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    Sam's Sparkle Shop

    4.9 (51 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Services - Sam's Sparkle Shop

    Auto detailing work

    Full-service packages

    Auto paint correction

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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

    Interior detailing

    Protection

    Upholstery and carpet cleaning

    Handwashing

    Wheel and rim detailing

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    Chris G.

    Once again, we revisit Super Sam's Sparkle Shop. This year the 2012 Audi was due for the number 6 detail, which is interior, exterior, engine, and power buffing on the paint. The number 6 is the ultimate detail, which keeps the paint in pristine condition, with the harsh sun, snow, wind, and trash blowing around Northern Nevada this is a once a year maintenance you don't want to miss. Called up Sam and made the appointment over the phone. Dropped the car off to Sam around 730am on Monday. Talked to Sam around 330pm on the phone and he advised the Audi was just being finished. I appreciate Sam's attention to detail when he performs his magic at the Sparkle Shop. Detail Shops that have to rush or are on the clock to finish and start multiple jobs miss important steps, this is why Sam's is a Five star joint. In my opinion this is the Best Detailing Shop in the AREA! I arrived at the Sparkle Shop just after 520pm and when I saw the Audi I could immediately tell the white paint appeared deeper, brighter, and freshly polished. The Audi looked like a glowing bright white ice sickle is had so much gloss on the glacier white metallic paint. My boo and I drive older cars folks, her car 8 years old, and mine 11. There is no doubt Sam's Sparkle Shop is the place to take your vehicles to keep them looking great! Thanks Sam.

    I had Sam do a polish on my truck as well as a protective coating. Made my 2007 truck look new again. Felt comfortable leaving my truck with someone who has 30+ years of experience. Great price and great service. Will be using again.

    Amazing work!
    Sean G.

    Wow! Sam's Sparkle Shop is top shelf! First, and foremost, Sam is gracious and generous. There was a miscommunication about my appointment time, which very likely could have been my fault but Sam and his daughter were so accommodating and apologetic even though they likely had the appointment right. The work done on my truck is over the top amazing, I couldn't be more happy with the results! Sam and his staff are consummate professionals, and their customer service and appreciation is off the charts awesome. This Is THE place to take your vehicles to for detailing; hands down. See you next time Sam!

    Go here for the best wash around! Customer service is top notch!
    Frances F.

    The owner is a great guy!! I got the basic hand wash and interior clean and it was better than any car wash I've been to in Reno/Sparks!! It was cheaper too!! I left a $20 tip (for the $30 wash) because it was definitely worth it! Will be returning!

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    Thank you very much!! We appreciate your business!!

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    Great service, Sam's the BEST! The only shop to go to in the Reno - Sparks area.

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    Website shows that they do rustproofing and undercoating but when I called to find out how much it was they said that they don't do that.

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    Great shop! A job wonderfully done with no fuss. Easy to make an appointment and smooth in and out.

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    Will be coming back for a detailing when my car needs it.

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    I have driven past this place probably thousands of times over the years as it's been in the same…read morespot about as long as the Peppermill. This is more a place to get your car detailed rather than just a regular car wash although you can do both here. The regular wash is more expensive than almost anywhere else but I find it's worth the money since they hand dry your car. Outstanding customer service, I can see why they have a long line of cars getting the full detail service, I'll have to try that next time

    I'm not sure what has happened to this place, but the last two times we have had our car washed…read morehere, they have done a terrible job. Today we paid for the ultimate wash and it was literally worse than when we pay for the works. There was no difference in one service versus the other. Your car goes through the "car wash" at record speed. Today our wash cost $58 plus tip and I now have to go home and finish cleaning and wiping out the inside of my car. The windows are streaky, the dash board was only half wiped down. The doors were wiped with so much solution that it dripped all over the inside door frame. There is still a bunch of dust everywhere. I feel so ripped off for the services today. The worst part is that we picked a time it was not busy so they did not have to rush. The previous time we paid for the works and they "cleaned" the inside with minimal attention to detail, so today we thought if we paid more, they would do a better job. Boy were we wrong. Looking for a new car wash because this one isn't working out any longer.

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