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Pro-Clean

1524 Spring Hill Rd #V
McLean, VA 22102 703-448-1001

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I would not have my car detailed anywhere else. They are the best. When I took... - Nov 20, 2024

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Cliff Dewey's Auto Detailing Systems

2141 Industrial Pkwy
Silver Spring, MD 20904 301-625-9007

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I recommend them fully due to satisfaction i have derived using them. - May 21, 2024

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Kensington Auto Clean & Prep

4222 Howard Ave #A
Kensington, MD 20895 301-530-5114

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Good service on both the washes and details. Excellent prices. - Oct 24, 2024

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City Auto Detail Company

1115 W Broad St #A
Falls Church, VA 22046 703-237-9067

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I have had a great experience with the brand - May 19, 2024

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Mobile One Detailing

10529 Summit Ave
Kensington, MD 20895 301-656-6004

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Walee is a master at detailing. - Feb 09, 2024

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Autech Mobile Auto Detailing

Bethesda, MD 20817 301-229-5293

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Does a great job for a bargain price. - Oct 24, 2024

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Xtreme Auto Details

23551 Pebble Run Pl #150
Sterling, VA 20166 571-250-7005

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I accidentally got concrete dust on my car. I set up an appointment with Xtreme... - Jul 19, 2024

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A-A Auto Services

120 W Jefferson St Rear
Falls Church, VA 22046 703-522-3440

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I have had a great experience with the brand - May 17, 2024

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Embassy Autowash

6217 Rolling Rd
Springfield, VA 22152 703-569-8844

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I purchased the combination Express Exterior and Interior "Detail"... - Oct 31, 2021

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Georgetown Fine Auto Detailing

1629 Wisconsin Ave
Washington, DC 20007 202-333-0324

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They offer the best services ever and I like them - May 18, 2024

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Yates Car Wash & Detail Center

1018 N Henry St
Alexandria, VA 22314 703-739-4800

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Yates Detail Center did a beautiful job with my car. Staff is very professional... - Feb 01, 2018

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Love My Car Car Wash

19600 Walter Johnson Rd
Germantown, MD 20874 301-515-5055

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Outstanding interior detail, didn't miss a spot! Good to go for... - Mar 14, 2022

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Embassy Autowash

10874 Fairfax Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22030 703-273-5650

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Embassy Autowash is now Flagship Carwash (since May '22) - Jun 06, 2023

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Three Cees

10701 Leesburg Pike #A
Herndon, VA 20170 703-757-1300

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The staff and management were fabulous. I went there to get pine sap removed... - Jun 02, 2019

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Flagship Car Wash

785 Hungerford Dr
Rockville, MD 20850 301-738-2010

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I received a great car wash at Flagship. Both exterior and interior. - Mar 13, 2023

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Mr Kleen Full Service Car Wash & Detailing Center

8000 Richmond Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22306 703-360-1445

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Rating is for full inside/outside detailing two cars. Highly satisfied.... - Sep 24, 2022

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Auto Advantage

9-A Davis Ave SW
Leesburg, VA 20175 703-771-2344

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They ready a good place yu can go when it comes to your car. - May 20, 2024

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Extreme Details

Lansdowne, VA 20176 703-357-4079

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it always can make my expectation fullfilled whenever i try to do the work... - Apr 13, 2020

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Automotive Protection Services

3170 Draper Dr #8
Fairfax, VA 22031 703-591-0900

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has changed name but same good crew. - Apr 20, 2018

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Total Recon Auto Center

627 Southlawn Ln
Rockville, MD 20850 301-762-2195

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They do a great job for a reasonable price. You can't ask for more. - Feb 08, 2024

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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.