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Smith Bros Mobile Detailing
- Wash
- Call
- Paint
“They have a simple and easy online booking system, and I received text communication throughout the entire process, from scheduling, to when the job was done.”
Car Detailing in Carlsbad, CA
24 experts listed · 11 in Carlsbad · 13 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+ · 4 show a license
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Knox Detailing
- Communication
- Kids
- Headlights
“I was very impressed with Jacob and his willingness to put in the time and effort to try and fix a scratch on my car that wasn't able to be buffed out.”
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Fresh Look Mobile Auto Detailing
- Happy
- Audi rs7
- Selling
“I had Matt take care of my old f-250 with a complete thorough detail after seeing the awesome work he did on my Audi RS7 and I am amazed at the results!”
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Pristine Mobile Auto Detailing San Diego
- Paint
- House
- Consummate
“I researched various detail companies and decided on Pristine Mobile because they offered the specific service I was looking for and because of the excellent reviews.”
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Eco Friendly Auto Spa
- Air Freshener
- Platinum
- Subscription
“I didn't want to take my new car there because twice my other car came out of the wash with marks all over the paint and windows, like one of the plastic parts of a machine was rubbing against the body of the car.”
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Mach 1 Auto Detail and Tint
- Window Tint
- Windshield
- Ceramic
“I dropped my car off (it was very easy to find by the way with Google maps) and they spent 5 hrs on my car 1 hour per tire and made my 20+ year car look brand new.”
Area overview: Carlsbad, CA
11 of the 24 experts we list are based in Carlsbad; the other 13 serve Carlsbad from towns including Escondido (12 mi), Oceanside (7 mi) and Vista (5 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 2,658 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (88%) and punctuality (76%). 13 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. The services the experts on this page list most often on their websites are auto detailing (2), auto services learn more (2), car sales learn more (2), factory scheduled maintenance (2) and factory scheduled maintenance learn more (2). 4 show a license on their websites; 2 list staff certifications (I-CAR and IDA) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the experts on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 1 offers financing; 10 give free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the experts on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the expert before you visit.
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Listed for drivers in and around Carlsbad, CA, these 24 shops detail cars. What each one says about coatings, correction stages and interior work comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Ceramic Pro Elite Carlsbad
- Ownership
- Product
- Model y
“I spoke with Rob from sales about the process and he was very knowledgeable and explained the whole process to me about prepping the vehicle prior to coating.”
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Carlsbad Car Detail
- Price
- Communication
- Job
“The premium pricing had me doubting for a second but then I realized all the time, effort, energy, (and pay), I would save by having him come to my office instead.”
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Carlsbad Auto Restoration Detailing Service
- Price
- Showroom
- Paint
“I have a BMW X545E that looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor.”
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Nxt Level Mobile Detailing
- Ford f150
- Factory
- Ceramic
“Services Steam cleaning, Full body wash, Exhaust tip polishing, Clay bar treatment, Headlight polishing, Seat shampooing, Engine detailing, Auto detailing, Wheel washing, Interior scenting, Auto interior vacuuming, Car waxing”
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GLG Auto Detail Center
“He's been keeping our cars clean for ~10 years now and always does an excellent job.”
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Oceanside Motorsports
- Photos
- Order Management
- Report
“No shop had ever taken the time to thoroughly explain my car's needs, they did better than any shop I have been at (including my experiences at local Mercedes Service Center).”
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All German Auto
- Audi
- Seals
- Check Engine Light
“Finding out that a majority of the work Mercedes had already done would have to be done "again" because of an reoccurring problem that seemed to not have been fixed....”
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Ace Window Tinting
- Competitive
- Brand
- Windshield
“I called and they said they were full for the day I explained that it was my girlfriends birthday and I was lagging and really needed it done sane day.”
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All German Auto Oceanside
- Vehicle
- Happy
- Dealership
“Ben and Andy knew I was on a tight budget and they did a remarkable job both in keeping costs down but also communicating the status to me every step of the way.”
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Wet Detail & Design
- Communication
- Crew
- Company
“Jeff S Services Steam cleaning, Seat shampooing, Engine detailing, Auto detailing, Wheel washing, Window tinting, Car waxing, Paint repair, Service not listed”
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Sundiego Auto Spa
- Xpel
- Work
- Truck
“I also wanted my two front windows tinted they explained all of my options for tint and explained what the different types of tint was and the quality of tint.”
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Shine Auto Detailing
- Carpet
- Seats
- Sand
“We also have light tan leather, carpet & mats, which were very hard to keep looking great but Cody has a fairly new technology that made them look almost new too!”
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Official California Detailing
- Work
- Tint
- New
“They also made sure to answer any questions I had about the end-to-end process, including how to maintain the ceramic coating after the initial application.”
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Terry's Auto Body & Paint
- Family Owned Business
- Insurance Company
- Job
“When my insurer told me to pick a body shop after my accident I wanted to make sure that the work and money went to a good family owned business, and I'm dang glad I picked Terry's!”
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Dent Time
- Brand
- Quote
- Rim
“I've very happy I did and I would recommend them to anyone who is tired of seeing dents/dings in their car and doesnt want to spend thousands of dollars at a body shop doing bondo and paint repairs.”
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Visual Detailing
- Products
- Truck
- Researched
“My car came out looking insanely good and since I drive a lot I can notice the massive reduction in dust sticking to the body of the car and brake dust not collecting on the wheels.”
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PCH Dent Repair
- Vehicle
- Tesla
- van
“It was a pleasure and I will definitely be calling PCH if I ever have any more dents that need to be fixed and will be recommending them to anyone I know.”
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Autopro SD
- Product
- Job
- Attention
“I had Clay and the team apply STEK DYN Omatte PPF to my wife's 2023 Grabber Blue Mustang Mach E GT, tint all the glass, shadow the lights and ceramic coat the car (including the rims).”
Auto Detailing Services in Carlsbad, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$60
Maximum cost
$349
National Average
$213
Avg Per Hour Rates
$60
$71
$242
Typical price range is based on 360 cost profiles
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Which detailers listed for Carlsbad look at the car first?
10 of the 24 shops offer an estimate at no charge. For detailing that is worth taking, because the paint has to be seen under proper light before anyone can say how many polishing stages it needs.
What customers say about experts in Carlsbad
- “Friendly, knowledgeable, honest. After a brief exchange of emails, we scheduled his first visit to my house to clean our family's two cars.” — customer of Pristine Mobile Auto Detailing San Diego
- “Super communicative, punctual, and detailed, he was extremely thorough and has my car looking brand new.” — customer of Knox Detailing
- “I highly recommend them to do the job professionally and with high attention to detail.” — customer of Ceramic Pro Elite Carlsbad
- “Mach 1 is awesome. I’ve tried other detailers before, but Mach 1 does an outstanding job with, attention to detail and quality.” — customer of Mach 1 Auto Detail and Tint
- “Great experience! Matt was friendly, professional and did a fantastic car detail of my Lexus at my home.” — customer of Fresh Look Mobile Auto Detailing
Excerpts from public reviews of the experts listed on this page.