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Made for car people

Some cars just get washed.
Yours gets obsessed over.

Two-bucket hand washes, paint correction, ceramic coats, tyre swaps and honest repairs — in the heart of Essen. The care your machine actually deserves, booked in under a minute.

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Self-service workshop
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€15
· 30 min
Self-service workshop

Rent a bay. Borrow the tools. Save real money.

With the Auto & Hobby self-service workshop you save real money — we have almost everything you need to get your vehicle running again. The workshop has all the tools for repair, maintenance and care, and the team is on hand for the valuable tips and tricks that keep it a genuine money-saver.

Bays & big equipment

Power tools

Pullers & special tools

Engine & transmission

Brakes & press

Paint & disposal

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Part of our self-service workshop — rent it by the hour and do the job yourself, with expert help just a shout away.

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The cleaning ritual
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Every wash follows the full ritual.

Eight steps, in order, every single time — the proper detailing process your car deserves. It plays through on its own — or tap any step to jump in.

1Pre-rinse
2Snow foam
3Hand wash
4Wheels & bay
5Polish
6Headlights
7Interior
8Final check
Step 01 · 08 · +€5

Pre-rinse

We knock loose grit and road film off with a gentle pressure rinse — so nothing abrasive ever gets dragged across your paint.

Loose dirt lifted away Wheels and arches pre-soaked Paint kept scratch-safe
Step 02 · 08 · +€7

Snow foam soak

A thick blanket of pH-neutral snow foam clings to every panel and dissolves grime while it dwells — no scrubbing required.

Thick clinging foam blanket Grime softened and loosened Gentle, pH-neutral chemistry
Step 03 · 08 · +€14

Two-bucket wash

A plush microfibre mitt and a strict two-bucket method — the swirl-free way to ever lay a hand on your paint.

Strict two-bucket method Grit guards trap dirt Soft mitts only, top-down
Step 04 · 08 · +€12

Wheels & engine bay

The dirtiest areas, done properly — wheels, arches and the engine bay get dedicated brushes and degreaser.

Dedicated wheel & bay tools Brake dust & grease cut Engine bay dressed clean
Step 05 · 08 · +€22

Polish & protect

Machine polish lifts swirls and brings the gloss roaring back, then we lock it in with wax, sealant or a ceramic coat.

Swirls machine-corrected Deep, wet-look gloss Ceramic / wax protection
Step 06 · 08 · +€20

Headlight restore

Cloudy, yellowed lenses are sanded, polished and sealed back to crystal clarity — brighter, safer night driving.

Yellowing removed Clear, even finish Sealed for the long run
Step 07 · 08 · +€16

Interior care

Seats, mats and every crevice vacuumed, surfaces wiped and leather conditioned until the cabin feels factory-fresh.

Cabin fully vacuumed Surfaces wiped down Leather conditioned
Step 08 · 08 · +€4

Final inspection

A full walk-around under bright inspection lights — every panel checked before the keys land back in your hand.

Checked under bright lights Glass left streak-free Handed back spotless
Step 01 of 08 Value so far€5
The detailing menu

Every panel, every wheel, every inch — dialled in.

Pick one service or build the full treatment. Fixed prices, no upsell, no nonsense.

30 min

Basic Wash

Two-bucket hand wash with pH-neutral foam — a spotless, swirl-free finish every time.

€15Add
20 min

Interior Vacuum

Seats, mats and every last crevice vacuumed until the cabin feels factory-fresh.

€12Add
45 min

Premium Wash

Hand wash, carnauba wax and tyre dressing for that deep, wet-look shine.

€25Add
90 min

Full Detail

Paint correction inside and out — swirls gone, trim restored, leather fed and protected.

€60Add
45 min

Engine Bay Cleaning

Degreased, dressed and detailed — an engine bay clean enough to show off at meets.

€35Add
60 min

Headlight Restoration

Sanded, polished and sealed — cloudy lenses brought back to crystal clarity.

€40Add
In the workshop

More than a wash. A proper car-care garage.

From a snow-foam bath to ceramic coating and honest mechanical work — all under one roof.

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Snow-foam bath

pH-neutral foam, plush mitts, zero swirl marks.

02

Tyres & wheels

Seasonal swaps, balancing and proper torque.

03

On the ramp

Inspections, brakes and repairs by certified hands.

04

Detailing

Paint correction, machine polish and ceramic protection.

Bundle & save

Three packages. One clear winner.

Starter
€25€30

Perfect for regular upkeep — exterior wash and a full interior vacuum.

Basic exterior wash Interior vacuum ~50 min · weekly upkeep
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Standard
€45€55

Comprehensive care with wash, vacuum and premium hand wax. Best value.

Everything in Starter Premium wash + hand wax UV protection · ~95 min
Choose Standard
Premium
€120€150

Showroom-grade full detailing for enthusiasts and luxury cars.

Everything in Standard Full interior + exterior detail Leather care · ~185 min
Choose Premium
EST. 2014
Hand-finished
The garage

We sweat the details so your paint doesn't.

No conveyor brushes, no harsh chemicals, no shortcuts. Just two-bucket hand washes, certified mechanics and a crew that geeks out over every car Essen drives.

Eco-certified
Biodegradable products only
Closed-loop water
100% recycled on-site
Hand-finished
Never a brush tunnel
Fully insured
Your car is covered
How it works

Four steps to that just-detailed feeling.

01

Book online

Pick your treatment and a slot that suits you — sorted in under a minute.

02

Drop off

Roll up to the garage in Essen. We walk the car over with you.

03

We get to work

Wash, correct, protect and repair. Track every step by SMS.

04

Drive away

Pay contactless, collect your keys, enjoy the shine.

New customers

Your first visit, 20% off.

On any package or repair. Use the code at checkout — valid 30 days.

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Visit the studio

In the heart of Essen.

Cathostraße 1-3
45356 Essen
+49 176 80871211
Opening hours
Mon – Fri08:00 – 19:00
Saturday09:00 – 17:00
SundayClosed
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Auto & Hobby · Cathostraße
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Trusted by enthusiasts

2,400 drivers who get it.

4.9 / 5

“My black sedan hasn't looked this good since the dealership. Worth every cent.”

LK
Lukas K.
BMW 5er · Schwabing

“Booked in 30 seconds, dropped the car, picked it up gleaming. The eco approach sold me.”

SM
Sophie M.
VW Golf · Maxvorstadt

“Tyre change and a wash in one stop — friendly, fast and a fair price.”

TR
Thomas R.
Audi A4 · Sendling