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    4.7 (53 reviews)
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    Services - The General Auto Spa

    Auto detailing work

    Paint and exterior protection

    Auto paint restoration

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    Auto bug and sap removal

    Scratch removal

    Car wash

    Engine cleaning

    Headlight restoration

    Interior detailing

    Protection

    Handwashing

    Self-serve wash

    Touchless wash

    Tunnel wash

    Vehicle wrap removal

    Vehicle wrapping application

    Wheel and rim detailing

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    Milton H.

    Fast and and they go to the point We called The General Auto Spa to Detail and remove some Stains from our interior Rodrigo Uses top quality equipment and got the horrible Stains out and my interior Looking like new

    Dylan T.

    I sent out a request for service and within 10 minutes I was on the phone with Irving getting a detailed quote. I had two specific issues that he helped me problem-solve before I even committed to the job. Being transparent about their process, materials, and labor, made this an easy choice for me. My main reason for reaching out was to remove scratches and swirl marks on the trunk of the car, but I also needed touch up paint where there was general wear on my front bumper. Both of these tasks were completed within 2 hours. They even threw in a ceramic coating on the trunk to protect the car from similar damage. Top notch service, good communication, good value, and chill to work with. The photo I attached is the trunk of my car. They got it looking like a mirror.

    dry grass from the yard and obviously too lazy to clean them myself during the cold days
    Shin Y.

    I was a bit skeptical at the beginning since they had no reviews. But I went thru their pictures and gave it a shot (there's a porsche ok they should know what they're doing right?) The pandemic got me some non paying tenant living under the car's hood so I had to get rid of the rat poop in the car...not fun. They gave me a quote in about 20mins and I got my appointment all setup. They're mobile so you don't need to bring your car in, hand em your keys and they got it done in a few hours since we have two cars. Results? They gave me a sneak peak an hour before the job was done and my engine looks brand new and the interior doesn't smell like dogs on wheels anymore, it actually smell like i just drove it off the dealership's lot. Hopefully the sneaky tenants won't come back again, but I know who I'll be calling for my next service. They even sent me the before and after pix so see it for yourself :)

    For a basic interior & exterior plus dog hair removal the price was reasonable for us. We look forward to hiring them again.
    Megan H.

    The General Auto Spa was very easy to communicate with and were available to come to my home! Which is such a convenience for my busy schedule. For a basic exterior wash & interior cleaning plus dog hair removal the price was reasonable for us. We look forward to hiring them again. Thank you so much Rodrigo & the team of General Auto Spa! It was a pleasure doing business with you.

    The General cleaned and conditioned the elderly convertible top!
    Sylvia B.

    Rodrigo and his crew from The General Auto Spa brought their auto detail shop to my home! They were here to detail my (somewhat neglected) 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible. The car needed a good clean and detail. The exterior paint was dulled from sun exposure; with layers of ash from recent wildfires, combined with tree sap and bird poop! The interior was dull and dusty and the dashboard vinyl was dry and cracked. Rodrigo and his team went to work! Two hours later ..... I was stunned and overjoyed with the results of their work! The paint shone and gleamed - exposing beautiful green flecks in the five year old paint job. The interior appeared dewy and supple- the years of devastating sun and dry air wiped away revealing a supple interior and a rich patina! These guys provide an excellent service and tremendous value! Highly recommended by yours truly!

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    Erick T.

    What can I say about this business, I came a cross from online advertising of this auto spa, I'm very serious about all my vehicles and I want it to give it a shot, OMG my vehicle looks like it came out the showroom, after this took my car for a ride everyone can see how beautiful my car is looking, staff is super friendly and prices are very affordable for the Bay Area prices, I highly recommend the general auto spa. For now on this is the only guy that can treat my cars !!

    My 85 El Camino.
    Charles P.

    High quality work. These people take their time and have left me speechless. I purchased their ceramic deal and let me tell you it was the best decision I've made. Definitely recommend

    J C.

    Rodrigo and team did such an amazing job in our family car Looks like new in and out Very much recommended!!

    To aggressive with the buffer will mess it up

    ***** update Yes you have a $100 discount for a paint correction But let's not forget that I now need to remove and replace that 3m clear bra which is $800.

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    Matthew H.

    Perfect communication before the job, prompt arrival and spotless cleaning combine for the the best mobile detailing experience I've ever had. Showed up fully equipped and ready to go. Will definitely be inviting The General back again.

    Full detail & ceramic coating !
    Grant B.

    I just got my Harley detailed from the Detail Gods! I called them last week looking to get an appointment for today and let me tell you they didn't disappoint. Brandon was my technician and he couldn't of done a better job. The bike looks brand new. I didn't even know it could look this clean. I also got it ceramic coated to keep the paint protected. I will most definitely be using them again. Thank you the general and thank you Brandon!

    Beamer looking fresh
    Christian R.

    Imagine finally able to get your dream car and then you start noticing dents and scratches that randomly appear, no matter how much you try to park far away from other cars. After having to look at all imperfections (some of them really bad sharp dents) made by clumsy and careless people that park around me, I decided I had to bring my BMW to someone I cold trust my baby with. As a first time car owner I didn't know where to go so I decided to bring my car to The General Auto Spa. The staff was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, prompt and ready to make my car look brand new again, and so they did. They told me to get the Ultimate Detail service , and so I got it putting my trust in their hands. My car looks amazing, scratches, dents and dirt damage are completely gone, one of my friends told me it would be hard to remove bumps off the natural curves of the car but these guys did it no problem. I can't imagine trying to gamble again looking for a place I can trust with my car, I will be going here from now on !

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    Haviette T.

    I needed the interior of my car cleaned because I had food spill in the trunk and left it for like 2 weeks while I was away. It smelled terrible in there and looked bad too. Rodrigo came with another guy and cleaned my baby Bonita (my car) up like I just got her off the lot! I will definitely keep them in mind if I need anything like this done on the future! 5 stars :)

    Gave the paint that mirror-like finish I was looking for!!!!!

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    It was a pleasure thank you for choosing us Mr. Carlos see you soon

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    Excellent fast service. excellent quality. Will do repeat business in the future. Professional staff and owner. Highly recommended

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    Quick response excellent work I recommend For the detailing he provided me which was a basic detailing.

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    It Was a pleasure Mr. Rubio Always here for you.

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    I've had work done at OCD Detailing a few times now, and they never disappoint. Yes, they're on the…read moreexpensive side, but they are hands down the best I've found in the entire Bay Area. If you own a Tesla or any high-end car and care about quality, this is absolutely the place to go. Joe, the owner, is always welcoming and clearly pours his passion into the business. You can tell immediately how much he values his team. He treats his staff like family, and it shows in their work. Everyone there genuinely enjoys what they do, and they really do live up to the "OCD" name when it comes to attention to detail. I learned the hard way that not all highly rated Yelp shops deliver real quality. After going to another popular place, a friend pointed out several issues in the work that I had completely missed. Never again! I would much rather pay for top-tier service and have peace of mind than worry about fixing problems later. Most recently, I had a front PPF and tint done on my Tesla, and the results were flawless. OCD Detailing is one of the few places capable of tinting the entire Tesla roof using a single piece, with no seams, and it looks incredible. They were also kind enough to help install hub caps I purchased separately and recommended a great source for blacked-out emblems. My car turned out beautiful. The only downside is that I live in San Francisco, so the drive is a bit out of the way, but it was absolutely worth it. I recommend OCD Detailing to all my friends whenever they're looking for high-quality PPF or tinting. If you care about your car, this is where you take it.

    My brother said this was the only place to get paint protection film, and he was right. We also got…read morewindow tinting. The quality of everything was excellent, from the customer service to the actual work done! At other car-related companies that are male-dominated, I have experienced patronizing and borderline insulting service. At OCDetailing, they treated me like a normal/valuable customer. I hadn't read reviews in advance, so I was pleasantly surprised that they ordered and paid for my Uber. This place is expensive, and there is a weeks-long wait to get work done, but they will not settle for anything less than perfection. They even scheduled a follow-up appointment to check their work. The 5 stars are well earned!

    Auto Pro Detailing

    Auto Pro Detailing

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    Quality service Quality work…read more Top notch shop A special thank you to : Byron Sarah and the entire crew They Brought my Tahoe back to beauty !

    I cannot say enough good things about Auto Pro Detailing at the Fremont location. We drove a bit…read moreout of our way to get to them, but it was completely worth it. We brought our Rivian to them for a PPF wrap, Ceramic Pro coating, and 3M Crystalline window tint, and the entire experience was exceptional. Right from the start, their communication stood out. We did a lot of back-and-forth via email before booking, and they were always incredibly responsive and helpful. That same great energy carried over when we dropped the car off--they are just as friendly and welcoming in person. What really set them apart was their honesty. They didn't try to oversell us at all--they actually down-sold us on the ceramic coating! They took the time to explain that since we were already getting the PPF, we didn't need the longest-lasting ceramic package. It is incredibly rare to find a business that prioritizes the right recommendation over making an extra buck. The quality of their work is top-notch. The wrap and tint were absolutely spot-on, and their pricing is very competitive. There were a few minor areas that needed a quick follow-up later on, and they handled it perfectly. They were completely hassle-free and dedicated to getting everything looking flawless. Because they are a family-owned business, you really get that personal touch. The brothers who own the shop are extremely kind and hands-on. They even went completely out of their way to help us clean up a little accident our puppy had in the car! If you need detailing, PPF, window tinting, or a ceramic coating, making the trip to their shop is a no-brainer. Highly recommended!

    Express Shine Mobile Auto Detailing - Front Drivers side after

    Express Shine Mobile Auto Detailing

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    Great job, communication and value! Steam cleaned and vacuumed my full interior and made it look…read morebrand new.

    1 star for Paolo, the person you are messaging as "Christian" on Yelp, who provides the job price…read moreand scheduling. TLDR: after the fact he said that to provide the work specified in his offer would be 2x the quote. And it seems he has fired this great 5 star team for *his* mistake. Bah. The technicians are hard working and delightful, in particular Christian. 5 stars for Christian. I don't think he is with this company any more though. If only scheduling had been the only challenge. Scheduling is unreliable, as you've seen in multiple other reviews. Three reschedules at the last minute. This is not the company to use if you have a deadline or event. Paolo offered a written scope of work, including the unambiguous "Our steam and hot extraction and removal service of stains, liquid spills, has no additional cost, it is courtesy of our company." Screenshots provided. This was not communicated to the technicians, who did not have the appropriate steam extraction equipment when they arrived. I reasonably expected the owner to send them back at a less busy time to complete the agreed upon written scope of work and at which time I would pay on completion. Nope. You can see here in the follow up messaging Paolo said the cost of the work as he had promised would be $190 more, providing justification for the cost with information he already had prior to creating the quote offer in the first place. He had the size of the vehicle, the location, and my explicit priority for deep shampoo of an older used high mileage vehicle. I also re-communicated this multiple times each time of the last minute reschedule. I am at a loss as to what I as a client could have done for better communication. This is frustrating most of all because at the time of updating this review, he is punishing his hardworking team for his mistake and I am of the impression they were fired.

    Titan's Auto Detailing - Tesla Model Y detail

    Titan's Auto Detailing

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    i got my first brand new car in december and immediately started looking up car wash and detailing…read morecompanies for future care. i wanted a place with a physical shop vs just mobile services and titan's came up as a highly rated business on both yelp and google. i appreciated the thorough descriptions of all the services on the website and competitive pricing compared to other places. with all the pollen lately, i read up on washing techniques and protecting the car's clear coat and decided to get ceramic coating done sooner rather than later so i reached out to titan's on yelp. steven replied right away and had availability for the following morning. i originally wanted level 1 ceramic plus interior detailing but he advised me to do the new car coating and i'm looking forward to seeing how all the other surfaces are protected. he explained the process and benefits of the service, which i always appreciate hearing. it took the maximum quoted time (8 hours) and my car is so shiny and smooth and looks amazing! i can't speak on the longevity of the coating just yet but hopefully it lasts a while. the interior looked dull at the time of purchase but glistens and glows now after a proper, thorough cleaning and conditioning. random oil stains and suction cup marks left by the dealership are totally gone. the gauge cluster screen and piano black center console are free of obvious scratches so these guys know how to handle sensitive areas. i'm happy with my experience here and will definitely be back! so glad i found a local place with friendly customer service and solid, detail-oriented work. 5 stars :)

    Their work speaks for itself, if you're willing to spend the $$. Contacted them, as I've seen their…read morework first hand. A friend of mine (I wish I could find the before / after photos he sent me) had a virtual miracle performed by these guys. Like myself, my friend has several small children who no matter how hard one tries to clean, absolutely trash the interior of one's vehicle. These guys took his wife's car from looking like an episode of "Hoarders" to showroom new looking. It was impressive. But the price. You have to be willing to spend. Hence why I'll not be using them, wanted to drop a review (my friend doesn't use yelp)... Also the guys here seem quite professional & prompt replies. I was quoted $490.00 for an interior/exterior detail & $450/ea if I brought both vehicles (mid sized SUVs). I'm not sure of the going rate here in the Bay Area for this kind of detail service, but almost $1,000 for 2 vehicles is far beyond what I'd be willing to spend. (My guy I used to use, a mobile service was $225.00). Prices seem incredibly high, however, I've seen the miracles these dudes can perform & it was definitely noteworthy.

    Hayward Car Wash - $30 for this?! Paid for interior clean and this is how they leave it?! What a JOKE!!

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    I've been coming here regularly since my wife's car was brand new and have left a couple of strong…read morereviews over the past few months because this place usually delivers. That's why I'm still giving 5 stars--this is about consistency and making it right. I came in around 3:15 PM today and it was busy, but the team was moving things efficiently at first. Shortly after, an attendant let me know there were equipment issues and about a 30-minute delay. Totally understandable--things happen. After about 30-35 minutes, they started moving cars again and explained they'd be doing hand washes instead of running through the system. I want to give credit--the team stayed professional, communicated well, and worked hard to keep things going. That said, for a $45 wash, the final result didn't match the usual standard I've experienced here. The photos show it best--wheels still had buildup, interior areas needed more attention, and I didn't receive the Armor All treatment that's typically included. I'm not upset--just being real. I know what this place is capable of, and that's why I keep coming back. Today just didn't hit that mark. If someone from the team could reach out so I can bring the car back in for a proper finish, I'd really appreciate it. Still a loyal customer--just looking to get this one brought up to the level I know you deliver. I will also send a note to the business through Yelp or social media to follow up. -- James Stinnett

    People! Don't ignore the bad reviews! I did and guess what?! I wasted money on a below mediocre…read moreinterior cleaning job. I only needed the inside of my car cleaned and they gave me an "off the top of their head" price- $30. I thought ok fine, I have my toddlers with me and didn't feel like driving to a self vacuum place. Well, this is the last time I EVER go there again! I had been there once before but got a more expensive package with steam cleaning on the inside so of course they did a good job because that cleaner was on it and I paid more. The problem is they have some inconsistent lazy workers that barely wipe down your car. So you pay but they don't do their job! It's the luck of the draw if you get someone good that day. I should have known better. The guy taking payment was rude and arrogant, and as I was driving away that's when I noticed so much dust on the dashboard, and many uncleaned areas inside. The only reason I didn't turn around was because I had my toddlers with me! And I'm mad I gave them a tip!! See my pictures- they didn't wipe down anything inside, didn't lift the mats, didn't clean the mats, literally the only thing I felt they did was vacuum....$30 FOR A VACUUM?!?!!!! Do yourself a favor and AVOID this place! Buy a good handheld vacuum and vacuum your car yourself and do your own wipe down, why? Because you'll end up doing it anyways after you leave this bad place! BAD QUALITY, BAD SERVICE, RIPOFF PLACE!! How it stays in business with these horrible reviews, I have no clue! Maybe it's people that enjoy throwing money away as apparently I did today! Fool me once...and that's it! Not going back!!

    G1 Auto Detail Garage

    G1 Auto Detail Garage

    (91 reviews)

    Israel is amazing! We had him come again and detail both of our cars. He is so thorough and really…read morepays attention to every little thing. The time he spends cleaning is so worth it. We would hire him again for sure!! Highly recommend if you want someone who does an incredible job and is also a very nice man!

    So few years have gone by and G1 is still going strong! I continue to bring him my Subaru all…read moregrubby after dusty road trips featuring kayaking, camping, and bike rides. It always comes back looking unbelievably clean. My favorite thing he does is remove all the numerous white patches of mineral sun screen on the door panels and seat upholstery. I didn't realize that it's almost impossible to get off. I tried various DIY solutions nothing worked. Israel gets it all off, on both sides of the car, and even gave me a bottle of the secret sauce he uses. Now I too can get it off, as long as my supply lasts, but it's a LOT of scrubbing. I recently brought my 2nd car to Israel. It's a BMW i4, black, that I bought used. It's a great car but it hasn't received much TLC during its young life. I could tell it had been driven through an automated car wash a few times, and had been left to air dry with water on it, leaving hard water stains. Israel got everything polished up looking brand new again. An outside panel on the driver side, between front and rear windows, is plastic and had scratches on it. Israel buffed them off and then placed a special film on it to protect it, so I won't have that issue again. As always, he is meticulous with the interior cleaning. I'm OCD but he surpasses me lol. All this white glove treatment and the price is quite reasonable. For little more than the cost of 3 automated car washes, you too can get your vehicle looking like new and cleaned within an inch of its life. The feeling of driving such a spotless car is so worth it. If you love your cars and take pride in keeping them well maintained, G1 is the place to bring them.

    The General Auto Spa - auto_detailing - Updated May 2026

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