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    Ricardo's Mobile Detail

    4.9 (103 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Auto bug and sap removal

    Auto paint restoration

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    "Entry Level" wash for my brand new daily-- 2023 Volvo XC90 (T8 PHEV)
    Patrick V.

    If you're looking for a good mobile carwash within the Los Angeles area (in my case, Sun Valley), then you're already at the right Yelp page! First off, I got to work not planning to wash my filthy SUV. It's a 7-seater Volvo XC90. Ricardo and his team happened to be washing about 10 cars when I get into work so they're already busy. However, he was kind enough to add my SUV into their tight schedule considering its size, and I was thankful for that. So here are my two takes: Customer Service and Quality.. Customer Service: Ricardo, as mentioned, took my car last minute amid his busy schedule that day. Regardless, he was friendly and communicative. I asked him his process of a simple wash (interior/exterior) and explained it to me step-by-step. That gave me peace of mind as I take care of my cars as if they were my babies. Quality: My car was filthy to begin with so any type of carwash is better than the current state; however, I am not taking away anything from his team's service. I personally think that they did an amazing job both exterior and interior! Yes, the car is squeaky clean and I can finally see the metallic flakes again on that silver paint, but one step that he did not miss is making sure that there are no dry watermark residue all-around the paint and windows (I think that's one thing that "other" carwash services miss, but not this one!). Wheels and tires are also cleaned-- tires topped with tire shine. Lastly, the interior vacuumed. I bring two dogs with my all the time and one of them is an Australian Shepherd (these dogs shed like crazy and their hair gets stuck in between the weird floor fabric). He made sure that these are gone! Overall, he did a superb job cleaning my SUV. He did a professional, high-quality job and I would totally use his services again. I would even recommend his services to my friends and colleagues! P.S. He also does other car cleaning services such as ceramic coating/ wax/polishing/restoration/detail/etc. I might give that a try soon on my other cars!

    Pictures don't do the detailing job justice!
    Harrison E.

    You get what you pay for! While Ricardo's isn't cheap by any means ($350 for the full package), I now have a brand new 4Runner! Highlights: -Cleaned off the camper on top which collects a lot of street grime. -Interior is totally dog hair-free & sand-free. -My lawn workers came by right in the middle of the wash and Ricardo didn't even trip about rewashing the exterior (I didn't even have to ask). -Arrived at my house sharply at the scheduled time. Will be returning for Ricardo's services in the future!

    Dave A.

    Ricardo took INCREDIBLE care of my vehicle. Bumper to bumper, inside and out, everything. My Jeep needed a full refresh and now it looks better than it did coming straight from the factory. He's also a genuine guy and is excellent at communicating. Can't recommend him enough.

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    Ricardo is prompt and works good. He brings his own water and supplies. I'll be a regular.

    No cement spots anymore! Exterior detail.
    Nick S.

    I texted Ricardo the morning that I wanted to have my car detailed, so it was very short notice for Ricardo and his team. After a few texts back and forth I had an appointment set up for later that same morning! My car (9th Gen Honda Civic) had some serious bug, dirt, and debris all over the outside. Additionally, I had lovely spattering of now-hardened cement from a truck that passed me on the 10 all over my right rear quarter panel and trunk. The detailer, Edwin arrived and I showed him all around and advised as to where he could park the car to complete the detailing. He was very clear and detail oriented so I felt like the car was in good hands. I gave him the keys and let him go to work for the next 3+ hours. Once he was done I came out and WOW. Not only has my car never looked so clean and shiny, but he got ALL the cement off the car without leaving any scratches behind! Overall, amazing job. I'm a very happy customer. Thank you Ricardo and thank you Edwin.

    Oliver T.

    Hands down the absolute best detail work I've ever had done on a car. My car is 32 years old and Ricardo made it look like it just came off the dealer floor.

    Tesla Model 3 Paint Corrected + Ceramic Coated

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    9 months ago

    Avoid this business at all costs. They sold me a gift card and will not return phone calls, texts or emails.

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    10 months ago

    Angel did a great job, thoroughly cleaned the interior and exterior, communicated well and went the extra mile- highly recommend!

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    Ricardo did a fantastic job on my Jeep. He was quick to respond and made the vehicle look like new. I'll certainly be a return customer.

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    6 year old car looks like new again. The team was professional, quick, and very communicative. They were early as well!

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    This guy is absolutely the best and most reliable car detailing service around I cannot say enough about him

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    I used Ricardo's service to detail my car and I was extremally happy with the work provided and the professional service.

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    We have been using Ricardo for 7 years, he is trustworthy, friendly, and professional. I would always recommend his services.

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    Excellent service overall- prompt timing and very high quality work. Ricardo is awesome and would def recommend

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    He also provided me with a waterless car wash and mini detail (the very same waterless process Eco Detail provides but for half the price).

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    Avoid -- damaged my car. Paid $169 for a car polish and wax. Car came back with new micro swirls…read moremost likely caused by improper polishing (without first using a clay bar to decontaminate the car). These swirls did not exist prior to the detailing. The technician (Jay) said he would call me back to explain what he'd do to fix it but never did. UPDATE: Revising to two stars as the technician did call me back, offering to fix it by polishing further (for 3pm the next day). However, he insisted that a clay bar was not needed before polishing, and the lack of a clay bar was not the reason for those new micro swirls. This is contrary to established practice, where decontamination by clay bar is routinely done before polishing so bonded contaminants don't cause additional swirl marks. Clay bar is always recommended practice even for a Stage 1 polish. (Sadly, I had to learn this the hard way.) I am partly to blame for taking his word for it and not paying for the clay bar. But equally, I trusted him to know better than me -- and not recommend a polish without a clay bar. Eventually, I ended up declining the appointment to fix the issue, as I had by then lost confidence in his approach. I will be taking the car to another detailer and paying extra to remove these new micro swirls... He was a nice guy though, clearly with good intentions, and I wish him all the best.

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    Best hand car wash I've ever had. My vehicle came out spotless inside and out --better than new…read more Huge thanks to Nacho for the amazing attention to detail. Was worth the price. Highly recommend! A special thank you to Nacho, who did an amazing job. You can tell he takes pride in his work, and it really shows. For just $39, the value was outstanding. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend this car wash to anyone looking for exceptional service and a truly immaculate clean. A special thank you to Nacho, who did an amazing job. You can tell he takes pride in his work, and it really shows. For just $39, the value was outstanding. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend this car wash to anyone looking for exceptional service and a truly immaculate clean.

    Took my car here a few weeks ago for a detailing. I got the #4. Price on the banner was a little…read moreover $100 (can't remember exactly $105 or $110) but they charged me $160. I should have asked why (totally understand the banner may be outdated, but it was a sizable increase over the list price and the attendant did not mention it - just gave me the payment slip). You pay in the little taco shop next door. I am still unsure if I was a sucker for paying that much, or if it's truly what they charge everyone. Hence my 3 star review versus 4 or higher. There were steady customers, but it wasn't too crowded. Took just shy of an hour. I'm not overly particular and they did a good job. I had a ton of pet hair on the passenger side floor mat that they made disappear. Was it worth the almost $200 with tip?? Ehhh... It felt a little high, but it was convenient. I'd probably try a lower # service next time ;)

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    I've been going here for 5 years, and l've never had a negative experience with the staff or the…read morecar wash itself. Most of the time, I go with the basic wash, which costs $18. I bring a couple of microfiber towels to dust off the dashboard and other surfaces. You get 5 minutes at the self-serve vac station, which is more than enough. The only time l've seen them enforce the 5-min limit is when it's really busy. I've gone through the car wash after off-roading, and it does a pretty good job of getting rid of all the dirt. They spray your car with a power washer at the beginning of the wash, but sometimes, when there's only one person working, they only spray one side of my truck. l've also had pollen spots that didn't come off completely. For the basic exterior wash, I'd give it a 3.5/5. I usually tip $3-5 to workers that wipe off the water at the end of the wash. (Make sure you open your door to hand them money instead of rolling down the window so you don't get streaks on your window.) When I return from snowboarding trips, I usually get the silver wash to clean the salt off the undercarriage of my truck. They do a better job removing the pollen spots from the exterior, the tires look great, I would give exterior 4/5. They do a decent job vacuuming the mats and cleaning the console. For the interior clean with the silver wash, l'd rate it a 3.5/5. I usually tip $5-7 for the silver wash. I purchased the interior detail package with a regular exterior wash as a birthday gift for a girl I was dating. They did an excellent job, and she was really happy with it. I'd give them a 5/5 for the interior detail. I tipped $30 for interior detail.

    THIS CAR WASH IS HORRIBLE!!!! DO NOT GO HERE!!! They are overpriced, and they do a horrible…read morejob!!! I paid over $30 for my interior/exterior car wash service (on a weekday morning- that was the early bird special), and when they returned my car, they did not even vacuum the inside, not at all! I had to pull up to the vacuum to have them vacuum my vehicle, and the attendant said, "Oh, it's just a quick vacuum; we don't do a full vacuum." For $30! I asked for the manager, and they refused to contact them - RUDE! Please do not patronize this place. Please do not waste your time or money at this third-world establishment. If I could give negative starts, I would.

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    I paid the top choice: Ultimate Exterior Detail which included buffing. It was well worth the…read moreprice. These guys buffed out scratches on my doors. Cleaned and polished dashboard and car components like stick shift, doors, trunk. They answered my questions and fulfilled my requests. At some point, I was given a car wash card. I will definitely return and get my card punched again to get a FREE regular machine wash. Added Touch: -I gave them 5 stars because they went above and beyond in the service I paid. These guys also buffed out my yellow looking headlights. This added touch really gave my used 2013 car a new fresh look. -Also, they cleaned my engine. Who knew that was a thing! I recommend to ask for what you want. If you see something not done say something so it can be corrected. My experience was great and I will certainly return.

    Been coming for years. Absurd, ridiculous experience about 45 minutes ago, Sunday…read more You have an employee who likes to talk. Oh, not with a customer, but with ALL your staff. He spoke with no less than 5 people instead of tending to my vehicle. I was sitting 3 feet away. He walked off twice, one time staying between two other cars and chatting up a storm. At one point, he moved off to have a louder, lightly heated chat with another employee. I wondered if I should say something. No, I would wait. FYI, he felt only one half of the inside windshield was in need of a spray. He did not open any of the back doors and he avoided anything related to the wheels. If it matters, he had a moustache, was perhaps 55-65, wore a hat, medium build and average height. Well, you know him, he talks to everyone who comes within earshot. This really was a joke! P.S. He took his time getting to the car after it was parked and had all the rags and stuff waiting. I like to chat, too, but not at work when I have a job to do and the customer is waiting!! P.S. And do the job you're supposed to do!

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    Had a great experience with the wheel deal!…read more Very impressed with the service, I got the royal detail package and it took him ~3 hours. I get my car detailed every couple of months from a detail shop so I know what I'm looking for, but I didn't know what to expect with a mobile detailer (you always hear horror stories). This wasn't the case at all. First, this is a family owned business by a couple Giancarlo and Sierra. I got to chatting with them and found out Giancarlo has been detailing cars for the last 6 years at detail brick and mortar shops but decided to start his own business, so he uses all the same techniques and methods. When I came to pickup my car, it was sparkling clean but somehow I had gotten some orange residue (maybe paint?) on the car from driving. Giancarlo worked his magic and spent extra time to get this residue out. They also gave me an air freshener as a nice touch and my interior was amazingly clean. In terms of where they do their service, they can come to if you have a driveway or space for their van to clean your car. In my case where I live in a building complex, I went to them in which they operate out of their house. They also answer the phone or text message for booking. Very happy with the service- they provide a lot of value for half the price of shops and it's great to support a local business.

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