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    4.9 (98 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Services - Meticulous Wash

    Auto detailing work

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    Paint and exterior protection

    Auto paint restoration

    Auto bug and sap removal

    Scratch removal

    Car wash

    Car window cleaning

    Engine cleaning

    Exterior detailing

    Headlight restoration

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    Upholstery and carpet cleaning

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    Wheel and rim detailing

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    Joe F.

    Reuben came out on Saturday and completed a Step One on my 2024 Hyundai Palisade. He was a little early which was a great change to the normal process with other companies. He did a great job and my SUV looks better than it did when it was new. I would highly recommend Meticulous Wash if you are looking for a great job at a reasonable cost. Please look at the quality of the job on the pictures,

    Very clean!!!
    Leslie H.

    OMG!!! Ruben did a great job washing my car!! It was my first time washing it with Meticulous Wash, and tbh I was hesitated to go because of the price (it's more expensive than the one I used to go) and the parking fee. You can get validation by ordering a cup of coffee at the coffee shop if the wash/detail is less than 2hrs, which is not bad. No regret of coming here, Ruben was very attentive and very detail oriented. Aileen, the CSR was amazing too!! Highly recommended!

    Carbon fiber spoiler shines again glistening in the sun.
    Shivneel S.

    First off, I've never given a detail company 5/5 stars, and I am extremely picky when it comes to my cars. I've watched so many detailing videos on Instagram, and visited a number of detailing companies since I started driving at 16, I'm now 34. I've been happy with their work, but never truly fully satisfied. Back in 2019, I found Meticulous Wash on Instagram, but they were servicing only customers who worked at The Broadway in Irvine. So I was bummed, but kept admiring their work on Instagram for a few years. Fast-forward to 2021, I moved to Minnesota for a year due to work, and I took my 2020 Mercedes C43 AMG named Nadia. Over there, we experienced the harshest weather: humid summers and winters experiencing -30ºF. Nadia was literally frozen and there was no paint protection. No detailer would even touch her because it was too cold. With the help of God, I'm back in SoCal and found an office at The Broadway! So I made an appointment with Meticulous Wash a week in advance, sent them photos of what they're going to be dealing with. The CSR contacted the detailers to make sure the work that I was requested can be accomplished, which was impressive customer service. Anyway, I dropped off my car around 8:00 AM, and Ruben went over everything that was bothering me about Nadia. Throughout the day, Johnny and Ruben kept me updated. Forward to 4:45 PM, I picked up my car, and I just stood there for a few minutes just admiring their work. Ruben showed me around the car, honestly, they went way above and beyond my expectations. I've never been so impressed, I mean Nadia looks better than the day I took her off the lot, a few days after the truck delivered her. And I paid the dealership to "detail" her. I'm in love with Nadia again, she looks so beautiful and shines so bright in the sun that I cannot stop staring! I literally cannot take my eyes off of her. There are no more scratches, or swirl marks, or any tree residue on the paint. the windows are finally clear, and rims finally free of brake dust. Look at the photos and read the descriptions, and you'll see what I'm talking about. The carbon fiber, the black diffuser, the pillars, are all so shiny and reflective that it looks like a mirror! Now I know why people say paint should look and feel like glass. I'm excited to take my 2016 black Mustang GT to them for a four stage polish and headlight cleaning. Heck maybe even leave it there so they can surface clean the engine bay. I know I won't be disappointed. P.S. I thought I was going to have to get rid of Nadia and buy a new car since she wasn't doing it for me anymore. But not anymore! Thank you all at Meticulous Wash, you have a client for life!

    Great Cafe to grab breakfast, tea,coffee & comp parking ticket
    LaTonaya B.

    Best detail EVER!!! FIRST CLASS from the time I made the phone call to the detail being complete. I thought it was going to be super pricey but their basic wash is priced very fairly. When they update you on the extras is when it can get pricey but what ever they recommend is totally worth it. It's located in a parking garage but easy to find & great things surrounding it like breakfast cafe, restaurant for lunch/dinner & a health & wellness office building filled with yoga, Pilates, kickboxing, IV therapy, ect....beautiful building to sit downstairs & hang out people watching as you wait for your vehicle & beautiful landscaping outside to sit & meditate, work on your phone/laptop or make calls. Wi-Fi available & so much more.The outside scenery is so peaceful & relaxing.Since they are located in parking structure there is the cost of a parking ticket but that can easily be comp by enjoying a tea, coffee, breakfast or lunch at one of the establishments, which you'll want too...everything is delicious.As I said, my car was SPECTACULAR.I'll definitely use Miraculous Detail again when I AM in town.Thank you Rueben for taking such great care of my vehicle & also for your professionalism & kindness :)

    Got in for a quick car wash! Car looks excellent ! The team here is very prompt with response time and assurance with customer satisfaction ! I will be coming back here ! Thank you guys!

    Enclave 2014 - looks like a new car!

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    1 year ago

    Great quality and worth the price. Took about 2 hours, and they did a very thorough job. Will definitely be returning again

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    Did such a great job on my car and amazing customer service. Would definitely recommend and will be coming back!

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    Great wash inside and out. Will be returning. Wish they had a monthly membership. Car looked great though.

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    Got a regular wash with the tenant promotion, it turn out great. Very friendly service and convenient.

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    Appreciate the review Kai. Thank you!

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    Great easy scheduling and such a pleasant lady I spoke with! My car is brand spanking looking new again and so happy.

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    Thank you so much for your business! We hope to see you soon!

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    Great carwash with one of the most attentive detailer there is! car was immaculate and looks polished. would come back!

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    Aileen was super responsive and helpful in setting up the appointment and Ruben did an amazing job on the detail of our Camry.

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