How Much Does Mobile Auto Detailing Cost on Long Island? (2026 Guide)
Quick answer
Mobile auto detailing on Long Island starts at $125 for a sedan Quick Detail and goes up to $350 for an SUV Full Detail in 2026. Add-on services like Headlight Restoration and Engine Bay Cleaning start at $75 standalone or $60 added to a detail. Subscription plans start at $225/month and offer 10% off one-time pricing. There are no travel surcharges within our Long Island service area.
By Al Alvarez
Owner & master detailer · 6+ years on Long Island
Mobile auto detailing pricing on Long Island has shifted noticeably over the past two years, driven by post-pandemic demand for at-home services, rising product costs, and a wave of new mobile operators competing for Hamptons and North Shore clients. This guide lays out 2026 pricing across our four core services, two standalone add-on services, four upgrades, and three monthly subscription plans — plus how to evaluate quotes from other detailers across the island.
What does mobile auto detailing cost in 2026?
Mobile detailing on Long Island in 2026 breaks into three rough categories.
Maintenance services — Quick Detail — run $125-150 for a sedan/SUV and take 60-90 minutes. Comprehensive services — Exterior Detail, Interior Detail, and Full Detail — run $150-350 and take 2-6 hours depending on scope. Subscription plans bundle recurring service into a monthly charge at 10% off one-time pricing, ranging from $225/month (Bi-Weekly Quick Detail sedan) to $540/month (Weekly Quick Detail SUV).
These ranges reflect sedan and standard SUV pricing in average condition. Full-size SUVs (Suburban, Escalade ESV, Sprinter vans), large pickup trucks, and heavily soiled vehicles incur a size or condition surcharge typically in the $50-150 range, confirmed in writing before booking.
Sedan vs. SUV pricing — why the difference?
Most mobile detailers on Long Island use a sedan/SUV pricing structure. The differential isn’t arbitrary. SUVs and trucks require 25-40% more time per service: more glass, more interior surface area, taller wheels and tires, larger paint surface, and more carpet square footage to clean.
For a Quick Detail, the sedan-to-SUV difference is $25 ($125 vs $150). For a Full Detail, the gap is $50 ($300 vs $350). On subscription plans, the SUV/truck monthly rate is $90-115 above the sedan rate.
What you should expect at each price tier
$125-150 (Quick Detail): 60-90 minute interior + exterior refresh. Hand wash, vacuum, dashboard wipe-down, tire dressing, glass cleaning. Designed as maintenance between deeper services.
$150-175 (Exterior Detail): 2-3 hour deep paint clean. Two-bucket hand wash, iron decontamination, clay bar, wheel detailing, hydrophobic spray sealant. Glass polish and trim restoration included.
$175-200 (Interior Detail): 3-4 hour cabin reset. Full vacuum, carpet/upholstery shampoo and steam extraction, leather cleaning and conditioning, vent steam, headliner spot-cleaning.
$300-350 (Full Detail): 4-6 hour comprehensive service. Combines the Exterior and Interior Details into a single visit, plus fabric protectant on cloth seats and final inspection. The flagship and most-booked service.
Add-on services
Two standalone services available alone or as discounted add-ons:
- Headlight Restoration — $75 standalone, $60 as add-on. Wet-sand, polish, and UV-seal foggy or yellowed lenses.
- Engine Bay Cleaning — $75 standalone, $60 as add-on. Safe degrease and dressing of the engine bay.
Four upgrades that attach only to a detail booking:
- Spray ceramic sealant upgrade — +$75. Swaps the standard spray sealant for a longer-lasting SiO₂-infused ceramic spray, extending hydrophobic protection from 2-3 months to 4-6 months.
- Pet hair removal (heavy) — +$50. Specialized rubber-tool extraction for heavily embedded pet hair.
- Smoke / odor treatment — +$50. Enzyme + ozone treatment for cigarette, mildew, food, or pet odors.
- Convertible top cleaning — +$40. pH-balanced cleaning and protectant for cloth or vinyl convertible tops.
Subscription plans (10% off one-time pricing)
Three monthly options for clients who want their vehicle on a recurring schedule:
| Plan | Visits | Sedan/mo | SUV/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Quick Detail | 4/mo | $450 | $540 |
| Bi-Weekly Quick Detail | 2/mo | $225 | $270 |
| Monthly Full Detail | 1/mo | $270 | $315 |
All plans: card on file, auto-charged monthly, priority booking, no long-term contract (cancel any time with two weeks’ notice).
The Bi-Weekly Quick Detail is our most popular plan — fits most daily drivers, modest monthly spend, locks in a recurring slot. The Monthly Full Detail fits high-mileage commuters and family vehicles that need the deeper reset. The Weekly plan suits luxury daily drivers and beach SUVs in heavy summer use.
How to evaluate a mobile detailing quote
Three things to check on any quote.
First, ask what’s included. A $250 “full detail” that excludes clay bar, leather conditioning, or interior shampoo isn’t a full detail — it’s a glorified wash. Reputable quotes specify the steps performed.
Second, ask about products. Reputable detailers will name specific brands (Koch-Chemie, P&S, Sonax, Meguiar’s). Generic answers (“we use professional-grade products”) often signal repackaged consumer-grade chemicals.
Third, ask about insurance. Mobile detailers should carry general liability insurance — ask to see the certificate. A vehicle damaged by an uninsured detailer is a vehicle you’ll pay to repair yourself.
Where to get a quote
For a precise quote on your specific vehicle and town, request a free quote — we respond within 30 minutes during business hours. We’re mobile across Long Island — Nassau and Suffolk, from the Hamptons and the North Fork to the North Shore. Pricing is flat — what we quote is what you pay.