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What detailing costs, what causes swirl marks, why headlights yellow, and how to keep a car looking its best in Cape Town’s sun, wind and dust.
Pricing
How Much Does Car Detailing Cost in Cape Town? (2026 Price Guide)
What car detailing costs in Cape Town in 2026, from a R200 snowfall wash to R1,500 window tinting, what changes the price, and how to get an exact quote.
9 October 2026 · 3 min read
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Swirl Marks on Your Car: What Causes Them and How to Remove Them
Swirl marks are fine circular scratches in your paint. Learn what causes them, how to avoid adding more, and how machine polishing removes them.
9 October 2026 · 3 min read
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Snow Foam Wash vs a Regular Car Wash: What’s the Difference?
A snow foam wash loosens dirt before anything touches your paint. Here is how it differs from a regular wash, why it is gentler on paint, and when to choose it.
9 October 2026 · 3 min read
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Why Do Headlights Turn Yellow? Causes, Risks and Fixes
Yellow, foggy headlights are caused by UV damage to the lens. Learn why it happens, why it is a safety issue, and how headlight restoration fixes it.
9 October 2026 · 2 min read
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How Often Should You Detail Your Car in Cape Town?
A practical schedule for washing, vacuuming and detailing a car in Cape Town, based on sun, wind, dust and how you use the car.
9 October 2026 · 3 min read
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How to Clean Car Seats and Carpets (and When to Call a Professional)
Step-by-step advice for cleaning fabric car seats and carpets at home, how to deal with stains, and when a professional extraction clean is worth it.
9 October 2026 · 3 min read
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Mobile Car Detailing vs a Detailing Workshop: Which Is Better?
Mobile detailing or a detailing workshop? An honest comparison of convenience, quality, time and cost to help you decide which suits you.
9 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Are Automatic Car Washes Bad for Your Paint?
Drive-through car washes are convenient, but they can leave fine scratches on paint. Here is why, what to look out for, and a gentler alternative.
9 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Window Tinting: Benefits for Heat, UV and Privacy in Cape Town
What window tinting really does for your car: less heat, UV protection and more privacy. What to think about before you tint in Cape Town.
9 October 2026 · 2 min read
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