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are you are planing to export a car?
whether you use a specialist exporting firm or do it yourself, there are many tasks that need to be organised, including a thorough cleaning, which is a requirement of both the country you are exporting from and the country you are importing to. therefore, prior shipping a vehicle, it must be fully cleaned according to the regulations of the UK and the destination country. this cleaning includes completely cleaning the vehicle and complying with the customs modifications, as many countries impose strict rules about the condition of imported vehicles.
the general rules concerning the vehicles condition, include the requirement the vehicle to be free from dirt, soil, plant matter, or any contaminants that could potentially introduce pests or diseases into the imported countries ecosystem. if you do not clean the vehicle properly and so comply with these regulations this can result in delays to your vehicle either leaving the exported country or arriving in the imported country and even rejection of the vehicle at customs points. our export valet is essential as it covers all the areas needed and comprehensively cleans the exterior allowing for export and import compliance, including a thorough cleaning of the exterior bodywork, door shuts, around the grills, front air scoops, front and rear bumper areas and the wheel arches and underside. The engine bay, underside of the bonnet and shuts are all cleaned too.
by correctly and completely cleaning your vehicle, this allows for a thorough inspection of the vehicle’s exterior, interior, and undercarriage. thus inspectors can identify any existing damage, scratches, or dents before shipping, which can be useful for insurance purposes and documenting the vehicle’s condition. a thorough clean also means you will help to the transportation of foreign substances or hazardous materials. this is really important if you have been using the vehicle for off-road activities, agriculture, or other activities that may result in the accumulation of soil, chemicals, or other contaminants within the bodywork of your vehicle. of course by having a clean and well-maintained vehicle reflects positively on your professionalism and attention to detail. it can contribute to a smooth shipping process and a good impression when the car arrives at the destination. another additional benefit of cleaning your car before export provides an opportunity for you to remove personal belongings and valuables. it means that no items are left behind, reducing the risk of loss or damage during transit.
while cleaning the exterior of the vehicle is critical, cleaning the interior is important as well. remove any loose items, personal belongings, and unnecessary accessories. a clean and uncluttered interior also makes it easier for customs officials or shipping company representatives to inspect the car. our interior cleaning includes a full clean and shampoo of the interior and headlining, full cleaning of all the interior plastics, the boot and the spare wheel area. we even include a sanitising of the HVAC system, desanitising and freshening up ventilation system, ready for your vehicles new life abroad.
however, it should be noted that specific cleaning requirements may vary depending on the destination country and shipping regulations. therefore, we advise you consult with your shipping company or check the guidelines provided by the customs authorities of the vehicles destination country to ensure full compliance with their cleanliness standards and regulations.
the inside and outside service takes between 8-10 man hours (though this can be completed over two consecutive days) and is carried out on site, using our fully mobile service.
if the area of concern is not listed, it is not covered by this service, although it may be added as an optional extra.
we have two type of clients that effect what level of pricing is applicable.
the standard pricing refers to a vehicle that is either cleaned for the first time by carvalet.co.uk, or has not been cleaned within 4 to 5 weeks of the last clean by carvalet.co.uk.
this is the same car that is cleaned by us within 4 to 5 weeks. it is the car that is identified not the client, as we have many clients with 4 to 5 cars each and so alternating cars would mean we're doing 1 car nearly every 6 months. you can alter the specification as often as you like between the regular services, but either the inside or the outside is not cleaned within 4 to 5 weeks, the normal price would apply.
×this is our smallest category of car, their length being up to 169 inches and some examples (though not complete) are below (excludes all 4x4 vehicles).
if you're unsure as to what catagory your car is in please click here.
BMW Mini | Citroen C1 | Mazda MX5 | Ford KA |
Ford Focus (2009 onwards is class2) | BMW 1 Series (5 door) | Volvo C30 | VW Polo |
Audi A3 | Seat Arosa | Honda Civic (2016 onwards is class2) | Fiat 500 |
Toyota Aygo | Peugeot 207 | SMART Car | Renault Clio |
Vauxhall Astra | Skoda Fabia | Seat Leon | Ford Fiesta(pre 2012) |
Toyota Ouris |
this is our major car category of car, where most cars are. their length being from 170 inches to 200 inches in length.(excludes all 4x4 vehicles) some examples are below
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BMW 1 Series (Excl 5 door) & 3 Series | Ford Mondeo | Subaru Legacy | VW Passatt |
Honda Accord | BMW 5 Series | Audi A4 | Lexus is250 |
Volvo S60 | Jaguar XF | Citroen C5 | Peugeot 407 |
Renault Laguna | Vaxuhall Vectra | Toyota Avensis | Jaguar XK |
Scoda Octavia | Audi a6 | Mazda 6 | Alfa Romeo 169 |
Mercedes E Class |
this is our top car category & includes large cars, people carriers, MPVs & all 4 wheel drive cars (regardless of size and including suv's and crossovers). all cars above 200 inches in length. some examples are below
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BMW X1 Series & X3 | Citroen Picasso | Mazda 5 | Ford S-MAX |
Subaru Outback | BMW X5 & x6 | Volvo XC60 & xc90 | VW Toureg |
Audi Q5 | Bentley Arnage | Honda CRV | Rolls Phantom |
Toyota Cruiser | Citroen c Cross | Mercedes ML | Seat Alhambra |
Range Rover | Vauxhall Zafira | Toyota Rav4 | Fiat panda 4x4 |
Mercedes A Class |
we’re so confident with our staff that we offer a money back guarantee if you are not happy with the service and the quality of the valeting then we will give you your money back. We will need an opportunity to correct our mistake, but if we cannot, you receive your payment back. t&c's apply, obviously.
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×We seperate cars into different category’s, this is dependant on the length of the car, if you need to find out what category select the option below.