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VIP Recon
- Ceramic
- Products
- Job
“My inquiry regarding window/windshield tinting was answered quickly, booking was super easy and they were so incredibly accommodating of my busy schedule.”
Car Detailing near Santa Monica, CA
1 of these experts is based in Santa Monica; the others serve Santa Monica from towns including Santa Clarita (27 mi), Los Angeles (8 mi) and Santa Fe Springs (25 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 20 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
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Hadd Customs
- Vehicle
- Caliper
- Price
“Not only did he do a great job both times, with the color matching the rest of the paint but he educated me on what to do when the clear coat starts to fade in the future, so that i don't have to repaint.”
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Sun Dimmers Window Tinting & Paint Protection Film
- Vehicles
- Ceramic
- Tinted
“Been coming here since 2015 with Shawn as the owner and now Sam with my wife's two cars (Lexus ES300h, Tesla MY), my car (Ram 1500), and our home tint as well.”
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ECO Mobile Detailing
- Job
- Smell
- Car Wash
“Everyone that works there are very respectful workers, Zenaido totally understand what I need for my car, they use the best products, and pricing are affordable.”
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Pristine Auto Care
- Paint
- Wash
- Coating
“They put paint protection film on my front end, ceramic coating on my paint, and tinted my windows and I couldnt he happier with the outcome and the services!”
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Faraj Garage Luxury Auto Detailing
- Truck
- Drive
- Paint
“In the 8 years of owning my car I've done the bare minimum in keeping it looking semi-decent (at home washes and vacuuming, drive-thru washes, you get the point)”
Area overview: Santa Monica, CA
The 24 experts on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 2,190 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (81%) and value (68%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "communication" and "warranty". 1 is open around the clock; 20 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. The services the experts on this page list most often on their websites are ceramic coating (4), bumper repair (2), collision repair (2), dent repair (2) and paint protection film (2). 1 lists staff certifications (IDA) and 3 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 2007. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 8 give free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 5 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.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Monica, 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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Mena Detail
- Hand
- Washed
- Price
“The younger gentleman was so sweet and detailed, I really appreciate the time and effort he took with my car and with speaking with me about what he was going to do to my car.”
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Dialed Mobile
- Vehicle
- Job
“I work two jobs and it can be a pain to take time out of my busy schedule to take my car somewhere to get fixed and/or washed, so having both done from the comfort of my home was great.”
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Final Appearance Detailing & Protection
- Price
- Ceramic
- Coat
“I've been a car not all my life I've been in the business over 30 years and detailing but I got to tell you and I don't say this about too many people but these people here no their stuff hands down!”
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Ninetailz Motorsports
- Meeting
- Price
- Team
“Ninetailz's commitment to quality compelled him to alternate high gloss PPF with a higher-quality alternative on the various parts of the vehicle, ensuring optimal adherence to my hood.”
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Autohaus Polishing
“I will surely use them again for all of my car detailing services and would recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy detailer that will not try to sell you services you do not need!”
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Detail Arsenal
“Excellent recovery as my package was sent by regular ground after paying for 2 day shipping for a special detail job and Chris @ DA took care of it asap with next day shipping expedited.”
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Olympic Coachcraft
- Work
- Vehicle
- Insurance
“This accident involved multiple drivers with different insurance companies, which has created a long investigation before any company admits liability and deals with my car.”
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Aggressive Car Wraps
- Price
“Carlos and his team did a fantastic job installing matte black wrap and I also did a ceramic coating as they advised it would protect it from sun burn and staining.”
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Outlaw Garage
“Awesome!!”
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661 DTW
“When I returned to get my ride, he had wiped it down and added tire shine to it!”
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Vega Auto Body Supplies
“Vega autobodys crew were pretty cool people friendly environment”
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International Detail
“Great wash, detail and vacuuming of vehicle.”
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Cal Sun Auto Detailing & Supply
“My husband goes to that workshop to fix his car”
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Beverly Tint Shop & PPF
- Warranty
- Windows
- Job
“Was looking to get my windows tinted and called this store, John was able to see me the day of and once I got there walked me through all the options explaining the difference between them.”
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California Detail Shop
- Team
- Undercarriage
- Price
“Over so many years I've washed my car at coin car washes and occasionally do minor interior detail with regular products, but it does not compare to what this guys do.”
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Fix Auto El Segundo
“She and Jim&Jack's took care of a rental car for me and pushed my truck out quickly when I told them I'd need it back before heading out of the country for an extended time.”
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Manuel's Body Shop
- Insurance
- Efficient
- Job
“Also , a thanks to "Nestor" who communicated with my insurance to get the job done and to the team itself as I know my vehicle is now in top shape thanks to them.”
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Madrona Car Wash Inc.
- Discount
- Wheel
- Price
“It's obvious that the staff takes a lot of pride in their work, as every inch of my vehicle was treated with care and expertise.”
Auto Detailing Services in Santa Monica, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$58
Maximum cost
$339
National Average
$207
Avg Per Hour Rates
$58
$69
$236
Average price range is based on 493 cost profiles
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Are any of the listed detailers long established?
13 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.
What customers say about experts near Santa Monica
- “No small detail was left unchecked, and for the first time in my experience, there was not one item needing additional attention or touch up work when they said the car was done and ready for pick up.” — customer of Olympic Coachcraft
- “Brett impressed me from the start. He is professional, prompt, easy to get a hold of, takes his time, and takes pride in his work.” — customer of Dialed Mobile
- “Easy to talk to and very friendly, they always ask what exactly you want done to the car and can tailor a package to meet your needs.” — customer of Mena Detail
- “I just returned from deployment and from the time I called to schedule a detail appointment they were on time and very friendly.” — customer of Pristine Auto Care
- “No nonsense shop, very knowledgeable, great product, excellent service, highly detailed workmanship and very fair prices.” — customer of Ninetailz Motorsports
Excerpts from public reviews of the experts listed on this page.