Thank you Stephen! You did a great job cleaning my mom's new car and applying ceramic coating! Superior job, arrived on time, very friendly to everyone in our family, including kids and a curious dog. Very much recommend! Very affordable read more

Just got my car back from another awesome experience from Detail Works. I got the full on paint repair from serious swirl marks the first time. Now they charge only a 1/3 of the price to come back every 6mo for paint maintenance. It looks so good tho, I think I'll start coming back every 3mo. I wouldn't take my car anywhere else. read more

Detail Works - See the paint chips they fixed?? Me neither!!!! - Auto Detailing Near Me

The best in the business period!! I have never experienced quality of work like Steve's. Your car will be like new and you'll fall in love again. You spend the money to maintain it mechanically but what good is that if cosmetically it's rough. Protect your investment get a detail with these guys and see the difference. read more

"INVESTMENT" That is the word that comes up when you get a detail from Steve at Detail Works. I have been going to him for almost 10 years. I don't have a fancy car, I have a regular SUV that I use a lot to the beach, home depot, on various ex girlfriends and a couple of near miss fiancs. That being said, my Chevy Tahoe has about 165,000 miles and it still gets compliments for looking brand new. What separates Steve from everyone else in town is his well trained and experienced crew of detailers. Furthermore, he is the only person I know that has an hydraulic lift to power wash the under carriage of your car (Trust me, I called around as far as Escondido because a friend didn't want to drive down here. No one has a hydraulic lift). No surprise that he has produced Winners from the show cars that use his service. He also has this machine that produces electro static to get rid of any odors in your car. How do I know this? On my recommendation my friend took his old Honda Civic from college to Detail Works to get it ready to sell. It reeked of cigarettes and the paint was oxidized badly. The paint looked brand new and vibrant. The smelly interior? GONE! When my friend sold that Civic, the buyer didn't haggle over the price because of the appearance of the car (He felt like he was buying a brand new car) That being said, Detail Works is more than others, but you get much more from a detail at Detail Works. You get an investment in the years of your car or the resale value. read more

No, no, no, no. I took off work for 3 hrs to support an APPOINTMENT i made to get my SUV engine cleaned. I showed up 3:58 for 4:00 appointment, parked and walked into suite "I" (their business office is in "I" not "H" as listed on this yelp address, but they are side by side.) I walked around loudly, spoke up and said "Hello ??" A couple of times. The space next door had a very loud radio playing - so i wasn't sure i was heard. I walked outside, around the end of building, no joy. i walked back to the office and stayed put for another 10 mins until 4:13 --- no came out or responded. I sent text to number, but no one responded. I left ---- then about 4:39 i get a text reply "where are you"..... HA !!! Yeap, not there any more. Then guy insults me after I explained that I had been there, spoke out hello --- but the music in the next bay was loud so I wasn't sure I was heard. Go somewhere else --- this guy has NO customer service skill and is unpredictable. I should charge him the $240.00 I lost in pay, for taking time off for the appointment. read more

I was so busy during the holidays that I just couldn't find time to take my car to my regular car wash, so I searched online for a mobile car wash and found Detail Works. I got really surprised with the result, my car looked new as if it had just left the dealership, even the engine was shinny and spotless. Detail Works is definitely the only car wash service i'll use from now on. Strongly recommend. read more

Steve just finished detailing my low mileage but pretty dirty and oxidized 2012 Toyota Prius V which looks better than from the dealer - by a lot! I love his mobile set up which is really handy for a single car family. What a worker he is!! And the car feels like glass (plus he worked his magic on the cloudy headlights) I just wish I had more cars for him to make beautiful! read more

A good friend introduced me to Detail Works a decade ago, and have been taking my vehicle to this business ever since. The workmanship is always 100%. I am amazed every time I pick up my car when Steve and his crew finish their magic despite how clean I keep my car!! Steve resolves all general detail issues, or willingly recommends other excellent shops to address specific issues. He has won numerous awards through the years, denoting that he is a master detailer for all makes and models, foreign and domestic, high end and entry level. He runs one of the few shops in San Diego that has a hydraulic lift to clean the vehicle's undercarriage. Steve's prices are always reasonable for the level of commitment and quality of work. He has been in business since 1984. Not many shops in his line of business can claim this honor. read more

Best in San Diego. Handles my Jet Black BMW with perfection. Hardest possible car to detail, and they do a fantastic job every time. Not cheap, but the quality matches the price. The one bad review pertains to telephone tag. Has nothing to do with the quality of work they do. Shame. read more

WOW!!! Steve the owner told me it would be a 2 day job as my vehicle was in dire need of washing & detailing after 2 months off road. The vehicle looks like brand new & I could not be happier. These guys do a excellent job & their attention to every part of the vehicle is amazing. Thanks Steve, read more

When I took my 96 Toyota Avalon to Detail Works it had an unbelievable amount of built-up oil and grease on the engine resulting from several years of the valve gaskets leaking on my V-6 (two covers). I had to have the engine cleaned just so I could pinpoint where the leak(s) was coming from. I could not believe how much time it took to remove all the layers of grease and oil that had built-up and I was afraid that it would cost me a fortune. But Steve, the owner, had his employee do an unbelievable job and there was no extra charge for the extra time it took. I told Steve I would write a review as soon as I got home, but I managed to keep putting it off until I even forgot the name of Steve's business as I had misplaced the invoice. But today while looking for something else, I discovered the invoice and that is why I am writing this review. I had an engine detailed once before, but what Steve did was nothing short of miraculous as he made that engine look like new, and now, almost 5 years later, it still looks like new! read more

Don't let them near your interior. Greasy like an East LA Used Car Lot, describes their work. I paid nearly $500 for a full detail. Then I was afraid to take my vehicle back to them. I paid another detailer $150 to de-grease their mess and clean the door jambs, that they left undone. Also, their carpet scrub just spread dirt around and made the car smell musty. I had to hire a carpet cleaner (for $70) with proper steam cleaning equipment to clean the mess they made of the carpet. They did OK on outside, its super glossy. Wish I insisted on the "black car treatment" (even though I have a light color) because I see swirls under the glossy sealer. Every other detailer I talk to says they would never grease up an interior. I don't get how these guys can think that is acceptable. What century do they live in? I'm so glad I didn't take any of my better cars to them. read more

A couple months ago I went on a road trip to Baja California. Driving back late at night, we encountered a sudden thunderstorm. As tired as I was, I hit a dip in the road which was flooded out by the storm. By the time I saw it, it was too late and a giant wave of brown water washed over my truck as we hydroplaned across the narrow but rushing torrent. Fortunately, we made it out the other side, but my engine and the underneath of the vehicle was very very dirty. This is where detail works came in. Now my engine is completely shiny clean and looking brand-new, as is the underside of my truck. Best of all they did it for $30 less than the quoted price ($140), in only 2 hours. I am a very satisfied customer. read more

I went to this shop to get my engine cleaned because of the reviews on Yelp, and was not disappointed. My engine, which I considered filthy, was cleaned at the low end of the pricing scale. It took about an hour to clean the top of the engine and the underside if my SUV. On inspection the engine was cleaner than I expected although there were a few remaining small oil spots, which I felt sure he would have cleaned if I had asked, but they were so minor I didn't bother to ask. I was satisfied with the work and recommend the shop to others, I know that when needed I will be a repeat customer. read more

as the previous yelper said, this place does a phenomenal job. you get what you pay for. Not too many detailers will actually wax the door jams as a part of the service. I never had an issue when i had my car detailed. I would recommend bringing any car here. read more

Took my BMW there today for an engine wash. They put it up on the rack, washed the top and bottom of the engine. Looks fantastic!! I plan to go back and give their detailing a try. These guys work hard!! read more

Took our family project car in to get the years of oil and grime steam cleaned off of the engine. Dropped it off at our appointment time, and showed up a few minutes before he said it would be ready, and it was. He got that engine pretty clean. We recommend. read more

The detailed a few vehicles for me. They are best at what they do. They also do under carriage cleaning so if you go off roading, this is the spot to get the job done. They gave me lift to my house, because the detailing does take all day. Bring your car here they will do you right. Ciao you all read more

My family has been going to Steve for years. He is not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for. He is the best we have found. He'll spend the entire day on your car and it will come out better than it has ever looked, inside and out. He really knows his stuff and can advise on car care too. He's a really good guy too. read more

Took my M6 conv in for polish- was amazed at how great the paint looked- only had 10k mi on it and they got out every little mark from prev owners using car wash! Got full detail and car was sparking! Is San Moreno blue so can see every little scratch! Also need NOTHING but car washes for at least 6 months! read more

I was recommended to this business to get my engine steam cleaned from another business. I suspect good ol boys club. I made an appointment which is required and when I got there they were having electrical problems so he had to cancel. He didn't call to tell me because he doesn't take phone numbers. Instead of making another appt then he told me to call in a day or so to reschedule. I called a week later to reschedule and he was not at his office but told me he was sure the time I wanted was open so he asked my name and told me to call back to confirm the following morning. I called the next day and he told me the appt had been filled and to call back to reschedule again because he was away from his office once again. I shouldn't have to call this many times if he wants my business. He should try taking a phone number!!!!! When appts are made they should be kept not given away. NO Thanks!! read more

Steve and his team take care of my 11 year old black car like I'm a member of their family. They are the best detailers I've ever used in San Diego. They take extra care to improve every blemish and make the car look the best it possibly can. I always get compliments on how great my car looks after they're done. They are worth every penny and have allowed me to extend the ownership of this car by keeping it looking so great. read more

i take my car here for the complete detail annually, not cheap but the work is outstanding, they did burn an edge of paint but they did a good job masking it. i would still go back. ask for a cash discount. read more

Steve is a no nonsense, stand up guy who is a total professional. The work he's done on my car has been outstanding and he went out of his way to ensure I was satisfied as a customer. Highly recommended. read more

Went in to get my engine steam cleaned after having fixed an oil leak. Explained that I needed only a small part of the engine cleaned where the oil had built up, and was very pleased by the help I got. They fit my small job in without waiting, cleaned it up perfectly and fifteen minutes later I was on my way. And they even gave me a break on the price, an excellent experience all-around! Go here. read more

Steve at detail works is THE guy to go to in town if you want a spectacular detail job done on your car. He has been around forever and is a good guy. The work can be a little on the pricey side sometimes, but as with paint- you get what you pay for. They leave no panel, nook or crannie uncleaned. This is the ONLY place i recommend my customers for a detail. Very professional and attentive to detail. Like the guy before said, they handle black cars with ease. (If you've ever owned a black car, you know how fun it is trying to keep it clean) I'm never disappointed and neither are my customers that use them. Highly recommended :) read more