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Rock Chip Armor
- Bra
- Job
- Tesla
“The front part of the Jetta has some thin paint lines that I wasn't expecting to have protected, but Rock Chip Armor surprised me with that when I came to pick my car up.”
Best Car Detailing in Santa Maria, CA
24 experts listed · 5 in Santa Maria · 1 open 24/7 · 18 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Cesar's Auto Detailing
- Dirt
- Car Washed
- Job
“From a simple outside only car wash to the fully loaded inside and out car washed, vacuumed, polished, waxed, evenly inflated tires, hub scrubbed, floor mat washed, every nook and cranny wiped clean type of car bath.”
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Steve's Central Coast Detailing
“He takes the time to make sure that my car is well taken care of also he helped me remove all the scratches from my black car and brought it back to the show room condition.”
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The Central Coast Premium Detail
- Ceramic
- Team
“Contacted them for the Ceramic coating package to protect my cars paint it was the 5yr one they did a wonderful job it was the best job ive ever had Worth every penny :)”
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California Detail Center
- Price
- Products
“Great service great prices, always has what you need.”
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Wash Masters Mobile Detail
“Gerardo and his crew take pride in their work and go above and beyond to not only make your vehicle feel and look great, but also to protect your investment for the long-run.”
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Maria, 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: Santa Maria, CA
5 of the 24 experts we list are based in Santa Maria; the other 19 serve Santa Maria from towns including San Luis Obispo (26 mi), Arroyo Grande (16 mi) and Grover Beach (16 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,150 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (91%) and punctuality (66%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "price" and "attention to detail". 1 is open around the clock; 17 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. 3 show a license on their websites and 2 list staff certifications (IDA). Domain records put 9 websites of the experts on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2005. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 1 gives free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists 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.
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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Pismo Detailing
- Vehicle
- The Future
- Stains
“On top of this great job, Jana gave me great advice about car care and shared her experiences living in the area, which made the visit even more enjoyable.”
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Aqua Details
- Dog Hair
- Sand
- Communication
“He's very up to date on products that work well on any type of vehicle.”
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Luxe Shine Mobile Detailing
- Price
“Yoav and his helper did a fantastic job they did two cars with me and I would use them again in a second their rates were good and both cars came out amazing.”
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Sheer Detailing
“Completed the job in such a timely manner, I had them also do my wife's car the same day.”
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Quiky Car Wash
- Vehicle
- Towel
- Pay
“I've been taking my car here since 2019, and I love it - it's a fast and inexpensive way to get your car Looking Good again after the wind and pollen come through!”
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West Coast Detailing
- Old Car
- Price
- Products
“He also did an excellent interior cleaning on my wife's car as well, removing all of the stains, smells, and dog hair that the previous owner left behind.”
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Sunset North Car Wash & Detail Center
- Brand
- Clean
- Vehicle
“Four of their employees greeted me when I arrived and when I picked up the finished truck, they asked me to look it over and they would fix anything I was unsatisfied with.”
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Coastal Film
- The Future
- Product
- Price
“I trust Stephen without question and would highly recommend him and his business to anybody out there who has high expectations and wants to be treated fairly and honesty.”
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Premier Mobile Detailing LLC Ceramic Coating
- Attention
- Washes
- Truck
“As an owner-operated business, we appreciate great customer service, and a can-do attitude and these fellas went above and beyond to ensure that we were satisfied...”
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Central Coast Auto Spa
- Paint
- Job
“After tons of research I had Jeff polish and put a paint coating on my wifes new RX350 and have to say it actually looks better a week after the application than when we picked it up from his shop.”
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Detail For Less
- Brand
- Work
- Car Washed
“They were super easy to communicate with, fit us in the next day, finished the job in a very timely manner, and went above and beyond with the detailing.”
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Over the Top Mobile Detailing
- Work
“Job: Hand wash, Deep clean wheels, Clay bar, Compound, Polish, Recondition headlights, Dress all plastic and Tires, and treat glass with Insta finish bead off.”
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H&H Carwash Mobile
- Car Wash
- Prices
“I'm on the every other week car wash rotation and they are always great about checking in before coming that morning, sometimes I'm traveling and they accommodate my schedule as well.”
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Wizard
“When Hugo finished with the interior of my 9 year old car it felt like it was brand new.”
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Sunset Auto Detailing
“I sold it the next day to the first person who looked at the truck, they were very impressed with the detailing work of the engine, outside and inside of the truck”
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Central Coast Auto Detailing
- Vehicle
“Needed my suv washed in a hurry and Boris at central coast auto detailing went above an beyond.”
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Hobbs Auto Spa
- Owner
- Brand
- Paint
“He's always responsive (even when in the middle of a job) and is great at making sure his customers know the steps and precautions he takes for each service done to their vehicles.”
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TLC Expert Auto Detail
- Wax
- Truck
- Brand
“Oscar and the team have been servicing my cars for the past 10 yrs, they are the most professional and pleasant team to work with, every time is a great experience with the personalized service that the supply...”
Auto Detailing Services in Santa Maria, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$59
Maximum cost
$346
National Average
$211
Avg Per Hour Rates
$59
$71
$241
Typical price range is based on 338 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about experts in Santa Maria
- “The thing that sets this place apart from any other detailer in the area, is the attention to detail, amount of experience, and all at a great price.” — customer of California Detail Center
- “Everyone here was very kind and helpful, Rafael especially went out of his way to make sure everything was done right!” — customer of The Central Coast Premium Detail
- “Very professional, service was amazing! They came and picked up my car for me.” — customer of Wash Masters Mobile Detail
- “The price for detailing was reasonable. I would highly recommend this business to everyone .” — customer of California Detail Center
Excerpts from public reviews of the experts listed on this page.
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