Car Detailing in Manhattan, KS: What a Full Detail Actually Includes
Willie's is Manhattan's only detailing service. Here's what a full detail includes, what it costs, and how Wash Club members save $50.
If you have searched for car detailing in Manhattan, KS, you have probably noticed the list is short. That is because Willie’s Car Wash is the only dedicated detailing service in town. We have washed Manhattan since 2002, and every detail is done by hand, in-bay, by the same locally owned crew that runs the wash. Not a chain, not a franchise.
Here is what a professional detail at Willie’s actually covers, so you know what you are paying for before you book.
What is the difference between a car wash and a detail?
A car wash cleans the outside of your vehicle in a few minutes. A detail is a deep, hands-on clean of both the inside and the outside, done by hand and measured in hours, not minutes. The goal is different: we are bringing the vehicle back as close to new as it will go, top to bottom.
What is included in a full detail at Willie’s
Every package covers the same hand work, inside and out.
Interior
- Trash removal
- Full vacuum and blow out
- Carpet cleaning with an extractor
- Floor mat cleaning
- Wipe down of all surfaces
- Interior window cleaning
Exterior
- Hand wash
- Hand dry
- Tire shine
- Light bug and tar removal
- Exterior window cleaning
How much does detailing cost in Manhattan?
Detailing is priced by what you drive, because a two-row sedan and a crew-cab truck are not the same job:
- Sedan and coupe: $175 + tax (Wash Club members $125)
- SUV and crossover: $200 + tax (members $150)
- Truck and van: $225 + tax (members $175)
Wash Club members save $50 on every detail package. One SUV detail at member pricing saves more than a full month of our top wash plan, and the discount applies every time you book.
No vehicle too dirty
The trucks other shops turn away are the ones we take. Caked mud from a flooded field road, a winter of gravel-road grime, years of crumbs and pet hair: bring it in as it sits. A full vacuum, blow out, and carpet extractor come standard on every detail, and we will tell you honestly what cleaning can and cannot fix before we start.
How to book a detail at Willie’s
Detailing is by appointment, hand-finished at our Westport Drive location, 1145 Westport Dr, Manhattan, KS 66502. Fill out the detailing request form on our contact page with your vehicle size, and a member of the team reaches out to confirm your appointment time. Members note their plan to get the $50 discount. Questions first? Call 785.776.9124.
Detailing FAQ
Is Willie’s the only detailing service in Manhattan, KS?
Yes. Willie’s is the only dedicated car detailing service in Manhattan, and every detail is finished by hand. We have served the area since 2002.
How much does a detail cost?
Detailing is priced by vehicle: $175 for sedans and coupes, $200 for SUVs and crossovers, and $225 for trucks and vans, plus tax. Wash Club members save $50 on every package.
Where is detailing done?
All detailing is hand-finished in-bay at our Westport Drive location, 1145 Westport Dr, Manhattan, KS.
Do I have to be a member to book a detail?
No. Anyone can book a detail. Wash Club members just save $50 on every package.
Can you handle a really dirty truck, pet hair, or surface rust?
Yes. Mud, work trucks, farm trucks, pet hair, and surface buildup are routine for us. The interior package includes carpet cleaning with an extractor; severe cases may take extra time, which we confirm when we schedule you.
Written by Mike Fritschen, from the crew at Willie’s Car Wash in Manhattan, KS.
