We just bought a new 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX-Prestige and with that purchase came the question…read moreof how best to protect it from the elements. We live in a location with lots of maple trees that drip tree sap and insect honeydew which are notorious for destroying a car's paint. I looked into better car washes - like touchless centers (which are dramatically less damaging than typical automatic car washes), better car waxes, etc. I then tripped over the option of ceramic coating and PPF (Paint Protection Film), but the latter is extremely expensive and this isn't exactly a Lamborghini. A quick search of businesses that do coating in my area led to a handful of options. I called them all and got estimates ranging from $900 up to $2,500 with protection guarantees ranging from zero to nine years. Of all the places I called, the most responsive and helpful was DeCrosta. I'd obviously never done this before so I had a litany of questions. How does it work? Can it help with tree sap? How does car washing work? What doesn't it protect? What's the exact process? The list was endless. The owner, Joe, picked up the phone right away and answered all my questions in detail. After a few days, I called back again with a few more questions and, after he answered those, I set up an appointment to get it done. I opted for the nine-year application at a price well under what other shops were offering for just two or three years of protection. Much to my surprise, Joe actually picked the vehicle up at my house and took it in for the day. He recommended keeping it overnight to allow the coating to set properly. The next day he brought it back and my wife and I were astounded. I'd never seen a car shine like this before. The little glitter-like dots in the paint (Joe informed me they're called flakes) were incredibly prominent. I'd barely even noticed them before. Plus, water just fell off the car or beaded up in ways beyond what I'd seen with waxes. He showed me how simple it was to just blow the water off with a leaf blower. Joe also took the time to walk me through future care. He sent links for the right products to buy for doing my own car washes - washes that proved to be much easier given the coating. At an included follow-up wash he showed me how to do the wheels properly and the correct way to use a cleaning mitt to avoid any damage. It was all pretty fascinating for something as simple as a car wash. The first time I washed it on my own, everything happened just the way he described. The dirt slid off as did the honeydew spots and tree sap. The water vanished in the recommended towel with barely a touch. I found myself enjoying the experience for the first time since washing my first car back in the 80s. The tedious, exhausting exercise of the past was gone. DeCrosta kept me in the loop every step of the way and continued answering my questions after the process was complete. He explained why the products he uses are better than what you might normally pick up. Better pH balancing, better at working on ceramic coatings, better at reducing wear, etc. I couldn't possibly be happier with the service and his continued attention to the finest details. My wife's biggest question at the start was if this was "necessary" and I reminded her that we always spend the money to protect our phones. Why shouldn't we apply the same thinking for a $40,000 purchase? Only time will tell how well it stands up to the elements and challenges of my location, but Joe assures me he's got it covered - and we believe him.

Cannot beat the stunning job Decrosta detailing does. Absolutely immaculate and pristine job that…read moreJoe puts in. My car honestly looks better than the day I bought it. Joe's customer service is spectacular, he was able to accommodate my hectic schedule and filled me in on every detail. I am so glad that I chose his company for the job. I beyond highly recommend DeCrosta for any auto detailing job!

There was a misunderstanding that we were able to resolve. I was quite satisfied with the result…read moreand I will certainly use them again.

To start I had my mother stop by and schedule an appointment with Flash Mobile Detailing, which is…read moresomething I normally wouldn't do. I feel like a lot of automotive service centers whether it be for sales, repair, tinting, or detailing get a bad reputation for how they interact with women. Unfortunately, this tends to hold true for a lot of places but not at Flash Mobile Detailing. She told me about how great the customer service was and I was personally impressed by how soon they were able to get her into the schedule. My mother's Mercedes has always been kept in good condition, but over the years her headlights started to accumulate severe oxidation and hazing on the exterior. Out of the box solutions I applied either worked temporarily or not at all. I heard about the quality of work that Flash did from other friends in the car scene and honestly this was our last resort. If after this appointment, there was little or marginal improvement, I was just going to look into how much two new ML350 headlight assemblies would cost. This is obviously something I'd rather not expense, but visibility and headlight performance were so poor at night I felt as though it was a hazard for my mother and others on the road. You can't drive safely if you can't see where you're going or if others can't see you! My mother dropped her car off and waited while the team worked. She said they worked quickly, but paid attention to detail and made sure the job was done correctly the first time. All of the oxidation and haziness was removed and every time she drives at night, I get a text about how much of a difference the detail made. I literally got a text tonight out of the blue from her, "Lights are a blessing!" I'm thankful for them taking care of my mom and I would recommend John and his team to anyone looking for everything you would want and more from a detailing and ceramic coating experience. Thanks Flash!

Mike and his team did an excellent job repairing my daughter's Acura rear bumper after she backed…read moreinto a pole causing a crack in the bumper. It looks brand new! She also had curb rash on her wheels that Mike took care of. Car looks new again and a very fair price. Careffex does excellent work at very competitive prices. It's my go to place for all my vehicles needs!

This crew is fantastic. They installed aftermarket camber kit on my lowered truck (after multiple…read moreother shops weren't able to). Car Effex was thorough, communicated throughout the process and incredibly well priced. Will certainly use again

The gentleman was very professional and courteous. The quality of service was excellent and I…read morewould certainly use him again to work on my vehicle. Lastly the price was pretty reasonable.

I came for an interior detailing. Risharee did a fantastic job. My car looked and smelled brand…read morenew. He did it in a reasonable amount of time. The rate was also very fair. I will absolutely recommend him and also come back.

We had our new car ceramic coated with Tim. Super great guy. Great to work with. Highly recommend!read more

What can I say about Envy Executive Auto Protection that hasn't already been said about Bernie…read moreMadoff or the Titanic? Much like Bernie Madoff they promised, didn't deliver and then 'Madoff" with my money. But if you're looking for car washers to take your car out on an UNAUTHORIZED JOY RIDE, then, these are your guys. Funny story, when I confronted them about taking my new car out for a jaunt the car washer in-charge lied to my face and then, get this, told me my car's gps app was wrong. So if being lied to your face is your thing, these are your guys. If scratches, swirl marks and overall carelessness makes you happy, these are your guys. If inattention to details (NOTE: odd because DETAILING is their business, right?) is what you're after, then search no further, these are your guys. So the next time you're driving down the road and see Girl Scouts offering car washes, take them up on the offer. Trust me you stand a better chance of getting your money's worth.

Jassina's service, detailing of my car were impeccable. She was reliable & came prepared to my…read moreresidence & made my vehicle gleam. Not only was she skilled in detailing my car she was highly personable & professional. I highly recommend her & her company.

Jassina did an AMAZING job cleaning out my car!…read more I asked Jassina for a full-detail of my car, inside and out, because I recently paid it off. She did not disappoint! I could see my reflection on every part of my exterior, and the inside was even better! When I say there was a *lot* of dog hair in there, I mean there was basically another small dog living in my car. Not after she took care of it though! My floor mats were so clean that the soles of my shoes became polished too! The best part? Jassina did this all IN MY DRIVEWAY. I don't even have a hose out there!!! She just plugged into a basic outlet and had my car all prettied up in five hours. She did this on a Sunday!!! A reasonable price, and I didn't even have to leave my house. I'm all about women supporting women, and Jassina is my new go-to gal!

I recently bought a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander and was looking for someone to opti-coat it. Ryan…read moreKates is the owner of Classic Auto Fitness. He took the time to tell me all the services he offered and explained in detail. He is certified by Xpel and Optimum which sells Opti-coat. I ended up with a package that included Xpel Ultimate and Opti-coat Pro Plus. The whole process took 2 days. I live in philly. I dropped my car off and Ryan gave me a ride home. Then I took a train to lindenwold where he picked me up. The Xpel wrap is a clear film that protects against rock chips and is self healing. Ryan demonstrated it by scratching his car that had film on. Amazing stuff. He wrapped my full hood, full fender, side mirrors, front bumper and door edges. All these places are the most likely to get paint chips especially if you're on the highway a lot. He used pre-cut pieces from Xpel. Unfortunately Xpel did not include film for the lowest bumper trim on my car but Ryan made a custom piece for it. That is class on his part. He will hook you up with extras. Then he coated the car using opti-coat pro plus which is a 2 step coating of protection and gloss. He even coated my wheels. Dirt just comes off easily from a pressure wash and the water beading in insane. Of course he made sure the pain was corrected before doing all this. His service also includes a free first wash a few weeks later so that he could inspect the car and see if there needs a touch up. There's no such thing as a perfect job but this is as close to perfect. Ryan and his assistant Dan, are great guys. The price is very reasonable for the amount of detailing Ryan does. Ryan was also working on high end cars like corvettes, maseratis and Mercedes but he did not treat me like a 2nd class citizen.

Ryan did a great job on my car. He was referred to me from one of his regular clients and his work…read moreethic was top notch, he also worked with me on what needed to be done while not trying to up sell me on products I didn't need at the time. I had recently purchased a high-end vehicle and I was looking to protect the hood and bumper as much as possible from the elements. I was sent to Ryan to get an estimate and talk with him on the "clear bra" products he installs. After a brief description of what the product was that I wanted for my new car I decided to make a appointment to protect my new investment. I dropped my car off to him and as soon as he was finished I went back to pick it up and wow was I impressed. Since my first interaction with Ryan up to now he has been stellar. I will be taking my wife's car to him for some headlight buffing and a body wrap also. The one thing that keeps him above the rest is his integrity and accountability and those attributes are hard to come by........

Everything about my experience with Maaco Auto Body Shop was exceptional! I didn't mind waiting a…read moreweek for them to fit me into their schedule, and to my surprise the car was finished early! Their paint job is just fabulous! In addition & without charge(!), they buffed out the headlights, wiped down the dashboard & vacuumed all the rugs and the service was great, so I couldn't be happier!

We got our 2003 Toyota Tacoma repaired and repainted and they did an amazing job for the price.read more