Detailing

Detailing

At Harris Automotive, vehicle presentation is just as important to us as mechanical condition. Whether preparing one of our own vehicles for sale or caring for a customer’s pride and joy, we believe attention to detail makes all the difference.

Using our dedicated detailing bay, professional-grade products, and industry-leading equipment, we offer a range of detailing services designed to restore, enhance, and protect your vehicle to the highest possible standard.

Machine polishing during a vehicle detail

Preparation Detailing

As close to new as possible

Every vehicle that enters our stock undergoes an extensive detailing and preparation process before being advertised. The same level of care is available to customers looking to maintain or improve the condition of their own vehicle.

  • Full exterior safe wash process
  • Wheel, arch liner & brake decontamination
  • Engine bay cleaning & dressing
  • Door shuts & intricate areas deep cleaned
  • Iron fallout removal treatment
  • Clay bar decontamination where required
  • Paintwork enhancement polishing
  • Interior deep clean & sanitisation
  • Leather cleaning & conditioning
  • Tyre & trim dressing
Close-up of a flawless, freshly corrected paint finish

Paint Correction

Restoring clarity, depth & gloss

Over time, vehicles naturally pick up swirl marks, light scratches, holograms and oxidation. Our machine polishing and paint correction services safely restore clarity, depth and gloss using professional Rupes polishing systems and premium compounds.

Single stage machine polish — ideal for light defects and dullness, significantly enhancing gloss and removing a large percentage of swirl marks.

Multi-stage paint correction — for vehicles needing a more intensive restoration, carefully removing deeper defects through a series of stages to achieve near-showroom results. Every vehicle is individually assessed to determine the safest, most effective process.

Ceramic Coating

Long-lasting protection & gloss

To protect your vehicle once detailed, we offer professional ceramic coating packages. Ceramic coatings provide a durable protective layer over the paintwork, helping to:

  • Enhance gloss and depth
  • Protect against environmental contamination
  • Reduce wash-induced swirl marks
  • Make cleaning and maintenance easier
  • Improve water beading & hydrophobic properties

We offer ceramic coating solutions for paintwork, wheels, glass, and interior surfaces depending on your requirements.

Why Choose Us

Proper vehicle care — not just valeting

Unlike many traditional valeting services, our detailing process focuses on proper vehicle care, safe washing methods, paint preservation, and long-term results. As genuine enthusiasts, we treat every vehicle as if it were our own — using only proven products, specialist equipment, and meticulous attention to detail throughout every stage.

Book your vehicle in

Whether you are preparing a vehicle for sale, protecting a new purchase, or restoring the finish of a cherished car, we offer a professional detailing service tailored to your vehicle.

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What our customers say about us

Our Reviews

Friendly, no-pressure dealership. The car I was after had only just come in but the team gave me time to look it over properly and arranged a test drive without any fuss. Small niggle on collection day was sorted within a week.
— Emily Carter
This is the third car we have bought from Harris Automotive and they have never let us down. Honest pricing, well prepared vehicles and a proper handover. It is reassuring to deal with people who clearly care about the cars they sell.
— Mark Robinson
Lovely showroom in Radstock and a really helpful team. They sorted finance, part exchange and even helped me set up the infotainment before I drove away. Could not have asked for more from a used car experience.
— Hannah Williams
Picked up a Golf last week. Car was spotless inside and out, with a fresh MOT and service. Communication leading up to collection could have been slightly quicker but the car itself is excellent and the price was very competitive.
— Tom Edwards
Bought a used Mercedes from Harris Automotive last month and the whole process was effortless. The car was beautifully prepared and drove straight off the forecourt feeling brand new. James was patient and answered every question. Would happily come back.
— Sarah Patel
Travelled down from Bristol after seeing an Audi advertised online. Photos were honest, the car was exactly as described, and the price was fair. Paperwork was straightforward and we were on the road the same day. Top class service.
— Daniel Hughes
Outstanding from start to finish. The team at Harris Automotive sourced exactly the car I had in mind and had it ready, valeted and MOT-d within the week. Felt looked after the whole way through.
— Olivia Brown
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