I’m Ben, founder of DrivenByDetail. With over a decade of hands-on experience in the automotive industry — from audio installations and diagnostics to commercial upgrades and customisation — I’ve built a career on precision, care, and high standards.

Detailing has always been my true passion, and it inspired me to create DrivenByDetail: a fully equipped, climate-controlled studio in North Harbour, designed specifically for professional vehicle detailing.

From maintenance washes to multi-stage corrections and long-lasting ceramic coatings, every service is carried out with the best products and techniques available — including Cartec’s biodegradable cleaning range and Performance PPL coatings.

At DrivenByDetail, every vehicle is treated as if it were my own. It’s about more than just making cars look incredible — it’s about offering a trusted, honest service that delivers results you can see and feel.

My journey started at Eastbourne College, studying Maintenance and Repair, before moving through a range of specialist roles. From custom audio installations and van conversions to servicing heavy goods vehicles, fitting aftermarket upgrades, and perfecting high-end detailing, I’ve worked on just about every part of a vehicle. That mix of technical skill and obsessive attention to detail is at the heart of everything I do today.

DrivenByDetail operates from a fully equipped, climate-controlled garage in North Harbour — recently refurbished to give every vehicle the clean, professional environment it deserves. Whether it’s a maintenance wash, multi-stage paint correction, ceramic coating, or paint protection film, every job is done using the best products available, including Cartec’s biodegradable cleaning range and Performance PPL coatings.

While your car is being looked after, you’re minutes from the beach, restaurants, and the Crumbles Shopping Centre — with EV charging available on site.

For me, it’s never just about making your car look good. It’s about trust, craftsmanship, and delivering results that last. Every vehicle is treated like my own, and I stand by the quality of my work.

Looking ahead, my goal is to be Eastbourne’s leading detailer and PPF installer, expand into a dedicated unit, build a mobile maintenance service, and offer specialist upgrades like audio systems, van conversions, and full mobile valet van builds.