I recently had my tesla model S windows tinted by Gabriel, and I have to say--he did an absolutely…read moreamazing job!!! From the moment I arrived, he was professional, friendly, and clearly very knowledgeable about his work. The quality of the tint is outstanding. Every window came out perfect--no bubbles, no peeling, and the edges are clean and precise. You can really tell Gabriel takes pride in what he does and pays close attention to every detail. The finish looks sleek and completely transformed the appearance of my vehicle. He also took the time to explain the different tint options and made sure I understood the process and aftercare. The job was completed efficiently without feeling rushed, and my car was handled with great care the entire time. If you're looking for someone who delivers top-quality results and excellent customer service, I highly recommend Gabriel! I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out :) I

I recently purchased a Ford F150 and wanted to protect it since it'll be parked outside primarily…read more(Too large for my garage). I had the front side windows tinted to match the rear windows, and a light tint placed on the windshield to reduce UV rays and IR damage. The windshield tint is not noticeable and seems to be a common aftermarket installation; particularly in areas that get a lot of sun. During a very warm month of March, it seemed like it kept the interior cooler, putting less strain on the A/C. Gabe also applied PPF over the front of the vehicle and tailgate as well as door cups. It's nice knowing these surfaces are protected from rocks, and anything that could chip the paint. A lifetime ceramic coating was placed over the top of everything to promote a lasting shine and protection for all surfaces. This is the third vehicle that Gabe has provided this service for me, and he always does a great job. High attention to detail, dependable timelines and a fair price. His new shop in Marina is very nice and reflects his quality oriented business.

Amazing service all around. José was able to detail my vehicle to like new after some water…read moreflooding. Definitely would recommend.

I found this service through yelp and he offered reasonable price for the job…read more Mr. Jose arrived at my place and spent hours on my husband's car that hasn't been washed or driven for 4-5years so you can imagine the conditions of the car. The car is so clean inside and out I was shocked. You can tell he is passionate about what he does and take pride in it. He is worth every dollar and I would recommend to all my friends and family. Thank you Jose!

Steven went above and beyond taking great care in detailing our car. He's the kind of person that…read moretakes pride in his work and you're happy to pay for his services. The car had rodent feces and empty shells in engine compartment which his steam cleaning totally eliminated. The interior had been accessed as well, and the upholstery cleaning and outside wash made a 2013 car look brand new again!

Steven cleaned the interior of my 10 year old car and it is LIKE NEW. I'm retired and on a budget,…read moreand at first I was hesitant to pay what he (and other detailers) were asking, but I'm so glad I went ahead - By the Bay Detail is worth every penny. My senior short haired dog has spent many, many hours in my car - it got awfully funky and my occasional vacuuming didn't really help with the smell or pick up the fine hairs. Steven is very responsible and responsive. He is a nice young man who checked in repeatedly and did what he said he would do. Honest and on time. I couldn't be happier with my "new" car. My fabric seats and carpet are CLEAN and fresh without an overpowering perfume smell. I highly recommend By the Bay Detailing.

These guys are the only window tint company/color change wrap business in the Monterey Bay area I…read morewould recommend. They are friendly and professional. Pricing is fair, too. If you are shopping for someone reliable that does great work look no further.

I had a really disappointing experience with Real Bros Auto Pros…read more I scheduled an appointment to have my window tint removed and replaced. This wasn't a small inconvenience--I took a full day off work (costing me about $700), drove over an hour to get there, and spent a good amount on gas since my car gets terrible mileage. When I arrived, I spoke with Alejandro--the same person who set up my appointment. After looking at my car, he refused to do the job. What really frustrated me was his reasoning: he admitted they are not capable of installing tint without leaving dirt, dust, or debris under the film. That completely contradicts what he told me when I first booked. I specifically asked about the quality of their installs, and he assured me they had zero tolerance for dirt or debris. That's the only reason I trusted them with the appointment. So I lost a day of income, time, and travel expenses for nothing. To make matters worse, Alejandro said he would Zelle me $100 to help cover the wasted trip and inconvenience. That never happened. Bottom line: poor communication, wasted time, and broken promises. I would strongly recommend finding a shop that is upfront about their capabilities and respects your time.

The service is very convenient, I'd love that they're able to come to me, and they always do a…read moregreat job!!

Anthony and his staff are THE BEST auto detailing service in the Monterey Bay Area...and I'd argue…read morein the world :)! They are fast, professional, thorough, detail oriented and do amazing work!! I recently had them detail a truck I've owned for 14 years that I was going to list for sale. This was a truck that lived its life like a truck. Worked, played in the dirt etc. They come to you, pick up your vehicle and drop it back off. They did such an amazing job breathing life back into it, I almost didn't recognize it and was blown away at the finished product! Not one square inch was overlooked! I highly recommend Anthony and his staff and can not say enough good things about the extreme quality and level they operate at!

I contacted Elite Auto Films to do a full body paint protective film on my new car when the dealer…read moresaid they did not do the "full body" service anymore, Elite was happy to fit me in to their schedule. The team at Elite are very friendly and highly professional, they take the time to do the job right and wrap all the edges. They did a fantastic job all the way around including correcting any minor flaws in the surfaces found as they were working on the car. Additionally their prices are very fair, their price for "full body" with ceramic coating was only about 20% more than the dealer for a "front only" and full ceramic coating.

If you are considering getting PPF applied to your vehicle, DO NOT GO ANYWHERE ELSE! Albert and…read moreMary did a stellar job, and even went so far as to correct some of the film that another place had done previously. Definitely above and beyond, and they are super nice people too! You will not be disappointed.

Seen mixed reviews on this place and was a little hesitant, but I desperately needed a car wash…read more For $35, I got a vacuum, car wash and wax and they cleaned the entire interior. I say it was $35 well spent. I showed up around 4pm on a Saturday and the wait wasn't too bad, about 10-15 minutes.

When you pay $40 for a car wash that takes 10 minutes max, you should not be able to see 5 mistakes…read moreimmediately after driving away. The extra 30 seconds just needs to be taken to make sure these mistakes don't happen. Do better El Estero

I have been remiss- in not writing my reviews of Pacific Auto earlier. When I moved to Monterey…read morePeninsula nearly four years ago I was able to find an independent service shop ( C&C) for my Porsche --they recommended Matt at PAD with the observation that his appointment waiting time was long-- and for good reason: he's a magician and worth the wait. Over the years and 3 services on 3 different cars I can say unequivocally, he's one of the best on the Peninsula if not The Best. Fairly priced, fanatic attention to detail Matt is going to make sure car look showroom new. I've had him do ceramic coating on my 911, Cayenne etc to keep my beauties always looking great. I've even had him to "emergency" looks at little parking lot scratches --and amazing buffing to take out the offending lines in my paint. I could go on- and on--but gee, when one uses words like "Best" it's pretty clear, right? You want the best, see Ma

Matt made the paint on my 1991 Porsche pop! The old guards red paint was looking old. It now…read morestands out from the crowd. I've had people ask if it was repainted. I have since taken two more cars for him to do his magic.

Highest quality work. Excellent communication and reminder of appointment, on time. Good quote,…read moreexecution was amazing. Tipped him a handful, because it was earned. Truck was a mess going in, came out shining. I'll be back. Thank you.

BIG THANKS to Tony at Elevated Auto Detail of Salinas for doing a superb job on the ceramic coating…read moreto the paint of my 1966 Mustang, which makes it look like new! Was very responsive and professional, prices are very reasonable & my paint looks like new. He also shared some good tips on car care. I would definitely come back to him.

I took my car to Jim's detailing for a minor damage on a classic 2000 Monte Carlo two times. Both…read moretimes he was able to repair the vehicle damage with professional precision.I was amazed at how he was able to quickly repair Paint and have my car back in service within a few days. He matched the paint perfectly. You can't even tell that it was repaired. I take pride in my classic 2000 Monte Carl because it looks like it came off the showroom floor. Thanks to Jim. He was able to repair the damage with tremendous detail and keep it classic. I will always bring my cars to Jim's detail shop. He also tinted my windows. Another excellent job well done. Thank you, Jim for your good work and fair price!!!

If you're looking for a qualified, experienced auto detailing and auto stereo guy, Jim Alconaba…read moreshould probably be on your list, but if you're considering any significant auto body repair or paint work, you'd be well advised to look elsewhere. Jim did a very minor body repair job for me over ten years ago, and I stayed in touch with him since then. In 2023, I asked him if he could repaint my car roof top. He said with confidence that he could, and quoted me $1,500. I didn't think to get another quote, as the price seemed reasonable and I'd had previous business dealings with him. My car roof had pretty significant "bubbling" with underlying rust along the front edge of the roof where the roof meets the top of the windshield. There were also some other areas on the roof with scratch marks. Jim's pretty much a " one man show" who shares space in an industrial tilt-up style building. There is no formal paint room with special lighting etc. His brother wound up doing the work, which took a bit longer than originally stated since he wound up doing some additional work (new headlight assemblies, a roof rack trim cover, plus labor) for which he did get my prior approval. The final bill was close to $2,200 which was paid in full. The finished job looked great; however, the "bubbling" has recently reappeared. The job was apparently not done correctly the first time, or the problem would not have resurfaced. I'm now having to spend an additional $300.00 to $400.00 to have the entire edge done over, this time by a qualified, experienced local paint and auto body company, well staffed with the necessary resources and facilities. In summary, Jim's a good guy who is well intentioned and who does quality work in detailing and car stereo installation, but on larger jobs his resources and capabilities are stretched a bit thin, which in my case, led to a less than desirable outcome. Lesson learned.