Terms and Conditions

Clear Terms for Your Peace of Mind
Jacques Detail

Terms and Conditions

By booking with Jacques Detail, you acknowledge and agree to these terms. These policies ensure professional care for your vehicle (Cars, Vans, Motorhomes, Caravans, and Campervans).

Vehicle Inspection & Liability

  • Pre-Service Check: We document existing defects (scratches, dents, or cracks) before work starts. We are not liable for pre-existing damage.
  • Vehicle Movements: We are fully insured to move and reposition vehicles when necessary for the process.
  • Paint & Repairs: We accept no liability for flaking paint, failing clear coats, or damage to undisclosed low-quality resprays or "smart" repairs.
  • Electrical Faults: We are not responsible for mechanical or electrical faults occurring during normal cleaning, including drained batteries on vehicles with active electronics.
  • Personal Items: All valuables must be removed before arrival. We accept no liability for loss or damage to items left in the vehicle.

Service Risks

  • Child Seats: For safety and insurance reasons, we do not refit child car seats. These must be reinstalled entirely by the vehicle owner.
  • Decals & De-badging: The removal of badges, vinyl, or wraps is conducted at the owner's risk regarding the underlying paint condition.
  • Engine Bays: Cleaning is performed at the owner’s risk. We are not liable for mechanical or electrical issues arising from water or degreaser ingress into sensitive components (e.g. air intakes, alternators, or exposed sensors).
  • Keys: You must possess a spare set of keys. We accept no liability for keys accidentally locked inside the vehicle.

Arrival & Workspace

  • Arrival Window: Please allow a 1-hour arrival window to account for unpredictable road traffic or unforeseen travel delays.
  • Space Requirements: We require a flat, off-road workspace with enough clearance to fully open all doors and the boot safely. As a guide, we recommend at least 1 metre (3 feet) of clear space around the entire vehicle.
  • Power & Water: We are self-sufficient with on-board water and power. However, please be aware that hoses and power cables will be in use; we accept no liability for trip hazards within the workspace environment.
  • Third-Party Sites: For storage sites, parks, or campsites, the owner must ensure we have authorised access to perform the service.

Scheduling, Cancellations & Payments

  • Cancellations: We require at least 48 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule a booking to allow us the opportunity to reallocate the slot.
  • Weather Policy: We reserve the right to reschedule appointments in extreme weather conditions (heavy rain, high winds, or freezing ice) to ensure a high-quality finish and safe working parameters.
  • Aftercare (Drying): After an interior deep extraction service, it is the owner’s responsibility to follow our ventilation advice to prevent moisture buildup or damp odours.
  • Complaints: Any service quality issues must be formally reported within 24 hours of completion to allow us to physically inspect and rectify them.
  • Payment Terms: Full payment is due strictly on-site immediately upon completion of the service. We accept cash and major credit/debit cards via our secure Barclaycard Smartpay mobile terminal (including Apple Pay and Google Pay). We strictly do not accept cheques, bank transfers, or commercial invoicing terms.

Photography & Marketing

We may take photographs of your vehicle for quality assurance or marketing purposes. Registration number plates will always be anonymised and hidden. If you do not wish for your vehicle to be photographed, please inform us in advance of your service start time.

Contact Us

Enquire or Make a Booking

To discuss your vehicle’s specific requirements, request a bespoke quote, or schedule an appointment, get in touch with Karl Jacques today via phone, email, or WhatsApp.