Car Detailing Petawawa

Absolutely — Arete Car Detailing services all Petawawa neighbourhoods including CFB Petawawa Base Housing, Petawawa Town Centre, Pinecrest, Laurentian Hills, Brebeuf Park, and the Cahill Drive area. Just enter your address when booking and we'll confirm availability for your location.

Yes — our mobile detailers can come to your home or a convenient location near any Petawawa landmark, including Petawawa Point Beach and the Garrison Golf and Curling Club. We bring all our own equipment so all you need to do is show up with your vehicle.

Ottawa Valley winters are tough on vehicles — road salt, slush, and road spray work their way into every crack, carpet fibre, and door jamb. We recommend our full interior and exterior detail with a decontamination wash to neutralize salt residue and protect your paint and interior surfaces heading into spring.

For drivers who want to keep their vehicle consistently clean between deep cleans, our maintenance interior or exterior packages are the perfect fit — removing everyday dust, fingerprints, and light dirt before they build up into a bigger job.

Yes — we detail every type of vehicle in Petawawa, from the heavy-duty pickup trucks and SUVs favoured by outdoor enthusiasts and military families to minivans, sedans, and high-end luxury vehicles. Our pricing is based on vehicle size so you always know exactly what you're paying.

Our pricing is based on your specific vehicle size and the package you choose, so clicking See My Price gives you an accurate, instant quote tailored to your car — not a vague estimate. There are no hidden fees or surprises, just a clear price before you ever book.

No — the price you see when you book is the price you pay, period. We believe in transparent, upfront pricing so Petawawa customers always know what to expect with no last-minute add-ons.

Never. Our detailers are there to deliver the service you booked, not to pressure you into extras. If you're interested in add-ons, they're always available to choose at the time of booking — on your terms.

If you're not completely happy with any aspect of your detail, let us know and we'll make it right — no hassle, no argument. Your satisfaction is the only measure of a job well done at Arete.

Arete is a fully mobile detailing service, which means we come to your home, your workplace, or wherever your vehicle is parked in Petawawa. There's no shop to drive to — we bring everything to you.

For most services we can work self-sufficiently, but having access to a standard outdoor water tap and a standard electrical outlet at your Petawawa home makes the process faster and allows us to deliver the best possible results. Just let us know your setup when booking.

Yes — if you're in a Petawawa apartment or condo with an underground or covered parking garage, we can detail your vehicle there as long as there is adequate clearance for our equipment and access to water and power nearby. Contact us if you're unsure and we'll work out the details with you.

In most cases, yes — we can work on vehicles parked on residential streets throughout Petawawa. Just make sure the spot will be available for the duration of the appointment and that we can access both sides of the vehicle comfortably.

Absolutely — road salt from Highway 17, gravel dust from back roads near the Research Forest, and mud from outdoor adventures are some of the most common things we pull out of Petawawa vehicle carpets. Our hot water extraction and deep scrubbing process breaks down even deeply embedded grime.

We can remove the vast majority of stains using professional-grade products and techniques, but some stains that have been left untreated for a long time or have permanently dyed the fibres may not come out completely. We always do our best and will be honest with you about what to expect.

Yes — pet hair removal is one of our most requested services, especially from dog owners who hit the trails around Petawawa with their four-legged co-pilots. We use specialized tools to pull hair out of seats, carpets, and tight crevices so your interior looks and feels clean again.

Appointment times vary by package and vehicle size — a basic interior or exterior service may take 1.5 to 2 hours, while a full interior and exterior deep clean on a large truck or SUV can take 4 to 6 hours. We'll give you a time estimate when you book so you can plan accordingly.

Yes — we're well-equipped to handle the heavy-duty cleaning that work trucks and fleet vehicles require, whether it's construction dust, grease, mud, or cargo residue. Contact us to discuss fleet pricing and scheduling for multiple vehicles.

Definitely — rideshare and delivery drivers in the Petawawa and Highway 17 corridor put serious mileage and wear on their vehicles' interiors. Regular detailing keeps your car presentable for passengers and clients, and we can work around your schedule to minimize downtime.

Please remove any personal belongings, loose items, car seats if possible, and anything in the trunk you'd like to keep separate. The less clutter our detailer has to work around, the faster and more thorough the clean will be.

We clean around installed car seats and can clean the seat base area if the seat is removed beforehand. We do not remove or reinstall car seats ourselves for safety and liability reasons, but we encourage you to remove them so we can do a thorough job on the upholstery and base underneath.

Light rain won't stop us for interior-only services, but exterior work may need to be rescheduled if there is heavy or persistent rain in the Petawawa area. We'll stay in touch with you around your appointment time and reschedule at no charge if the weather doesn't cooperate.

Yes — our detailers are trained and experienced with luxury and high-end vehicles, using products and techniques appropriate for premium paint, leather, and interior materials. Your luxury vehicle gets the careful, expert treatment it deserves.

Yes — we clean, condition, and protect leather seats using professional products that lift dirt and oils without drying out or damaging the leather. Regular leather conditioning is especially important in the Petawawa climate, where dry winter air can cause leather to crack over time.

Yes — cloth seat and carpet shampooing is a core part of our interior deep clean. We pre-treat stains, scrub thoroughly, and extract the dirty water so your seats and carpets come out genuinely clean rather than just damp.

Yes — wheels and tires are cleaned as part of our exterior packages. We remove brake dust, road grime, and mud from wheels and dress the tires so they look as good as the rest of the vehicle.

Yes — we tackle odors at the source by deep cleaning the surfaces causing the smell rather than just masking it with fragrance. Whether it's hunting gear, wet dog, smoke, mildew from a leaky seal, or food spills, our cleaning process significantly reduces or eliminates most odors.

Yes — biohazard cleaning including vomit, blood, and similar messes is something we handle with the proper products and protective equipment. This service may carry an additional charge depending on the extent of the mess — please mention it when booking so we're fully prepared.

Payment is collected after the service is complete and you're satisfied with the results. We accept major credit cards and other common payment methods — no cash required.

We understand that plans change. Please give us as much notice as possible if you need to cancel or reschedule your Petawawa appointment. Cancellations with reasonable notice are always free — just reach out and we'll take care of it.

Same-day and next-day appointments are often available in Petawawa depending on our schedule. Head to the booking page, enter your location, and check what time slots are open — you may be surprised how quickly we can get to you.

Contact us right away and we will make it right. Our satisfaction guarantee means we stand behind every detail — if something wasn't done to your standard, we'll return to fix it at no additional cost.

For most Petawawa residents, mobile detailing is simply more convenient — there's no drive to a shop, no waiting room, and no wasted afternoon. We come to your home near CFB Petawawa or wherever your vehicle is parked, and you carry on with your day while we do the work.

Given Petawawa's harsh Ottawa Valley winters, gravel back roads, and active outdoor lifestyle, we recommend a full detail at least twice a year — once after winter to remove salt and road grime, and once in the fall before the snow returns. Regular maintenance details every 2 to 3 months will keep your vehicle looking great year-round.