Privacy Policy

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

While you visit our site, we’ll track:

  • Products you’ve viewed: we’ll use this to, for example, show you products you’ve recently viewed
  • Location, IP address and browser type: we’ll use this for purposes like estimating taxes and shipping
  • Shipping address: we’ll ask you to enter this so we can, for instance, estimate shipping before you place an order, and send you the order!

We’ll also use cookies to keep track of cart contents while you’re browsing our site.

When you purchase from us, we’ll ask you to provide information including your name, billing address, shipping address, email address, phone number, credit card/payment details and optional account information like username and password. We’ll use this information for purposes, such as, to:

  • Send you information about your account and order
  • Respond to your requests, including refunds and complaints
  • Process payments and prevent fraud
  • Set up your account for our store
  • Comply with any legal obligations we have, such as calculating taxes
  • Improve our store offerings
  • Send you marketing messages, if you choose to receive them

If you create an account, we will store your name, address, email and phone number, which will be used to populate the checkout for future orders.

We generally store information about you for as long as we need the information for the purposes for which we collect and use it, and we are not legally required to continue to keep it. For example, we will store order information for XXX years for tax and accounting purposes. This includes your name, email address and billing and shipping addresses.

We will also store comments or reviews, if you choose to leave them.

Members of our team have access to the information you provide us. For example, both Administrators and Shop Managers can access:

  • Order information like what was purchased, when it was purchased and where it should be sent, and
  • Customer information like your name, email address, and billing and shipping information.

Our team members have access to this information to help fulfil orders, process refunds and support you.

We share information with third parties who help us provide our orders and store services to you; for example:

  • Stripe
  • Paypal
  • Tidio Chat
  • Google Analytics
  • Canada Post

We accept payments through PayPal. When processing payments, some of your data will be passed to PayPal, including information required to process or support the payment, such as the purchase total and billing information.

Please see the PayPal Privacy Policy for more details.

FAQ

At Gold Coast Automotive we work on all types of vehicles and provide an assortment of detailing services. Our customer base has a wide range of vehicles including Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Lexus, Acura, Infiniti, Toyota, Nissan etc. Our primary showcase focuses on exotics and luxuries, but we provide services for the daily driver as well. We pride ourselves for being the first choice when it comes to being the premier auto detailing salon Kelowna, BC.

Gold Coast Automotive was started and created by Oskar and his inspiring passions in automobiles. This passion runs deeps in our company and is apparent in our level of quality work. Gold Coast Automotive provides a wide range of work to suit your needs. Our quality and professionalism is guaranteed and unrivalled across the Okanagan area. Technology is always changing and we at Gold Coast constantly maintain a pulse on the latest products available in the automotive industry.

Our network of knowledgeable detailers reaches all over the world. Our research into the latest products and methods gives us the advantage to provide your vehicle with the care it deserves. Not only do we provide our customers with the highest level of service, we also educate them on how to properly detail and maintain the vehicle throughout their ownership. We take great pride in each vehicle we service and work only a select few at a time so each client’s vehicle can have the undivided attention it needs. We are committed to providing the highest level of service and dedication and promise to take care of your vehicle as if it were one of our own. Choose Gold Coast Automotive to bring your car to the TOP!

Value: Your car is a direct representation of you. It embodies what the owner has accomplished through hard work and determination and hence should be treated as such. The caliber of detailing a car directly represents how well the owner maintains the asset. Over time, natural wear and tear as well as adverse affects from mother nature can take a toll on your vehicle. With our restoration and preservation services, paint and body damage can be prevented and your vehicle will be able to maintain a constant state of perfection.

Protection: High end detailing not only provides an awesome finish, it protects the overall condition of the vehicle and helps maintain its value. As consumers of the finer things in life, we take special pride in our own vehicles as well as our client’s cars to ensure that we deliver the highest level of paint protection to have long lasting results.

Projection: The first impression is the lasting impression. Maintaining a well manicured vehicle projects a certain image and a preconceived notion about how the owner takes care of valuable items. Having a neatly cared for vehicle projects pride in ownership and respect for the vehicle. Don’t ruin first impressions with poor detailing and care. The next time someone takes a glance at your car, you want them to think perfection.

Yes, we are fully insured for liability, loss, theft, fire and water infiltration for your protection. Our facility is monitored using only the best Certified Monitoring Station – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. So if your vehicle stays over night, it’s protected and safe.

Gold Coast Automotive does not match. However, we will gladly discuss the best options for you to have one of our specialist working on your vehicle to give you the best vehicle experience. Contact us for full details.

Do you offer loaner cars or shuttle service?

We do offer complimentary shuttle services within the Kelowna & West Kelowna area, and we’re happy to arrange a rental service if you would need one.

Paint Correction also known as Buffing or Polishing is the highly skilled art of carefully removing damaged clear coat off the paint of a vehicle to expose a fresh, flawless layer of clear coat. Damaged clear coat diffracts light coming into your paint by sending it back in random directions, making your paint look less glossy or faded. When we expose a flawless layer of clear coat, this light is returned with full effect and your paint will look restored.

We ensure to use modern paint correction techniques and equipments with the art of safely removing clear coat. Also, devices such as electronic paint measure to ensure if it is even safe to correct the clear coat without shortening the life of the paint, using masking tape to armor all exterior plastics so they are not damaged in the process to ensure you get nothing but the best.

Exterior Detail is designed for regular maintenance, this regimen includes light surface decontamination, basic conditioning and is recommended on a monthly basis. Polish is designed to rejuvenate and protect, this regimen takes your daily driven to showroom-ready and is recommended bi-annually.

Yes. All of our PPF has Self-Healing technology.

Purchasing Paint Protection Film comes down to a few variables. Your budget, how much coverage you want, the condition and size of your vehicle, the brand of PPF you want. All of these factors are going to determine the cost.

In most cases, we recommend applying PPF over panel that is defect free and you get the best protection money can buy on day one. There is nothing wrong with applying PPF over paint defects, however, you will see slight air pockets around the defects (this includes areas with touch-up paint applied) and PPF will magnify the imperfections.

We offer various cosmetic repair options such as Paint Correction, Polishing, Touch Up Paint and can refer out to reputable body shops for any paint and body work. Think of applying screen protector on your cracked smart phone screen, you get the idea.

We chose to carry BODYFENCE by Hexis, that we think is the best and works well with BC weather. BODYFENCE is the clearest film in the market and exclusive at our shop only.

We highly recommend maintaining your paint after we have corrected it, it is important to learn the right way of washing your vehicle so the swirls do not reappear. We will teach you these methods, when you book one of our services. Keeping the paint sealant topped up will also aid in keeping your paint flawless.

Opti-Coat Ceramic Coating is a silicon carbide ceramic coating made for protecting paint. When applied on top of the factory clear coat it bonds to that factory coat and intensifies gloss, adding paint protection for the vehicle. While adding protection from and other substances. Opti-Coat Pro repels water and increases the gloss of the vehicle’s paint. It is not a wax or a sealant, it is a ceramic coating that provides superior protection for the long-term. Opti-Coat is much thicker than conventional waxes and does not have to be applied several times a year. It only requires one application and one of our professional installers will do the work for you.

At Gold Coast Automotive we offer a wide variety of Ceramic Coating and the best auto detailing in Kelowna, including a wide variety of Opti-Coat products for you to choose from:

  • Opti-Coat Paint Guard
  • Opti-Coat Pro3
  • Opti-Coat Pro+
  • Opti-Coat Pro
  • Opti-Guard 
  • Leather

We also offer:

  • Glass Coating. This type of coating repels water on your windows for a clearer view when driving in the rain or snow. Interior Coatings for leather and plastic, they make routine maintenance easier and prolong the life of interior components.

  • Headlights Coating. This coating protects your headlight from turning yellow or fading. Faded headlights can reduce your vehicle’s light output by up to 80%, we also offer headlight restoration as an add on service.

  • Metal Coatings for your exhausts and rims so they release grime and brake dust easier.

We offer detailing solutions for all these, please contact us further for more information.

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Kalynka

Business Coach, Controller & Administration

I’m Kalynka, a career and business coach with over 10 years of experience in financial management. At Gold Coast, I use my unique blend of skills as a Controller/Bookkeeper & Payroll Administrator to help businesses make informed decisions and achieve their goals. I’m passionate about business planning and strategy, and I work with our team to provide the best services and products in the industry. I believe in creating a positive and supportive work environment, and I’m always striving to provide excellent customer service.Thank you for visiting our website, and contact us for any questions you may have about our services.

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Oskar

Owner & Founder

Meet Oskar, owner & founder of Gold Coast Automotive. With a passion for cars that started at a young age, Oskar’s obsession with vehicles led him to pursue a career in the automotive industry. Starting as a detailer at an Audi dealership, Oskar honed his skills in paint correction, polishing, wrapping, paint protection and ceramic coating.  In 2017, Oskar started his own detailing business in Ontario, which quickly grew due to his exceptional work and expertise. Three years later, he and his family moved to Kelowna to start Gold Coast Automotive. Now, with more than 16 years of experience, Oskar and his team provide premium detailing services, paint correction, paint protection, ceramic coatings, vinyl wrapping, and more. As trusted and certified installers, Oskar and his team are dedicated to protecting your vehicle inside and out. AT Gold Coast you can trust that your vehicle is in good hands. Contact us today to get started.

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Liam

Automotive Restoration, Paint Correction & Detailing Specialist

“I’m from southern Ontario, I moved to Kelowna to attend The University of British Columbia. My fascination with cars began at a young age and ultimately brought me to Gold Coast Automotive. When I’m not studying or working I enjoy exploring the outdoors, backcountry skiing and working on my jdm Subaru Forester!”

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Shay

Automotive Restoration, Paint Correction & Detailing Specialist

“I joined Gold Coast Automotive because the atmosphere is like non other. I have a passion for detailing vehicles and getting to work with high-end cars has always been a dream of mine and I’m glad that the team at Gold Coast Automotive has given me the opportunity to make that dream come to life. I’m always growing and learning every day and improving my skills thanks to Gold Coast Automotive.”

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Brad

Automotive Restoration, Paint Correction & Detailing Specialist

“I have 5+ years of experience in this field! I have been a part of the GoldCoast team since nearly the beginning and love the work environment here! If you’re looking for a team who looks after your vehicle as if it’s their own, you have come to the right place! Each vehicle that leaves our shop goes through extensive care to ensure the utmost quality given. Which is exactly why I’m happy to call this my workplace, as I’m surrounded by like-minded people! Welcome to the top!”