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Good value detailing options for MG ZS in Abu Dhabi?

  • Feb 3

    Hey folks! I'm reaching out to fellow MG owners for some recommendations. I drive a 2021 MG ZS, and I've been really happy with this car. For the price point, it offers great features, decent space, and has been reliable for my daily commute and family needs.



    After two years of ownership though, the car is definitely looking a bit tired. The burgundy red paint has lost its shine and looks faded, there are swirl marks visible in sunlight, and the front bumper has a few small scratches and scuffs from parking. The wheels also have that typical brake dust buildup that regular washing doesn't seem to remove.



    Inside, the fabric seats have some stains from the kids, the carpets are matted down, and there's just general dust and grime accumulation in all the nooks and crannies. Nothing terrible, but it definitely needs a good deep clean.



    Here's my situation. I want to get the car properly detailed to bring it back to looking good, but I also need to be realistic about my budget. The MG ZS is an affordable, practical car, and while I want quality work done, I can't justify spending exotic car prices on detailing.



    I've gotten quotes from a few places, and the range is crazy. Some places quoted me prices that seem way too high for what my car is worth, while others were suspiciously cheap and probably cutting corners. I'm trying to find that sweet spot of good quality work at a fair price.



    I started looking specifically for MG affordable detailing and car care services that understand mid range vehicles and offer good value without compromising on quality. I want proper work done, just without the premium pricing that comes with luxury car specialists.



    After asking around and checking online reviews, I found a detailing shop that seemed to focus on mainstream brands and offered transparent pricing with different package options. When I called them, they were really helpful in explaining what each package included and helping me choose what made sense for my car and budget.



    I ended up going with their standard package which covered exterior wash and polish, interior deep cleaning, and basic protection. Nothing fancy like ceramic coating or paint protection film, but solid cleaning and care that would make the car look significantly better.



    When I dropped off the ZS, they were honest about what results I could expect. They explained that they could improve the paint significantly but some of the deeper scratches would still be visible without repainting. I appreciated the realistic expectations rather than overpromising.



    The detailing took about 4 hours. For the exterior, they did a thorough hand wash, clay bar treatment to remove contaminants, and single stage machine polish to restore shine and remove most of the swirl marks. The burgundy red now has much more depth and actually looks like red again instead of that faded pinkish color it had become.



    They cleaned the wheels properly and dressed the tires, which made a bigger visual impact than I expected. The black plastic trim got restored to a darker color, and they even polished the headlights which had started to look a bit hazy.



    Inside, they vacuumed thoroughly, shampooed the fabric seats to remove the stains, wiped down all surfaces, cleaned the dashboard and center console, and even detailed the door panels and storage compartments. The car smells fresh and looks clean.



    They applied a basic synthetic wax to the exterior for protection and treated the interior plastics. Nothing fancy, but practical protection that should last a few months.



    The total cost was very reasonable and felt like fair value for the amount of work they did. The car looks so much better now, and I feel good about driving it again. It's not perfect, but it's clean, well maintained, and looks respectable.



    What I really appreciated was their approach to value oriented detailing. They focused on the work that would make the biggest visual difference rather than trying to upsell me on expensive add ons I didn't need. For a practical daily driver like the MG ZS, this approach makes perfect sense.



    I'm planning to do this every 6 months or so to keep the car maintained. At this price point, it's affordable enough to do regularly rather than being a once a year splurge.



    For other MG owners or anyone with budget friendly vehicles, where do you get your cars detailed? Any recommendations for places that offer good work at fair prices without cutting corners? I'd love to hear what others are paying and what results you're getting.