Professional valeting and detailing by cargo e-bike across London, Essex and Cardiff. No queuing. No driving. We come to your street — same day if you need it.
Our prices — members save 20%
Join for £18/yr — pays for itself in two washes. Join here →
The Yikes story
Yikes started as a home-operator model in Thornhill Square, Islington — until the neighbours shut it down. Rather than give up, the founder spotted a FedEx cargo e-bike in Crouch End and had the idea: a fully equipped mobile valet that reaches any street without needing a van, a parking space, or a forecourt.
We ride to you. Our cargo e-bike carries all equipment and its own water supply. We clean on your residential street, in your permit zone, on your driveway — wherever the car is parked. You don’t move it. You don’t need to be there. You just get back to a clean car.
We cover North and East London, Essex (Southend-on-Sea, Chigwell), Cardiff, Newport and Southampton, with new territories opening through our franchise network. Not sure if we cover your postcode? Call 07932 124870.
Services
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The regular maintenance clean. Exterior wash plus interior vacuum and wipe, done in under an hour.
More time, more detail. Plastic dressing, door shuts and a deeper interior treatment.
Steam, shampoo and full stain removal. For pet owners, families and pre-sale prep.
Two years of hydrophobic paint protection after machine polish and full decontamination.
Price varies by vehicle size. See full pricing →
The Yikes way
Most mobile valets arrive in a diesel van — parking space needed, engine running, more water than the job needs. We arrive by cargo e-bike using techniques that need around 25% of the water most competitors use.
| Yikes (cargo e-bike) | Typical van-based mobile | |
|---|---|---|
| Water per clean | ~25% of competitors | Full amount |
| Journey emissions | Zero | ~2,100g CO² |
| Road parking needed | None | Van space required |
| Noise on your street | Silent arrival | Engine running |
Members Club
For most customers who book three or four times a year, that’s over £50 saved from an £18 membership. Pays for itself in two washes.
Non-members pay 20% more on every service. Your discount applies automatically every time you book. No codes needed at checkout.
Saves you money every visitA full body spray wax worth £49 is added to every booking automatically. We do it because you are a member. You do not need to ask.
£49 value on every visitChoose one Essential Interior or Essential Exterior wash on us every 12 months. No mid-year expiry. Use it when you need it.
Worth up to £39
per year
Annual membership · cancel any time · no questions asked
Coverage
Active areas shown highlighted. New territories opening regularly through our franchise network.
London
Essex
Wales
South of England
New territories opening through our franchise network. Interested in a franchise? Register here →
Franchise
80% financing available — just £2,000 to get started
Yikes is a proven, profitable mobile car care business. We’ve completed over 10,000 vehicles since 2023 across London, Essex and Cardiff, and we’re opening the model to the right partners in new UK territories.
Unlike traditional franchises with heavy overheads, the Yikes model runs lean. No van. No premises. No huge upfront fee. Just a cargo e-bike, a proven system, and full support from headquarters.
We’re looking for two kinds of partner: Owner-Operators who run their territory hands-on (up to 2,000 vehicles per year), and Entrepreneurial Operators who want to build a fleet of five or more within three years. No prior experience needed — just drive.
How it works
Pick your service, date and time. Drop your parking spot location. Two minutes at yikescarwash.co.uk
Your Yikes operative arrives by cargo e-bike with all equipment. No van, no noise, no road hassle.
45 to 90 minutes depending on service. You don’t need to be present. We use our own water and power.
Walkround check before we leave. Notification when done. Your car exactly where you left it.
Reviews
“I’ve been parking on the street in Islington for five years and never had a valet come to me. Yikes arrived on the e-bike, did a brilliant job, and charged a fair price. I’m a member now — it’s a no-brainer.”
“Used Yikes in Southend and the quality was identical to what friends get in London. On time, properly equipped, and a great finish. Really impressive that the standard is the same everywhere.”
“Cardiff-based and honestly wasn’t sure a London e-bike car wash would make it out here. But they did, they were professional, and the car looked outstanding. Will absolutely book again.”
FAQ
We operate across London (Islington, Hackney, Camden, Haringey, Barnet, Walthamstow and more), Essex (Southend-on-Sea, Chigwell), Cardiff, Newport and Southampton. New territories are opening through our franchise network. Call 07932 124870 to check your postcode.
Yes. We clean on public roads, permit zones, driveways and car parks. We bring our own water and power — you don’t need to provide anything.
Essential Inside & Outside from £61 (members £49). Deluxe from £71 (members £56). Full Interior Detail from £130 (members £104). Ceramic coating from £270 (members £216). Join the Members Club for £18/yr to unlock 20% off everything.
We arrive by cargo e-bike — no van, no emissions, no parking needed on your road. Our techniques use around 25% of the water most mobile competitors use. Members Club gives 20% off every booking for £18 per year.
Yes, subject to availability. Book online before midday for the best same-day chance, or call 07932 124870 to check live slots.
£18 per year. 20% off every booking, free spray wax worth £49 on every visit, and one free Essential wash per year worth up to £39. Pays for itself in two washes. Join at yikesmembership.invertmedia.co.uk.
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