Valeted a proper car today!!

AURORA MG · 24th January 2009, 20:19

Had a call the other day from a lady in Marden near Maidstone who wanted her husband's car valeted for his birthday. Turned out it was a ZT190+. When my passion for MG's & Rover's etc emerged the job was mine!!

Did the car today - a Royal blue ZT & I told the guy about this club/forum & recomended he joined up & I have a feeling he may have done so allready.
In forgot to take a photo of the car though lol.

Took a while longer to do than normal as a conversation about cars came about!!

Kandyman · 25th January 2009, 13:06

I'll get you to do my car and the wifes R25 one day, maybe when the weathers dryer

AURORA MG · 25th January 2009, 21:44

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Originally Posted by Kandyman

I'll get you to do my car and the wifes R25 one day, maybe when the weathers dryer

That will be a pleasure Andy. Maybe I can do your 75 before the next meet!

Phil · 25th January 2009, 21:46

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Originally Posted by Aurora ZT-T

That will be a pleasure Andy. Maybe I can do your 75 before the next meet!

How much does a good valet cost?

AURORA MG · 25th January 2009, 22:44

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Originally Posted by Phil

How much does a good valet cost?

Here is a link to my website www.exv-mobile.co.uk & pop into the services page where it explains the two most popular services.
- direct link here. http://www.exv-mobile.co.uk/services.html

It mainly depends on the condition of the car but a standard car in an average condition for the "Premium Exec Service" - see website for what this involves is £90 (4 to 4.5 hours) however if the car is below average then it is dearer. These prices are also for local jobs.
Additional sevices I offer are engine detail by hand = £20. I clean as much as I can reach by hand, this includes the underside of the bonnet.

After the leather has been cleaned it can be treated/fed which you should do every 6 Months = £25.
After the seats/carpets have been cleaned they can be treated with a "Scotchgaurd" like spray (anti-stain). £25 for the seats & £40 for seats + carpets.

I can of course prepare a car to show standard but this is a case of how far does one go? For example I spent 6 hours just vacuuming the carpet of my MG Maestro that my wife bought me last May to try & get every grain of grit out of it, now if that was a customer that 6 hours would be around £100.

I may add that after only 2 Months of owning the MG Maestro it was entered into MG Saloon Day in July 2008 & won "Best MG Maestro!"

JohnDotCom · 25th January 2009, 23:16

Could do with your services for Cosford Meet.
But just a little bit far for me to drive I'm afraid.

Jules · 6th February 2009, 10:36

I daren't bring Aurora to Cosford in case it's not up to scratch

AURORA MG · 6th February 2009, 17:26

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Originally Posted by Jules

I daren't bring Aurora to Cosford in case it's not up to scratch

I'm sure it looks very nice but no need to worry as I won't be able to go to the meet as I don't have a ZT or 75!!

Tim · 6th February 2009, 17:36

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Originally Posted by Aurora ZT-T

I'm sure it looks very nice but no need to worry as I won't be able to go to the meet as I don't have a ZT or 75!!

Knowing you its safe to say "at the moment".

24th January 2009, 20:19	#1
AURORA MG Banned (EX)-ZT-T190SE in Aurora. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Medway Posts: 2,954 Thanks: 42 Thanked 53 Times in 46 Posts	Valeted a proper car today!! Had a call the other day from a lady in Marden near Maidstone who wanted her husband's car valeted for his birthday. Turned out it was a ZT190+. When my passion for MG's & Rover's etc emerged the job was mine!! Did the car today - a Royal blue ZT & I told the guy about this club/forum & recomended he joined up & I have a feeling he may have done so allready. In forgot to take a photo of the car though lol. Took a while longer to do than normal as a conversation about cars came about!!

6th February 2009, 10:36	#7
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	I daren't bring Aurora to Cosford in case it's not up to scratch __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

25th January 2009, 13:06	#2
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I'll get you to do my car and the wifes R25 one day, maybe when the weathers dryer

25th January 2009, 23:16	#6
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Could do with your services for Cosford Meet. But just a little bit far for me to drive I'm afraid.