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Sills Car Wash

9811 Cockrell Rd
Manassas, VA 20110 703-393-9694

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Germantown Auto Spa

20440 Germantown Rd
Germantown, MD 20876 301-528-0400

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Empire Auto Detailers

5006 Howard Ave
Beltsville, MD 20705 240-965-6095

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They did a quality job, I got what I was looking for. - May 18, 2024

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Ultimate Touch Mobile Detailing

Lorton, VA 22079 703-628-8715

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Primary request was to eliminate smoke odors and that was poorly done. The... - Feb 10, 2024

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Flagship Car Wash

632 Grant St
Herndon, VA 20170 703-437-6505

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They did well at getting the job done but there prices were super high compared... - May 20, 2024

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Custom Car Care

24808 Woodfield School Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20882 301-368-3529

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The detailer spent much time in his truck rather than working on the car. Said... - Jul 12, 2023

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Apex Auto Performance

6470 Dobbin Center Way #E
Columbia, MD 21045 410-709-0707

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Outstanding detaling and tinting service. - Apr 20, 2016

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Gili's Automotive

12410 Washington Ave
Rockville, MD 20852 301-770-1201

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Autospa Carwash

3171 Golansky Blvd
Woodbridge, VA 22192 703-680-5040

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Very good car wash - May 20, 2024

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Embassy Autowash

8788 Centreville Rd
Manassas, VA 20110 703-368-7448

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This business thoroughly cleaned a complete mess of spilled BBQ meatballs in... - Feb 10, 2020

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Odds & Ends Detailing

112 Oakgrove Rd
Sterling, VA 20166 703-675-8819

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Outstanding service, pleasant staff--my car looked amazing!! - Sep 20, 2024

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On The Spot Mobile Auto Detailing

10921 Pump House Rd #E
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 443-864-8671

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Have used them for over 10 years. When we drop a car off or having them come... - Oct 29, 2023

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YK Classic Car Wash & Auto Care Center

1103 MD-3
Gambrills, MD 21054 410-721-2373

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Super fast and efficient! My car looks so good. - Feb 12, 2021

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How we gather (and how to interpret) our data

For motorheads, a spotless vehicle is next to godliness. But even ordinary commuters and carpool chiefs can take joy in a newly cleaned ride. For less than $250, a detailing shop can cleanse your family’s sloppy sins and transform your ride, inside and out, leaving it looking used-car-lot new.

If you don't bother to detail or wash your you might lose a little resale value down the line, but probably not much. The reason to have your car detailed or washed is the same reason you comb your hair or wear a clean shirt: to look good.

A basic detailing job takes several hours to complete and usually includes an exterior wash, claying, polishing, and waxing; an interior cleaning; and tire cleaning and treatments. Many shops also provide other services upon request.

While even the best body shops can't undo an accident, our ratings reveal that many shops will get your car back on the road without a hitch. But our ratings also reveal that some shops may compound your misery with lousy work.

Because insurance companies pay for most repairs, for most auto body repair customers cost is a less important consideration than quality. But if you’re picking up the tab, how much the shop charges is important.

If your insurance or another party’s insurance will pay for your repair, make sure the insurance company doesn’t cut corners. Your shop can be an expert ally in this effort, but you also must make the right moves.