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Straight answers to the questions London cars actually raise: costs, pet hair, bird droppings, permit-street washing, low-water methods and whether ceramic coating earns its keep. Written by the people who wash the cars.
How much does a mobile car wash cost in London?
The short answer: a proper inside-and-out mobile car wash in London typically costs between £50 and £80. At Yikes the Essential Inside and Out is £61...
How to get pet hair out of your car
The short answer: pet hair comes out with agitation plus suction, not suction alone. Drag a rubber pet brush, rubber glove or squeegee across seats...
Bird droppings and tree sap: why they wreck paint and what to do
The short answer: bird droppings are acidic and tree sap hardens into resin; both etch permanent dull marks into lacquer if left to bake, sometimes...
Washing your car on a permit parking street in London
The short answer: on a controlled parking street, the smart move is a wash that comes to the car. Driving to a wash risks the space you circled...
How we wash a car with a quarter of the water
The short answer: by carrying the water instead of hosing it. Every Yikes wash arrives on a cargo e-bike with its water supply on board, used through...
Ceramic coating: is it worth it in London?
The short answer: for a car that lives outside in London, usually yes. A ceramic coating makes bird droppings, tree sap, brake dust and winter grime...
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