Booking software for UK car detailing businesses. Take deposits automatically, send branded confirmations, and let customers book online — without chasing messages.
The Professional Detailer’s Platform
From solo operators to growing detailing businesses, detailers across the UK use DetailBook to manage their bookings every day.
“Saves so much time on admin and back-and-forth messaging.”
— MLA Valeting
“Can honestly say it’s the best thing we have invested in.”
— PG Mobile Valeting
“Really impressed with this system. Professional setup, easy for customers to use.”
— Wessex Auto Detailing
“Literally has everything you could ask for. This is what the detailing industry has been missing.”
— Matt Alcock
“Made our business look more established. Easily worth £100 plus.”
— Megan Webster
“Proper diary booking software that actually worked for me. The transition for customers is seamless.”
— W A Detailing
“My business looks more organised and professional — it gives customers confidence when booking.”
— Max Legg, Otter Car Detailing
Up and running in minutes — here’s how DetailBook fits into your day
Define your packages, set vehicle-based pricing, and configure add-ons — tailored for mobile detailing.
Customers book through your branded page, or you add jobs yourself — set up to work the way you already do.
Get instant notifications, view job details, and navigate to each location — everything in one place.
Track earnings, monitor bookings, and spot gaps in your schedule — so you can fill more slots and grow.
Real results from detailing businesses running on DetailBook
“Having a simple system where customers can view availability and book online has been a huge help … the automatic reminders also give customers a more professional experience and help reduce the chance of missed appointments.”“Customers can view availability and book online … the automatic reminders … help reduce the chance of missed appointments.”
Otter Car DetailingMore from DetailBook customers
I couldn't find a booking system that understood detailing — so I built one →
No-shows are rare. Deposits already collected.
Calendar fills itself. Phone stays quiet.
Professional booking experience from day one.
Set a different booking method for each service.
Quick wash? Instant booking. Full correction? Custom quote.
Customers see the price, book and pay instantly.
Prices are shown upfront — you confirm before it’s booked.
Customers upload photos — you send a tailored quote.
Customer selects vehicle size, sees exact price, books & pays instantly. Zero admin needed.
Shows all prices upfront, customer provides make/model. You verify & confirm before appointment.
Customer uploads photos. You provide personalised quote based on condition & needs.
Generic booking systems lock you into one rigid pricing model. DetailBook gives you complete flexibility — set a different method per service and switch anytime. All included in Pro.
Four things that change how you run your diary
Tap a day. See the job. Everything in one place.
Customers get automatic reminders — so you don’t waste time chasing.
Customers choose upgrades before they book — no awkward sales pitch, no follow-up messages.
Every confirmation, reminder and invoice goes out with your logo, your colours, your name — not ours.
Deposits and upfront payments, professional quotes, full customer records, condition reports, maintenance plans and more — DetailBook runs your whole business, not just your diary.
See all features →Plans from £25/month. Most detailers choose Pro.
For solo detailers getting organised
Everything you need to take bookings properly.
Start FreeFor detailers running a growing business
Everything in Essentials, plus the money and the messaging.
Deposits · SMS · Invoicing · Calendar sync
One extra booking could cover it.
Start Free14-day free trialNo card requiredCancel anytime
Your trial includes everything in Pro.
| Essentials | Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Bookings | ||
| Your own branded booking page | ||
| Unlimited services and unlisted private links | ||
| Service prerequisites and multi-vehicle bookings | ||
| Availability rules, buffers and service areas | ||
| Custom questions | 2 | Unlimited, per service |
| Add-ons per service | 2 | Unlimited |
| Pricing models | Instant / fixed | Instant, verify-first, photo quote |
| QR code and website embed widget | ||
| Payments | ||
| Deposits and card payments | — | |
| Saved cards and one-click repeat charging | — | |
| Branded payment links for balances | — | |
| Tipping at checkout | — | |
| Discount codes and promotions | — | |
| Custom one-off line items | — | |
| Invoicing — VAT, bank details, auto-send, void with audit trail | — | |
| Communication | ||
| Automated email notifications | ||
| Editable confirmation and reminder wording | ||
| Automatic Google review requests | ||
| Win-back emails | ||
| SMS reminders and confirmations | — | |
| SMS inbox with your own number | — | £12/mo add-on |
| Customers | ||
| CRM with full customer records | ||
| Vehicle records and registration capture | ||
| Customer portal — rebook and reschedule | ||
| Pre-job condition reports | ||
| Maintenance plans as real calendar bookings | ||
| Business tools | ||
| Full calendar — week, day, month, table | ||
| Per-service checklists and job timer | ||
| Expense tracking with receipts and Excel export | ||
| Revenue, booking and funnel analytics | ||
| Rain forecast on your dashboard | ||
| Calendar sync (Google, Apple) | — | |
| Google Analytics, Google Ads and Meta Pixel | — | |
| Phone app and guided setup | ||
| Support tickets (24 hours) | ||
| Priority support | — | |
| Multi-staff | Coming soon | Coming soon |
You're a detailer, not an admin. Let DetailBook handle the bookings while you focus on what you do best.
Start Free — No Card RequiredSetup takes 5 minutes · No card required · Cancel anytime
Everything you need to know about DetailBook
Unlike a generic appointment booking system, DetailBook is car detailing business software built specifically for mobile car detailing businesses in the UK. We understand the unique challenges you face — from water access issues to vehicle-specific pricing. Our detailing scheduling software handles detailing-specific needs like photo uploads, custom equipment questions, and multi-day services that other platforms simply can't manage. Generic schedulers can't capture this critical information, which means more back-and-forth messages and wasted trips.
Absolutely! DetailBook is perfect car detailing business software for both new and established mobile detailers. Setup takes about 15 minutes: add your services, set your prices, customise your booking form with your logo and colours, and share your booking link. Our detailing scheduling software is designed to be plug-and-play with no coding, no complicated integrations, and no website required. If you can use Instagram, you can use DetailBook.
DetailBook is purpose-built detailing scheduling software and appointment booking system that understands you're travelling to customers. We let you ask location-specific questions (parking, water access), set travel time buffers between jobs, and block out areas or dates. You choose how customers book: Instant Booking (customer pays immediately), Price Confirmation (you verify before confirming), or Custom Quote (customer uploads photos for personalised pricing). Switch between models anytime as your business grows.
Ask anything you need! Common examples: "Do you have water access or an outdoor tap?", "Is there parking available?", "What's your gate code?", "What's your apartment/flat number?", "Is the vehicle heavily soiled?". You can create unlimited custom questions with dropdown menus, checkboxes, short text, or long text fields. Mark any question as required to ensure you get critical information before every job.
Plans start from £25/month with Essentials, and most detailers choose Pro at £50/month — that's less than £2 a day, or the cost of one mini valet. Pro includes everything: unlimited bookings, full branding, custom questions, all three pricing models, SMS reminders, deposit collection, add-ons, and more. Generic booking systems charge £20-35/month for basic features that weren't built for detailers. With DetailBook, you get purpose-built software that actually understands your business. We offer a 14-day free trial with no card required — test everything risk-free before you pay a penny.
Yes, absolutely. There are no contracts or cancellation fees. You can cancel your subscription anytime from your dashboard, and you'll keep access until the end of your billing period. We believe booking software should help grow your business, not lock you into long-term commitments. If DetailBook isn't right for you, we'd rather you find a solution that works better.
Deposits are collected securely through Stripe at the time of booking. Customers can pay using Apple Pay, Google Pay, or any major credit/debit card. Paying takes a thumbprint rather than digging a card out of a wallet — Stripe’s own testing found businesses offering Apple Pay saw an average 22.3% increase in conversion. You set the deposit amount per service (e.g., £10, £20, or a percentage of the booking). The deposit is automatically deducted from the final balance. Customers who pay upfront are far more committed to showing up, dramatically reducing no-shows.
SMS reminders are sent automatically 24 hours before each appointment. The message includes the customer's name, service booked, date, time, and address. A text gets read in a way an email often doesn't, so customers actually see the reminder and turn up. Across 20 controlled trials, appointment reminders cut missed appointments by an average of 41%. Messages are sent from your business name for a professional appearance. This feature is included in the Professional plan at no extra cost.
DetailBook is currently built specifically for UK mobile detailers, with GBP pricing and UK-focused features. We're exploring expansion to other countries in the future — if you're interested in DetailBook for your region, get in touch and let us know!
Drop your email and we'll send your code — 50% off your first month of DetailBook Pro. Commission-free bookings, deposits and branded reminders.