How Often Should You Get Your Car Valeted?

How often should you get your car valeted? We break down how often to wash, clean and fully valet your car, with a simple schedule for Bath drivers.

Date:

Jan 4, 2026

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It Depends on How You Use Your Car

There's no single answer that suits every driver. A car that does the school run twice a day, carries a muddy dog or sits under a tree will need more attention than one that only goes out at weekends. What matters most is having a routine, so dirt never gets the chance to build up and cause lasting damage.

Every Two Weeks: A Maintenance Wash

For most drivers, a proper exterior wash every two weeks is the sweet spot. It removes road grime, bird droppings and tree sap before they can eat into your lacquer. It also means each wash is quicker and easier, because you're never starting from scratch.

Every One to Three Months: A Full Clean

Your interior needs attention too. Crumbs, dust and dirt from shoes build up faster than you'd think, and grit in the carpets slowly wears them down. A full inside-and-out clean every one to three months keeps your car feeling fresh and stops small messes turning into stains.

"Most of the damage we see isn't from one bad day. It's from dirt that's been left to sit for months. Regular cleaning is the easiest way to protect your car's value."

Once or Twice a Year: A Premium Valet

A couple of times a year, your car deserves a deeper treatment. A Premium Valet decontaminates and polishes the paintwork, adds a fresh layer of wax, shampoos the seats and carpets and cleans the engine bay. Spring and autumn are ideal, because they prepare your car for the season ahead.

Signs Your Car Needs a Clean Sooner

Water no longer beads on the paintwork
The paint feels rough to the touch after washing
There's a lingering smell inside the car
Visible stains on the seats or carpets
You're getting ready to sell or return a lease car

A Simple Schedule to Follow

Every two weeks: Maintenance Wash, from £40
Every one to three months: Full Clean, from £65
Every six months: Premium Valet, from £130

We're fully mobile across Bath and the surrounding areas, and we bring our own water and power. Get in touch today to book your next clean, or ask us about setting up a regular schedule.