Beyond impressed with the service provided by Best Detail. They are locally owned and operated shop - José in particular was a joy to speak with. I requested a full exterior and interior detail, which took the day to get done. Drop off was smooth and I was ensured that any questions or concerns would be answered immediately. After picking up my car, I was amazed with the quality of work. The interior was spotless + all of the stains and dog hair in my car was removed (and was smelling fantastic). It was my first time getting my vehicle detailed in 3 years, and the team had it looking brand new. Definitely recommend going with Best Detail vs the mobile detail shops. The price is worth the quality output, and it's always awesome to support a local Oakland small business. read more

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Quick response to my Yelp message to schedule an appointment. Jose was so kind and ensured we knew what to expect during drop-off. They did a fantastic job doing an interior clean on our car. I also appreciated they ensure the seats were dry prior to pick-up! We received a thank you note in the mail a week later for our business--a very nice touch to an overall great experience with Jose and the team. I will definitely use them again in the future and recommend to anyone needing interior detailing. read more

They did an amazing job. The interior of my 6 year old SUV looks new. The exterior looks as new as possible given the dents and scrapes I put on it. Reasonable price, got me in quickly, would highly recommend. read more

José can do absolutely no wrong. My car was broken into by some raccoons during a camping trip. Chocolate. Everywhere. My 2008 camry looks absolutely brand new. You're paying for quality and service here. read more

Since I can't give 10 stars, I might consider writing two reviews, 5 stars each. My interior was soaked at which I let sit for about a week hoping that the smell would just air out on its own. Each time I stepped into my car, I get a whiff of old, wet towels. Not a pleasant smell if I decided to become a chauffeur to influencers. I looked up interior detailing and used "projects" function on Yelp which reaches out to multiple companies by me who can service my car. Best Detail stood out not only for their shiny stars but after reading some of the reviews, it sounded like Jose really understands customer service and cares about his work. Jose is super punctual, kind, informative, and didn't give me the vibe that he was selling me a service but moreso, customer satisfaction based. My car came out smelling fresh as a daisy thanks to Jose and Freddy who went above and beyond. Prompt responses, friendly, and overall great serviceHighly recommend. read more

Jose was awesome. I have a 2014 Honda CRV that I brought in for full service. It came out as clean and shiny as the day I bought it. I couldn't be happier. Highly recommend. Thanks for the great job. read more

My experience with Best Detail was excellent. Jose was very responsive from the start and easy to work with and his pricing was reasonable. I was able to get my vehicle in to his shop in a timely manner. He did a great job incorporating clay bar, polishing and waxing on a vehicle that had not received any exterior detailing in over 6 years. In addition, he was able to remove sunscreen that was embedded in one of the black leather seats. We assumed the seat was damaged and it would never come clean after the sunscreen being there for several years. Jose worked his magic and the seat looks brand new. Can't recommend Best Detail enough. We will be coming back for future car detailing needs. read more

They always do a quality job. Most recently I needed a good detail for the sale of my 2020 E450 Mercedes-Benz. They did exactly what I needed and the car sold almost immediately. Repeat customer happy again.! read more

I can't recommend Best Detail enough! When the driver's footwell of my RAV4 filled with water due to a clogged sunroof drain, the dealership cleaned the drain and tried to dry the carpet and pad--but two days later, the carpet was still wet and had a terrible smell. Jose at Best Detail came to the rescue. He removed the driver's seat, pulled up the carpet and pad, dried everything thoroughly, and treated both the carpet and pad with a solution that completely eliminated the odor--it hasn't returned since! Not only did they solve the issue effectively, but they returned my car clean, odor-free, and for less than the original quoted estimate. Reliable, capable, and reasonably priced--Best Detail truly lives up to their name. I'll definitely be back for any future detailing needs! read more

The best auto detail I have ever gotten. I have a black 2017 Audi SUV that has not been garaged and started to see some sun-fade a couple years ago. I have gotten a couple details since and neither compare to Best Detail's detail. Several washes and a fewish months later, still looks fantastic. The paint gleams and the wheels are fantastic. 10/10. read more

Had my minivan detailed here by Jose and his team and was so impressed by their level of detail and service. Referred friends and had a friend take her minivan there after it hit a skunk. She said they did a fabulous job also. Highly recommend their services and can't wait to book my next detail with Jose who is such a nice guy. read more

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Jose and staff did a fantastic job on the dirtiest vehicle i have ever driven in my life! A1+ read more

Very professional, quick response time, and excellent work! I was really really impressed. Thanks, Jose!

I have a Tacoma that I bought used and it had a lot of scratches. Jose gave me the best quote for detailing with all of the steps I wanted to be taken care of for the exterior. Their team was fast and did such an amazing job - I was blown away. Love Jose (he is good vibes) and I will return for any other detailing needs for my truck. read more

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So let's start with my Orange Scout.. it had been so neglected in a past life that when I rinsed it some of the paint came off.. I immediately stop! After asking around "BEST DETAIL" kept being recommended.. so I give them a shot.. when I got the truck back.. totally different vehicle! Stroke of luck right? ....WRONG!! Next I take them my latest conquest.. my 65 Mustang Fastback that was sitting since 1978!!! When I tell you the paint is night and day trust me !!! From here on out it's *BEST DETAIL* or NO DETAIL!! read more

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I've been bringing cars to Jose at Best Detail for almost 20 years. I am still amazed each time at the quality of his work, inside and out. The car isn't just clean, it looks like it just rolled off the dealer's lot. I keep getting compliments even after many miles--I'm sure the Best Detail finish makes that possible. read more

I'm a repeat customer, and Best Detail will continue to be my spot to get my car taken care of. The owner, Jose, is professional and courteous, and my car came back looking great inside and out. Great value, excellent service. read more

Wow, the level of service, professionalism, communication, relationship-building is above and beyond. Jose took great care of me and my car. You can tell he really cares about his customers. I had a bad water leak inside my car on the passenger side. He identified water on the drivers side, and another leak in the trunk, which I didn't even ask him to check, but I'm so glad he did because there was mold in the trunk. He got the car dry quickly and communicated with me every step of the way. They even vacuumed the seats after, which was really nice. I guess they can't have a car leaving a detail place with crumbs on the seats, lol. They did an incredible job and was less than half the price that was quoted from a place I called in East Oakland. Jose also always answers the phone, which is really impressive! read more

Ive been tempted to go outside to peak at my car multiple times. I am beyond in love with the detailing service I received. They do an impeccable job it doesn't get better than this! read more

José at Best Detail did an AMAZING job with my 20 year old Nissan Frontier that is parked outside year round and hadn't been cleaned in quite some time. He was able to remove water stains from the fabric seats that I thought would never come out and also removed paint transfer from the fenders that I thought would be impossible to remove. He went the extra mile and even removed the roof rack in order to get full access to the exterior of the car! I honestly can't believe the transformation. The truck looks brand new. I'm so grateful for the service, which was clearly done with incredible care and consideration. Also, José is basically an angel and you will feel great about doing business with him. I never leave reviews, but knew I had to spread the good word about Best Detail. Don't bother looking for another company! read more

It's all in the name "best detail". This is the best detail I've ever gotten for my car. The attention to detail is unlike any other, they had my car sparkling like new after they were finished. It can be challenging to get an appointment because they book so far out but it's worth the wait. I also respect and appreciate the fact that they uphold great customer service, this is the most important part to me, they stand by their work and want the client to be 100% satisfied. 10/10 read more

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tl;dr Had a wonderful first experience at Best Detail, and am already committed to being a regular. José was very friendly and professional, and was able to answer all my questions. The car came back looking brand new again - they had even vacuumed the interior! If you're looking for a great local business to get your car washed/detailed, don't hesitate. -- If you're bored and wanna read more of my thoughts: My new car had began to collect plenty of dirt and grime from the past two weeks of driving in the rain; so it felt apt to get it cleaned before any of the dirtiness settled. Was able to schedule a last minute appointment the night before for an early morning full service wash. Also scheduled to get the car detailed a couple weeks out as they're booked out for a bit (if you're thinking about detailing, call them now as they're busy busy busy!) For the morning wash... dropped off the car at 7:30am and got the car back promptly at 9:20am. Upon getting the car back; I was able to meet José - they were very professional and friendly and we had a good conversation about the car and potentially getting it ceramic coated for my next appointment. Despite the car not being too dirty, it was still night and day from when I dropped it off and when I picked it up. They also went above and beyond and vacuumed the interior - practically looked brand new again; both inside and out. Looks like I've found my regular spot to keep the car clean - best part is that they're just down the street from home. They seem to get booked out pretty quickly; so make sure to call ahead to secure a time to get your car in! read more

I needed to get my car detailed inside, José made it look better than when I first bought my car preowned. Every nook and cranny is clear, and the upholstery that had stains from the past eight years now looks great! I asked about external detailing and he gave me helpful guidance... Recommended I wait, he did not try to upsell me. It took from 8:30 to 2:30 PM for my compact car to fully dry and everything. $255 (right in the middle of the quote range he gave me on Yelp) read more

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Best car detail experience I've ever had in terms of an eye for the smallest details.

My apologies to Jose at Best Detail for finally getting around to leaving this review. Last year I was referred to Jose at Best Detail as I wanted a reputable outfit to detail my car. I was not disappointed! The minute I walked in I was pleasantly greeted by Jose and just felt welcomed like family. The work Best Detail did was exceptional and Jose even arranged to pick up my car from Uptown Body & Fender as they were running behind schedule with my new bumper and decided that at least he could complete the detail job while Uptown Body & Fender were awaiting the delayed fender and do that I wouldn't have to be further inconvenienced. I really appreciated this executive decision and as a result, at least one of the parties during this transaction (Best Detail) didn't disappoint and delivered as promised with an AMAZING interior/exterior detail job! Jose at Best Detail is class personified! I'd strongly recommend Best Detail to anyone in need of an EXCELLENT car detailing. Many thanks again Jose and the folks at Best Detail! read more

Highly recommend this place! Jose was amazing and had the best customer service. Amazing detailed work as well. Check out the pictures. read more

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Best Detail is really the Best Detail. The owner was super friendly and professional and most importantly, my car looks amazing now. People just randomly compliment me on it and it looks better than it did when I bought it. The work was very thorough; I can't find anything that was not cleaned. Best Detail is exactly the kind of independent business we all want to have in our neighborhoods, owned by a long term community member who has been detailing cars forever. Plus the location is great. You can walk to BART, Lake Merritt, Whole Foods and all the shops and restaurants in Uptown. What more could you want? You will be happy and your car will look great! read more

Sometimes, just gimme the business. I wanna call, schedule, show up and get 'er did. This place did that. My car needed some special TLC but I was thinking of a new car do I just got a good wash and detail. Good work. I'll return with my new car! read more

Brought my car in for a detail on a Groupon deal. The service was amazing and I was provided with an option to do a full paint correction for an additional $50. The paint came out immaculate and the detail inside / out was amazing! this place definitely hooked it up and did all the hard work! Highly recommend! read more

Couldn't have been happier with the Best Detail, Jose's team, remedying the flood issue into my car and detailing my car - excellent work! The floor on the passenger site affected by the flood is beautifully restored and my car looks new and super shiny again! Great customer service with detail communications and photos as the work was being completed. The price was very reasonable as well. Highly recommend the Best Detail! read more

I could not stop saying "wow" when I picked up our car. My kids have made a mess of our car over the years and it now looks brand spanking new. Amazing quality work. Highly recommend. read more

I brought my car for detailing and was very impressed by the level of service. The staff were very attentive and helpful. My car came back looking AMAZING - best it has looked since I bought it. They even cleaned areas on the roof that I didn't know were a problem. Also felt very safe from a COVID perspective. Staff were in masks and the service area was mostly open air. read more

Exceptional detail on my 2014 MINI Cooper. Kind and caring professionals. Definitely recommend. read more

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Called and made an appointment on the phone. They were booked solid so the earliest appointment I could make was a month out. I made sure to confirm the appointment date on the phone. Showed up a month later at the time of the appointment and they said they had no record of my appointment. They were full that day and asked if I wanted to reschedule. read more

I brought my 392 in for a wash buff and wax they did a incredible job I am great ful we have a place like this in Oakland I can see why it's hard to get a appointment five stars for sure keep up the great work read more

I have a classic car, and am very, very picky about who I bring her to. I was at my upholstery shop down the street and was commenting to them about how desperately I needed to get the roof of my car buffed and smoothed out...Years of living next to BART and the freeway and the Port have taken their toll, though I do keep her covered and maintained the first year or two I had her I did not and subsequently the roof became too far gone and hard for me to deal with. this is what is known as "industrial fallout". Looked like lots and lots of tiny rust spots ALL over the roof of my car and the texture almost felt like sandpaper! my upholstery shop highly recommended Jose and Best Detail so I drove right over and talked to him. I got a quote and made an appointment and 2 weeks later brought her back in. when I arrived later that day to pick her up I literally almost started crying. the roof was so smooth and clean and it was in better shape than when I got the car 18 years ago! I am so happy and I can't thank Jose enough for taking care of my baby. I highly recommend this shop for any of your detailing needs! read more

Spectacular job! I brought my 2017 Mini Clubman S, pepper white with black sport stripes. After the fires my car was covered in ash so I wanted a thorough but gentle clean & paint decontamination so it didn't get swirl marks. They taped off the stripes for the clay bar so they didn't scuff and came back with wax over the entire car. Beautiful! Interior detail was spot on, no greasy cheap plastic protectants, they used high quality scent free UV protectant and leather protectant. No grease, nice and smooth, fresh look, chrome shines, and smells like new! 5/5 stars, I highly recommend! They rung me up $265 or so, fair price for all of the work. I wish their Square app let me tip extra, but I'll bring my business here again and again! read more

I have a new (six month old) car that was gradually starting to look more like a five year old car due to the inability to wash it in the condo complex I live in, and relying only on the gas station car washes. So I took it in to Best Detail for a cleanup and I could not be happier. Jose was the consummate professional: super responsive, super helpful, and he and his team did an absolutely fabulous job making my car look once again like it did on the day I got it. The experience was extremely pleasant, and I left feeling like Jose and his team are true partners in the stewardship of my car. If I could give more than five stars, I would! Highly recommend. read more

Jose is a miracle worker. My car had a serious mold issue after the rag top leaked this winter. He removed the seats and took up the carpet and worked his magic. I thought the car was a loss but it smells fresh and safe to drive again. Thanks, Jose. read more

I brought in my son's Mazda3, completely covered in tree sap (windows, doors, the entire car was sticky and filthy). Best Detail had it looking LIKE NEW just a few hours later. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. I have been here twice before with different cars, and my experience has always been the same: José is one of the kindest people ever, the service is phenomenal, the pricing reasonable and the turnaround impressive. You will not be sorry if you bring your car here! read more