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Engine bay cleaning in London

For owners who like it clean under the bonnet too, and for anyone selling a car.

Your engine bay degreased, cleaned by hand and dressed, at your door, by a trained, vetted valeter. Add it to any wash for £49; it's already included in every Full Valet.

£49 added to any wash

Book an engine bay clean

Already included in every Full Valet. Book a Full Valet

Adds about 30 to 45 minutes to your wash.

An engine bay after a deep clean, plastics dressed and free of leaves and dust

What's done

A clean, dressed engine bay that looks as cared for as the paint, and makes a great impression when you sell.

  • Electrics and the air intake protected
  • Degreaser worked in with soft detailing brushes
  • A gentle low-pressure rinse
  • Plastics, hoses and rubber dressed

Included in the Full Valet. Add it to any other wash with an outside clean.

  • On electric and hybrid cars, the area under the bonnet is cleaned by hand with damp microfibre, without rinsing near high-voltage parts.

How it’s done

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  1. Engine bay cleaned

    Sensitive electrics and the air intake are covered, a degreaser is worked in with soft detailing brushes, a gentle low-pressure rinse takes it away, and the plastics and rubber are dressed.

Most added alongside an engine bay clean

Tick any of these when you book. Each one shows its price before you pay.

Seasoned pros. Never beginners.

Every valeter has at least five years’ experience, is trained by Barry and is vetted before they touch your car.

Five years minimum
Every valeter has at least five years in the trade. Your car is never anyone’s first.
Trained by Barry
Barry Cohen has been valeting cars in London since 1999. Every valeter trains with him and works to his standard.
Vetted
ID checked, right to work confirmed and references taken up.
Fully insured
Public liability insurance on every valeter, every job.
Pro kit
pH-neutral snow foam that’s kind to your paint and wax, deionised water for a spot-free finish, and fresh microfibre on every car.
Self-sufficient
A fully equipped van with its own water and power. Nothing from your house, ever.
Barry Cohen, head of operations at GoWashMyCar
Barry Cohen, head of operations. Valeting in London since 1999.

Questions about the Engine bay clean

Is it safe to clean an engine bay?

Yes, done properly. Electrics and the air intake are covered first, the engine is cool, and the rinse is gentle and low-pressure, then the plastics and rubber are dressed.

Which washes include it?

The Full Valet includes it. Add it to any other wash with an outside clean when you book.

Can you clean under the bonnet of an electric car?

Yes. It's cleaned by hand with damp microfibre, with no rinsing near the high-voltage parts.

Not sure which wash your car needs? Send us a photo on WhatsApp and we’ll tell you.

Book an engine bay clean

Add it to your regular wash once or twice a year and it stays easy to keep clean.

Book an engine bay clean +£49