Jose and his team did a great job diagnosing the issue with my car and was able to expertly remove the mold and excess water/moisture from under my floorboards. The interior/exterior detail was also excellent. Very Transparent and Honest will come back again ! read more

This place was excellent. Car looks fantastic inside and out. Great service. Very happy to support local and small business. 10/10 Definately recommend. read more

I bought a brand new 2026 Golf R and I was scared to wash it before getting some ceramic coating. There are lots of options for detailing in the Bay Area and lowkey I was struggling on what place to go with. I saw Essence was pretty close to me, decent prices, and had good reviews so I decided to give it a shot. The car looks even better than it did when I drove off the dealership! They washed the first hundred miles of dirt off the car and put on some industry-leading ceramic coating on it. Whole process took only two days and now my hot hatch is even hotter. Throughout the process Jose was communicative and he even gave me a bunch of tips on how to better care for the vehicle now that it's coated. If you need detailing in the South Bay, spend less time reading reviews and more time talking to Jose and his team. Highly recommend. read more

My 20 year old 4 runner was due for a refresh. GREAT results for the detailing. There was dirt and other items obscuring the finish. 5 years of dog hair in the back area. The carpet and upholstery came out like new. The clay bar and wax brought the original glow back. It looks like new. THANKS! read more

Jose did a very good job on the detailing and paint correction on my black 2014 370z that was recently purchased and in need of attention.

Responsive and friendly service. I went in for a full exterior and interior detail. Messy car thanks to my dog. Was really pleased with the results and overall experience. Very professional, great pricing and exceeded expectations. read more

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Jose does high-quality and diligent detailing of our SUV. He spends a great deal of time on both exterior and interior, and probably more time than he charges for on the website (for the list price of a 75 min exterior detail, I think he spent over 2 hours). There was some initial hesitation on my part because he asked for a deposit to reserve the appointment, but I later realized that was due to customers no-showing after booking a time slot - which certainly comes at an opportunity cost to him being a small shop who can only commit a few detail jobs per day. I highly recommend giving him your business. read more

He did amazing for the price that he charges. I requested for a full service: Exterior and Interior. Great guy and very responsive. I'd come back again! read more

Jose did an amazing job deep cleaning, detailing and restoring the headlights on a 10 yr old Subaru Outback. It looks like it did fresh off the dealer lot 10 years ago. Thank you Jose! read more

Prices are transparent on the website, Jose is easy to communicate with and always happy to help. I went with the premier detail and the car looks as new as the day I bought it. Will definitely come back for my next detail. read more

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My 2018 Volvo needed some help after 800 miles per week for 60 straight weeks. Couldn't be more happy with Jose and his operation. His shop is clean and organized, and he's on time, present, and aware. And he obviously has skills because he made my car look better than new after some serious paint correction. He delivered on time and under budget. Thank you, Jose. Keep up the good work. read more

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Jose did a great job doing a full ceramic coating on my BMW X6. I first filled out a quote form on their website and was notified with the numbers very fast. I went through with their gold package and was satisfied with the price, quality, and speed that Jose presented. read more

Took our F250 in for an ultimate ion package. Jose was courteous and professional. The truck looks great! Definitely recommend! read more

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My neighbor used Essence to have his Sprinter van detailed. I decided to check it out and get a quote from Jose on the Ceramic Pro "Topcoat". Jose was very professional, on time and respectful of the job details. We agreed on a price and day for me to drop off the van (this is a Airstream Sprint van camper). He needed it for 3 days and it was completed in 2. The outcome was super smooth finish, and it looked like it was a new Airstream. I highly recommend Essence but make sure you talk to Jose read more

I had a wonderful experience with Essence Auto Detailing and communicating with Jose! It wasn't hard to choose this business after all the great reviews of his work and demeanor, and the initial communication I had with him (he was quick to respond even on Christmas Eve). Jose answered all my questions before, at and following the service. At the appointment, he helped me understand all the different options to protect my car and made me feel good about what I ultimately chose. Jose did a ceramic coating on my brand new Mazda CX-50 SUV. It feels good to have gotten the ceramic protection done right away while everything's brand new and decided to go with the gold package. Pricing was reasonable for the guarantee duration of the package. So happy with the work and my newly found understanding of how to maintain my vehicle and keep it looking its best. Jose provided a thorough explanation of the work done, and he did an excellent job on all of it! - the exterior, windows, trims, side view mirrors, and rims, inside/outside. He also gave me advice on how to maintain the protection, and recommended car washing products. I would highly recommend Essence Auto Detailing to friends and will be going to him again for additional services. Thank you so much! read more

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I recently bought a 2007 model full size SUV. Previous owner used it as a family vehicle, so it had 18 years of stains and dog hair throughout the vehicle. I brought it to Essence Auto Detailing for a full interior detail. Jose took good care of us. Now the interior is like new. Seatbelts cleaned, steering wheel and seats all refreshed, carpet was shampooed, headliner and floor mats thoroughly cleaned. Doors and cupholders look immaculate. There are no stains and no signs of dog hairs anywhere. Amazing work and attention to detail. We will definitely be going back with our other vehicles. Thank you so much! read more

We brought our car in to see what could be done to refurbish the plastic door trim (pillars) and the plastic molding along the bottom of the car. Jose recommended we go with PPF on the pillars and ceramic coating on the bottom plastic. His estimate was competitive, and better yet, the quality of the work was incredible. I highly recommend this business and will be back again for more detail work. read more

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I had two cars done here back to back... had PPF & Ceramic on a 2025 Rivian R1S & and detail & ION Coating on 2001 4Runner. The Rivian was straight forward, Jose gave me advice on what should be done with a new car and we moved forward. He did a great job so asked if he can help me with an older car. He gave me options what what can be done...but what I liked is there was no up selling & no pressure. I feel good about paying for these services. He gave me time lines for each job and delivered with quality work. Humble, honest shop with solid work, I will come back in the future. read more

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Great Detailing shop. Juan, the owner knows his products. Shop did an amazing front end PPF, and full ceramic clear coating. Car is brand new, but it looks way better after they did the ceramic coating! Love it, delivered on-time without any glitches! read more

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Went to Jose for ceramic coating and was not disappointed. He explained each package and didn't try to sell a thing to me. He was also understanding in the time slots I had available. He also did an amazing detailing job, so I plan to go back when I need a detail. read more

Best ROI investment when selling your car! Your potential buyer will love your car. Paid $360 and it enabled me to sell my car well above kbb price probably $2000+. Absolutely amazing service from Jose and made it look like a brand new car. This is 2nd time visiting for the service. I feel like I want to get this service every year if my wallet allows it. read more

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Jose is amazing! Quick responder, very nice, very quick, and best of all, does an amazing job. Both inside and outside were done beautifully at a very affordable price. I even asked him if he could do 2 cars on 2 separate days and he easily accommodated to the request of car detailing. I highly recommend Jose and his services! Will be back for sure :) read more

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Had my 23-foot Sprinter motorhome ceramic coated by Essence Auto Detailing, and it turned out amazing! Jose, did a flawless job - super professional, detailed oriented, and easy to work with. The RV looks brand new with a deep shine and smooth finish. Great quality work at a very fair price. Highly recommend Jose and Essence Auto Detailing. read more

Very impressed with their work! Very polite and detailed! I will go to them from now on

Fast response, thorough cleaning, great job! Cleaned my black Lexus GX460 family hauler. Removed all debris and crumbs from two growing toddlers. Also to most least expect, thorough cleaning of the wheel wells. My control arms, mud flaps, and liners clean like new. Great job! read more

I stopped by with a few questions for Jose about fixing some paint issues on my black 1977 Pontiac Trans Am. While I was there Jose offered to remove about 20 scratches on the front bumper that I had struggled to remove myself. You could see the attention to detail that other folks mentioned here in the reviews. He wouldn't give up until it looked absolutely perfect, and even double checked the results out in the sunlight before I drove off! Highly recommend Essence Auto Detailing and I'll definitely be back for my future car detailing needs. read more

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If you wanna get your car detailed by the best, you gotta call Jose. He's is the best Detailer I've worked with. He pays attention to every little detail, takes his time on all my cars and is very responsive. I met Jose through someone highly recommending him as the best when it came to details. I gave him a call to schedule a couple details and he was really accommodating and went through all the options with me. Again, if you want your car detailed by the best. Call Jose!! read more

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Jose was responsive and extremely detail oriented - he left my car looking better than other mobile detailers I've used in the past. Scheduling was easy with him as well. read more

We got our Model Y ceramic coated and we're very happy with the results. The car is shiny and looks brand new again. We also took our Hyundai Palisade to get detailed and it was a job well done. Jose runs the business and he's easy to work with and is very responsive. His prices are competitive and reasonable. His shop is located off Winfield near Oakridge Mall. Highly recommend to check out this business if you have any detailing needs. We will be back for future cleanings on our vehicles. read more

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Jose did an outstanding job with the full PPF, ceramic coating, and paint correction on my 2021 911 Targa. The quality was top-notch--no peeling, clean edges, and flawless application. He was completely transparent about what to expect from the beginning, and the pricing was very fair for the full package. I also appreciated the complimentary follow-up visit to touch up some small finishes. Highly recommend! read more

Immediately brought my new-to-me Mercedes to Jose at a recommendation from my workplace car club. I needed to have a PPF panel replaced on the front fender and a full ceramic coating. You can tell from talking to him he is detailing professional and there is a reason his instagram is full of exotics. He told me his honest opinion about fixing a few things and how to do it the right way. He completed his work on time and for exactly the price he quoted. I will be 100% back for upkeep on the car and coating. read more

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Got my windows tinted at Essence Auto Detailing and Jose did an amazing job. Super professional, quick turnaround, and the tint looks perfect--no bubbles or flaws. He explained everything clearly and made the whole process easy. Highly recommend asking for Jose if you're getting tint done! read more

Service is amazing. Easy appointment setup, quick response to messages. Jose absolutely did a fantastic job with the ceramic coating on my new Tesla Y. My car is clean inside and out. I'm a happy customer and will definitely use him again. 5 star is well deserved. Good job Jose! (Pics below was the silver package) read more

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I am super OCD about my car and got fed up with AJ's after they continued to hike prices up when new ownership took over. A fried of mine recommended Essence, so I tried it. When I reached out to Jose, he was super responsive and scheduled an appointment within a week. He showed to my house up on time, even a little early. And, he did an AMAZING job on my Model Y. Another great perk is that I don't have to leave my house. My car can get beautified while I'm WFH. read more

I highly recommend this place! José is amazing. High attention to detail, extremely kind, and very easy to work with. We just picked up our Porsche Cayman after getting full-body PPF (Ceramic Pro brand) and ceramic coating on the wheels, brake calipers, and glass. It looks fantastic!! We waited several months to get the car, and José was great about staying in contact with us and allowing us to drop the car off as soon as we picked it up from the dealer. We'll go back in 10 days for a PPF inspection at José's insistence (indicating he really stands behind his work), but so far, I couldn't be happier. No bubbles, and because it's done custom (not via a machine), the lines of the PPF are neatly tucked away, making the car look very clean. Also, this place was much cheaper than the dealership. Look no further if you're searching for a place to get PPF and/or ceramic coating on a vehicle -- Essence Auto Detailing will not disappoint. read more

Busy dad and hardly have time to review. But this one, I felt compelled to. I took my 2021 sprinter van to Jose at essence auto detailing for a ceramic coating. My van looked brand new when I picked it up! He had some lights next to the van, and I swear the reflection from the van is just as bright as the lights themselves. This is probably more of a testament to the material he used, silver package with 5 year warranty, but nonetheless it takes a master to apply it so beautifully. I was truly amazed. You can see the resulting pictures attached. Jose is very pleasant and easy to work with. Very responsive and easy to reach via text. He is very accommodating and had gone far above and beyond to satisfy his most discerning customers like me! When I picked up my car, I noticed a scratch that was probably there before I brought it in. I pointed it out and Jose went to his toolbox and brought out a polisher and immediately took care of it. I also noticed the mirror housing and other plastic pieces looked great. Jose had applied some material similar to armor all. He even used clay in some area due to contamination. It shows that he takes pride in his work and would not settle for less than perfection! None of the extras were expected but I greatly appreciate it as it completes the whole package. Most importantly, the price is reasonable. I've called around and decided to go with Essence auto detailing for the raving reviews he had on Yelp. I can honestly say I am a believer too. Overall I had a very pleasant experience. If ever I want my car to look spectacular and detailed again, Jose is my guy. Highly recommended. read more

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Love this place!! Car came out looking even better than new. Jose has great attention to detail and was always fast to respond to all of my questions. I opted for the silver package with a ceramic coat and can't believe the shine on it now. Will definitely be back for hand washes in the future. read more

José is the best! His auto detailing, paint correction, and ceramic coating services are top-notch. He's meticulous, communicative, and reasonably priced. Additional perks like interior cleaning and tire shine made the experience even better. Highly recommended! read more

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Jose was awesome. I am a stickler when it comes to detailing my car. I am a black car guy, and when I picked up my most recent car the previous owner had no idea how to maintain black paint. It's not for everybody. I clay bar and wax all my vehicles myself, but with my most recent purchase I knew it would need a proper paint correction. I went with the two step paint correction and couldn't be happier. The price was fair and Jose has hands down the best communication skills. I felt like I was talking to a friend showing him what I needed done, sending him multiple photos of areas on my car I wanted corrected, followed up with him sending me before and after photos and videos of the same vehicle with paint correction he had done. My car came out looking new, and I highly recommend him and the crew! Thanks Jose! read more

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I want to start with thanking Jose for performing a paint correction on my 2004 supercharged Infiniti G35. Paint wasn't shiny at all it had swirl marks everywhere. Carbon fiber hood was fading. The work that was performed was paint correction , ppf on the carbon fiber hood and last thing was applying ceramic coating on the whole vehicle. Car came out flawless. Jose even installed my new emblems I bought for my g35. Jose runs the business and he's easy to work with and is very responsive which is a big plus. His prices are very reasonable. His shop is located off Winfield near Oakridge Mall. Highly recommend to check out his business. Thank you again Jose. read more

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