I have used Cliff's Professional Auto Detailing in New Haven to keep my cars looking pristine for over 20 years. On top of being a very, very nice guy he does an outstanding job at detailing my cars and all for an extremely fair price. Cliff picks up my car and returns it when he's done and the car looks like it just came out of the showroom. I can't say enough good things about Cliff and the service he provides. Trust me, you will not be disappointed. read more

Cliff did a fantastic job with my Jetta! I got a gift card for an interior/exterior detail for Christmas (incredible gift) and finally took my car in now that the snow is gone. Cliff had my car looking brand new by the same afternoon! He was lovely and I've already recommended his business to my friends and colleagues looking to spruce up their rides. Highly recommend! read more

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Was able to snag a last minute spot with Cliff after someone rescheduled, and he did such a wonderful job! Our car was sitting over the summer for 3 months and had a couple of road trips to boot - and now it looks brand new again. Even though we just opted for an exterior detail Cliff still thoroughly cleaned the rubber mats inside, which really needed it. Thank you Cliff for your honest work! read more

The reviews for Cliff's are extremely accurate! I needed my car detailed on very short notice as it's being shipped to CA next week and Cliff was able to make it work. Cliff and his team did a phenomenal job, have great knowledge of the auto detailing industry and will go above and beyond to make sure your car comes out looking its best and as perfect as possible. The attention to detail and meticulous care Cliff and his team have with your car are very rare in this industry as is the high level of customer service given by Cliff. If you want your car to look its absolute best, by people who are serious about what they do, let Cliff wow you! Hands down one of the best detailers in CT!!! read more

Cliff did a great job on our car. He was thorough and reasonably priced. Pleasure to work with. Also apparently he does house calls so ask for that if you can't get over to New Haven. read more

I had some black spots on my relatively brand new car. It was only about 5 months old so I wanted the car to look flawless. I went here because it had many good reviews and was one of reputable places in town. I showed it to Cliff to make sure he can get rid of these spots and he ensured he knows how to deal with new paints. He charged $150 for basic detailing and interior vacuum. The result was sloppy at best and there were water marks, swirls, and black spots were still intact and all over. I've done many detailing and waxing before and this type of work is probably worth $30. I would probably stay away if your expectation is high. read more

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Brought my car to Cliffs today. They did an amazing job detailing the interior. My car was covered in my dogs hair. The short stiff kind that once embedded refuses to leave. The backseat and floors were especially bad with six years of dog hair. The team at Cliffs did an amazing job at a reasonable price. The customer service is top notch as well. I highly recommend bringing your vehicle here. read more

Cliff is incredibly friendly, and does an excellent job when it comes to detailing your car. I did extensive research on trying to find the cheapest and best service I can get, and I'm glad I went with Cliff. His prices are very fair, and the service was top-notch. I will be coming back and recommending my friends to his business. read more

Cliff did a fantastic job getting dog hair and dog smells out of our car. We will definitely be going back.

I am so impressed by the job done by Cliff. I had gone to him because half of the carpets in my car were soaked related to a since resolved clogged duct, but forgot to tel him that I had a dog, too. He wasn't expecting to clean out dog hair but he didn't miss a beat and got it all incredibly graciously. My car looks like new and I couldn't be more impressed! read more

Cliff was very responsive before dropping the car off and helped me with a car that had a few scratches in it. Thought the detail was fantastic and he dropped the car off for me afterwards. 5/5, give him a shot you won't be disappointed. read more

Cliff was recommended by a close friend of ours--the car was long overdue for a good detailing so we decided to make an appointment. It was a quick and easy process and we were able to get the car scheduled in just a few days. We made sure to ask Cliff if he'd also be able to clean the front headlights (over the years they had gotten a bit dull) and he said no problem, he could buff them and would only charge a bit extra for it. When we got the car back, it looked like the day we bought it--it was super clean both on the outside and the inside (and the headlights were nearly shiny again!). It was a great investment and I highly recommend trusting Cliff with your car--you won't be disappointed! read more

Cliff is the most professional, detail oriented, and polite auto detailer I have ever met. He charges a fair price every time (though I always do make sure to add a big and well deserved tip/performance bonus) He will go through your car millimeter^2 by millimeter^2 until your car is showroom ready. Every time I go to pick up my car, I am stunned by how flawless his work is. Cliff is hands down the best. If you have a car worth cherishing, give Cliff a call! read more

I would give this business 10 stars if I could. I had an emergency disaster in my car today. Called Cliff he said come right down which I did. He had his mask on and stepped away from the car he was detailing to perfection to help me out. It was a challenging mess to clean but he figured it out. The only alternative i had was a new seat which would have cost about 2000. God bless this guy! He is FANTASTIC!!! Highly recommend!!!! read more

I wanted an interior detail done on my 4runner. I called Cliff and he is very friendly and personable. He is a very accommodating with his schedule. The reason I gave 1 star is because I paid $150 for the interior clean and had to clean 3 separate locations when I got home (spent 2 hours of my own time). I have pictures of the areas (before/after). They weren't hard to clean. They were just missed entirely. I basically paid for a full interior clean and feel it was not done completely. He came highly recommended and I feel let down. He is a nice guy, but if I have to clean something I just paid to be cleaned, I feel ripped off. I will not recommend nor be back. I feel I would have gotten a better job from Splash for less money. read more

I spilled a coolant in my trunk and it seeped through my back seat as well. Cliff was very kind and cleaned my car very thoroughly. I would go back for any cleaning done for my car. read more

Short version: Five-star review for Cliff and I absolutely recommend him. He was friendly, did a good job, and was reasonably priced. Perhaps most importantly, he made a mistake - and corrected it the right way when I called him to ask about it! Long version: I have never had my '96 minivan cleaned, so it needed it. More importantly, the back seat folds down into a "stow and go" compartment for a larger trunk. A few weeks ago, I lifted up the seat - and discovered that it was soaking wet with an inch of water in the compartment. For $250, Cliff detailed the entire interior, thoroughly cleaned the ruined trunk, and replaced the insulation below the carpet. $250 is a lot, but not for the hours this kind of job would cost. (Just detailing would have been about $150, if I recall correctly.) Also, Cliff came to me, picked up my car leaving his in my apartment parking lot, then swapped them back at the end of the day. So helpful and incredibly convenient! Initially, it seemed Cliff did a great job. Unfortunately, I found the next day that he had not put the back seat down again after cleaning the stow-and-go compartment, leaving a major stain in the folded-down floor. I texted him a picture and called him about it - and he was embarrassed to have missed it and very apologetic, and I didn't even have to ask if he would clean it as part of the original fee. As soon as our schedules aligned, he had it taken care of. My motto is, we all make mistakes - what matters is how we handle them. And Cliff handled it perfectly. That gets anyone an extra star in my book. Thanks, Cliff! Hopefully I won't need another detailing, but I'll recommend him to any friend who does. read more

my car had been broken into, & i was nervous i would miss some of the tiny shards of glass everywhere. cliff was incredibly kind, professional & efficient at helping me with the detailing, i was impressed by the workmanship & he was very easygoing about the scheduling. the location is a little set back from the road, & no formal waiting area but it was a gorgeous day & he set out a chair for me to relax in while he worked. i highly recommend this place! read more

I used this place twice to get my car detailed. Once to get out a stain and once before it back in. Cliff is so incredibly nice and his prices are very reasonable. I think it was 50 for a complete car detail. He opens really early so you can drop off your car before the work day. You can also wait at the garage. Its not a formal office or anything but it gets the job done. Definitely recommend going here for your car cleaning needs. Support local businesses!! read more

Incredible job, my car is sparkling just like it did 7 years ago when I bought it! Wonderful experience, will go again someday.

Cliff is extremely nice and takes pride in doing an excellent job. He managed to get my car seats (which were very stained with spilled coffee, etc.) looking brand new! He charged me a very reasonable price and had the car ready exactly when he said he would. I recommend Cliff's and will definitely be back! read more

I have never met Cliff, but he knows my car more intimately than any stranger should. He has had hands and brushes and cloths in places that no one should ever go without at least buying the car a drink first. Should this sort of behaviour be rewarded? I say yes! Cliff is willing to pick up my car from my house as early in the morning as I can leave my keys for him, he keeps it at his shop for about 2 hours and returns in in gleaming, showroom condition. He works hard, he is honest, and he delivers on his promises. If more businesses ran like this there would be no poverty, the world would be peaceful and loving, and we would be able to stop global warming. As it is, I'm really glad my car is clean. read more

Cliff is incredibly polite, does his job really well, and even was nice enough to drop me off and pick me up at my apt 10 mins away from his place so I could do other things while he was cleaning the car. I had never had my car detailed before, so he walked me through the various options and told me exactly what he was going to do, how long it would take and what it would cost (he ended up being a bit faster than he had thought and was honest enough to charge me less than he had originally quoted :) ). He did a full interior detail, and after 3.5 hours of work, the car was spotless. He shampooed all the seats, vacuumed every square inch, cleaned the windshield and all the windows (on the inside) and found nooks and crannies to clean I didn't know existed. I probably wouldn't use this service more than once every year or two since its not cheap and only necessary after a lot of hard use and abuse, but next time I need the inside cleaned I know how to go to. I know its cheaper at Splash or other chains, but they clearly don't have the experience Cliff does, and I feel more comfortable and happy supporting a local business whose owner I immediately trusted than a chain where the employees are different every time I go. Two suggestions: - call in advance. When I called it was a week until he had the next spot open. -Unless you like sweet chemical-y smells, ask not to have the air "freshener" put in at the end. I never use those tree things--and for good reason--and he left one in the car after cleaning it. At first I thought it was the cleaning supplies he had used that left the smell and I wasn't thrilled, but once I threw out the little tree freshener, the smell was gone almost immediately. Thanks Cliff! read more

Cliff was very friendly and responsive. We went to him because we needed the interior of our car to be clean, and he did a great job, I have not seen a single dog hair which seems amazing to me. read more

Great place for detailing. Cliff was super friendly on the phone and in person. Charged me less than the quoted price which is always a nice surprise. There's no formal area to wait, so if you have a long job you'll need to plan accordingly. Will be back! read more

This place is the best. You should never go anywhere else but here. I called on a Tuesday because I would have a second car, and be able to get my truck detailed, and he took the truck to detail the very next day! Then, I got caught at work and he literally stayed two hours and waited for me, even though it made him very late for church. How sweet is this man, to give up his own needs to help me? And let's talk about the quality. Excellent. Extraordinary. It's like a new truck inside. It had been disgusting- I have two kids. Cheerios, sticky hands on the windows, melted ice cream, muddy foot prints, sticky cup holders, just, nasty. He had the whole thing ship shape in one day. I can't even fathom how that was accomplished. Thank you so much, Cliff. I wish you years of success. read more

I called Cliff with a specific question about damage to the inside of my car, he patiently talked me through the best options and gave me an estimate for the work (which turned out to be perfectly accurate). He picked the car up from my office, did a wonderful job and returned it promptly. Highly courteous and efficient service. And my car looks as good as new! read more

Great guy but his outside detailing on a vehicle gets washed away after 1 run through the car wash. Didn't bother to lift the seats up in the back of my husbands truck to clean. Not satisfied at all for what he charged. There will not be any repeat business from this family! read more

Awesome job done on my car. Wasn't sure how much it usually costs for these things so I thought it was very expensive when Cliff quoted the price but asked around and it was appropriate. The actual work was even more well worth it! Car was spotless, clean and bright!! Even when I made the appointment, Cliff was very pleasant and very accomodating - I had a good feeling even before dropping the car off. Would definitely recommend to friends and family. read more

Cliff is very professional, and even stayed after his usual hours to help with our car. He's trust worthy and reliable, and we def plan to bring our car to him again for future work. read more

My husband runs a nature park and his Prius is used like a pick-up truck, carting lawn equipment, mulch, bird feeders, etc. Between the caked-on dirt and grime, sunflower seed shells, and spilled coffees, the inside was a mess! Cliff had it for only half a day and worked a MIRACLE!! The interior looks almost brand new! Bravo! read more

Cliff is a genius. I brought my brand new red mini cooper to him because a fruit tree had dropped its fall berries on the car and had practically eaten into the paint. Nothing I did could remove the berry stains. Cliff gradually tried one product after another until he got a combination that removed the stains while not damaging the paint finish. He then completed the job with a wax to protect the car not only from the cleaning it had just had but the wax will last through most of the winter. He was thorough, professional, and really nice. I've never been to a detailer before, so I cannot compare prices. But I do know that his gracious, helpful and professional service is worth every penny I spent. And speaking of pennies, as I was driving away after having received the estimate, he called after me because he had just thought of a less expensive alternative. Saved me $30. The man is a great person to do business with. read more

Cliff is a pleasure to work with and the price and service were reasonably good. I would go back here for cleaning again and would try other services as well. read more

Cliff is a pleasure to do business with and does a great job. He's always accommodating and thankful to have the business. His rates are fair for the excellent product and service. I wouldn't think of using any one else. read more

Cliff did a fantastic job with my car! I asked for a full detail, inside and out, and it felt like I was driving the car off the lot brand new when I picked it up. Cliff is very pleasant and charges reasonable rates, especially given his fast, excellent work. My car has fabric seats, and I was happy that the seats were dry by the time I picked up the car (I left it there for about 5.5 hours). I would recommend Cliff to anyone looking for a great car detail. read more

It's been such a pleasure doing business with Cliff and he now has a customer for life. The outstanding service started from my first call - no one picked up and I decided to just call back later. Cliff returned the call within minutes and talked me through my options and all that's included for the price quoted. I arrived at the crack of dawn from NYC and Cliff and his brother were there early waiting for me. They took great care of me and my car, chatting with me as they worked, and ensuring that I was comfortable, safe, and had whatever I needed. They finished a full 1/2 hour earlier than I'd been quoted and I was able to sell my vehicle for the best price possible because it was off-the-showroom-floor immaculate. I've never paid much mind to auto detailing, etc., which is probably why my car needed so much attention. I'm a complete convert now, though, and will make the trip to New Haven to work with Cliff from here on out. Fantastic experience and I wouldn't dream of using anybody else. read more

I was searching for a good place to get my car detailed (about to take it in as a trade-in so it needed to look it's best!) I live mid state but the best reviews were for Cliff's in New Haven. I was doing this very last minute and I called on a Friday to get in on maybe Sat.. they were too busy but he offered to come in on Sunday to do it for me! Unbelievable. The reviews are totally accurate;they did an awesome job on the car (I have dogs..German Shepherds so the hair was terrible) It looked brand new, and the price was extremely reasonable. Cliff and everyone who works there were incredibly friendly and helpful and professional. I took the car in to the dealer, and I know I got at least $700 more for the trade in than I would have. I've had cars detailed in the past and I will definitely now make the extra drive to New Haven, anytim,e to have Cliff and his folks detail my car. read more

I rarely write reviews on Yelp, but was blown away by the service Cliff gave me. He was willing to pick up the car and drop it off, was incredibly punctual, and the detailing work was incredible. I would hire him again in a heartbeat! read more

My husband brought our SUV in to Cliff today. It looks amazing. We have kids and the car was a mess. Cliff cleaned it so well that it looks like new. read more

I bought a used car from a friend and it was incredibly dirty, especially on the inside. I called Cliff and asked if he did green detailing (with all natural products). He said he could. He picked up the car from me (one of the absolute BEST parts of his services). He got the car back to me later that day. The car looked gorgeous, but it smelled like Windex. We called and talked about it and it turned out we had miscommunicated about exactly what "green" meant. Because I need my car to be totally chemical free he agreed to re-do the job at no extra cost with seventh generation products! The result was totally scent free and safe for a friend of mine who is extraordinarily sensitive to scents and chemical residues. Cliff makes sure you are happy with the work that he does, and his work is spectacular! I couldn't be happier. read more