Clayton's Autocare

Before booking

Straight answers,
before the first visit.

Everything currently decided about plans, prices, payment and coverage, including the things that have not been decided yet, which are marked as such rather than glossed over.

How does the maintenance plan actually work?+

The first visit is a Premium Setup Wash, which brings the vehicle to a clean, protected baseline. After that, we return weekly, fortnightly, every three weeks or monthly to hold that standard, on the driveway. The frequency and the price are agreed before the first visit, and there is no fixed term.

Where is Clayton's Autocare based, and where does it cover?+

The business is based in Lambourn. The core recurring route is Lambourn, Eastbury and East Garston. Bookings in nearby villages and towns are accepted selectively, depending on the postcode and whether the visit fits the existing route.

How much does it cost?+

A Premium Setup Wash is £100 for a small car, £120 medium, £145 large and £175 for an XL vehicle, 4x4 or van. Maintenance runs from £30 a visit weekly up to £70 a visit monthly, depending on the size of the car and how often it is done. The exact tier is confirmed from the make and model before booking.

Why is monthly more expensive per visit than fortnightly?+

Four weeks of road film, mud and interior use takes longer to deal with than two. The fortnightly price is lower per visit because the car never gets far from the standard it was left at.

What is included in the Premium Setup Wash?+

Decontamination, a thorough exterior clean, a full interior clean and a paint sealant. It is a longer visit than a maintenance wash because it establishes the baseline everything afterwards is measured against.

What is included in a maintenance visit?+

An exterior wash including wheels, an interior vacuum and wipe-down, and glass. Anything beyond that scope is quoted separately as an add-on.

Do I need an outdoor tap or a power socket?+

Access requirements vary with the vehicle and the job, so mention what is available when you ask for a quote. Tell us about the parking, the surface and whether there is an outside tap, and we will confirm whether the location works before booking.

Do I have to pay by subscription?+

No. A recurring card payment is offered first because it removes the admin for both sides, but paying per visit is available and always has been. Nothing is taken through this website either way.

Is there a minimum term?+

No. Stop whenever you like. If that ever changes it will be said plainly before you agree to anything, and never applied to an existing plan.

Can I have more than one car on a plan?+

Yes, and it is cheaper. Two cars done at the same address on the same visit receive 10% off; three or more receive 20% off. The saving is real because there is no travel between them.

What happens if the weather is bad?+

We judge whether the work can be done properly and safely. Light or changeable weather usually does not stop a visit. Strong wind, heavy rain, freezing conditions or an unsafe surface may mean rearranging, and we will contact you directly if so.

What should I send when asking for a quote?+

The make and model, your postcode, how often you would like the car maintained, whether an outdoor tap is available, and anything unusual about the condition. A photograph helps if there is heavy mud, pet hair or a stain you want dealt with.

What times and days do you work?+

We work 7am to 7pm, any day of the week including weekends. The actual time depends on what else is booked in your area that day, so the slot is agreed with you rather than picked from a fixed list.

Is there anything you do not offer?+

Odour treatment, because it needs equipment we do not have yet. Everything else on the add-on list is available now: glass sealant, pet hair removal, stain and spill removal, leather cleaning and conditioning, fabric protection, headlight restoration, engine bay cleaning and winter protection.

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