I spent some time researching for the best place to tint my windows in the area. I came across…read moreElite Auto Spa and read a lot of great reviews online. I gave them a call because I had questions about ceramic window tint. I spoke with Gabriel who was very patient and super knowledgeable. I didn't feel rushed or felt like he was just trying to book a sale. Gabriel took his time and really explained the whole process and how ceramic window tint works. I booked my appointment and the service provided was top notch! Gabriel and his team did a fantastic job with the tint on my Toyota Tacoma! If you're reading this as I was before pouring over reviews looking for a reputable place. I 100% recommend Elite Auto Spa!

I recently purchased a Ford F150 and wanted to protect it since it'll be parked outside primarily…read more(Too large for my garage). I had the front side windows tinted to match the rear windows, and a light tint placed on the windshield to reduce UV rays and IR damage. The windshield tint is not noticeable and seems to be a common aftermarket installation; particularly in areas that get a lot of sun. During a very warm month of March, it seemed like it kept the interior cooler, putting less strain on the A/C. Gabe also applied PPF over the front of the vehicle and tailgate as well as door cups. It's nice knowing these surfaces are protected from rocks, and anything that could chip the paint. A lifetime ceramic coating was placed over the top of everything to promote a lasting shine and protection for all surfaces. This is the third vehicle that Gabe has provided this service for me, and he always does a great job. High attention to detail, dependable timelines and a fair price. His new shop in Marina is very nice and reflects his quality oriented business.

Amazing service all around. José was able to detail my vehicle to like new after some water…read moreflooding. Definitely would recommend.

Jose did an amazing job. My 10 year old car looks good as new. Very detailed, great…read morecommunication, would highly recommend.

Hands down the best detailing experience I've had. The quality of work exceeded my expectations,…read moreand the car looks and feels brand new inside and out. You can tell they take real pride in what they do. Highly recommend By The Bay Auto Detail!

Steven went above and beyond taking great care in detailing our car. He's the kind of person that…read moretakes pride in his work and you're happy to pay for his services. The car had rodent feces and empty shells in engine compartment which his steam cleaning totally eliminated. The interior had been accessed as well, and the upholstery cleaning and outside wash made a 2013 car look brand new again!

Had my 2007 Dodge Charger RT, it was in bad shape, engine bay was filthy, exterior was neglected, I…read morehad not detailed car in over 10 years but after Real Bros worked on it , it looked brand new. Car was immaculate. Very happy how it turned out.

These guys did me right man I had my Toyota forerunner done. It was competitive pricing and it…read morewasn't as expensive as I thought it would be but the work and crash membership was exceeded my expectations for the price. The owner did the work on my car is just super super chill super cool very very good job. I recommend getting your Windows tinted by these guys as long as they keep the price affordable. I'll keep recommending them and keep using them.

The service is very convenient, I'd love that they're able to come to me, and they always do a…read moregreat job!!

Anthony and his staff are THE BEST auto detailing service in the Monterey Bay Area...and I'd argue…read morein the world :)! They are fast, professional, thorough, detail oriented and do amazing work!! I recently had them detail a truck I've owned for 14 years that I was going to list for sale. This was a truck that lived its life like a truck. Worked, played in the dirt etc. They come to you, pick up your vehicle and drop it back off. They did such an amazing job breathing life back into it, I almost didn't recognize it and was blown away at the finished product! Not one square inch was overlooked! I highly recommend Anthony and his staff and can not say enough good things about the extreme quality and level they operate at!

Albert and Mary are amazing at their trade my cars look amazing due to their expertise, knowledge,…read moreand professionalism! My cars will go no other place but here! Each of my cars they have ceramic coated and made look showroom new! Love their kind approach with a zest for cars!!

I contacted Elite Auto Films to do a full body paint protective film on my new car when the dealer…read moresaid they did not do the "full body" service anymore, Elite was happy to fit me in to their schedule. The team at Elite are very friendly and highly professional, they take the time to do the job right and wrap all the edges. They did a fantastic job all the way around including correcting any minor flaws in the surfaces found as they were working on the car. Additionally their prices are very fair, their price for "full body" with ceramic coating was only about 20% more than the dealer for a "front only" and full ceramic coating.

Don't expect a full $180 detail. I believe this place is priced accordingly. it's quick and makes…read moreme feel fresh. I'd recommend you get a full detail on the car through them. once you get a full detail, come back once or every two weeks to get the gold detail package ($2 off coupon on their websites. and you'll have a consistent clean car that you will be happy with. from reading the reviews, it seems like people expect a way more than what they're paying for. If there are something you are concerned with. El Estero is always very accommodating.

Second time coming to this place. First time no good, thought I give them another chance. Got the…read moresilver package..nothing special. I just needed my car washed and vacuumed. Car came out, I was watching them wipe it down.. then they said my car was ready.. I looked inside.. nothing was vacuumed! I picked up all four of my mats and put it on the seats to show them.. management came out to check.. I'm sure he was furious too! He told me to wait again, and took my car in for a second cleaning/vacuuming.. I was on my lunch break, this was a total inconvenience and time consuming! If the job was done right the first time.. no one's time would've been wasted! The time and effort that their employees put into this sucks. My advice for the businesses: have management come out and inspect vehicle and approving it before taking customers' money/letting customers drive off the lot. So many workers, but quality of work needs improvement. This could be a management issue.

I have been remiss- in not writing my reviews of Pacific Auto earlier. When I moved to Monterey…read morePeninsula nearly four years ago I was able to find an independent service shop ( C&C) for my Porsche --they recommended Matt at PAD with the observation that his appointment waiting time was long-- and for good reason: he's a magician and worth the wait. Over the years and 3 services on 3 different cars I can say unequivocally, he's one of the best on the Peninsula if not The Best. Fairly priced, fanatic attention to detail Matt is going to make sure car look showroom new. I've had him do ceramic coating on my 911, Cayenne etc to keep my beauties always looking great. I've even had him to "emergency" looks at little parking lot scratches --and amazing buffing to take out the offending lines in my paint. I could go on- and on--but gee, when one uses words like "Best" it's pretty clear, right? You want the best, see Ma

Matt made the paint on my 1991 Porsche pop! The old guards red paint was looking old. It now…read morestands out from the crowd. I've had people ask if it was repainted. I have since taken two more cars for him to do his magic.

I feel lucky. Detailing by Tony was the perfect birthday gift for my wife…read more He carries all his equipment in his van, even purified water for washing without spots. So there's basically zero impact to your residence and we ended up with an amazing cleaning and detailing of her car at a reasonable price. As a bonus, he found our missing State Parks pass. (almost paid for the detailing). Thank you Tony

Highest quality work. Excellent communication and reminder of appointment, on time. Good quote,…read moreexecution was amazing. Tipped him a handful, because it was earned. Truck was a mess going in, came out shining. I'll be back. Thank you.

I took my car to Jim's detailing for a minor damage on a classic 2000 Monte Carlo two times. Both…read moretimes he was able to repair the vehicle damage with professional precision.I was amazed at how he was able to quickly repair Paint and have my car back in service within a few days. He matched the paint perfectly. You can't even tell that it was repaired. I take pride in my classic 2000 Monte Carl because it looks like it came off the showroom floor. Thanks to Jim. He was able to repair the damage with tremendous detail and keep it classic. I will always bring my cars to Jim's detail shop. He also tinted my windows. Another excellent job well done. Thank you, Jim for your good work and fair price!!!

If you're looking for a qualified, experienced auto detailing and auto stereo guy, Jim Alconaba…read moreshould probably be on your list, but if you're considering any significant auto body repair or paint work, you'd be well advised to look elsewhere. Jim did a very minor body repair job for me over ten years ago, and I stayed in touch with him since then. In 2023, I asked him if he could repaint my car roof top. He said with confidence that he could, and quoted me $1,500. I didn't think to get another quote, as the price seemed reasonable and I'd had previous business dealings with him. My car roof had pretty significant "bubbling" with underlying rust along the front edge of the roof where the roof meets the top of the windshield. There were also some other areas on the roof with scratch marks. Jim's pretty much a " one man show" who shares space in an industrial tilt-up style building. There is no formal paint room with special lighting etc. His brother wound up doing the work, which took a bit longer than originally stated since he wound up doing some additional work (new headlight assemblies, a roof rack trim cover, plus labor) for which he did get my prior approval. The final bill was close to $2,200 which was paid in full. The finished job looked great; however, the "bubbling" has recently reappeared. The job was apparently not done correctly the first time, or the problem would not have resurfaced. I'm now having to spend an additional $300.00 to $400.00 to have the entire edge done over, this time by a qualified, experienced local paint and auto body company, well staffed with the necessary resources and facilities. In summary, Jim's a good guy who is well intentioned and who does quality work in detailing and car stereo installation, but on larger jobs his resources and capabilities are stretched a bit thin, which in my case, led to a less than desirable outcome. Lesson learned.