Interior vs Complete Detail: Which Does Your Vehicle Need?

Two packages. One question you're stuck on. Do you get just the inside cleaned, or do you go all in and get the whole thing done?

We're not going to upsell you into something you don't need. But we're also not going to let you underbook and end up disappointed. Here's the honest breakdown so you can decide before you book.

What an Interior Detail Actually Covers

The Interior Detail is $250, and it's exactly what it sounds like — everything inside the cabin, done right.

• Seats scrubbed, vacuumed, and if they're cloth, agitated to pull dirt up out of the weave
• Carpets and floor mats deep-cleaned, not just shaken out
• Dash, console, cup holders, door panels, all wiped and dressed
• Vents and cracks where dust and crud hide
• Interior glass streak-free
• The general funk of daily life extracted, not masked

If the outside of your vehicle is in decent shape but the inside looks like it survived a road trip with three kids and a dog, this is your package. Bodies of the paint fine, cabin trashed — go interior only.

What an Exterior Detail Covers

The Exterior Detail is also $250, and it handles everything the weather and road throw at your paint.

• Full hand wash — no drive-through scratches
• Wheels and tires cleaned and dressed
• Trim and glass handled
• Surface decontamination so the paint's actually clean, not just wet

If your cabin's spotless but your paint's dull, filthy, and covered in Fraser Valley road film, exterior only makes sense.

What a Complete Detail Covers

The Complete Detail is where most people land, and for good reason. It's the interior AND the exterior — the whole vehicle, inside and out.

It starts at $350. Book the two services separately and you'd pay $500. Bundle them into the Complete Detail and you save $150. Same work, less money. That's not a gimmick — it's just cheaper to do both in one visit.

So Which One Do You Actually Need?

Here's the gut check.

Book the Interior Detail if:

• The paint's fine but the cabin's rough
• You just want the inside livable again
• Spills, crumbs, dog hair, and grime are your main problem

Book the Exterior Detail if:

• The inside's already clean
• The paint's dull, dirty, or covered in road film
• You want the outside sharp for a sale or a show

Book the Complete Detail if:

• Both ends need attention (this is most vehicles, honestly)
• The rig's been neglected for a while
• You're prepping to sell and want top dollar
• You just want it DONE, front to back, one shot

Nine times out of ten, if you have to ask, it's the Complete Detail. Vehicles that get ignored get ignored evenly — the outside and the inside both go downhill together.

The Add-Ons That Change the Math

Whichever package you pick, some vehicles need more. These are quote-only because every mess is its own animal:

• Pet hair removal — for the seats your dog claimed as theirs
• Odor removal — smoke, spills, wet dog, mildew
• Clay bar and paint sealant — for paint that feels rough and needs protection put back
• Leather conditioning — to feed dried, cracking leather
• Salt removal — winter's gift, baked into your carpet

Flat-rate add-ons you can just tack on:

• Headliner cleaning — $100
• Engine bay cleaning — $100

Don't Overthink It

You know your vehicle better than anyone. If one end is fine and the other's a disaster, book the single service. If the whole thing's due, the Complete Detail saves you money and saves you a second trip.

And if you're genuinely not sure? Call us. We'd rather point you to the right package than sell you the wrong one.

The Bottom Line

Interior Detail ($250) is for a trashed cabin with decent paint. Exterior Detail ($250) is for clean insides and rough paint. Complete Detail (from $350) is the whole rig, and it saves you $150 over booking both — which is why most people choose it.

Bring us your filth and we'll match it to the right package. Book at dirtydetails.ca/book or call (604) 845-4060. We love dirty. Bring us the worst of it.

FAQ

Q: Is the Complete Detail really cheaper than booking both? A: Yes. Interior and Exterior are $250 each — $500 together. The Complete Detail starts at $350, so you save $150 doing both in one visit instead of two.

Q: My car's not that bad. Do I still need the Complete Detail? A: Not necessarily. If only one end needs work, book the single service and save your money. The Complete Detail is for vehicles that need both.

Q: Can I add pet hair removal to an Interior Detail? A: Absolutely. Pet hair removal is a quote-only add-on because every case is different, but yes, it stacks right onto your interior or complete detail.

Q: How long does a Complete Detail take? A: It's measured in hours, not minutes, and it depends on how dirty the vehicle is. We're appointment-based, so we set aside the time to do it right rather than rush it. Call us and we'll give you a realistic window.