Had my new Kia Sorento detailed and ceramic coated at Thorpe Auto Detail, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Dave and Tyler did a phenomenal job. The vehicle had been sitting on the dealer lot for nearly 10 months before I bought it--at one point with the passenger side windows ever so slightly cracked, letting rain and dust inside. Even after the dealership gave it a courtesy "wash," it desperately needed help: the paint required full decontamination, claying, and correction, and the interior needed a serious reset. To make matters worse, two days before dropping it off, a third of a handle of vodka spilled in the back on the drive home from Costco. For a car I had owned for barely a week, it was a hot mess. From start to finish, Dave was completely transparent. While this isn't an exotic or supercar, it is a significant investment for me, and Dave treated both me and my vehicle with a Ferrari level of care and respect. He walked me through the entire process, showed me the exact products they use, and even encouraged me to look them up so I could verify the quality firsthand. To top it off, he provided a loaner vehicle while they had mine. When I picked it up, the car was immaculate. Dave foam-cleaned the carpets to completely erase the vodka spill, waterproofed the floor mats, treated all the interior plastics and dash, and protected the seats with GYEON Leather Shield. Outside, they applied Adam's Graphene Ceramic Advanced coating. The finish genuinely gleamed, the interior was spotless, and their meticulous attention to detail went well above and beyond. Highly recommended! read more

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Dave and Tyler did an amazing exterior graphene treatment and interior vinyl protection on my 1964.5 coyote restomod mustang and leather protection on my 2020 convertible Porsche 911. I could not recommend their service, shop and overall customer service more highly. I am so glad I found this business on Yelp and will definitely be coming back for annual detailing services. My cars look absolutely stunning and the photos don't do them justice. In addition, I had my Coyote 5.0 engine cleaned after a long car ride from LA in the rain. Looks like it came out of the showroom. read more

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I had my car detailed at Thorpe Auto Detail last year. The car had some minor paint issues due to leftover residue from HVAC liquid leaking on the car while it was parked in a public garage. It was almost a brand new car, and I was looking for a place which could fix the issue without damaging the paint. A close friend recommended Dave due to his utmost attention to detail, and I'm so glad I brought my car here for detailing. Dave Thorpe (the owner) is an absolutely dedicated professional and an overall wonderful person! He patiently explained the detailing process, how they would get rid of the residue marks while trying their best to preserve the original paint. The turnaround time was relatively quick, my car was ready on time as promised. When I went to pick it up, the detailing job Dave did for my car was nothing short of amazing. It essentially looked brand new, and all the paint damage marks were gone. The paint shined even better than when I'd picked up the car originally from the showroom! Overall, I'm very thankful to Dave for such a wonderful detailing service for my car, it was pristine! I highly recommend him! read more

Thorpe Auto Detailing was recommended by an area body shop. The ceramic coating process and interior leather cleaning made our 2021 BMW look like new. Dave, the owner explained the process and benefits in great detail. Tyler did a wonderful job with the utmost attention to detail. I was even provided a loaner car while they had my car. I highly recommend Thorpe Auto Detailing. It is well worth it. read more

Dave's been detailing 3 family cars since '21 His work is top quality, a true professional in every sense of the word. Highly recommended.

Dave and his team did an amazing job ceramic coating my new Cadillac lyriq. They even took care of some minor factory blemishes which they found with their extreme attention to detail. They now have a customer for life. read more

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I purchased a 2012 Mazdaspeed3 as a daily driver that would be parked outside in the elements. So I wanted to get the car detailed and paint protection done. I was referred by a body shop to Dave and was also impressed by his reviews. I personally find someone within the field providing a referral more meaningful than online reviews. I wasn't expecting much given this was a 9 year old car with 60k miles. I will say that Dave and his staff blew me away with their customer service and attention to detail. They did wonders on my 9 year old car and it looks new! They reconditioned the entire car; headlights, paint, rims and interior. I cannot say enough about their meticulous and stellar work, these guys are experts! The transaction was friendly, professional, reliable and they were attentive from beginning to end. I was even provided a loaner car for the time period that they had my car. I cannot say enough about Dave and his team. Thank you for everything, you guys are amazing! read more

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Dave has been keeping my cars in a like-new condition inside and outside for over 30 years. His passion for quality and his attention to detail starts with him and flows down through everyone on his staff, and he is the nicest guy in the world! read more

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Our family has gone to Dave for 20 years! Literally, my in-laws, my husband (who is a car fanatic!), myself and now are grown children. I cannot say how wonderful a service he provides. In July of last year, he made our 12 year old Lexus look brand new! Dave is extremely thorough, professional, and knowledgeable. He will explain everything that has been done to the car. He even offers a loaner if a customer needs it. He is also extremely accommodating as to scheduling appointments that cater to the customer's schedule. If I could give hI'm 10 star, I would!! read more

Took my car here to see if they could help remove a long scratch from my car (my auto body shop recommended). Work was done within 30 mins, for a reasonable price with 95% of the scratch gone. Would absolutely come back for any detailing work for my cars.... Great service and super friendly. read more

A fantastic experience. Brought my car in just as the clear coat from the manufacturer was wearing off. Very satisfied with my experience and would highly recommend. Dave is a friendly, and very experienced professional. read more

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I've probably had this place bookmarked for a year with the intention of coming in when my car's anniversary rolled around. One reason I'd been putting off getting my car detailed was because although I don't have all the tools to do it myself, I'm rather particular about it, especially regarding polishing. Without even mentioning my particularities about car maintenance, Thorpe Auto Detail seemed to share a similar mentality car care - only do what is necessary while preserving the integrity of your paint and clear coat. After speaking to the owner about their process, my confidence was won over. When I arrived to pick up my car the next day, they had the car parked under specific lighting to show me the great detail given during their work. My car looked just about as good as the day I drove it off the lot! Although I had a slight heart palpitation initially at quote I was given, the moment I saw what they did with my car - all the etching, swirl marks, minor scratches, on my paint, the dull leather and magically gone - I felt it was all worth it. I also had some bad luck when 3 hours after picking up the car, I noticed these odd orange flecks embedded on the car that weren't there before - apparently a result of pollen or rust from parking too close to the CalTrain tracks. I quickly called Dave for some advice on how to get rid of it since obviously it's impractical for me to keep going back if this just happens as a result of parking where I work. He was super nice and offered to show me how to take care of it and even sent me away with a care package of products! All in all, yes, there are plenty of car detailers out there who do a decently good job at a lower price, but if you desire absolute perfection, these guys are your best bet. read more

Dave is my go to guy for any exterior auto detailing job. He's incredibly nice and professional with over 40 years of experience. My wife and I wanted to get a ceramic coating job done after we bought a new car. At first, the dealership offered to perform a ceramic coating for an eye watering $1400 but I knew better than to get it detailed at a dealership (just read all the poor experiences on Reddit). I poked around online and finally stumbled on Thorpe Auto Detail. I decided to give it a chance since it was also really close by, and have not regretted my decision. The moment I walked in and spoke to Dave, I knew right away this guy would be good. He is extremely knowledgeable about the various processes that he implements in his detailing and keeps his shop extremely clean. To me, cleanliness speaks highly of Dave's attention to detail. When we first bought the car, I ran my hand across the hood and it felt rough. I thought it was strange since my car never felt like that when I first bought it. Dave told us that it was most likely rail dust from the yard that it was sitting in. Nevertheless, Dave removed all of it and the car looked & felt incredible. The turnaround time was same day and Dave was always keeping us in the loop with updates. TL;DR: Dave & Alex know their stuff and your auto detailing needs will be taken care of in the most professional manner with a quick turnaround time - you cannot go wrong with Thorpe Auto Detail. read more

Dave and team did a superb job on bringing the luster back to the paint on my Jaguar XJR. When I brought the car in, the clear coat was full of micro scratches from being improperly washed by the previous owner and had lost its luster. Now the car looks brand new. Dave was great to work with. He was honest about what could be done to improve the look of my car. Dave and team's results far exceeded my expectations. Thank you! read more

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Dave and the staff took the in car on short notice and did an incredible job. Used the new graphene coating to protect the paint and bring out the deep metallic shine. The car looks better than new! It's costly but worth it. read more

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People are always skeptical of a place with too perfect of a rating, especially when there are many reviewers with not so many reviews. I took my chance with them anyway and here's what's up with this shop. This is the first time I've owned my own brand new car. Over the weekend, google maps had foresaken me during a road trip and took me through an off road service trail (near mt. shasta) that wasn't made for regular cars. My car was utterly marred with scratches everywhere. I've had this car less than a year, and it's already in this condition. The monday I returned, I searched for detailing shops all over SF and Southbay. I rang the number, and Dave picked up the phone and gave me a quote and said, that we should take a look at it together. If you've never had your car detailed at a shop like this before, just be forewarned that you're spending a few hundred dollars. Again, this is the first time for me, so after talking with Dave on the phone, I thanked him and told him I would need more time to decide as I was initially a little sticker shocked. I consulted my car enthusiast friends, and turns out the pricing was fairly on point and within a good range. Bonus points that it's close to work. I called Dave back and he told me I could bring it in the next morning. Awesome. So I bring the car in in the morning, and I show him the damage done. He said he'll do his best and started explaining all the different ways to clean the car, and the pros and cons of different things. Let me make a note here: There was absolutely NO upsell, which I greatly appreciate. There was some small talk after, and it turns out quite a few of my coworkers have had their cars detailed here before. Not just that, he remembers many of them in detail - even when its been years since he's seen them. What a memory! So I left the car with him at 8:30AM, and he told me he'd give me a ring around 2:30PM. Sure enough, at 2:25, he asked me to come by when I could (he actually said 15min, but I got there a bit earlier). The team was finishing up. Here is another show of character: When I approached, he greeted me, and gave me a quick summary with no real detail. Instead, he introduced his young team, and let them explain what they did for me. He basically said, this is the awesome team that did the work for you, they deserve the credit, let them take pride in their service and explain what they did for you. I find this super admirable. Finally, I paid via credit card, and chatted with them a bit more because the whole team is actually really fun to just talk and hang out with. Final Note: My car was actually cleaner with more of a shine than when I first bought it from the dealer. I am highly impressed with the workmanship that this team did for me. + HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY Recommended. + Will return for sure. + Definitely a 5 star experience. read more

Dave and his team are superstars! I recently purchased a new Subaru and I'm glad I found this shop to help with a new car prep and an Opti-Coat application. New cars don't come out of the dealership without their share of imperfections. The folks at Thorpe Auto Detail were able to correct the imperfections and made my new Subaru looking even better. The Opti-Coat is amazing as it adds further depth to the paint. Their customer service was on point and they were not shy to educate me about their detailing and product application process. They even gave me a care kit filled with detailing swag to take home. Big props to Dave, Daniel, Bejean and team! I highly recommend Thorpe Auto Detail to anyone looking for a high quality detailing shop. read more

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Dave and his team are masters at their profession. They did an outstanding job on my truck. It looks better, than when I brought home from the dealer, brand new. The cost, is well worth the outcome. Dave explains all the work they were going to do on my truck and all my options, no upsell. When I picked it up, Dave again explained all the work done, showing me around the truck. WOW! If more than 5 stars could be awarded, they would be. I diffidently will be returning, when I need future work done. Thanks Again, Dave. read more

Dave is super friendly and knowledgeable. I got Ceramic Coating (Optimum Gloss Coat) applied to my Subaru Outback from them. I found that Dave and his team is very conservative with the work they do. For example, there was a bird dropping on my rear lift gate. they cleaned it up and with close scrutiny under a paint light, I can see remnants of it probably because it has chemically gone down too far inside the clear coat. It feels that they did not go too aggressive on the dropping and it is not visible under close inspection without a paint light. I like that! Thanks Dave :) read more

One of the few reviews where I feel compelled to rate higher than 5 stars! Looking to get my 8-month old Model X detailed, I gave Dave a call - he was really helpful, laying out my options for what I wanted to have done. He even suggested I wait until the day after the forecasted rain to have the car detailed. At drop off we went through the process and he made sure I was able to ask questions or point out any desires for the service. He then set me up with the loaner car - a new, pristine Corolla - to let me go on with my day. Pulling into the parking lot later that day, Dave and the guys were meticulously putting the finishing touches on the car, including areas I had no idea existed. When doing a final inspection with me, we noticed a couple stray dog hairs which then one of the guys removed. I didn't think I'd care as much about the exterior of the car, but wow does that protective coat make the car wildly smooth and shiny. As other reviewers have noted, the car really doesn't look WAY better than when I bought it brand new. I'm obsessed! I will be taking my car to Dave for spa service annually because of the great service and how nice, honest, and professional he and his team are! read more

Got ceramic coating done. Dropped off at 8:30 and car was ready by noon the following day. I've tried a few other locations for detailing but feel like I finally found a place I can keep coming back every year. Dave explained to me precisely all the steps, that he's going to do to my car, so no (negative) surprises when picking up the car. Also he was on time for both drop off and pick up, which is an important factor for me. My previous detailer will text me last minute and keep slipping the pick up time. That happened for two of my cars and I'm not going back. read more

WOW!!! Dave Thorpe and team did a GREAT JOB on my Alpina B7!!!! Could not be happier. Graphene Matrix coating looks incredible. Really nice guys and extremely knowledge. Definitely will use Thorpe Auto Detail again. read more

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I have been dealing with Thorpe Auto Detail since 1985. There is a reason that I return each year for the excellent detail that they put into my car. Right now, I have no reason to purchase a new car. I have a 12 year old Mercedes 500. That car looks brand new. I am sticking with it. read more

My car looks awesome after the full treatment at Thorpe. If you have a new car I can highly recommend to have your car go thru the full treatment, it makes the car so much nicer to look at and it's a breeze to clean it. After every cleaning I do now the car looks like it has been waxed. I also feel that the paint job is better protected against the hot Cali sun. read more

Dave and his team are very good at what they do. Professional, kind and respectful. The attention to detail was refreshing. Great Job!

If you're looking for the best detailer around, then just stop reading here - you've found it. I've been taking my cars to Dave for almost ten years now and feel confident saying that you won't find better service than from Thorpe Auto Detail. He makes it easy for you - either by picking up and dropping off your car at your home/work or giving you a loaner car. Yeah, that's right...a loner. I can't get a loner when I take my car to the dealer, but I get one from my detailer? Fantastic. And then of course there's the actual detail job. I have a 2001 Camaro SS that gets open road raced and a 2006 Dodge Magnum for my daily driver. Both get abused in their own way. The Camaro is garaged most of the time, but when it gets out, it's subject to bird strikes and running through swarms of Mormon Crickets (easily the nastiest, juiciest, stinkiest bugs in existence) at 150+ MPH. The Dodge suffers the trials of daily life - bird poo, road spray, trips to Tahoe, etc. Both cars always look like the day I bought them when I get them back from Dave. You'd never guess they were the same cars I'd dropped off. If you call for a quote, it's easy to be taken back by his price, but it's worth it. He's not like Classic car wash where they have 10 different tiers of details. Whenever you take your car there, you're getting the full monte - clay bar, swirl removal (if necessary), quality wax job, scotch guarding the carpet, lexol on the leather, etc. etc. etc. As with most things in life, you get what you pay for. If you're planning on keeping your car for the long haul and you don't want it to look like a junker in ten years, Dave's service is invaluable. My husband has been taking his 1993 GMC to Dave since it was new, and the paint is still flawless. So there you go. If you love your car, or at least want to protect your investment in it, get on a plan with Dave. He'll help you keep it looking like new for years. read more

A friend of mine recommended Thorpe Auto Detail in Campbell, CA. You know how hard it is to keep a black car looking good from all the elements. I took my car to be detailed and when I got it back it looked like a new car off the showroom floor. My car is a 2003 and it looks brand new Dave Thorpe is so friendly and very diligent with your happiness. I would recommend his shop to anyone. The great thing is he also picks your car up and returns it approximatly 4 hours later. Thorpe Auto Detai 740 Camden Avenue Unit D Campbell, Ca. 95008 408-370-3633 Tell him Terri from Apple sent you. You won't be disappointed! read more

I found these guys on Yelp and was looking for a great detail place. I just picked up my car from them getting a FULL DETAIL since my car was in a desperate need of it. I parked it in a lots for 2 weeks and it was next to a construction site so you can imagine how bad it was not to mention the hard water stains and dog hair I had. My car looks FABULOUS, it's looks better than when I first bought it. The paint looks so nice they use a clay substations to coat and protect the paint while giving it a smooth finish and even taking some of the light scrathes out. It seroiusly looks better than it has ever been. The owner was super friendly as well as the other guys that worked there. I would and will definantly recommend them. read more

My car looks perfect! I did the 5 year Opti-coat for my new car. I am so glad I invested in keeping it looking great. :::The Classic Car Wash TRIED to sell me on their cheaper car coat. Last time I washed my car (when there were NOT even customers there) I ask them to dry it well because I wanted it to be water spot free when I dropped it off to get coated. They couldn't even get that right! ::: SOOOOOO happy I paid a little bit more money for perfection instead of taking it to a place that can't even get it half way dry after a simple wash. My car was also ready in 24 hours. They even let me drop it off Sunday AND were kind enough to come over on their day off and put it in the shop overnight so they could work on it monday. I can not recommend this place enough. Spend a little bit more for perfection and the peace of mind that you can TRUST the people working on your car. They even offered me a less expensive option that lasts 2 years in case I couldn't afford the one I really wanted. I think it is awesome when businesses help you choose what is right for you instead of pushing you toward the most expensive choice. read more

I just had my 08 Saturn Sky detailed there and I couldn't be happier. I called around and spoke with several other detailers and saw examples of their work before deciding to go here. Dave was really friendly on the phone and explained the entire detail process. I called back on a Monday and was able to get an appointment the next day. I'm very particular about my car, which my friends, family and neighbors think is pretty amusing for some reason. I've been known to wash it late at night after work. It came from the dealer with swirl marks, which I wasn't able to polish nor wax out myself. I don't mind hand waxing the entire car, but when it comes to high-speed polishing I leave it to the pros. They clay-barred the whole car, then polished, then waxed it. They were even able to polish out the two light scratches that had been bothering me for months. The only downside is that a full detail doesn't come cheap, but if you're as obsessive about your car as I am it's money well spent. read more

Thorpe is an awesome place. Dave answered my pricing inquiry from online next day and put everything down to inspect my car. I had recently gotten my door scratched by another car - Dave took a look at my car and was honest and said that they didn't have the right equipment to do the job right and recommended another shop for me to visit. I appreciate the honesty and helpfulness the whole way through. Great local business! read more

My friend recommended me to go there to put opti-coat for my new car. It's more expensive than wax but since I don't have time to wax the car so I just did it anyway. Turned out opti-coat is so much better than wax. Not only water and dust won't stick on the surface but it forms a hard transparent layer which protects the car so well. And here is the story: The week after I got opti-coat, I stopped by Costco and grab a few bottles of wine (I know, shouldn't park a nice car in Costco...), and when I came back, I saw a scratch on the front bumper. Thanks to the opti-coat it wasn't really obvious but you can see some paint left on it. I called Dave right away. He told me to bring the car to the shop and he fixed it by removing the damaged opti-coat and reapply it back. I am so glad that I put opti-coat otherwise whoever did it would just get the paint off and I have to repaint the bumper. Another nice thing is that I don't really need a car wash, just water will just clean the car 90%... I am very happy with Dave's service and I will come back when I buy another car. read more

The team at Thorpe Auto Detail did an awesome job with a new car detail and an opti-gloss coating. Dave and I have chatted over the phone a couple times to prepare as I was waiting for my car to be delivered. When I received the car, I immediately called Dave to schedule a time for a new car detail and opti-gloss to protect it. The interior trim and leather would also be protected as a part of the package. When I picked up my car, I was impressed with how great it looked and the attention to detail. It looked better than new. The guys walked me through the car and we chatted about their process. I got tips on how to maintain the look and Dave even followed up with a call to make sure all my questions were answered and that I was happy with the service. I have to give this team the best rating that I could. If I could rate higher than 5 stars, I would. The products Thorpe Auto Detail uses are the best in the industry (just ask them and search on the autogeek forums). And you get personalized service catered to your needs. That enough will make me a repeat customer. read more

I am extremely pleased with Thorpe Auto detail! Here is why: Catered business hours to match times that worked for me Provided me with a new loaner car Immaculate shop Sincerely friendly team of guys who care about customers and their cars Incredible detail work! My 2006 Magnum SRT8 never looked so nice (see the Thorpe Yelp photo). It really has a showroom shine inside and out. They managed to remove one clear coat scratch that I thought would never come out. Awesome work! read more

David and his team did an amazing job on my car. They do a real "detail" job, where every inch of the car looks spotless inside and out. So much attention to detail that you can't find a flaw in the car. As opposed to some detail shops that just hand wash and vacuum the inside-- there's a huge difference, and these guys go the extra mile. It's very much worth the price, which isn't too much more than a basic detail shop. They also corrected a few places on my car that had damage-- scrapes on the side and bumper gashes to the point that they are almost unnoticeable now. Highly recommended and many thanks to David and the team! read more

The products that Thorpe Auto Detail use are the best on the market.................. My 2013 Cadillac XTS looks BETTER THAN NEW, after Dave and the crew applied the Optimum Gloss Coat to my ride. Has been about a month, so. freakin. easy. to towel off after a wash. The water beads up and goes away just like that!!!! I am a believer, for sure.;............... try to find a professional detail shop that. 1. Has total attention to detail 2. Treats their customers with respect and value 3. Has a spotless facility, centrally located. 4. Has customers for decades............... You will have money very very well spent. read more

Based on reviews here on Yelp, I used Thorpe Auto Detail to clean my 14 year old BMW 540i. Dave did an amazing job taking the dirt and age off this well used, well loved car. The exterior shines like never before and the interior is perfect. When I made the appointment over the phone, I mentioned the leather seats were looking worn. He coordinated with an outside vendor to have the seats re-dyed. No more cracks or scraped marks on my seats now!! He had the re-dye done on-site so I did not have to take my car to another place. Now that is customer service. Dave knows what he is doing and has amazing customer service. Other reviews have said the cost is high. I do not agree. His pricing is fair and honest. After what I have spent at the local "classic" car wash for their detailing, I feel Thorpe Auto Detail is very reasonable. As a side note, it was fun to see the other cars he was working on at the same time like the Rolls Royce Ghost! You can not go wrong with this service. read more

Super honest! I requested a quote through the site and they replied very fast. I spoke with them on the phone for a few minutes. They were very honest that a different type of cleaning would be best for my needs. And they recommended a couple places for me. While I wasn't able to use Thorpe this time, I will be using them in the future! read more

I've been to a couple of detail places around the bay area. From San Mateo to San Jose to Fremont. But I can say with full confidence that Dave and his team are the best guys in the bay that I've seen. I took my wife's car (black Lexus) here since its been a while since it got a coating and apparently the new home's sprinklers have been pounding it with hard water for days. I can tell you, the car looks *much* better than how it looked 1 year ago when I purchased it. Inside n out. Top to bottom. I'll return here for my other car.. and I am sure I will get a great experience. Ofcourse, it is no where close to being cheap. Waayy too pricey I know, but if you need quality and attention to detail then you need to get call Dave and take an appointment. read more

I was looking for an auto detail that would make my car look showroom new. Yelp's recommendation from Terri of Apple (thanks Terri!) brought Dave Thorpe and his auto detailing practice to my attention. I called Dave to schedule an appointment. He called me back promptly, explained the service he offered, and told me the price up front. When we met at our scheduled appointment he was modest, efficient, and friendly. I picked up my car the next day and it did look like a black Prius just out of the showroom. Dave even threw in advice on how to keep the car gleaming between details and some pink polish to enhance its look. His experience and generosity extended to recommending and giving her free of charge a bottle of polish for my fiance's leather red ragtop for her Toyota MR2 Spyder. I recommend Dave and his auto detailing without reservation and with great enthusiasm. Book early to beat the rush and tell him: Mike from CPP, Inc. sent you! read more