Southfield Auto Detailing
Auto Detailing for Southfield, MI Drivers
Elite Auto Lab details vehicles for Southfield drivers from its Madison Heights shop at 436 E 14 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071. The shop is about 8 miles from the middle of Southfield, in a straight line. Take I-696 east to exit 18, then I-75 north to exit 65, 14 Mile Road. The menu is on the auto detailing page.
Southfield drivers can book interior and exterior detailing at Elite Auto Lab in Madison Heights, about 8 miles from the middle of Southfield in a straight line. A maintenance detail takes about 4 hours, and a full correction with a ceramic coating can take 3 days or more.
Get a free quote or call (248) 881-8204. We're open Mon–Fri 10:00 AM–6:00 PM and Sat 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, and closed Sunday.
Which detail level does my car need?
It depends on the car's condition and what you want from it: a maintenance detail keeps a clean car clean, a full detail resets a dirty one, paint correction restores the paint, and a ceramic coating protects it. We assess the vehicle at the start and tell you which level makes sense.
| Level | What it covers | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance detail | A thorough wash, about 4 hours | The car is in good shape and you want to keep it that way |
| Full detail | Paint, interior, glass, wheels and trim | You want the whole car reset, after a winter or before a sale |
| Paint correction | Multi-stage polishing for swirls, scratches, water spots and oxidation | The paint looks dull or marked |
| Ceramic coating | A long-lasting protective layer over corrected paint | You want lasting protection and easier washing |
Can I fit a detail into a work week?
Yes, a maintenance detail of about 4 hours is the easiest to schedule. We are open until 6:00 PM on weekdays and until 3:00 PM on Saturdays, and correction work that runs several days needs a planned drop-off and pickup.
Call (248) 881-8204 with questions about drop-off and pickup. Your car stays inside our shop, which is climate-controlled (heated and cooled), insured, and gated with an alarm. (Southfield has 76,618 residents and about 27 million square feet of office space, second in metro Detroit only to downtown Detroit.)
What should I book before selling a car or returning a lease?
A full detail, usually. It cleans and protects the paint, interior, glass, wheels and trim, which is what a buyer or a lease return sees first.
If the vehicle is coming off a lease or going on the market, tell us when you book and we will scope the detail to match. Light scratches and swirls come out with paint correction; deep scratches that reach the primer or metal need a body shop.
What does the inside of the car get?
A full interior detail covers a full vacuum, steam cleaning of all surfaces, leather cleaning and conditioning, carpet and upholstery extraction, vent cleaning, inside glass cleaning and trim restoration.
We also remove pet hair with specialized tools and can treat odors with ozone treatment or enzyme cleaners.
What happens on the outside, step by step?
Exterior detailing starts with decontamination and ends with protection and a walk-around under show lighting.
- A hand wash and foam cannon treatment, then a clay bar to remove brake dust, tar and industrial fallout.
- Paint correction with multi-stage compounding and polishing, if the paint needs it.
- Protection: a paint sealant, spray wax or ceramic coating locks in the correction.
- Wheels and tires are cleaned and dressed, and windows are polished streak-free.
- A final inspection under show lighting, with any remaining spots fixed before delivery.
Which freeway gets me from Southfield to your shop?
Take I-696 east out of Southfield to its I-75 interchange at exit 18, then I-75 north to exit 65, 14 Mile Road. We are at 436 E 14 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071, and I-696's exits in Southfield run from American Drive (exit 7) to Greenfield Road (exit 13).
Which cities near Southfield have auto detailing pages?
Southfield borders Detroit on the south and Royal Oak, Berkley and Oak Park on the east. These cities have auto detailing pages:
Can a detail get my car ready for a coating, film or a wrap?
Yes. Decontamination and paint correction are the prep for all three, because coatings and film lock in whatever is underneath. The Southfield pages for each:
How much does a detail cost, and how do I book?
It depends on the service level you choose, your vehicle's size, the paint's condition and how much cleaning the interior needs. Request a free quote with your year, make and model, or call (248) 881-8204. We offer package pricing that combines services, and the financing page explains payment plans.
What does a Southfield office week leave for a detail?
Brake dust, road film and cabin grit from the Lodge (M-10), Telegraph Road and I-696. Southfield borders Royal Oak on the east and Detroit on the south. A maintenance detail is about 4 hours at 436 E 14 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071. The shop is about 8 miles from the middle of Southfield, via I-696 to I-75 exit 65.
Why do Southfield drivers come to Madison Heights for auto detailing?
Southfield drivers come to Madison Heights because the shop is about 8 miles from the middle of Southfield, in a straight line. Take I-696 east to exit 18, its junction with I-75, then I-75 north to exit 65, 14 Mile Road. The shop is at 436 E 14 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071. I-696 has exits in Southfield from American Drive (exit 7) to Greenfield Road (exit 13). The install is at the Madison Heights shop, not a mobile stop in Southfield. Hours, parking and how to book are in Visiting the shop, further down this page.
What does a Southfield detail include, and how long does it take?
A Southfield detail uses the same menu as the Madison Heights shop. A Southfield work week on the Lodge and Telegraph leaves brake dust on the paint and grit in the cabin. A maintenance detail keeps a clean vehicle clean and takes about 4 hours. A full detail resets a dirty one, paint correction fixes the paint, and ceramic coating protects it. A full correction with a coating can take 3 days or more.
A full interior detail covers a full vacuum, steam cleaning of all surfaces, leather cleaning and conditioning, carpet and upholstery extraction, vent cleaning, inside glass cleaning and trim restoration. We recommend a full detail 2 to 4 times a year for a daily driver. The menu is on the auto detailing page.
How do I book a detailing appointment from Southfield?
Leave the car at 436 E 14 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071. From Southfield the published way is I-696 east to exit 18, then I-75 north to exit 65. How long you are on I-696 depends on which Southfield exit you start from, American Drive (exit 7) through Greenfield Road (exit 13). Appointments are preferred, and walk-ins are welcome when possible. We're open Mon–Fri 10:00 AM–6:00 PM and Sat 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, and closed Sunday.
Take I-696 east to exit 18, where it meets I-75, then I-75 north to exit 65, 14 Mile Road. Elite Auto Lab is at 436 E 14 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071. The shop is about 8 miles from the middle of Southfield, in a straight line. How long you spend on I-696 depends on where you start: its Southfield exits run from American Drive (exit 7) to Greenfield Road (exit 13).
The shop has gated parking and public parking. We reply to quote and contact messages the same business day. Email eliteautolabinfo@gmail.com. We accept cash, cards, Affirm, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Request a free quote. The menu is on the auto detailing page.
Visiting the shop
We're at 436 E 14 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071. Hours are Mon–Fri 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, Sat 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, Sunday closed.
Appointments are preferred, and walk-ins are welcome when possible. We reply to quote and contact messages the same business day.
The shop has gated parking and public parking.
Email eliteautolabinfo@gmail.com.
We accept cash, cards, Affirm, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Financing is available through Affirm.
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