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    Genesis Detailing

    4.9 (44 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

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    Auto bug and sap removal

    Auto paint restoration

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    2023 Kia Carnival - Vacuumed and wiped down front seats.

    Just had my van washed by Chris and he had me back on the road Uber ready. LOOKS AWESOME!!! I've always had a fantastic experience with the owner Nick and his team here at Genesis Detailing & Ceramic Coating. They provide 5 star quality service, very professional and friendly and will make your vehicle showroom ready. Highly recommend for anyone looking to give their vehicle a fresh, spotless look!

    Sam V.

    Genesis Detailing was recommended to me and after the first appointment I have been a customer ever since. Setting up appointments is simple and easy, call or text and they'll get you scheduled, they also offer mobile services but I prefer bringing my car in. They offer a variety of services and different detailing packages, if your car is ceramic coated they know best how to take care and help you maintain your car's coat. Quality of work is always top notch and the whole crew are good people. Always a chill vibe whenever you visit and they take good care of you and your car. If you're looking for a great detailing shop this is the spot. You can check out their website, their social media pages and their work speaks clear as day.

    Viper - 2 stage paint correction
    Morgan C.

    Thank you to the whole crew at Genesis- Jacob, Kyle, and Nick for the paint correction work on my Viper. After a decade and a half of canyon runs, road race tracks, and club events the clear coat was starting to show its age. Some body panels were worse off than others. The hood and front fenders bore the brunt of the wear and tear. It no longer had that shine and reflections were hazy. I knew the Viper was beyond needing just a polish. A full paint correction was in order and this was something I wanted done in a controlled environment by professionals who took their time. I found this with Genesis Detailing! From my first meeting with them to looking over their detailing studio they made me feel comfortable and confident handing over my baby for a few days. And yes I called it a detailing studio because their shop is much more than just a garage! Great work is done there under very controlled conditions. Something you cannot get with mobile detailing at this level. It was determined that the Viper needed a 2 stage cut/correction where they make 2 separate passes with the cutting compound to smooth out the clear coat. Being a 16 year old car, there were some paint defects, scratches etc. that could not be fixed with paint correction and I appreciated their honesty with setting my expectations realistically. They were confident that they could bring back the gloss and shine as well as knock down most of the scratches. I will let the photos speak for themselves, but suffice it to say they made the Viper look great again! The shine and gloss were back and the reflections were nice and sharp. Most all the scratches were gone and the deep ones were reduced significantly. I am a happy customer. Thank you Genesis Detailing for taking care of my baby!

    Detailed Car
    Kasey J.

    These guys are great! Extremely friendly and helpful, got my car in the same week and finished the detailing before the estimated time. My Lancer looked even better than expected, they didn't use any greasy stuff on the interior, and the engine compartment was beautiful (which I didn't even realize was part of my (gold) package. Pricing was great compared to places I looked at nearby and customer service was soooo much better as well. Will definitely be bringing my new car in soon!

    Domo L.

    The guys over at Genesis got me on short notice for quick detailing. My car came back fresh and clean. John was very helpful on the phone as well as in person. Awesome customer service... Boom!! Glad I found them on yelp and I will definitely recommend and use them in the future.

    The picture says it all
    Robert C.

    The guys always do a great job on my car see for yourself customer service is great both friendly and knowledgeable people doing my car im a returning customer

    Amazing detail! Every piece of tiny dirt and sand gone!
    Kristin C.

    Wow! Our 2017 BMW X5 looks brand new after bringing it to Nick. We have 2 kids and use our SUV for the beach, desert, dining, etc... so it gets really dirty. We have had it detailed before from other shops, but it would still had stubborn pieces of dirt/sand in random crevices and the leather looked cleaner but not like it does after bringing it to Genesis. Nick explained how they do multiple cleaning, exfoliating, and conditioning to the leather and it shows. The seats are so clean and feel more supple and comfortable. The steam cleaning and vacuuming of the floor and mats was done better than ever before too! Plus No weird gloss, shine or harsh smells. Car feels nicer than it did when it was new!

    What approximately $300 will get you: Full exterior and interior detail! Thanks for washing my baby girl Elle!
    Andy R.

    Man I got my car back in December 2020 and been taking in and out of washes bc I'm so busy, but these guys here! They know exactly what their doing and I hope their business strives in San Diego as the best detailing specialist for vehicles all sizes. Thank you so much Nicholas for doing all you do to my car you work wonders!

    Back to brand new !

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    Couldn't ask for better service from Nick and his team! Great price and quicker than I expected!

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    Excellent attention to detail! We got appointmentbsame day and we're thrilled with the results!

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    Awesome service and GREAT work! Nick was helpful, organized and followed thru with service from start to finish.

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    A+ rating! This team is the best. Super fast communication, fast service, but 10/10 quality. really impressed.

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    Thought I found and good place for my car; I will be saving money in the future and just use a gas station car wash ):

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    Review Highlights - Genesis Detailing

    I've always had a fantastic experience with the owner Nick and his team here at Genesis Detailing & Ceramic Coating.

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    Hand Upon Detailing & Ceramic Coatings

    4.9
    (163 reviews)

    I'm genuinely disappointed to be writing this review because I previously trusted this company…read moreafter having a great experience with my first vehicle. When I purchased a new car, I immediately came back for a full front PPF and ceramic coating package. I was quoted a 2-day turnaround and promised regular updates, but communication quickly became inconsistent. After multiple delays, excuses, and missed deadlines, responsibility for my vehicle was passed between employees without clear communication. I was eventually offered a complimentary full-body PPF for the inconvenience, but despite agreeing on several deadlines, the work was never completed. One employee completely stopped responding to my calls and texts, and I later found out he was no longer with the company without my knowledge. At this point, my vehicle still does not have the promised PPF installed, the interior ceramic coating was never done, and the exterior ceramic coating wasn't even completed properly. The lack of communication, accountability, and professionalism throughout this process has completely destroyed my trust in the company. I'm honestly at a loss for words. UPDATE: Danny eventually got back in contact with me and finally completed the PPF work on my vehicle. Unfortunately, the quality of the install was terrible. I brought the car to multiple reputable PPF shops for inspection and received the same feedback from every single one. Several shops told me it was one of the worst PPF installations they had seen. They also pointed out that my clear coat is now lifting, and warned me that removing the PPF from my bumper will very likely peel the paint completely off, meaning I may now need to have my bumper repainted. After everything I went through with the delays, broken promises, lack of communication, and being completely ghosted, I'm now potentially dealing with paint damage caused by the improper installation itself. I have completely lost trust in this company and am extremely disappointed with how this entire situation was handled. I asked for a refund and he is purposely ignoring my messages, I don't think he realizes that I can see when he reads my messages. DO NOT BRING YOUR CAR TO THIS COMPANY PLEASE!!!

    I went to Daniel stating I needed my car in a week for a car show. He made me feel confident he…read morewill be done, always updating me with the status of my car during the week. Friday came and he came through! My car won People's Choice, thanks to Daniel and his crew for diligently working on it on time. I will definitely go through him again in the future.

    Ceramic Pro

    Ceramic Pro

    4.8
    (605 reviews)

    ​Had a Ceramic Pro ION applied on my 2025 CRV. Overall, a very solid experience. The work was done…read morewith care and attention to detail, and they took their time rather than rushing through it. They explained the warranty and aftercare in a straightforward way. What also stood out is that they're using a legitimate professional system, not off-the-shelf products, and applying it properly. If you're looking for a detail-oriented shop that does things the right way, this is the place you are looking for. I don't have a good picture so I had a little bit of fun with an image generator..

    I brought my new Lexus GX 550 in for the Ultimate Armour package (just under $5k)…read more Scheduling and drop-off were both straightforward and easy, so no complaints there. Where things started to slip was on the pickup side. I was told the car was ready, but still ended up waiting about 30-40 minutes before actually getting it. At checkout, I was also surprised to see a tip screen with suggested amounts that felt pretty high given the service. I ended up leaving a small tip, but the experience itself didn't really match that level of expectation. I also would have appreciated a quick walkthrough of the work that was done--especially at that price point--but it was more of a quick handoff of the keys. I came back for the 10-day follow-up and made a point to ask about timing ahead of time. I was told it would take about an hour. I arrived early, but after an hour the car hadn't been touched yet, and there wasn't any update unless I asked. That part was frustrating. So, they ended up rushing my 10-day follow-up inspection. Gave the car a quick rinse and handed me the keys. What was the point of driving down from Carlsbad??? Over 3 hours wasted. For comparison, I had a great experience at their Kearny Mesa location previously, so I know what they're capable of. This location is stretched thin, which seemed to impact communication and overall service. I was not the only customer in the lobby feeling this way. Given the type of clientele they're working with and the pricing, I was expecting a bit more consistency and attention to detail. Their follow-up consisted of more sales pitches of coupons for services I already had done. Would have been nice to have the discounts PRIOR to the work! I planned on using the wash program and mentioned to Jasmine my poor service experience. Think there was follow-up? Nada. So, thumbs "kind of" up for Ceramic Pro but thumbs down for this location. Overall, I think the company itself does good work, and have used the Kearny Mesa location in the past several times with excellent success!! I would not choose this location again.

    Fresh Layer Mobile Detailing

    Fresh Layer Mobile Detailing

    4.8
    (272 reviews)

    Best mobile detailing in San Diego. We were looking for a professional detailer for a long time…read more From start to finish, the process was smooth. We got 2 cars detailed, and both have been nailed. Thank you, guys.

    Even though "Jose," my detailer, did a standard job on my VW yesterday I can not recommend this…read morecompany for your detailing needs. There are too many other choices in San Diego County and this one needs to be avoided. It all starts with first impressions as a new customer. Even though the online booking time was convenient, the manager, Alex, clearly does not care about your business. There is a "comments" box in the online booking process that was completely ignored with my question. The detailer was late to my appointment. Time means money and they don't care about wasting your time. The work vehicle was trashed when it showed up. Dents all over the place, door molding hanging outside the door. Invest some money and take all those dents out. It gives a bad look like they don't care. Before the work was started I was verbally told it would be an extra $45 for all of the work with some stubborn stains. Okay I understood, the car's interior was quite dirty. After working four hours on the car, the stains are still there. None of the ones on the seats and the carpet floor were removed. He tried was his answer and then asked me how long have I had the car. How is that relevant for the work performed? It is none of their business. Training is an issue obviously. On their website they claim "superior customer experience." Not so much. "Real time updates" during the four hours did not happen once. "Follow up care with maintenance recommendations" was non existent. The recommendations given was to keep the windows down because it still was wet inside. They couldn't dry the vehicle first? Yeah keep the windows down so all the dust flies in - so smart of them. At the end of the appointment I requested an invoice for their work. No was their answer but if you pay by credit card and pay the 4%+ surcharge, we can do it for you. What? That makes no sense. Their other payment options are cash, Venmo or Zelle. For a company that is detailer certified I am disappointed. Yes they are certified - certified waste of time. Take your business elsewhere.

    Awesome Mobile Detail

    Awesome Mobile Detail

    4.9
    (440 reviews)

    First and foremost...thank you Carlos, Thomas, and Sergey for taking my car from junkyard dog…read morestatus to dog show blue ribbon ready! So I am a dog mom with a 125 lb fluffy butt, 10-year-old, American Akita and a 60 lb, 8-year-old Black Lab mix and they believe in leaving their mark on every inch of my car. My bf arranged a full detail for my car. Awesome Mobile came to my office and did the entire detail while I worked. They shampooed my cloth covered seats and scrubbed the weather-proof mats. They got every nook and cranny including the embedded dog fluff in the carpeted panels and in the corners of the windshield and rear windows. They buffed out small scratches all over my car and clayed the exterior as well. My mouth legitimately fell open when I saw my car...it looked brand new when they were done! I cannot wait to be able to afford their service again because my car could use a great service. They are pricey but it is so worth the money!

    Never had service by this person or business but the way he drives in the freeways is atrocious and…read moreplain dangerous. He cut me and other vehicles off getting the 805 with his little while car. He realized several of us were taking photos of him since he has his business information on his vehicle and phone number. He has no regard for others in the freeway and will cause an accident soon hurting someone or himself. If his ethics and ways of being are being revealed on how he drives and how he treats others in the freeway, makes me wonder if he is as good with his work ethics. Please leave early to wherever you are going and have regard for others in the freeway.

    Genesis Detailing - auto_detailing - Updated July 2026

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