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Melvin Auto Detailing

4.8 (189 reviews)
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Car windows still open since day before used plastic bag for feet and Pancho for seat to not get drenched.

1-Star Review - Disappointing Customer Service I had my car detailed from 1:30 to 3:30 PM, and the following day my carpets were still so wet that water came up when I pressed on them. I contacted the company because I was concerned about excess moisture trapped in the carpet padding and the potential for mildew or mold. Rather than addressing my concern, I was told to roll down my windows and allow the car to ventilate. When the conversation continued, the company responded that discounts are not based on feelings or emotions, emphasizing their affordable pricing and complimentary booking gift. My concern was never about feelings or receiving a discount based on emotions. It was about the condition of my vehicle after the service and getting a reasonable response to a legitimate concern. Unfortunately, I found the customer service disappointing and felt my concerns were dismissed rather than addressed professionally. An affordable price and a complimentary gift do not replace the importance of addressing a customer's concerns after a service. The no air back light came on as well because they soaked my car and may have disconnected the bags.

Clean car and a beautiful girl riding shotgun
Randall B.

The Melvin crew did a great job on both our cars. Their operation is self-contained and they bring water and power with them. They also removed our HOV stickers from our EV SUV at a small additional cost.

2013 Avalon
Maureen S.

SO WORTH IT. Came right to my house first thing in the morning. My 2013 Toyota Avalon hybrid needed some love. I got the 4-6 year ceramic and it looks brand new. I plan to drive this car for another 10 years and now it looks fabulous again. Definitely recommend.

Headlight restoration BEFORE
Erika T.

I had a great experience. Rod was super responsive and answered all questions I had about pricing and detailing services. I had to change locations last minute and they were on top of it with that change. My detailer (Alberto) was so kind and did the job well. I had some issues with the way my drivers seat dried and Alberto was quick to come back and find a time to fix the stain for me. Overall a pleasant experience. I would recommend if you want an affordable detail.

Stanislav P.

Today I used their headlight restoration service, and these guys were the very first to respond to me. They provided a detailed explanation of the work, offered a 2-year warranty, scheduled a time that worked perfectly for me, and had the most competitive price compared to everyone else I contacted. On top of that, they polished my Honda emblem for free. Huge thank you -- I've already recommended them to my friends. Thank you guys for the excellent service and great communication!

After passenger seat
Rasa K.

In December 2025 I had a fall that broke my legs and then had complications that kept me in hospitals and care homes until end of March 2026. Unfortunately I had groceries and damp dog urine soaked laundry in my 2020 Rav4 that sat for over a month before a friend was able to remove them but by then interior was moldy all over and the smell was horrific. The car then sat empty for another couple of months. After explaining all this to Melvin and sharing photos Melvin said he could help me and explained the process for remediation of mold and smells. Other mobile auto detailing bids didn't respond with in depth detail or didn't respond at all. Communication was timely and thorough as he explained what the cost would be. Today one of his team came to my house and did an EXCELLENT job!! It was worth every penny to bring my car back to usable condition. I'm very glad I chose Melvin Auto Detailing and plan to use thier regular services to maintain my car.

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Had them do both of our cars and we were able to book on the same day. Not a cheap service but both of cars look brand new. Thank you!

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26 days ago

Incredibly professional. On time, great service. Would use again. Melvin was on a great example of what a mobile detailer should be

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I haven't even signed up to receive service from them but am absolutely impressed by their honesty and transparency.

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Review Highlights - Melvin Auto Detailing

“I may be the most frugal person in San Diego, and it wasn't cheap - we got the interior detailing and the hand wash exterior.”

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Hand Upon Detailing & Ceramic Coatings - Taking our time with our craft as we LEVEL UP the vehicles gloss and protection.

Hand Upon Detailing & Ceramic Coatings

(164 reviews)

I went to Daniel stating I needed my car in a week for a car show. He made me feel confident he…read morewill be done, always updating me with the status of my car during the week. Friday came and he came through! My car won People's Choice, thanks to Daniel and his crew for diligently working on it on time. I will definitely go through him again in the future.

I'm genuinely disappointed to be writing this review because I previously trusted this company…read moreafter having a great experience with my first vehicle. When I purchased a new car, I immediately came back for a full front PPF and ceramic coating package. I was quoted a 2-day turnaround and promised regular updates, but communication quickly became inconsistent. After multiple delays, excuses, and missed deadlines, responsibility for my vehicle was passed between employees without clear communication. I was eventually offered a complimentary full-body PPF for the inconvenience, but despite agreeing on several deadlines, the work was never completed. One employee completely stopped responding to my calls and texts, and I later found out he was no longer with the company without my knowledge. At this point, my vehicle still does not have the promised PPF installed, the interior ceramic coating was never done, and the exterior ceramic coating wasn't even completed properly. The lack of communication, accountability, and professionalism throughout this process has completely destroyed my trust in the company. I'm honestly at a loss for words. UPDATE: Danny eventually got back in contact with me and finally completed the PPF work on my vehicle. Unfortunately, the quality of the install was terrible. I brought the car to multiple reputable PPF shops for inspection and received the same feedback from every single one. Several shops told me it was one of the worst PPF installations they had seen. They also pointed out that my clear coat is now lifting, and warned me that removing the PPF from my bumper will very likely peel the paint completely off, meaning I may now need to have my bumper repainted. After everything I went through with the delays, broken promises, lack of communication, and being completely ghosted, I'm now potentially dealing with paint damage caused by the improper installation itself. I have completely lost trust in this company and am extremely disappointed with how this entire situation was handled. I asked for a refund and he is purposely ignoring my messages, I don't think he realizes that I can see when he reads my messages. DO NOT BRING YOUR CAR TO THIS COMPANY PLEASE!!!

Ceramic Pro

Ceramic Pro

(607 reviews)

I dropped by to see their shop and crew. They had multiple vehicles from classics, to brand new off…read morethe showroom. Oh let's not forget the boat. From Palm Springs to San Diego, I checked multiple businesses. I was impressed by product, the whole team, their attention to detail at Ceramic Pro San Diego across from MCAS Miramar. I passed a lot of shops to get the job done here. Wasn't disappointed with my ceramic pro full body ppf

I brought my new Lexus GX 550 in for the Ultimate Armour package (just under $5k)…read more Scheduling and drop-off were both straightforward and easy, so no complaints there. Where things started to slip was on the pickup side. I was told the car was ready, but still ended up waiting about 30-40 minutes before actually getting it. At checkout, I was also surprised to see a tip screen with suggested amounts that felt pretty high given the service. I ended up leaving a small tip, but the experience itself didn't really match that level of expectation. I also would have appreciated a quick walkthrough of the work that was done--especially at that price point--but it was more of a quick handoff of the keys. I came back for the 10-day follow-up and made a point to ask about timing ahead of time. I was told it would take about an hour. I arrived early, but after an hour the car hadn't been touched yet, and there wasn't any update unless I asked. That part was frustrating. So, they ended up rushing my 10-day follow-up inspection. Gave the car a quick rinse and handed me the keys. What was the point of driving down from Carlsbad??? Over 3 hours wasted. For comparison, I had a great experience at their Kearny Mesa location previously, so I know what they're capable of. This location is stretched thin, which seemed to impact communication and overall service. I was not the only customer in the lobby feeling this way. Given the type of clientele they're working with and the pricing, I was expecting a bit more consistency and attention to detail. Their follow-up consisted of more sales pitches of coupons for services I already had done. Would have been nice to have the discounts PRIOR to the work! I planned on using the wash program and mentioned to Jasmine my poor service experience. Think there was follow-up? Nada. So, thumbs "kind of" up for Ceramic Pro but thumbs down for this location. Overall, I think the company itself does good work, and have used the Kearny Mesa location in the past several times with excellent success!! I would not choose this location again.

Awesome Mobile Detail - Person driving like a maniac in the freeway almost causing accidents.

Awesome Mobile Detail

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Core, East Village

First and foremost...thank you Carlos, Thomas, and Sergey for taking my car from junkyard dog…read morestatus to dog show blue ribbon ready! So I am a dog mom with a 125 lb fluffy butt, 10-year-old, American Akita and a 60 lb, 8-year-old Black Lab mix and they believe in leaving their mark on every inch of my car. My bf arranged a full detail for my car. Awesome Mobile came to my office and did the entire detail while I worked. They shampooed my cloth covered seats and scrubbed the weather-proof mats. They got every nook and cranny including the embedded dog fluff in the carpeted panels and in the corners of the windshield and rear windows. They buffed out small scratches all over my car and clayed the exterior as well. My mouth legitimately fell open when I saw my car...it looked brand new when they were done! I cannot wait to be able to afford their service again because my car could use a great service. They are pricey but it is so worth the money!

Never had service by this person or business but the way he drives in the freeways is atrocious and…read moreplain dangerous. He cut me and other vehicles off getting the 805 with his little while car. He realized several of us were taking photos of him since he has his business information on his vehicle and phone number. He has no regard for others in the freeway and will cause an accident soon hurting someone or himself. If his ethics and ways of being are being revealed on how he drives and how he treats others in the freeway, makes me wonder if he is as good with his work ethics. Please leave early to wherever you are going and have regard for others in the freeway.

Melvin Auto Detailing - carwash - Updated October 2026

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