If you want to have the feel of a new car, take your car to Perfection Auto Detailing pronto! My car was disgusting as a result of 1.5 years of Austin weather mixed with a wet dirty dog. there was fur, sand, dirt, dust, ashes and other nasties everywhere in my car. Jim (owner who rocks) spent all day working on my car and did an AMAZING job. when i was driving home, i friggin' noticed that he even cleaned the vents! seriously. i've had my car cleaned a lot by other folks and Jim is so far the best. How this works is you make an appointment with Jim and then you drop off your car and pick it up later in the day. (he takes checks and cash). The car you pick up will be nothing like what you dropped off. you will try and look for missed spots and find nothing. Jim cleans where you completely forget or don't think of cleaning. this is worth the wait! i promise you. to boot, the owner is awesome. he is really nice, conscientious about his work, a perfectionist, and a great artist :) I decided to spend some $$ to get my car cleaned so i could sell it, but now that it feels like a new car, i think i'm going to keep it a little bit longer. Thanks, Jim. i'm sending everyone i know who wants their car professionally cleaned your way. NOTE: SEE ALL THE FILTERED REVIEWS FOR MORE PROOF! read more

I apologized to Jim when I brought my car in... because it was in a wretched state. Cigarette ash everywhere, random sticky gunk from things left to melt in the summer, scuffs galore from moving, and assorted hairs and dirt from camping with dogs. He indeed took the entire day - as other reviewers have mentioned, it takes him about a full day to work on one car - and it was totally worth it! My car looked as close to dealership-new as it could. Jim was friendly and upbeat and stayed in contact with me throughout the day. He texts - it's very casual. I did have to schedule an appointment like four months in advance, so be aware that if you want your car detailed by him you'll have to wait. read more

My car feels brand new! Jim did an incredible job. I had a ton of dog hair in my backseat, the outside of my car was covered in pollen and sticky tree substances, and I had crumbs in so many different crevices. Jim cleaned everything inside and outside of my car down to the door jambs. Every last bit of dog hair was removed from my seats too. The exterior was SO SHINY and beautiful. Jim even cleaned my trunk and organized everything I had back there! He stayed in contact with me every step of the way about what needed to be done to my car and what the cost would be so there were absolutely no surprises when it came time for me to pay. For the amount of work that had to be done to my car, the total cost was extremely fair. He is such a humble and down to earth guy, and he will take great care of you and your car! I highly recommend Perfection Auto Detailing. Thanks again Jim! read more

Coffee stains, no problem! Dirt of years past, no problem! Victoria Dubya had sadly never been prettied up since acquired by her new owner. She was sad and looking dingy. After a call to set up an appointment with Jim ,she was picked up from her negligent owner, taken in for an inside and out treatment ,and was returned sparkling like the gem she is. The cost was reasonable and the service impeccable. It's not everyday a girl can call for a day of car servicing and not get up sold and hassled. Call this guy, support local business, and drive away smiling! read more

Reply to owner, not bs, truth. I could not see it in the daylight when i picked it up. U knew that. I told u under certain lights it becomes apparent. My guess is u didn't use an inspection light to see if u were correcting it or not. Btw, didn't use wax to correct it, use chemical guys v36 polish and porter cable da buffer. Yes, 7 months is late but ive been busy. read more

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Jim did a great job on our two cars and he was very pleasant to work with. We paid extra to have the headlights of our older truck refurbished and it made a huge difference: the headlights are much brighter at night. I had not realized how dim they had gotten over the years. The leather in our 2005 sedan, much battered by our kids, looks factory new. Both cars have been cleaned within an inch of their lives and look fantastic. It is true that you have to make an appointment well in advance but it was worth it. Overall, excellent work by a man who clearly derives pleasure from doing things right. read more

Perfection Auto Detailing gave me a great price for one headlight restoration and was quick! Very nice gentleman!!! Great value and cheaper than other detailing places I got quotes from. Thank you Perfection Auto Detailing! read more

Our car was flooded in the heavy rains last week, and after the water receded it left a nasty smell and the threat of mold. The car was also full of dog hair, dirt, dust, and the accumulated clutter of the past six years. It was our embarrassing car. I found Perfection Auto Detailing thanks to the great reviews on Yelp. We got the car in for an appointment by the end of the week, and when we got it back it was like a new car. The mold threat was gone. The dirt and dog hair had disappeared. All the clutter was neatly placed in a box. It was amazing. It was money very well spent. I really appreciate the owner for taking care and pride in his work, it really shows. read more

We just took our 2 cars to Jim this week and all I can say is that he is amazing! Both of our cars were filthy inside and out, as we have 2 big dogs that leave muddy footprints and hair all over the seats. I don't think either of our vehicles have been washed in the last year. When I went to pick up my first car, I was literally in shock at how clean and new it looked. It did not even look like the same car. Now I was so excited to get our other car detailed as well since we are going to sell it. You can really tell that Jim puts his heart into his work. This is not a quick assembly line detailing. He takes his time and his work is just PERFECTION!!! read more

WOW WOW WOW! I googled Auto Detailing in Austin, and I kept seeing Jim's name with 5 Star Reviews. I though to myself can he really be this good and this affordable?? Yes & yes! I'm the second owner of an Acura TL so I've never seen my car look new...until now. I did inside & outside detailing with headlight restore. When I pulled up and saw my restored headlights, I literally said "holy sh*t!" The leather inside my car is soft & supple, and I couldn't find a trace of my pet's hair. You won't regret choosing him, and there is a reason he is booked 4 months out!! read more

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Jim is AWESOME. I got a new van and the previous owner had a dog or cat that shed like crazy. I read on Google that pet hair is extremely difficult to remove from a car, so, I tried to find someone who could deal with pet hair. I found Jim after looking at the Yelp reviews online about how he can remove pet hair. I'm glad I trusted those reviews. I took the car to Jim and he meticulously removed the pet hair. The car looked like it was new! He took it out from every crevice and the pet hair was gone. Jim worked on it maybe in early Aug 2021 sometime, and now, two months later, the van still looks and smells new. I'm definitely taking my cars to Jim again. Thanks, Jim! read more

So, I took my black '13 Civic Si to Jim a few months ago, around January if I recall. It was a display car for Honda sponsored events and would get constantly "detailed"....horribly. I got it off a Honda Dealership; the paint FULL of swirls/cobwebs. It would make you cringe. At night, under a light, or under sunlight, you had to FIND the black paint under the layer of swirls that gave it an almost light gray tint. Took it to Jim after looking through Yelp at the highest rated detailers. I made a great choice. Took it to him at 8am and said he'd be done around 5pm, that it was an all-day job. (Which was true, I spied on him a bit to make sure it wasn't just for show. This man was committed! Haha!) Handed him my key and crossed my fingers that the results would blow my mind. I came back at 6pm and there she was. Glossy. Wet looking. BLACK. Of course I had to give him a tip out of great appreciation. He even took off the stupid dealership emblem I asked him to remove from the trunk, and detailed every door jamb. That night, I still saw a COUPLE stray swirls. But that was just the first-black-new-car, part of my brain, over-analyzing the paint job on a $25k Honda. It's not like it was a super car or a show car or something... Few weeks later, I see a black Mercedes SLS, with atrocious swirls. It was pretty disgusting. Not anywhere close to how my car USED to look, but still way off from being as clean as how it looks now. Every black car I see, I compare with mine. I was, and still am obsessing. There's been no comparison yet. Owning/maintaining black paint will drive you crazy. But if swirls are your problem, Jim is the man to go to. He'll restore your sanity. read more

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Jim is a quality man, performing a quality service, for a fair price. I took a five year old car with 90k miles on it, and he returned it to me in new looking, great condition. I recommend his services, and i'd take my car there again. read more

Excellent service from Jim. He was easy to contact. Found a good day to leave my 4Runner with him for a long overdue, bumper-to-bumper detail job. It happened right on schedule. My 5yr old SUV / big dog limo is like new again. Jim didn't miss an inch including really heavy carpet work to remove lots of dog hair. Highly recommended. read more

Jim did a fantastic job detailing my dads truck, which was a big dirty job! He spent multiple extra hours on it and gave me a great price. The truck was like a completely different truck when we got it back! I was shocked at what a great job he did. He was very accommodating and helpful as well. Jim is such a nice guy, I couldn't recommend him enough! read more

I've never reviewed anything or anyone in my life so for me to do it now should speak volumes about Jim and his business. I found Perfection Auto Detailing from Google and Yelp, and decided to give Perfection Auto Detailing a try after reading the awesome reviews that Jim already received here. I called Perfection Auto Detail after hours with an obvious no pickup but within a short while I got a call back from him. Told him about my wife's Equinox that we are going to trade in, and that we needed it to look nice when we traded it in. The Equinox's exterior looked bad- micro scratches everywhere and it looked literally like someone wiped it down with fine grade sandpaper in places. Well, the wife and I met Jim and were pleased with his professional manner, extensive knowledge on paint finish correction, and his genuine willingness to help us make it look better. When we picked up the Equinox I was almost amazed beyond words. It literally looked like a new SUV. I have never seen it look that good even after we bought it new in 2011. Exterior, Interior and everything in between looked liked it rolled off the factory floor. I have never seen such an excellent job. Jim will be the only one that will ever touch this family's cars ever again. Great job Jim!!! Cj read more

Incredible work and customer service. Went above and beyond. Found and worked on soiled parts of my car I wasn't even aware of. Jim is a great communicator and a pleasure to deal with. read more

Perfection Auto Detailing deserves the 5 Star rating. Jim is polite and a pleasure to deal with. His hours are flexible and he makes it easy to get your car detailed. Aside from the excellent customer service, the actual detailing is terrific. I brought him a 1996 Accord for an interior clean and it came out fantastic. The dash, carpets, mats, and upholstery look incredible and the difference is surprising. Honestly, the most impressive thing about Jim's service is that he doesn't cut any corners. I haven't seen attention to detail like this in auto cleaning (or really any service) ever. All the cracks and crevices were taken care of and cleaned thoroughly. The service is really surprising for the price. Overall, Jim is a great guy and offers unparalleled service. I will be bringing my cars here from now on. read more

I needed to get my car detailed before trying to sell it. I asked around and checked reviews and Jim at Perfection sounded great. For years I have use my car to store sweaty work out gear, go camping, and transport my dog around town. I have never professionally washed the inside or outside so I wasn't sure what to expect. I still can't believe what a great job Jim did for me. The car looks brand spankin' new. He even got the decals off the back window. I couldn't be happier. Other things to note: This is a local business, which I think is key, and Jim goes out of his way for you. He even drove me off to work in his own car when I dropped my car off. His prices are very reasonable and he even gives you a break if you pay with cash and save him the hassle of a check. FYI, he does not take credit cards. If you are looking to have your car detailed, Jim at Perfection is a sure bet. Promise! read more

Fantastic service!! Brought in my nearly-20-year-old vehicle to get detailed and Jim is a miracle worker. Seats look fantastic; dash looks factory-new; amazing attention to detail. He really cleans every spot you'd never even think to look! Also - he's an old-school, hard worker. After working on the car for the majority of the day (I was supposed to pick up at 5PM) he called and asked if he could keep it overnight because HE wasn't happy with how some areas had turned out and wanted to do a better job. When was the last time someone asked if they could continue to work to make YOU a happy customer? Car looks spotless and I'll definitely be back! Word to the wise: call weeks in advance because he is highly in-demand and appointments are hard to come-by, but worth it read more

The customer service is great and the detailing is quite literally perfection. He made my car new again. I had pet hair all over the backseat and when I went to pick up my car, it was SPOTLESS! Definitely going back read more

My 2008 Kia's headlights were so corroded I could hardly see in front of the vehicle at night. Took it to Perfection after finding and reading all the great reviews on Yelp. I must say--Jim did not disappoint! In less than one hour he was able to get both headlights looking like new (see before/after photos) and at a very reasonable price! I recommend Perfection Auto Detailing to everyone! read more

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This place is amazing. Jim does one car a day because he focuses on detail. Yeah it takes time to get in but it is well worth it. My car was disgusting, there was dog hair, dirt, food crumbs in every nook and cranny. Various spills on the seats and everywhere else you can think of. I was so embarrassed, I never offered rides to friends and would make up excuses so people never saw the inside of my car. I brought my car in on December 16th. Jim never judged me and was only positive. He spent all day on my car and I was elated when I saw the finished product. It looks like a new car!!!!!! I will be recommending him to everyone I know! He has amazing work ethic and his attention to detail is impeccable. The pricing is affordable and honest. I took an Uber to downtown and did Xmas shopping so I killed two birds with one stone! read more

I brought in a car that was embarrassingly filthy! When I picked the car up ... it looked like new! The floor mats (WeatherTech) were scrubbed and shiny and the tires were scrubbed and shiny. When I dropped the car off, the inside of the car had dog hair and lots of dust ... when I picked it up ALL the dog hair was gone and the interior was immaculate. The car was waxed and looked amazing. All of the chrome looked new. Incredible work!! read more

Jim does your car like you would do it. He's meticulous and stubborn about getting every little speck of dirt. He got every nook and cranny. I lent my daughter my car for two years, and it was awful. Really. Jim only does one vehicle a day because he got everything there is to get. Some of the oil based stains would not come out of the bench seat, but Jim went over them a least a dozen times, and it came out much improved. The truck looks new. I wish I had before pictures. It was worth every penny. It cost a little more because of the dog hair, but Jim texted me throughout the day and let me know what was going on. If you want your car showroom new, I recommend Perfection without any reservation. read more

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Absolutely amazing! Totally transformed my car. I regret not taking before and after pictures because seriously, my car looks brand new!!! Incredible work by Jim. He's also such a kind and cheery guy! Couldn't recommend more. read more

Incredible. Jim is a fantastic guy and the service is out of this world. I brought my Civic to a few local places to remove the cigarette smoke smell. Nothing worked. I came across the Yelp reviews here and decided to give it a go. I'm glad I did. It's 100 degrees in Austin today. When the smell rears it's ugly head. There is ZERO scent of smoke remaining in the car after the interior was detailed. Not to mention, every inch of my interior now looks brand new. Don't waste your time going anywhere else, you won't regret it. read more

I've taken my 4Runner to Jim twice now, and both times I was beyond impressed with the work that he has done. Every inch of my vehicles interior and exterior looks flawless after he is done with it, and makes my vehicle look and feel brand new. Jim takes his time with your vehicle, and does not cut any corners or leave any messy residue. Hands down the best detail in Austin, and beyond. read more

My car looks brand new! He is extremely detailed and every nook and cranny is spotless. I had so much dirt and grime built up on the leather and in between my seats from over the years and now my car is in great condition! read more

After taking the booster seats out of the back of the car, and seeing the crusty mess left behind, I needed to get my Prius detailed. I decided to check Yelp for someplace that could do a really thorough job, and found Perfection. I knew there was no way my car was every going to be showroom clean again - between the kids and my somewhat alarming tendency to spill any liquid that gets within 3 feet of me, I had given my upholstery up for lost. I dropped my car off in the morning, and picked up it after work. He had cleaned parts of my car I didn't know exist. The marjority of the stains were gone from the backseat (blue icee bows to no man or beast, it seems). Absolutely everything was clean and fresh. My car is so clean that it's inspired the sort of standard of expected behavior you find in new cars - wipe your feet and wash your hands before you get in kind of stuff. Anyway, I cannot recommend Jim enough. As long as I remain in Austin, he's got my business. read more

"I don't even sleep in my own bed anymore. I prefer my truck." Better set my next appointment for next year. I'm a 2 timer. Nobody compares that I've found. read more

Being from Jersey, I only trust people from Jersey to do the best detailing possible. The day I dropped off my truck I was actually considering selling it. But then it came out so nicely that I've decided to hold onto it for a while longer. This place is booked out solid for months, so I'd suggest scheduling an appointment way in advance, like the dentist, every six months! read more

This guy is probably one of the best kept secrets in Austin, TX! My car was pretty rough and dirty when I brought it in, I almost didn't recognize it when I came to pick it up! The leather interior looked brand new again! I ran errands the rest of the day and my car was so easy to find in every parking lot due to the phenomenal shine the owner gave my pearl exterior! It was almost blinding! I love it! Definitely will be a return customer! read more

I took in my Honda Accord to Jim and he did a beautiful job! Honestly, I didn't have much hope for my old ride because of how much wear and tear it seemed to have. After Jim was finished with it, it looked amazing. The leather and carpet looked a thousand times better than I thought it could. I would highly recommend Perfection Auto Detailing. Jim takes the time to get to know your situation, he's knowledgeable, and genuine. 10/10, 5 stars. :) Just go! read more

I have a 2007 Toyota 4Runner that I took to Jim for detailing. He was very flexible with me dropping my truck off before I went out of town and picking it up with my extra set of keys. This made it super easy to have it detailed while away. My truck now looks brand new in perfect condition with new looking headlights as well. I highly recommend his service and will be bringing my truck back periodically. read more

With the exception of the day I bought my car from the dealership with a whopping 54 miles on the odometer, my car has never been this clean! AMAZING! Jim is incredibly nice and does a thorough job cleaning your car. As he says "it takes all day to do the job right." It does and it is well worth the wait. The last time I took my car to be detailed it was at a place next to RunTex near South 1st. They did a good job but all the pesky dog hairs were still in the little grooves between the seats and it drove me crazy but at least the rest of the car was clean. Well Jim spent hours but he got rid of those pesky dog hairs!! AMAZING! My husband looked up the Yelp reviews before suggesting I go see him and even though it only says there are 13 - you need to click on the link for the "unrecommended" reviews because they should be recommended. Nothing but praise and Jim deserves it. The only downside is that he is booked solid for 3-4 weeks and you have to plan in advance but trust me when I say, it will be well worth the wait! read more

It can take a while to get an appointment scheduled (it's basically a one-man operation, so he can only do about 1 car per day), but man oh man, is it worth it. My car looked brand new when I picked it up. He even cleaned the inside of the fuel door! I'm going to be making a yearly trip to Perfection from here on out. read more

I usually do this sort of thing on my own, but I knew I was in over my head with the amount of brush scratches after off-roading in Big Bend. Jim did not disappoint, the car looks new again. I called him to explain what happened and he asked if I could stop by so he could take a look. After explaining what he could do I had complete faith in him. He used a compounder to get the scratches out, and I couldn't be happier. It's great to find someone who takes pride in their craft. I will definitely return. read more

Everything is back to looking brand new. The exterior has the perfect shine and the wheels and tires look amazing. The interior was thoroughly shampooed and dust was removed from every crevice I cared to check. Jim handles one car a day and clearly enjoys his work, which translates directly to the final result. He was also very pleasant and accommodating. I'll definitely be bringing my car back next time around. read more

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OK, full disclosure, I have not actually used their services because they are booked out until OCTOBER 30 (writing this on August 9). BUT, they took the time to give me great advice on the steps to take to try to get that lingering hint of cat urine from a vet trip months ago. read more