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“Recently had my car detailed by the incredible team at Auto Detail Now, and I must say, I'm thoroughly impressed with their level of professionalism, expertise, and knowledge.”
Best Car Detailing in San Diego, CA
24 experts listed · all 24 in San Diego · 2 open 24/7 · 16 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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One
- Windows
- Ceramic
- Tint
“They also paid attention to every small detail (like making sure the Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensors were reinstalled correctly after they powder coated my rims).”
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Darby's
“Bernie was quick to give me an estimate (very competitive with other quotes I received), Angel helped me get checked in and kept me up to date with the status of my car.”
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Stars & Stripes Carwash & Detail
- Hand Wash
- Job
- Vacuums
“Did an amazing job on my “engine detail” for my Jeep Patriot, was really nasty from the previous owner spilling oil on the top of the engine and really dirty from the after effects of that, but now looks almost brand new.”
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Uptown Car Wash
- Drying
- Vacuum
- Job
“They never do a great job with the vacuuming, and I do sometimes still find some dirty bits or water spots on my car afterwards, but overall they are decent and reliable.”
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Gleam Auto Spa
- Pictures
- Stains
- Price
“While we did go with a couple of options today (superior interior detail, wheel cleaning and shine, exterior wash and wax) there are many more that we'll consider for our next visit.”
Listed for drivers in and around San Diego, 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.
Area overview: San Diego, CA
All 24 experts we list here are in San Diego itself. We have 78 experts in San Diego on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The experts on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 4,626 reviews; 20 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 (95%), quality (95%) and punctuality (69%). 2 are open around the clock; 16 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. The services the experts on this page list most often on their websites are ceramic coating (5), detailing (2), paint correction (2), paint protection film (2) and vinyl wrap (2). 2 show a license on their websites; 3 list staff certifications (I-CAR and ASE) and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the experts on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 2 offer emergency or roadside call-outs; 1 offers financing; 13 give free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the experts on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the expert before you visit.
Are any of the listed detailers long established?
14 of the 24 shops report ten or more years in business. Machine polishing is a skill that takes years to learn on other people's cars, so time in the trade counts for more here than it does in a wash bay.
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Xact Auto Detailing
- Smell
- Price
- Brand
“He was extremely professional, detail oriented, very responsive, on time, and truly a refreshing example of a very conscientious, hard working young man.”
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Collisiondoc San Diego Collision Center
“After an accident you expect your vehicle will no longer drive the way it use to but what collision doc did is they did an excellent job repairing my truck.”
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Official California Detailing
- Questions
- Ceramic
- OCD
“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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Genesis Detailing
- Vehicle
- Ceramic
- Brand
“They are very knowledgeable the quality of work is insane they did a outstanding job on my truck I would definitely recommend them to my friends and family”
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Miramar Car Audio and Ceramic Coating
- Backup Camera
- Amp
- Speakers
“The soundsystem is amazing and they did everything perfectly and professionally including some custom work, in order to get the amplifier and subwoofer to fit in this tiny car.”
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Elite Finish
- Coating
- Team
- Ceramic
“Would definitely come back once the paint job is taken care of and recommend it to anyone looking for a professional work, not just a shop that does ppf/tint/ceramic for cheap!”
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F.S. Detail
- Attention
- Price
- Ceramic
“I had never paid to have my car's interior detailed before, but since I'm getting it ready for sale I figured it would be a good investment to make.”
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Hand Upon Detailing & Ceramic Coatings
- Brand
- Team
- Vehicle
“I came by to speak with Danny to ask him about the entire process, and it was evident he had a passion for serving his customers with the highest level of service and he's truly knowledgeable about detailing.”
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San Diego Select Car Detailing
- Job
- Price
- Brand
“It started raining as he was working (I felt so bad) and since he was not able to do some of the normal finishing touches to the exterior, they let me know I can go in for a free exterior wash in the next couple of weeks.”
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Passion Driven Automotive(Ceramic Coating & Mobile Detailing)
- Products
- Brand
- Job
“My 2014 Subaru STI, 2019 4runner TRD pro, and 2019 Bmw 530i have been taken care of for years; they all have been ceramic coated and are on a bi weekly maintenance wash.”
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Haus
- Color
- Vehicle
- Team
“They went above and beyond what I had paid for by applying a glossy wrap on the door handles to match the glossy trim on the door and also added a tint to the front doors for free as a bonus.”
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Enhanced Automotive
- Delete
- Job
- Price
“I took my 2024 Acura ITS to Enhanced Automotive and the completed the paint correction, PPF, installed my dash cam, LED interior lights and wrapped the roof among other things”
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CE Detail
- Vehicles
- Team
- Attention
“..I have “never” been happier nor more impressed by Chris and his team's impeccable service in my entire lifetime of detailing experience on any of the many cars I've ever owned”
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Carbon Car Detailing San Diego
- Attention
- Job
- Brand
“Their passion for their work is not just visible, it's palpable, and it's clear that they take immense pride in delivering exceptional service to each and every customer.”
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Fresh Layer Mobile Detailing
- Wash
- Job
- Brand
“I know it's not listed on the description, the closest thing listed was 'door jam cleaning' but apparently cleaning underneath the hood is not included.”
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Ceramic Pro Elite San Diego
- Bra
- Job
- Coating
“Purchased the entry level tint (Kavaca CS) that rejects 60% of heat you feel and I could really tell a difference in cabin temperature during the hot San Diego summers.”
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Formula Finish Tech
- Car Wash
- Prices
- Paint
“Let me tell you, Mario and his team were incredibly responsive and did a fantastic job on restoring the finish on my Jeep, as well as removing all the blemishes.”
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SD Auto Enhancers
- Vehicle
- Price
- Job
“Called the day before I wanted my tint done, Nick answered the phone & gave me a quote right away.”
Auto Detailing Services in San Diego, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$63
Maximum cost
$369
National Average
$225
Avg Per Hour Rates
$63
$75
$256
Average price range is based on 460 cost profiles
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What customers say about experts in San Diego
- “Jake’s attention to detail is impeccable! He’s prompt, courteous and my car looks like it just came off the showroom floor!” — customer of Carbon Car Detailing San Diego
- “Their customer service, communication, technical expertise, attention to detail, quality workmanship, and genuine care for their customers are on a whole other level.” — customer of Miramar Car Audio and Ceramic Coating
- “Their competitive pricing, impeccable attention to detail and great customer service communication throughout the entire process will make you a return customer.” — customer of Hand Upon Detailing & Ceramic Coatings
- “Excellent customer service and attention to detail. Friendly and went above and beyond for a simple touch up job.” — customer of Passion Driven Automotive(Ceramic Coating & Mobile Detailing)
- “Nick is a true professional and his attention to detail and quality of work was far beyond my expectations for the very competitive price he offers.” — customer of F.S. Detail
Excerpts from public reviews of the experts listed on this page.
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