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Lloyd's Collision & Paint Center
“A few parts of my bumper had to be replaced and they are usually not easy to get but they made it happen in less than a month and my car looks like new and like nothing ever happened now!”
Best Car Detailing near Santee, CA
2 of these experts are based in Santee; the others serve Santee from towns including San Diego (8 mi), El Cajon (4 mi) and La Mesa (6 mi).
2 open 24/7 · 18 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Philip Thearle's Autowerks Collision Center
“This by far has been the best place i have ever taken a car to for body repair they hold your hand the hole time work with your difficulty Insurance companies better than anyone else could do.”
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Auto Detail Now
“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.”
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One
- Windows
- Ceramic
- PPF
“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
- Gas
“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.”
Listed for drivers in and around Santee, 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: Santee, CA
The 24 experts on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 4,677 reviews; 20 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 quality (97%), professionalism (92%) and value (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "attention to detail", "communication" and "warranty". 2 are open around the clock; 18 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. The services the experts on this page list most often on their websites are ceramic coating (7), paint correction (4), paint protection film (3), collision repair (2) and detailing (2). 2 show a license on their websites; 3 list staff certifications (I-CAR and ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 42 years. 2 offer emergency or roadside call-outs; 1 offers financing; 15 give free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 7 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.
Can I book a detail online with shops listed for Santee?
4 of the 24 shops here let you book a slot online. A booking usually holds a bay for the day rather than fixing the price, since the quote can move once they see the paint and the carpets.
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Uptown Car Wash
- Drying
- Vacuum
- Dirt
“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
- Money
“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.”
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Ride N' Shine Mobile Auto Detailing
- Book
- Company
- Car Wash
“I got the complete package and my car looks brand new again.”
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Xact Auto Detailing
- Smell
- Price
- Vehicle
“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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Excellence Auto Detail
- Windows
- Tint
- PPF
“The ceramic coating and window tinting service for my Toyota Tundra was impeccable, leaving a glossy exterior finish and privacy-enhance window tint that truly surpassed my expectations.”
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CCA Detailing & Ceramic Coating
“You managed to detail the undercarriage to my 2017 Nissan Maxima and left it as it was new from the factory after a body shop made a mess with transmission fluid all over the place.”
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Miramar Car Audio and Ceramic Coating
- Backup Camera
- Amp
- Subwoofer
“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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Genesis Detailing
- Vehicle
- Ceramic
- Team
“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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Official California Detailing
- Questions
- Ceramic
- Coating
“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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Elite Finish
- Coating
- Team
- PPF
“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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Revered Artistic Window Tint
- Tesla Model 3
- Vehicle
- Prius
“Excellent explanation of all the differences of tints and actually had a cool example of the effects of heat on different tints to show you the difference.”
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Automotive Protective Solutions
- Warranty
- 2020
- Honda Civic
“Very nice people and did a great jobs on my tint for my 2020 Honda civic hatchback, also the price for tint was a very good deal highly recommend this company to people who are looking to tint there cars”
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Neighborhood Mobile Detailing
- Team
- Vehicle
- Attention
“I am very picky about how I detail my own car but Neighborhood Mobile Detailing surpassed my expectations and delivered quality work and excellent customer service.”
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Pittman and Sons Mobile Auto Detailing
- Hair
- Dog
- Price
“My van is filled on a near daily basis with 4 kids ages 4-12 after it was detailed by Pittman & Sons even the seat tracks were cleaned and you would not know it was normally for messy children.”
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Hand Upon Detailing & Ceramic Coatings
- Brand
- Team
- Paint Protection Film
“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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F.S. Detail
- Attention
- Price
- Coating
“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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San Diego Select Car Detailing
- Job
- Price
- Communication
“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.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about experts near Santee
- “They are family owed and even make you feel like family while you’re in their shop.” — customer of Lloyd's Collision & Paint Center
- “Amazing attention to detail and unmatched quality. I won't go anywhere else.” — customer of Philip Thearle's Autowerks Collision Center
- “Great company, returned my call promptly and was schedule within a day or so.” — customer of Pittman and Sons Mobile Auto Detailing
- “Their attention to detail is unparalleled, leaving my car spotless and restored to its showroom glory.” — customer of Excellence Auto Detail
- “Very personable, professional and took the time to go over every detail.” — customer of CCA Detailing & Ceramic Coating
Excerpts from public reviews of the experts listed on this page.
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