I bought a car from my friends, but before selling it to me, they dropped it off here. It was like I was buying a brand new car! Doug puts a lot of attention into the details. I have not found a single bit of dust in any of the nooks and crannies. It even smells good. And my friends have a kid! There was no sign of that kiddo or remnants of his snacks left in that car. I also felt very comfortable with Doug himself. I really like the Jamaican people in general, and he reminded me of being back on the island. People with big hearts and strong work ethics. He seems to take pride in doing a good job. And it shows. read more

Too many highlights to list! I'm very serious, whereas I've never frequented this establishment in the almost two decades that this gentleman has been in business. It's more than just a car wash. This gentleman provides multiple services, all to enhance the look of your vehicle, but also the longevity of the inner and outer components making up the vehicle. From head to toe, side to side, including the tires and wheels, my wife's red Dodge Durango has literally new paint reflecting the vibrant metal flake that was invisible due to the outdoor elements. For those seeking the same experience, call Doug and make an appointment. He'll take drive-ins, but you may have to wait a tad. Plenty of local establishments to visit while Doug works his magic. Excellent value for the full service provided. I highly recommend this business. If I may, can we all please support this business now more than ever. While Doug has the spirit of a gazelle, and an incredible welcoming smile, he's had the ultimate disaster impact his life. Doug has been directly affected by the recent Eaton Canyon Fire & Winds, losing his home, along with all of his possessions. Please support Doug! Let Doug show you his expertise. You won't be disappointed. You'll finally see the whites of your eyes, opening them up to what your car should look like. read more

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I took my car into Doug for the first time to get both an exterior and interior detail after a cross country drive plus two large dogs with me in there for the drive. My car was looking rough. After Doug finished up on my car it looks better than when I got it brand new! It looks amazing. Fair price and excellent service! read more

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Awesome car wash well recommended professional and reliable left my car looking brand new

Returning customer! Doug does an amazing job and it is not questionable at all! Would definitely be a loyal customer read more

Doug Wash Auto Detailing - Auto Detailing Near Me - Altadena, California

Absolutely stellar 100% water-free hand wash, wax, and detail. My 4-year-old car that I've been washing (poorly) myself looks brand new again, inside and out. Clear on pricing, finished precisely on time, super passionate about the work. Not going anywhere else from now on. Thanks Doug! read more

WOW! My interior detail was beyond fantastic... I bought a 22 year old/1/2 million mile BMW back in 2022 and it had been previously owned by a mechanic as his work car. Most likely last cleaned in 2016. It now looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor! Doug showed me the cleaning water afterward and he much have taken 20 pounds of dirt out of that car! AND he got rid of all the mechanic's grime and grease! There is construction going on where I live so I have to wait to do the outside, but I have great hopes! You can have Doug clean your car with complete confidence! read more

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Doug is a pro. He does what he says he's going to do, and knows how to handle really tough situations. Support an Altadena business!

Doug did an excellent job on the hand wash and wax. Car looks and feels brand new! He went above and beyond both in service, quality and detail. Will be back again for all my waxing/detailing needs. read more

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Im very particular about who cleans my car. I want it to be hand washed, eco friendly and most importantly done with love. After reading the reviews on Yelp, I had a sense that Doug was my guy. I was also excited about supporting a local small business. I reached out to him a couple of times but I never heard back from him. A stickler for good customer service, normally I would not have continued to pursue him. Something told me however, to just try to stop by his shop one day. I'm so glad I did. Yes, he's hard to reach by phone( because he's a one man shop and his regular clientele keep him very busy). I probably shouldn't be disclosing this because he might get even busier :), but trust me he's worth the extra effort to get into. Stop by the shop and if he can he will get you in. read more

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I trust Doug with all of my cars. I recently purchased a car and Doug is the only person that will touch it. He is professional, dependable and detailed. He takes lrode in his work and goes above and beyond expectations. He put a ceramic coat on my car that when it rains the water bounces off and is a show stopper. read more

Doug Wash Auto Detailing - Auto Detailing Near Me - Altadena, California

I've been to his shop in the past (3+ years ago) to get my washes and then moved out of state. Now I'm back and his service is still top notch. Highly recommend. Every wash is like a mini detail and the speed is unbelievable for a one man job. Will definitely be back for more washes and some jerk chicken! :) read more

Doug brought my truck back to life after a trip back in forth across the country, with an 80lb slobbery dog, in the middle of summer baking bugs to the grill. Meticulous and Professional. Thanks Doug, I'll be back under cleaner circumstances for the regular wash! read more

Doug Wash Auto Detailing - Across the country and back, every mile with my 80lb fur ball friend drooling on the center console. Aaaand we back! - Auto Detailing Near Me - Altadena, California

My car was a dusty dirty mess after driving up/down the cajon pass for work and skipping a proper wash these last few months. Doug did an amazing job and even put in some extra elbow grease to remove the sticky residue I had on my trunk from a sticker I had pulled off. His set up is kind of hidden and located in the alleyway. Believe the hype, bring your car in for a quality wash, and support small business! read more

Doug Wash Auto Detailing - Well deserved title of Altadena's Hidden Gem. - Auto Detailing Near Me - Altadena, California

Stopped by. The place was hidden behind an alley. The guy wanted $150 for a wax and wash. I thought it was a handwash car wash so I left. Found Fair Oaks Car Wash on my navigation. Saved $100 bucks and my car was spic and span, in and out. Bugs on my front bumper all gone. Spic and span. For $50. read more

I found Doug on Yelp after getting royally ripped off from the Eco Auto Care in the parking garage off Green Street downtown Pasadena (they'll always find an excuse NOT to honor your Groupon, FYI). I only wish I had known about Doug all this time! I was a walk-in towards the end of the day, and Doug didn't even bat an eye about accommodating me for a wash and ceramic coating. He was extremely thorough and took pride in his work. It's a few weeks out, and even after rain and a ton of pollen being in the air, my car looks great. It truly glistens. I also appreciate that Doug keeps it real. While the guy at the Green St. wash told me to come back to have the treatment every month, Doug told me I'd be good for at least 6 months. Doug's the best, and I will definitely be a loyal customer from here on out. read more

Every time I get my car done with Doug I can be rest assured that it will be absolute quality. Been going to Doug's for over two years and I wouldn't trust anyone else to wash it. I just recently moved further, but the 45 min drive is worth it! I always get compliments from others on how it looks and recommend them to Doug. Don't hesitate with Doug, you won't be disappointed! read more

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Made an appointment. Arrive early as a courtesy. 1st impression was very negative. It's a Service industry so a A hello. A smile would have been a good thing to start off. Nope. I felt I was bothering him. Not very friendly at all. Maybe I hit him in a bad day ? Maybe he doesn't need new business? Who cares I'll look else where. read more

Locally, Doug is the best detailer around. You may pay a bit more and he will take longer than some others, but you will get a 100% better job! Good detailing takes 3 things: Skills that come from knowledge and experience, Pride in one's work that drives you make sure your car looks as good as it possibly can, and Time--however long it takes. Doug rates 100% in all 3 categories. You will not be disappointed in his work. I won't take my vehicles anywhere else so long as Doug is doing business in Altadena. read more

Been going to Doug for over two years. Hands down best service with his work and expertise. Takes his time with hand wash and can provide full detail services. Doug will not let you down! read more

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Six stars if I could. I was astonished at the sparkling clean results of Doug's work. I brought my wife's car here a few weeks later. Definitely going to be a regular from now on! Lucky cars! Doug's a great guy and enjoyable to work with. Let's support this hidden local legend! read more

Doug does an amazing job with my car each time I have come here. I found him thanks to Yelp and have never taken my car anywhere else. He is often busy so an appointment is highly recommended. Every time I pick up my car after Doug is done with it, I feel like its a new car! Even though its a drive for me now that I have moved out of the area, I still only get my car washed here. There is a fantastic coffee shop (Coffee Gallery-free wi-fi and great coffee/service) across the street where you can wait while he cleans the car (he takes an hour). I highly recommend Doug if you are in this area. He is super nice and does an awesome job with your car. read more

My car was super dirty, got a and Doug did an amazing job! Would highly recommend! I called for an appointment the same day and had my car back in a timely manner. read more

I don't know how he did it, but he got 90% of the road paint off my car. He's amazing!

I just got the standard wash and, still two days later, I've never seen my car this clean! Excellent work. 2019 Update: After too many years of the "convenience" of the car wash, I took my 2006 MBZ to Doug for a full detail. His work is GREAT! He got the car wash swirl damage out of my paint and the car practically glows. Previously, when I'd dust my car, the dust would mostly smear around. Even two weeks after the Doug treatment, the dust flies off. Doug is thorough and fully professional. read more

Best detail service in the world quality and very professional and always satisfied....Doug is a great person and always keep you updated

Called them twice. They NEVER bothered to call back after leaving 2 messages. Went with Second 2 None who did a great job.

Only wish we'd know about Doug Wash years ago. The best wash we've ever had in our neighborhood and very reasonable.

Doug is the best! Best hand wax you can get, he has great attention to detail. He takes a little longer than some of the bigger places, but it's because he's actually doing a good, thorough job. He never leaves wax inside the doors like you see at other places. read more

Doug is an Altadena gem. Some say he's a mythical creature who lives in the mountains above Altadena and only comes down to detail cars into like-new perfection. That is more than likely true, but perhaps he's simply a hard working craftsman at the top of his game. Goat. read more

Okay, so i waited til my 3rd carwash to leave a yelp review. I wanted to make sure that the consistency of the service was the same. Each time, I texted Doug to set up an appointment, and each appointment took just under an hour. Upon dropping off the car, he let me know about a cafe across the street I can go to while my car was being worked on... and OMG! I really love the Coffee Gallery across the street. Not only do they have amazing lattes.. but their food is really tasty too!!! It makes it that much better to go for my carwash so i can visit the cafe each time as well! Doug exceeds your normal expectations on your average carwash. Yes, he does charge a fair amount more than some dinky carwash, but he takes his time and gives your car a mini detail while cleaning. The tires are shiny and polished, there are absolutely NO scratches, and the car looks perfect when he's finished! Oh, and the car washes are waterless, so it's very eco friendly!! Doug seems to genuinely care and put in more time and effort to give you a GREAT wash. He has excellent work ethics, and is an all around nice guy! It's hard to find people who care, and are good at what they do.. I'm glad I found Doug and I'm all about supporting small businesses and good people that do great work! read more

Doug provides a great service most performed by hand. Prices are reflective to the hands on care that is taken.

Called and left multiple messages. No response. Showed up at the time they open, never came out. Waited for 30 minutes and no one showed up. I went elsewhere. read more

Doug definitely came through with this job. It was cloudy out with a chance of rain, but he was kind enough to take me in for a quick wash and vacuum. He explained in detail the pricing of his work, and the length of time it takes for each one. But I decided to stay and chat a bit about cars. The man definitely knows his stuff! And his years of experience shows in the quality of his work. So yeah, I might be another regular here. Such a cool dude, and a great conversationalist, it helped pass the time. read more

Doug Wash Auto Detailing - So clean. - Auto Detailing Near Me - Altadena, California

Simply the best there is. I have never had a better car detail. I was amazed by the attention to detail and the pride that Doug takes in his work. My car looks like new inside and out and it really look shabby when ai dropped it off. Doug was prompt and friendly and went way beyond my expectations. Now I am spoiled for life and will very happily be a regular customer from now on. read more

Ever since we bought our car my husband has washed it himself. It was my first time taking it for a wash and interior vaccum. I saw all the positive yelp reviews and live 2 mins away so why not. I am very happy I came across this place. I have never seen my car this clean before(interior and exterior). Doug did an amazing job and now my husband will get a break. Doug will be in charge from now on I love it read more

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My car looks like new again! Doug went above & beyond on my car wash (all done by hand & waterless). He was able to get me in right away. A+ for customer service. I had told him my dog often rides in my car, it now ooks a 100% better on the interior. I'm going to schedule a full detail next time I'm in town. I'm all for supporting local businesses * open for ten yrs now. Small tip: park in the back. read more

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Doug made my cars look and smell like new. He's awesome to work with and pays so much attention to detail. Great experience. Will be my go to place for detailing and washing. read more

Wonderful job and great human being! Great conversation as he finished up. Next time I travel down I'll definitely stop by

Doug alway gets the job done right and super timely. I have no idea how he does it, but every time I come back after an hour my car is immaculately clean. He's a ninja and I would take every car for him to detail. read more