Francisco and team helped me as I called today to try out their full service hand wash for my Model S and then ended up asking them to ceramic coat my rims so they are easier to maintain in the future. Fair pricing and they spent a good deal of time on my car instead of rushing through it like many other car wash places. Fully satisfied and will be bringing my cars regularly. Please keep up the good work as you guys get more popular! Got hand wash with ceramic coating on my rims on this service. read more

I took our truck and SUV here for a hand wash and hand wax for both cars. I was told it would be 2 hours, but waited nearby. One car was done in less than 45 minutes, and the other a similar timeline. I got home and could wipe dirt off with my hand on the SUV, so I find it hard to believe anything but a quick drive through wash was done. Also made an appt via yelp and the people on-site were confused and annoyed. "On-site" is relative as it's a tent at a gas station. I'd recommend going literally anywhere else for services. Edit - per the owners "scam alert" about not sending photos, see attached. They were sent in real time. I had to follow up for days for a supposed resolution, and the only recourse after was attempting to resolve with my credit card company. To clarify, I never said I didn't receive some services. I just didn't get all I paid for, and if that is the caliber of work you can expect there...I'll pass. Gas lighting behavior from the owner is atrocious. Thanks for actually reading the full story! read more

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Some people were repainting the parking lot and the hose busted and sprayed my black car with white paint. However, they did an awesome job detailing the inside and outside of my car and you can't even tell the paint was even there. read more

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Come here if you want a quality cleaning. They take their time, and are very thorough. I have paid the same price at other car washes and they rush and do a poor job. I live in Carlsbad but I drove to San Marcos because I found them on Yelp. Definitely worth the drive IMO. read more

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First time here and they have gained a repeat customer! This will be my regular detail place. The price was great and the work was awesome!! Manny was very kind and helpful. Just get in your car and go, you won't be disappointed. read more

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My car hasn't been this clean in years! Kids, dogs, and then it had been sitting for almost 2 months without being driven before I brought it in. They do an actual full service hand wash and have attention to detail, which is super rare to find nowadays. Pricing is reasonable. read more

These guys were quick and hand washed my car. They also didn't use any of that greasy stuff on the dash. I appreciated that. The price was fair. read more

Fransico and his team were very welcoming and efficient doing beautiful work definitely coming back

I took my SUV here to get a basic wash in the drive thru. I paid $20 which I thought was very steep given it was only a basic drive thru wash. Next thing I know a worker is spraying my car and wheels for about 10 minutes before going in the drive thru which I thought was excessive but pushed it off as how they do business. I proceed to go into the drive thru portion and all good. Once I get home, I see the finish on my wheels from the power washer before the drive thru completely wrecked. Now I have to either plasti-dip them or get them professionally finished. This place does poor work and does not pay attention to detail. DO NOT COME to this business for a car wash. read more

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I got a Super complete detail and initially it wasn't great but I talked to the owner and sent pics and videos and WOW! He was apologetic and understanding of why I was so upset and rather than being dismissive he was quick To offer a redo which I accepted and all I can say is WOW! I'm very picky and detailed and Saul knocked it out of the park! My car looks brand new. It's perfect. They have earned my business for sure. They're doing my dads truck now and I'll be referring everyone I know to them. 1000% recommend. Pics do not do justice. read more

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This Auto Detailing shop is really a great place to take your car for detailing services. They don't cut shortcut making your car sparkling clean in and out. Reasonable prices too. Francisco is a good go to guy in this shop. Very nice and honest. read more

My wife and I got a mini detail for our cars and they both came out amazing!! They are on NE corner of las posas and mission at the gas station. Very responsive to Yelp msg read more

Superior detailing! I wish I had taken before photos because my car was dropped off a mess! I left with my car looking AMAZING! Stains my child left in the car disappeared! The old coffee spills and crumbs I left behind from hundreds of lunch breaks...gone! My car was SHINING, the exterior looked way better considering it was all scratched up from being in a sandstorm and never being detailed before! The interior of my car was so bad I was honestly considering just getting a new car because it was depressing me but Francisco and his team did an amazing job and I could not thank them enough! I called and they were very friendly, sent me their prices, I asked for a complete detail, I was able to get availability SAME DAY! The team was extremely friendly and they got to detailing right away! They cleaned EVERYTHING totally worth the price!!! Their prices are very reasonable and very affordable! I have called other places who wanted to charge me an absurd amount for a basic clean and wipe. Yeah this place is totally worth because the quality of work is amazing! I will definitely be coming back! THIS IS THE PLACE TO GET YOUR CAR DETAILED!! read more

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Guys are efficient and the price you can't beat. Open 7 days a week 9-4 pretty much. For ~$30 you get a full outside clean and wipe down of the inside. Francisco runs the operation and couldn't be kinder. I had prepaid for 5 washes to get one free and when I lost my card he remembered my name and gave me no hassles. They have a customer for life! read more

I brought my 20 year old SUV and I couldn't believe what it turned out! SUV looks like brand new! Shout out to Francisco and crew for doing a great job! I definitely recommend this place for auto detail! read more

Fantastic job, excellent price! Thank you, my 4runner looks amazing inside and out! And the work was done on a holiday morning no less!

Phil the owner responded to my request to have my Toyota Sienna detailed. The price was very reasonable and the value was outstanding. Just for reference, I have three kids under the age of 13. All of them eat and drink in the car. I had more spilled soda and milk all over the carpets and seats. His team did a spectacular job on the interior detail. When my kids got in this morning they thought it looked like a new car. Let's hope I can keep them from eating in and out in the back seat. LOL Thanks Phil and team! read more

Really great job. Amazing. I just thought they were going to clean the car, I didn't know they were going to actually polish out some scratches! I couldn't believe how good my car looked after. Interior was incredibly nice too. Used to regularly transport wet paintings in my car, so there were random blotches of paint everywhere. I told them don't even worry about trying to remove all that paint that's been baking into the upholstery for like five years. They ended up removing a surprising amount of it anyway!! Will definitely be back here at least once a year from now on for all my household's vehicles. read more

Excellent job by a great team! My car looks fantastic and it has been a long time since I had it detailed. Inside and out it looks great, clean carpets and upholstery, and the outside is polished perfectly. I'm so glad I found a detailer in San Marcos. read more

Amazing! We took a long road trip with three kids and our car desperately needed a thorough deep clean. Brought it here and it looks like new again! Definitely plan on them taking some time, but absolutely worth it for the quality. They did not rush the job which I appreciated. We will definitely be regulars here. I believe it was Manuel we worked with. read more

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Francisco and his team at San Marcos Auto Detail are located at the Chevron on the corner of Mission and Las Posas. I stopped through to go through the automatic car wash as I normally do and they were set up. They have several services, I chose the full detail minus wax. They did a hand wash, vacuumed inside, cleaned door jams, took the mats out and cleaned them, cleaned the trunk, windows and seats, also my wheels. They even took out the car seat and cleaned it out! Low price in my opinion and they didn't rush but also did it in a timely manner. My car looks amazing! Will definitely be retuning! Thank you Francisco, you guys are awesome! read more

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Francisco and his team did an amazing job! I got the complete detail and I appreciated how they really took their time with my car. The price is also reasonable! read more

I went to get a car wash and was really satisfied with the service. They were quick and did a great job.

My GO TO place to get my car detailed. $45 for a complete simple, detail for my car. I have a dog in my car always and they know how to make my car look brand new after. Very efficient and super friendly staff. Highly highly recommend! read more

Although San Marcos Auto Detail has downsized their crew as a result of moving from their previous location in vista (Fast and Clean), they've retained the same efficiency and quality of service whether you're getting a quick wash or a full detail. Their employees show great attention to detail and take the time to do the job properly and thoroughly; I'm thrilled I was able to find these guys again as they have consistently provided the best service I have found in North SD County. Thanks again Francisco! read more

Francisco and his team did a fantastic job by getting ripped off an oil spill accident happened in our car about one year ago, while I went to get estimate by other shops and was told I need to replace the whole carpet. The oil smell is really bad and I gave Francisco a try, and they did as they promised, very impressive by the ending result, will definitely come back to them with our other cars and recommend to my friends. read more

Great car wash here. These guys have great attention to detail. Feels like getting a detail for a much more affordable price. I'll spring for the hand wax one of these times. read more

This is honestly the best car wash I've ever gotten! Thank you so much for Francisco and his team for an amazing job on my ultra car wash + hand paste wax. Their attention to details is impeccable, and every crevice of my car is SPARKLING clean. They took their sweet time to wash and clean my very dirty car. I've never had any other car wash place take out my car mats and clean them so well. I highly recommend this place, and will definitely be a regular here. read more

Read all of the 5 Star reviews so sought out the place. It's at the back of a gas station lot where there's a tarp/tent for drivers or employees to sit (I'm not sure). We normally stop at a place in Escondido for a thorough wash and vacuum where we can wait indoors and pay $20. The car is always clean but it doesn't get 5 Stars reviews. This place does not have indoor seating and the price is $45. I thought for that price the wheels would shine and the car would be polished. Nope! I didn't even get a hand wash. When I picked the car up I had to ask the attendant to wash the bugs off the side mirrors (didn't waste my time asking for the grill to be cleaned) and I pointed out the new scratches in my hood. Must have been from the auto wash. He just shook his head. read more

Great job! Saul was the best! My car looks amazing! Thank you for the quick response to my inquiry. Excited to use them again!!

Francisco and his team were awesome and welcoming right away. Came in for the first time for a car wash after recently moving to the neighborhood. They were very thorough and took their time with my car, left looking and smelling fresh. Great attention to detail and fair price. read more

Francisco has finally managed to do something that I have been waiting for in North County for three years. He has opened a quality car wash that provides great service at a reasonable price. I used to wash my car in Imperial Beach for years, and even when I moved I would coordinate my car wash with my travel downtown for work. I have tried several car washes in most of the areas up north since I moved to San Marcos in 2020. Nothing even came close to what I expected, and they did so much less than down south. I had given up, then decided to give Francisco's team a try. What a great choice. The choices cover a wide range of services and any issues you have they address immediately. Stop wasting time at the other inferior places up north, once you take your car to San Marcos Auto Detail you wont want to go anywhere else!!!! read more

This is a great place to get your car detailed or simply hand washed in the San Marcos/ Vista area. Francisco is very easy to communicate with and will offer the right service or package depending on what you are looking for. The other employees also work well and take their time with each vehicle, which is nice to see. Their prices are also inexpensive, compared to other car washes in the area. Second time here and will continue to come back. read more

Had to find a new car wash since my current is undergoing construction. This place was great. Called ahead, the job was well done. Excellent place and will go again. read more

Went here last min since we had people come into town and didn't want a dirty car mainly inside. Very friendly, nice and quality of work was great. Timely as well compared to some of the bigger car washes and you're waiting. read more

they were quick, kind, and offered a fair price! it was my first time and i got a simple car cleaning and it felt great leaving in a clean car i'll be back! read more

I found this place while searching for hand wash places near me, crazy that they are the only one! Called the owner and he immediately put me in their queue and got going. Absolutely amazing service from Phil & Francisco. Did an outstanding job and would definitely come back! read more

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Excellent work and incredibly responsive and accommodating! Great crew and super friendly. Will go back and highly recommend!! Thanks!

I reached out and scheduled an appointment same day to get my car detailed. They were extremely responsive, thorough, and kind. They go above and beyond for their customers. Highly recommend! read more

I'm always looking for a car wash that washes my car for me and this place does it so good every-time. 10/10 recommend, they don't have car washes like this anymore. Francisco was very helpful! Reasonable priced as well. read more