressure washer is kept away from seals, sensors and labels. Wash water loaded with products is not tipped into a storm drain or onto bare ground: washing takes place where run-off can be handled properly. Products are dosed as the label says, never mixed.

Quote and vigilance in an emergency

An emergency call-out is still a service that can be discussed: ask for the estimated amount before the work starts, a detailed invoice at the end, and refuse to sign a document you have not read. Be wary of anyone piling up unjustified replacements, demanding immediate cash payment or refusing to put their estimate in writing. The worker must be qualified for the work concerned.

What affects the price

• type of work;
• the vehicle model;
• parts and consumables;
• location: home, office or car park;
• length of the job.

The rate is agreed with the worker based on these elements.

Frequently asked questions

Is the work done on site?

Yes for most jobs, if parking allows it and access is safe.

Do I need to supply the parts?

Depending on the agreement: the worker can supply them or use the ones you have.

What happens to the waste?

Oils, filters and batteries are taken away and passed to a proper collection channel.

What information should I give?

The vehicle model and year, the exact symptom, the mileage, the location and the parking space.