Car services,
where you are parked.

This group covers three quite different jobs. Two of them look after your own car without you having to take it anywhere: mobile tyre fitting and mobile valeting or detailing. The third, a chauffeur service, is for when you would rather not drive at all, such as an early flight, a wedding or a client to collect.

What they share is that the pro travels and the work happens on your timetable. A tyre fitter works from a van with a tyre machine and balancer. A valeter often carries their own water and power. A chauffeur arrives at an agreed time and place, with the route and stops planned before the day.

On AYS Concierge you search by service and postcode and see the pros who cover your area. Some jobs, like a standard valet, can have a fixed price shown before you book. Tyres and most chauffeur journeys are quoted, because sizes, distances and timings vary so much. Quotes are free and you pay securely through AYS when you book.

For tyres, the legal minimum tread for a car in the UK is 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre, all the way round. Many drivers replace earlier, as wet grip falls as tread wears. Tell the fitter if you have locking wheel nuts and where the key is, or if it is lost, as that changes the job.

For valeting, decide whether you want the car clean or the paint improved. A clean is a valet. Removing swirls and adding a coating is detailing, and is better quoted with photos. Say whether there is a tap and socket, and check your car park allows washing.

For a chauffeur, licensing is the key check. In England and Wales a car and driver taken for hire with a booking normally need private hire licences from the local council, covering the driver, the vehicle and the operator. Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own systems. Ask about the licence before you book, and on the day check the driver and car match the booking.

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