Barbados' premium automotive hub, bringing together expert services, quality products and accessories for vehicle owners, businesses and corporate fleets. Home of The Auto Box retail store.
Pick your vehicle, then browse the menu. Every price below is in BBD. Mix and match — or let us recommend the right package.
Book ahead and off-peak for the best price. Last-minute slots and our busiest seasons carry a small surcharge, so planning your detail always pays.
Booked 48 hours or more ahead, outside peak windows. The everyday menu price.
Booked within 48 hours. Covers priority scheduling to fit you in quickly.
Crop Over, Independence and the festive season — our busiest windows of the year.
Confidence, wrapped in shine.
Two ways to lock in Shine care: the Shine Smart membership for year-round upkeep, or Bolt-on packages priced as a discounted bundle and added to your vehicle loan.
One fixed monthly fee, a full year of car care. Cancel after month 12 and earn 10% back if you stay.
A permanent discount on your monthly rate for as long as you stay enrolled. Limited spots, first-come basis.
Want a little extra on your next visit? Pick any from below — $10 each. Add as many as you like, at booking, drop-off or pickup.
Buying or financing a vehicle? Add the detailing and protection services you want, set your bank's rate and term, and see roughly what it adds to your monthly payment. Works with any bank or financial institution: we provide the invoice and paperwork your lender needs.
Add quantities for each service you want bundled onto the loan.
Use the rate your bank quoted you. Local vehicle loans typically run 6% to 10% a year.
Estimate only, using the standard reducing-balance formula local banks use. Your bank confirms the final rate and payment. Shine provides the invoice and documentation for your lender.
Automotive care built around women drivers. Judgement-free help with your vehicle: guidance on servicing and maintenance, honest advice before you buy or repair, and a team that explains everything in plain language.
A clean car is a gift everybody loves. Pick a card, we load it and send it ready to give, with the recipient's name on it.
Choose any service from our menu, from a Quick Shine to a full Shine Shield coating, and we load it on a card for them.
Load any value in BBD. They spend it on whatever they like: services, add-ons or coatings.
The ultimate gift: a full year of Shine. Unlimited exterior washes plus a set bundle of our premium services.
Order below, no payment online. We confirm your order, you pay by 1st Pay or bank transfer, and we deliver the card digitally.
The gift they will actually use.
Everything your vehicle needs under one roof at Black Rock Main Road: professional-grade care products, accessories and gear for everyday drivers, businesses and corporate fleets. Scroll the shelves, then come see it in person.
Shampoos, waxes, sealants, interior cleaners and the pro-grade products our own detailers trust.
Mats, seat covers, organisers, air fresheners and finishing touches that make the cabin yours.
Wipers, covers, trim, lighting and styling upgrades to keep the outside as sharp as the shine.
Dash cams, chargers, mounts, tyre inflators and the tech that makes every drive easier.
Bulk care products and supplies for businesses and corporate fleets, with account ordering available.
Gift-ready bundles, Shine gift cards and branded merch for the car lover in your life.
Stocked, shelved and ready to shine.
Get paid to detail cars around your classes. Flexible work for BCC, UWI & SJPI students. No experience needed, free training, shifts that fit your timetable.
Shine started in 2010 with a pressure washer, a steam cleaner and a hand-painted sign on the roadside in Black Rock: "Need your vehicle cleaned? Next to the bottle depot." No bays, no bookings, no team. Just one promise: your vehicle leaves better than it arrived.
Founder Dario Greenidge built it job by job. Word spread, the work got bigger, and the little wash spot next to the bottle depot grew into a full detailing studio with covered bays on Black Rock Main Road.
Sixteen years on, Shine Automotive is Barbados' vehicle protection and lifecycle company: ceramic coatings and paint correction under Shine Shield, the Shine Smart membership, and Clock In, our programme training the next generation of detailers. Different scale, same sign, same promise.
An automatic wash line at Black Rock. A full exterior wash in minutes, no appointment needed.
Conversations with the people who keep Barbados driving: dealers, insurers, banks and emergency services.
Early-morning and evening service blocks, so your detail fits around your day and out of the midday heat.
Expanding Clock In and our training pathway, building the island's next generation of professional detailers.
Free advice from our detailers, tuned for island conditions: sun, salt air and Sahara dust.
Sahara dust settles on everything here. Wiping a dry panel grinds it in like sandpaper, so always rinse first.
One for shampoo, one to rinse your mitt. It keeps the grit out of your wash water and the swirls off your paint.
The Barbados sun fades paint and bakes interiors. A shaded spot or a car cover adds years to your finish.
Bird droppings and tree sap etch paint within hours in our heat. Wipe them off as soon as you spot them.
Coastal driving coats your vehicle in salt. A fresh-water rinse, wheels and underside included, keeps rust away.
A wax adds up to 4 weeks of protection, a sealant up to 8. If water stops beading, it's time to top up.
Ceramic-coated vehicles should skip automatic brush washes. Hand wash with a pH-neutral shampoo to keep the coating performing.
Hazy lenses cut your night vision badly. If they look yellow or cloudy, a restoration brings them back to clear.
Use a sunshade and crack the windows slightly when parked. It protects your dash, screens and leather from cracking.
Heat dries leather out. A clean and condition every few months keeps seats soft and stops cracking.
Sand and grit act like sandpaper on carpets and seats. A quick weekly vacuum stops the deep wear.
A musty smell from the AC means the vents need cleaning. A vent cleanse clears the odour at the source.
A fresh ceramic coating cures for a week. No washing, no wiping water spots, and avoid parking under trees or in the rain where you can.
Wash a coated vehicle with a clean microfibre mitt and dry with a soft microfibre towel. Never wipe a dry, dusty surface.
Wash coated paint in the shade and rinse before you suds. Soap or water drying in the sun leaves spots, even on a coating.
Droppings or sap on a coating? Lift them with a quick detailer and blot gently. Left too long they can etch even coated paint.
Shine Shield packages include free maintenance cleans. Each one keeps the coating at its best and keeps your warranty active.
Coatings fight UV, grime and water spotting, but nothing is scratch-proof or chip-proof. Treat it well and it protects for the long run.
Want it done properly? Book a service or ask us on WhatsApp.
Free game, straight from the bay.
Pick your service and time with live availability, get instant confirmation, then track your vehicle in real time until it's ready.
Real reviews from Shine customers, straight from our Google profile. Loved the shine? Yours takes under a minute.
“I had an exceptional experience with Shine Automotive. I chose the Sparkle Package for interior detailing, and the results were truly impressive. Professional, warm and welcoming from start to finish. My vehicle looked absolutely amazing.”
“The service with Shine was fantastic and very courteous. I would recommend them. My vehicle felt like new.”
“Big thanks to Shine Automotive for the incredible Show Room Shine Restoration. The transformation was absolutely impressive, attention to detail, quality of work and professionalism all top tier. The vehicle genuinely looks showroom ready again.”
“The interior detail was done very well and the headlight restoration made the headlights look like new! Very satisfied with the quality of work and the customer service experience.”
“I am truly impressed with the outcome of the work the Shine Automotive team completed on my vehicle. Special shout out to Mario who went above and beyond and exceeded my expectations.”
“Great work from the Shine team. The inside of my car was like brand new, the AC vents were cleaned, the smell is like when it first came and the car was shining bright.”
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Black Rock Main Road, Saint Michael, Bridgetown, Barbados. Open by appointment. Overnight detailing available for members.
Black Rock Main Road, Saint Michael, Bridgetown. Pull in, drop your keys, and we'll take it from there.
Members add $10 quick adds straight to their monthly bill.
