Detailing
From $149Maintenance detail $149 · Full interior & exterior from $299
- Snow-foam pre-wash & two-bucket hand wash
- Wheels, tyres and arches deep cleaned
- Interior vacuum, steam & leather care
- Glass cleaned inside and out
Croydon, Melbourne · Automotive Studio
Your car.
A new level
of presence.
Detailing, technology, styling and pre-sale preparation, brought together under one roof in Croydon.
A considered approach to car care
One studio.
Every detail considered.
Refresh, personalise or prepare for your next chapter. Tell us about your vehicle and we'll agree the right scope, price and timing before any work begins.
01 /
Restore the finish
Bring back the depth, gloss and clarity your car left the factory with.
Paint & Colour Correction
From $450Single-stage $450 · Two-stage from $850 · Ceramic add-on from $690
- Paint depth reading & inspection
- Clay bar decontamination
- Machine cut & polish to remove swirls
- Optional ceramic protection
Scratch & Dent Repair
From $120Paintless dent repair from $120 per dent · Scratch repair from $150
- Paintless dent removal where possible
- Scratch, scuff and chip repair
- Colour-matched touch-ups
- Before and after photos
Window Tint
From $299Front two windows $149 · Sedan/hatch $299 · SUV from $349
- VicRoads-compliant tint levels
- Premium heat-rejecting film
- Lifetime warranty on film fade
- Most cars done same day
Wraps
From $350Roof or bonnet from $350 · Full colour change from $2,900
- Gloss, satin, matte and carbon finishes
- Chrome delete and accent wraps
- Paint-protecting, fully removable
- Large colour range to choose from
Body Styling
From $250Fitment from $250 + parts · Quoted per vehicle
- Lip kits, spoilers and side skirts
- Grilles, badges and trim swaps
- Parts sourcing available
- Clean, secure fitment
02 /
Make it yours
Modern technology, sound and lighting, fitted cleanly to suit your car.
Apple CarPlay
From $499Wireless screen supplied & fitted from $499 · Fit-only from $199
- Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- Factory-style fit and cable routing
- Steering-wheel controls where supported
- Reversing camera ready
Cameras & Sensors
From $249Reversing camera fitted from $249 · Parking sensors from $299
- HD reversing & front cameras
- Colour-matched parking sensors
- Dash cams with hard-wire kits
- Tidy, hidden wiring
Audio Upgrades
From $299Speaker upgrade from $299 · Sub & amp package from $699
- Component & coaxial speakers
- Amplifiers and subwoofers
- Sound-deadening options
- Tuned to your car and taste
Interior Lighting
From $249Ambient lighting from $249 · Starlight headliner from $1,200
- Multi-colour ambient strips
- App-controlled options
- Starlight roof headliners
- LED footwell and boot lights
Exterior Lighting
From $149LED globe upgrade from $149 · Light bars & tail-lights quoted
- LED headlight & fog globes
- Sequential tail-light upgrades
- Light bars and DRLs
- Fitted to road-use requirements
Staging & Tuning
From $890Stage 1 ECU tune from $890 · Stage 2 packages quoted
- Pre-tune health check
- Stage 1 & 2 performance maps
- Intake and exhaust upgrades
- Assessed for suitability first
Diagnostics
From $99Full scan & written report $99
- Full system OBD scan
- Warning light investigation
- Live-data analysis
- Clear report with next steps
03 /
Prepare to sell
Presentation, photography and advice to help your car stand out and sell well.
Pre-Sale Presentation
From $349Detail + photo shoot + written ad from $349
- Showroom-standard detail
- Professional photo set (25+ images)
- Advert written and priced to market
- Ready to list the same week
Buy & Sell Services
Free appraisalFree appraisal · Sale or purchase support quoted
- Free market appraisal
- Sell-on-behalf options
- Buyer inspections and negotiation
- Finance and trade-in guidance
All prices are starting prices in AUD including GST. Final price depends on vehicle size, condition and parts — you will always get a firm quote before work starts.
Inside the installation
Modern tech.
A familiar drive.
Keep the car you love and add the features you want. We fit Apple CarPlay and Android Auto displays to vehicles that never came with them.
- Wireless and wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- Neat, factory-style fitment and cable routing
- Add a reversing camera at the same time
- Steering-wheel control integration where supported
Preparing to sell?
Give your car its best introduction.
Buyers decide in seconds. Our pre-sale package combines proper car care with the photos and listing that get serious enquiries.
Discuss your car- Detail & presentationInterior and exterior brought up to showroom standard.
- Professional photographyA full, well-lit photo set that shows the car at its best.
- Listing & pricing guidanceAdvertisement written and priced to match the current market.
The FACTORY-8 approach
More care in the details.
More confidence in the result.
Founded by Ali Shahidipour, FACTORY-8 brings together years of experience in car sales, workshop operations, photography and vehicle presentation.
Clear scope
You know exactly what's being done and what it costs before we start.
Thoughtful preparation
Every job is assessed for your specific vehicle, not a one-size package.
A finish that suits you
Results matched to your car, your budget and your goals.
From first conversation to finish
Simple from the start.
01 / Tell us
Your car. Your goals.
Share the make, model and what you'd like done. Photos help us understand its condition.
02 / Agree the plan
A clear scope of work.
We confirm the options, pricing and timing with you before booking your appointment.
03 / Bring it in
Leave the details to us.
Drop the car at our Croydon studio. We'll walk you through the work and aftercare on pickup.
Your local automotive studio
See you in Croydon.
Factory 83–11 Coolstore Road
Croydon VIC 3136