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5.0 (12 reviews)
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Vinyl hood decal installed. Super clean
Kyle A.

Sophie and her crew did a great job removing the old flaking hood decal on my Trailhawk and installed a new one I purchased from Etsy. Install was perfect, no damage when removing old one. Got me in and out same day. Price was fair too. I will definitely be going back for future car detail and wrap needs.

Matthew B.

The owner, Sophie, and her entire team are nothing short of phenomenal. Competitive pricing, expert craftsmanship, and an overall experience that's honestly hard to beat. This shop brings something to the Bay Area, especially San Francisco, that's been missing for a long time: a true hub for car enthusiasts where you can hang out and get high-quality work done. I had my windows tinted at ESM and the team absolutely nailed it. On top of that, they detailed my car for free, which was such a nice surprise and really shows how much they care about their customers. The lounge space is fantastic too! Super comfortable if you decide to wait for your car. Highly recommend.

White VW Golf with a Glossy Black XPEL Roof & Spoiler PPF wrap... (and Sophie's GT3 RS in pink)

TLDR: Sophie and her team did a fantastic job with a PPF roof & spoiler install for my VW Golf. I'd go back to them again in a heartbeat for any future work. 5/5 Stars. First, Sophie and her team show obvious care & passion for cars. It's not a shop where they're just trying to get through as many cars as possible. I chatted with Sophie about cars for a while, and it's obvious she's a car enthusiast. That enthusiasm translated into great care for my vehicle. We started with Inozetek, but when it was hard to get, she went and upgraded my PPF to XPEL at no extra cost. Second, the quality of the work is great. I had a tricky request to wrap the top half of my spoiler in the same color as the roof. A lot of pictures online showed other shops cut the PPF along the flat edge of the spoiler to keep it simple, but Sophie and her team were able to cut it right to the edge. That little bit of extra detail showed me they really have an eye for the small stuff AND the ability to execute. Third, the price. I think I might have gotten a bit lucky, but the price was extremely fair for a vehicle wrap located in San Francisco. It's a huge convenience to work with a shop in the city. It made it easy to hop on the bus to get home afterwards, or call an Uber to get to the shop. Last of all, the turnaround time. My situation was a bit unique since the Inozetek was out of stock, so I had to wait a little extra. But even then, Sophie was easy to reach and kept me updated on the status of my car the whole time.

ASK FOR SOPHIE & MANNY! I promise you, they're the best! I recently had my new car serviced with PPF at ESM Motors, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. The team was incredibly detailed with their work--every panel, edge, and corner was handled with obvious care and expertise. What really stood out was their transparency throughout the entire process. They took the time to explain each step, set clear expectations, and made sure I always understood what was being done. Their communication via phone calls & texts was prompt, consistent and proactive, which made the experience smooth and stress-free. I also appreciated how focused they were on making sure I felt comfortable. Every question and request I had was managed thoughtfully and they were very clear with their feedback and responses. They checked in frequently, answered all my questions, and never rushed anything. Their confidence in their technical craft definitely shows in the final result--the car looks absolutely amazing. Highly recommend this shop 100% if you're looking for quality PPF work backed by professionalism, honesty, and great customer service.

Joseph L.

Sophie is very kind and quickly responding. The work is amazing and Manny's skill is top notch. 100% recommend

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“I recently had my new car serviced with PPF at ESM Motors, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish.”

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Grizzly Style

Grizzly Style

(357 reviews)

First off, this review is over 10 years late. Over the past decade plus, I've brought 8 of our…read morecars (Toyota, BMW, Honda (3), VW, Subaru, Acura) for window tinting at Grizzly. The workmanship is top-shelf as Danny knows his stuff and is an artisan of his craft, which requires lots of attention to detail. Between Danny and Gena, they run a beautiful shop in SSF with competitive prices on Llumar tint. I recently had to get some warranty work done on my ID.4 as the back window started "rippling" and distorting after only a couple of years, making rearview mirror images harder to see. Gena was able to get the work approved under warranty (it was an adhesive defect), made an appointment and brought the car in and the work was done in about an hour -- I can see clearly out the back window again. I will continue to go to Grizzly Tint with all my future vehicle acquisitions in the future....the best window tinting service in the Bay!

Use this shop at your own risk. Read all of the other one-star reviews for this place on Google…read more Similar experiences. Had LLumar ceramic film installed on all of my brand-new car's windows in June. I let the film cure for a couple of weeks. Time passes, and on my back left window, I noticed a tiny bubble around what appeared to be lint trapped between the glass and the film. Thinking this would be covered under warranty as an installation flaw, I brought it back to Grizzly. The installer removed the film and located the "defect." It wasn't lint, but rather a deep scratch. The installer then claimed the scratch was already there when I brought the car in, said he "forgot" to tell me about it after the initial install, and claimed it must have come like that from the factory. He told me to take the car back to the dealership to get the glass replaced under warranty--and added that if I didn't get it replaced, / would have to pay them labor costs to reinstall the tint on that window. I brought the car back to the dealership. The master technician inspected it and confirmed the deep scratch was caused by a third party using a razor blade. The installer scratched my brand-new window during prep, didn't own up to his mistake, purposefully hid it from me, and then tried to charge me extra labor when I brought it to his attention. Unbelievable dishonesty. I will never step foot in this shop again.

Graphix Lab

Graphix Lab

(219 reviews)

This was a Job well done, They completely changed the interior temperature of my car with their…read moretint work. The recommended tints on each window are perfect. I don't even need my sunglasses on a sunny day. The UV filtering is REAL! I go back in 10 days for final inspection and first wash because I also got the front PPF too!

I came here after my inner/outer detail with Lim, from Detail by Precision. He pointed out that my…read moreroof was already starting to break down: patchy, worn, almost like these "salt-burn" marks across the paint of the roof. I'll be honest, I'm still learning about paint health but I know enough to recognize when something needs attention. I love my car, it's reliable, it supports everything I need to do in my life--and since I fully own it, I wanted to do something meaningful for it for my birthday. They walked me through two options: vinyl vs. PPF. And the way they explained PPF just made sense. It wasn't just about aesthetics, it was about peace of mind. Protection from all the elements this car goes through daily. Longevity. Something that holds integrity over time, not just a quick fix. That mattered to me. The owner was incredibly informative. You can tell there's intention behind everything here: not just the service, but the design, the experience, the way they think. As a designer, I pick up on that immediately. It doesn't feel random...it feels considered. And the front desk, she was amazing! I wish I remembered her name. But you know when someone's vibe is just genuine? Not performative, not transactional--just kind, attentive, and actually caring about helping you? That was her. It makes a difference. What really surprised me was the turnaround. Same day. I wasn't expecting that at all! They finished the roof in a black gloss PPF, and it completely transformed the car. It looks like a panoramic roof now--clean, elevated, honestly more expensive. It was such a strong recommendation, and I'm really glad I trusted it. We also talked about window tinting, and after this experience, I'm already planning to come back. The level of professionalism, the clarity, the care--it's consistent across everything they do. When you get PPF you get a followup appointment to ensure everything is curing properly. You can tell they work on luxury vehicles, there's a precision to their standards. But what stood out to me is that they bring that same level of care to anyone who walks in. No matter your vehicle, they are dedicated to making it feel top notch. That matters. I highly recommend them. Truly. Thank you Graphix Lab! Attaching photos of how shiny black gloss PPF looks.

California Detailing - Aston Martin Vantage - wash

California Detailing

(423 reviews)

Mission

I've trusted California Detailing to beautify and protect four cars and three motorcycles for my…read morefamily since our first experience with them in 2022. Most of the jobs were for full PPF + ceramic coating of new vehicles, but they've also performed a couple of non-PPF paint correction, detailing, and ceramic coating work on well-used vehicles not eligible for PPF. In all cases, California Detailing produced fantastic results that made the new cars look better than they were at dealer delivery and the well-used vehicles look as close to new as possible. For vehicles that we've subsequently sold, California Detailing's attentive work helped protect their resale value. Even when we don't have big jobs pending, we drop by their shop a few times a year for installation inspections and touch-ups (no charge during PPF or ceramic coating warranty period). In addition to being skilled professionals, California Detailing also have great customer service that easily makes my family and me feel at home during our visits. Excellent and lasting results, great people, convenient location, and timely scheduling. We'll see them again soon!

Carlos and the staff at California Detailing transformed my 7 year old Audi SUV and it looks better…read morethan it did when it was brand new. I had never had my car detailed before because it never seemed like a necessity, but was prepping for family to visit and it hit me that the car looked pretty beat up inside and out. Not gonna lie - it felt expensive - but they did an amazing job. They were up front and explained exactly what they were going to do. They did need to see the car before confirming a final quote. They did the full internal and external job and went through every nook and cranny until it shined. I dropped the car off at 9am and picked up a little after 5pm. While I was tempted by the convenience of mobile detailers, i ultimately chose the fixed location and don't regret it.

M Car Window Tint

M Car Window Tint

(270 reviews)

Best service in the bay. Danilo and john will take care of you!! Bring your car here they will take…read morecare of you

I took my car into MCAR two weeks ago and the experience was great. This was my first time ever…read morehaving a car's tint removed and re-tinted, and I started vetting vendors by opening a Project in Yelp. After a few qualifying chat conversations, MCAR ended up being my chosen vendor, and by the following Friday I was dropping off my Subaru BRZ on my lunch break. Danilo and his team checked me in, reviewed the scope of work with me, and had my car in their garage within 20 minutes. A few hours later it was ready, and I was really impressed by the workmanship. One thing worth noting: if your car has electrical sensors in the seats for airbag or seatbelt safety features, it's worth asking ahead of time how the shop handles that. Window tinting uses a lot of soap and water, and it's possible for your seats to get a little wet in the process. On my drive home, my BRZ's passenger seat must have picked up some moisture, because it started throwing a seatbelt warning alarm. I brought it back and Danilo and his team worked to triage the issue. To be safe, and to avoid running any more electrical current through it while it was still damp, he suggested buckling the seatbelt to stop the alarm and letting the seat fully dry before reassessing, with instructions to bring it back in if the sound returned. They handled the troubleshooting really well, and it just reinforced how much they care about getting things right for their customers. I'm looking forward to bringing my other car in for them to work on as well. Thank you again Danilo and team.

ESM Motors - auto_detailing - Updated October 2026

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