For most daily drivers in Metro Vancouver, every 3 to 6 months. Ceramic coated vehicles can stretch that out to a maintenance wash every 6 to 12 weeks. Here's why the answer shifts depending on your car and our climate.
A daily driver in Metro Vancouver holds up well on a full detail every 3 to 6 months. A deep detail after winter and another before summer is a simple way to bookend the two seasons that put the most on your paint and carpets, road salt and slush in winter, pollen and road tar in summer.
Rain and road salt through the fall and winter months leave grit and residue on paint and in wheel wells that a quick rinse doesn't fully clear. Left long enough, that residue contributes to swirl marks and dulling, which is part of why detailing more often through the wetter months makes a visible difference. See winter salt damage in BC for more on how that process works.
Ceramic coated vehicles don't need a full detail as often, the hydrophobic layer keeps dirt and grime from bonding to the paint the way it does on bare clear coat. Instead, a maintenance wash every 6 to 12 weeks keeps the coating performing well. See ceramic coating for the full process, or ceramic coating vs. wax if you're still deciding.
If you only detail twice a year, do it once after winter to clear out accumulated salt and grit, and once before summer to reset before pollen and road tar season. Everything in between is optional, based on how the car actually looks and how it's used.
No, it's a starting point for a typical daily driver. A car that sits outside on the street needs it more often than one in a garage; a car that's rarely driven needs it less.
Yes, for interior and exterior detailing. See mobile detailing for what's included.
That's a good candidate for our Extra Love or Heavy Rescue condition tiers rather than a standard package, since buildup that old typically needs more time to remove properly.
Both. Regular washing removes contaminants before they sit long enough to etch or dull the clear coat, so it's protective as well as cosmetic.