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    May 22, 2026

    Express, Full, or Premium Combo? How to Pick the Right Detail Bundle for Your Car

    Express, Full, or Premium Combo? How to Pick the Right Detail Bundle for Your Car

    Why Book a Combo Instead of One Side at a Time

    Most cars need attention inside and out at the same time. The kids tracked mud onto the carpet the same week the pollen baked onto your hood. Booking them together does three things:

    • Saves you money. Every combo is priced lower than booking the two services separately.

    • Saves you a second appointment. We knock both out in one visit, in your driveway.

    • Keeps the car consistent. A spotless interior with a dirty exterior (or vice versa) never feels finished.

    The only real question is which combo. Here's the honest breakdown.

    Combo Express - $149

    You save $9 vs. booking separately. About 1 to 1.5 hours.

    This is Interior Express + Exterior Express. Quick vacuum, wipe-down of the dash and console, air freshener, plus a thorough hand wash, dry, tire shine, and windows.

    Pick this if:

    • Your car is in decent shape and you just want it refreshed

    • You're between full details and need a tune-up

    • You're prepping for a weekend trip, a date, or a Sunday at Acrisure Stadium

    • The interior isn't stained and the paint isn't visibly contaminated

    Don't pick this if there are stains in the carpet, pet hair on the seats, or the paint feels rough when you run your hand over it. Express won't touch those — and we'd rather tell you that upfront than have you wonder why nothing changed.

    Combo Full - $299 (Most Popular)

    You save $49 vs. booking separately. About 3 to 4 hours.

    This is Interior Full + Exterior Full. Deep vacuum (under the seats, in the crevices), steam cleaning, leather conditioning, fabric shampoo, door jambs, and odor treatment on the inside. On the outside: clay bar to pull contamination out of the paint, single-stage machine polish to remove light swirls, and a paint sealant that lasts 3 to 6 months.

    Pick this if:

    • You haven't had a real detail in 6+ months

    • The interior has lived-in dirt — crumbs, dust, light stains, that funky smell that crept in over winter

    • The paint looks dull or feels gritty after a wash

    • You want the best value for the money (this is why it's our most-booked package)

    This is the "reset button" combo. Most cars in Pittsburgh need this one or two times a year — once after winter salt season and once before it.

    Combo Premium - $399

    You save $58 vs. booking separately. About 4 to 5 hours.

    This is Interior Premium + Exterior Premium. Inside: everything in Full plus deep extraction, stubborn stain removal, headliner cleaning, full leather restoration, protective coatings on every surface, and pet hair removal. Outside: everything in Full plus a ceramic sealant that lasts 6 to 12 months, full trim restoration, and an engine bay cleaning.

    Pick this if:

    • The car has years of buildup - wedding-day clean is the goal

    • You're selling or trading in and want to maximize what you get

    • You have pets, kids, or both, and "lived-in" is being generous

    • The paint is faded, the trim is gray and crusty, and you want it to look new again — not just clean

    This is the package for cars that have been neglected, or for people who just want the best version of their car back.

    The 30-Second Combo Test

    Walk to your car and check three things:

    1. Run your finger across the dashboard. Clean? Express is fine. Dusty with stains on the seats? Full. Grime in every vent and stains you've stopped trying to remove? Premium.

    2. Run your palm over the hood after a rinse. Smooth = Express. Gritty like fine sandpaper = Full. Dull, faded, or rough everywhere = Premium.

    3. Open the door and sniff. Smells like your car = Express or Full. Smells like the last six fast-food runs = Full at minimum, Premium if there's a stain story behind it.

    If you land on two different answers, go with the higher one. The combo is built to handle both sides at the same level.

    A Note on Monthly Plans

    If you're going to book a Combo Full once a month anyway, our Core Plan at $199/month gets you a Combo Full plus an Interior Full every month - a much better deal than booking the combo on its own. It's a 3-month commitment, but the math works out to about $296 in savings over the quarter.

    Still Not Sure?

    Text "Detail" to (412) 475-1960 or book here. We'll tell you which combo actually fits. If Express is the right call, we'll say Express. We'd rather have you back twice a year happy than once a year overspent.


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