How far will an Auckland business actually travel?
Most work a patch rather than the region. Plenty of North Shore businesses will not cross the bridge for a two-hour job, and nobody in Pukekohe is driving to Warkworth for one. NovaPay asks businesses near you first, and any travel or call-out fee is stated in the quote rather than found on the invoice.
Can I get someone the same week in Auckland?
Usually, for the smaller jobs. How urgent it is goes out with the request, so a business with nothing free that week can say so instead of leaving you waiting on a callback.
Is it worth detailing before selling?
Usually, and it is one of the few things that reliably returns more than it costs. Say it is a pre-sale detail so the quote focuses on what buyers notice rather than on long-term protection.
What is paint correction?
Machine polishing to remove swirls and light scratches rather than filling them. It takes hours and is what separates a detail from a wash, so it is quoted separately.
Is a ceramic coating worth it?
It makes washing easier and holds gloss for years, but it is not scratch proof and it needs the paint corrected first. Ask what preparation is included, because that is most of the work.
Can they get the smell out?
Often, though smoke and pet odour take specialist treatment rather than a deep clean. Say what the smell is in your request, since it decides who can actually help.