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Car Care Products, Detailing Equipment and Proper Advice

Shop car cleaning products, machine polishing equipment, coatings, tools and detailing accessories from specialist brands available through The Drivers HQ.

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WASH STAGE ONE

Start Every Wash With a Proper Pre-Wash

Snow foam and citrus pre-wash loosen road film and grit before a wash mitt touches the paint.

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SHOP BY DEPARTMENT

What Are You Shopping For?

Find the right products, tools and equipment for the job.

Exterior Car Care

Wash, decontamination, wheels, glass and paint protection.

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Interior Car Care

Fabric, leather, plastics, air fresheners and interior tools.

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Protection & Coatings

Waxes, sealants, ceramic coatings and glass protection.

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Pressure Washers & Equipment

Pressure washers, lances, hoses and water systems.

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Tools & Accessories

Brushes, microfibres, bottles, storage and workshop kit.

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Glass Care

Glass cleaners, polishes, coatings and dedicated glass cloths.

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Popular at TDHQ

A selection of car care products available through The Drivers HQ.

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Shop By Job

Start with the Job

Choose what you want to achieve and find the products, equipment and advice that fit the process.

Safely Wash Your Vehicle

Pre-wash, snow foam, shampoo, wash mitts and drying towels.

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Clean Wheels & Tyres

Wheel cleaners, tyre cleaners, brushes, dressings and wheel protection.

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Deep Clean an Interior

Fabric cleaners, leather care, interior brushes, vacuums and dressings.

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Protect Your Vehicle

Waxes, sealants, ceramic coatings, glass protection and maintenance.

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Upgrade Your Equipment

Pressure washers, hoses, trigger guns, snow foam lances and fittings.

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Build Your Setup

Everything You Need for a Safer Wash

Build a practical wash process with pre-wash, contact-wash and drying products selected for each stage.

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BRANDS WE STOCK

Featured Car Care Brands

Explore selected manufacturers trusted by enthusiasts, detailers and professionals.

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CarProCeramic coatings, decontamination and paint correction.
SONAXShampoos, polishes, interior cleaners and tyre care.
ValetPRODetailing chemicals and accessories.
Sam's DetailingDetailing tools, brushes and accessories.
AutoBeadCeramic coatings, shampoos and maintenance sprays.
Mammoth MicrofibreMicrofibre towels, wash mitts and applicators.
Lake CountryMachine polishing pads and correction accessories.
The Drivers HQOwn-brand car care, apparel and accessories.

New at The Drivers HQ

The latest products and equipment now available through TDHQ.

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New Car Care

New Equipment

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Brand Spotlight

CarPro Detailing

The CarPro range at The Drivers HQ includes ceramic coatings, iron and tar removers, compounds and polishes, shampoos and glass care products.

  • Browse the range online
  • Product Advice available from the TDHQ team
  • Advice is available before you buy
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CarPro Detailing

TDHQ ADVICE CENTRE

Better Results Start with Better Information

Learn about washing, polishing, protection and more.
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Wax vs Sealant vs Ceramic Coating Comparison
2 min read

Wax vs Sealant vs Ceramic Coating

Three different kinds of paint protection with genuinely different demands and lifespans. The right one depends on preparation ...

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Pressure Washer Fittings Explained Equipment Guide
2 min read

Pressure Washer Fittings Explained

Most pressure washer frustration is a connector problem, not a machine problem. This explains the common fitting types and how ...

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Compound vs Polish: What Is the Difference? Comparison
2 min read

Compound vs Polish: What Is the Difference?

Both correct paint, but they do different jobs and are not interchangeable. Here is how to tell which one a job actually needs.

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How to Wash Your Car Safely How-To Guide
17 min read

How to Wash Your Car Safely

The wash stage causes most of the swirl marks people later pay to have polished out. This is the order of operations that avoid...

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NOT SURE WHAT YOU NEED?

Ask the TDHQ Team

Tell us about the vehicle, surface, equipment or result you are working with. Photographs and product details can be submitted where they help explain the question.

  • Tell us the vehicle, the surface and the result you want
  • We will help identify suitable products and explain the important differences
  • Photographs welcome, especially for pressure washer fittings
  • Advice is available before you buy, not only after something has gone wrong
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The Drivers HQ detailing store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire

VISIT US

Shop TDHQ in Ilkeston

Browse car care products in person, collect eligible online orders and speak to the team about products, fittings and equipment.

  • Address
    The Drivers HQ Express Ilkeston
    1A Shipley Court
    Manners Industrial Estate
    Ilkeston
    Derbyshire
    DE7 8EF
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  • Opening hours Monday to Friday 10:30am to 7:00pm
    Saturday and Sunday 10:30am to 5:00pmOpen 7 days a week. Tuesday is Click & Collect only.
  • Telephone 01332 480539
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Beyond The Detail

Automotive Lifestyle from TDHQ

Explore clothing, accessories, gifts, wall art and products made for people whose interest in cars goes beyond cleaning them.

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Car Culture

Shop Automotive Lifestyle

Explore products built around car ownership, automotive culture and everyday enthusiast life.

Clothing

T-shirts, hoodies, caps, jackets and automotive workwear.

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Stickers & Decals

Automotive decals, graphics and enthusiast designs.

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Gifts & Collectables

Car-related gifts, keyrings, models and collectable products.

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Home, Garage & Wall Art

Posters, prints, signs and products for automotive spaces.

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Cards & Everyday Lifestyle

Greeting cards and lifestyle products designed around car culture.

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Wear It

Wear the Culture

Browse TDHQ clothing, automotive brands, casual merchandise and workwear.

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Featured Lifestyle Products

Automotive clothing, accessories and lifestyle products from the TDHQ range.

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For The Garage, Home Or Drive

Automotive Products Beyond the Car

Bring car culture into the garage, office or home with artwork, accessories and gifts selected for automotive enthusiasts.

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Wear It, Drive It

Lifestyle & Clothing Brands

Clothing, collectables and car-culture brands stocked at The Drivers HQ.

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Late Brake Supply
Broke Boys
Brisa VW Collection
Bride
Foose Design
HKS

HQ Rewards

Earn More with HQ Rewards

Earn points through eligible purchases and rewards activities, then manage available rewards through your TDHQ customer account.

  1. Create Your AccountJoin with your email address through your secure TDHQ account.
  2. Earn Points1 point for each £1 of eligible spend, plus eligible reviews and birthdays.
  3. Redeem Rewards100 points = £1, redeemed through My HQ Rewards.
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For Automotive Businesses

TDHQ Trade Membership

Eligible detailers, valeters, PPF installers and car wash businesses can apply for TDHQ Trade Membership and access the live benefits available to approved accounts.

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Part of the Car Community

Follow new products, customer cars, store activity, guides and automotive events from The Drivers HQ.

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Car Care, Automotive Lifestyle and Proper Support

Shop the complete TDHQ range, browse by brand, get Product Advice or visit the Ilkeston store.

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