Frequently Asked Questions

It means we come to you. Zaebi Auto Detailing is a mobile service — we bring the equipment and supplies to your location and detail the vehicle where it sits. You do not have to drive anywhere or wait in a lobby.

We are based in the Carrollwood area and travel throughout the surrounding Tampa market, including Lutz, Odessa, Wesley Chapel, Land O' Lakes, Citrus Park, Westchase, Northdale, Temple Terrace and New Tampa. If you are not sure whether your address is covered, send us a text with your ZIP code and we'll confirm.

A parking spot where we can work around the vehicle is the main thing. If you have access to water or an outdoor outlet, let us know when you request your quote — if not, mention it and we'll plan around it. Please also remove valuables and any personal items you'd rather we not move.

Every job is custom quoted because vehicle size, condition and requested work can vary considerably. Send your vehicle details and current photos and we'll give you a quote before scheduling.

Send us your vehicle details through the quote form — photos help a lot. We review what you've sent, determine the work your vehicle needs and reply with a custom quote. Once you approve it, we can confirm an appointment time.

Cars, sedans, coupes, SUVs, crossovers, trucks, minivans and work vans. Daily drivers and family vehicles are a large part of what we do, and we're equally comfortable with luxury and enthusiast cars. We also take boat detailing inquiries.

Yes. Pet hair removal is available, and it's one of the more common requests we get. Hair that is heavily embedded in carpet and upholstery takes extra time, so let us know how much there is — a photo is ideal — and we'll price it accurately rather than guessing.

Often, yes. We clean carpets and upholstery with a shampoo and hot-water extraction process that lifts a lot of everyday staining. How much comes out depends on what caused the stain, how long it has been there and the material. We'll tell you honestly what we expect before we start rather than promise a result we can't guarantee.

We start by cleaning what is causing the odor, because an odor treatment on top of a dirty interior rarely lasts. After cleaning we can apply an interior odor treatment. Strong or long-standing smells may need more than one visit, and we'll be upfront about that.

It's a process where cleaning solution is worked into carpet or cloth upholstery and then pulled back out along with the dirt it lifted. It's the right tool for interiors with visible soiling, stains or general grime. Interiors that are simply dusty usually don't need it, and we won't upsell it if it isn't warranted.

Over time UV exposure makes plastic headlight lenses cloudy and yellow. Restoration refinishes the outer surface of the lens so it looks clear again. It's a cosmetic service, and how well it turns out depends on how far the lens has degraded — badly cracked or internally fogged lenses can't be corrected this way.

The engine bay cleaning we offer is cosmetic. We clean and dress accessible surfaces carefully, working around sensitive components rather than soaking the bay. It's appearance work only — it is not a mechanical service and it won't diagnose or fix anything under the hood.

Yes. Boat detailing is available by request in the Tampa area. Because boats vary enormously in size, layout and condition, boat work is always quoted individually. Send photos and the length of the boat and we'll go from there.

Waxing, paint correction and ceramic coating may be available by request, but they are not the primary focus of our detailing services. Send us the vehicle details and what you want to accomplish and we'll let you know what makes sense for the job.

Florida weather being what it is, we plan around it. If conditions won't let us do the job properly we'll contact you and reschedule to the next workable slot. There's no penalty for a weather reschedule on either side.

You can send a quote request at any time. Call or text for current scheduling availability.

The sooner the better, especially for weekends. Send your request whenever you're ready and we'll come back with the earliest times we can offer.

Fill out the quote form with your vehicle details, or simply text or call 813-753-9042. Whichever is easier for you — we're happy to talk it through.