Auto Detailing in Santa Barbara, CA

“During the week that my mom passed away someone in a parking lot scraped my driver's side bumper on my BMW X1. No note, no anything, another stress I did not need!

We made our way to Caliber Collision on Edison off Gutierrez Street and they fixed the bumper promptly and perfectly ... no stress! I mentioned that I was really frustrated with my foggy looking headlamps. The shop said we could try to polish them and make them look better! This was not part of my insurance repair but this shop went above and beyond and made my car look fantatic!

Will be recommending this shop to anyone in need!

Thank you Leo & Tanya!”

“I have had many cars detailed over the years, but no one has done as thorough and beautiful job as Hugo. While it’s not inexpensive, Hugo and his team worked on my car for over 3 hours and the result was amazing and so incredibly worth it. Hugo is my new “go to” guy. Treat yourself to something special!”

“WOW! I was visiting Santa Barbara and had a mishap with my rental car. I called Happy and he repaired the damage in 1 day! It looked perfect and the charge was very reasonable. He absolutely went above and beyond to be kind, accommodating and help me out of a potentially bad situation. I've never received this kind of outstanding service anywhere - HIGHLY recommend Happy and his business. BIG Thank you Happy!”

“Oscar and his team did a beautiful job on my 2005 Sequoia—it looks so gorgeous! They are very helpful and responsive. Call them now—you won’t be disappointed!”

“I have used Sunshine Auto Spa in the past but never wrote a review. Since I recently had two cars serviced here, I thought I’d write a multi-part review about my experience.

I had two cars treated with ceramic coating. One is a brand new Audi Q3, the other is a 2018 BMW 4-series. For both vehicles, I chose the Ceramic Pro two-year warranty (a.k.a. bronze package) option. Both vehicles also had minor paint correction done before the coatings were applied. The BMW also received a “mini interior detailing“.

Overall, the service was good. Both vehicles came out very shiny and clean, inside and out. Each vehicle took one full day to complete. The exteriors definitely have that “wet” look that I was hoping for. And, since both vehicles have metallic paint this made them look even better. There is definitely some hydrophobic qualities about the coatings such that water tends to bead and roll off the surfaces easily. This also helps them stay cleaner looking by allowing dust to also release more easily.

For the mini interior detailing on the BMW, all the surfaces were clean and conditioned without any greasy residue. I wasn’t a huge fan of how the conditioner smelled but it did dissipate over the next couple of days. A vehicle air freshener covered it up easily until it was gone. They did a good job of removing dust and debris from cracks and crevices on the doors, dash, and center console.

Ceramic coatings look good and are supposed to be fairly durable. Since this was just done I can’t really comment on how it will wear over time. I intend to come back to this review several months from now to report any changes or issues that might have come up. I realize that ceramic coatings are not bulletproof but my hope is it will be durable enough to prevent minor blemishes and help keep the car looking clean and shiny for quite some time.”

“My car was filthy and caked in a months worth of dirt but this team whipped it into shape in no time! My car came away sparkling both inside and out. Be aware, you stay in the car during the hand washing portion and step out during the interior vacuuming portion. Highly reccomend if you want a easy, speedy, quality car wash!”

“Best self service car wash in SB. My routine: start with high pressure soap including on wheels/tires, rinse with high pressure wax, finish with spot free rinse all over. You can do this in 4 mins for $3 which gets all but the micro dirt off.

Then pull forward into the vacuum spots and wipe down the entire car with one or two large microfiber towels. Start with windows (get bone dry), then work on cleaner painted areas up high, finish with dirty areas down low. Move to different parts of the towel as needed. Takes 5-10 mins.

The key to this is it allows you to avoid the dreaded scrubbing brush that (in every car wash) will scrape your paint. Despite the signs that tell customers not to do it, I regularly see people scrub their wheels and tires with the brushes. If you're going to use the brush, at least power wash it first with high pressure soap.”

“Johnny is the bestest! Always respectful, aware, and super detail oriented in his skill and craft. My car feels like a brand new car out of the dealer with the new car scent. Very pleased with the service and highly recommend.”

“Mike is excellent at what he does. He's a master at getting dents out and for a fair price. I recently dented the front end of my lexus bumper and he was able to get it done the same day. Looks good as new. If I had gone to the dealer they would have marked it up 500%. If you need any work done he's your guy, he on the east side.Service: Body & Trim”

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“I lived next door many years ago. Same owners. I do not agree with “overpriced” they deliver a high level of service in a busy neighborhood. I guarantee it’s not where homeless are parked at the door guilting you. And if you cannot afford the nuts at the “convenience” store. You are missing the obvious 4businesses across the street that offer an abundant selection of all foods. I will continue to appreciate this station and its abundance of convenient items because as a former neighbor and professional driver I can tell you they are “unwavering” go there or plan accordingly. 1 block from Yacht club. Enjoy.”

“I am greeted by all the staff as if I was family. I really like that and appreciate it.

There’s a little shop inside that has tons of things at reasonable prices.

If you’re late on getting a birthday gift or holiday present for someone it’s a real save.
They have a free coffee machine with hot chocolate, which I never fail to get even in the summer, and ice cream choices, galore, and other snacks, chips, and beverages. They have a big TV and seating area inside and outside there are tables and chairs. It’s a nice place to visit even if you don’t need your car washed! Like a corner store.

A lot of people go to the Cajun kitchen next-door while their car is getting done and the employees park the car on the side when they’re done so you don’t have to rush back, that is a real plus.

Now, as far as the car wash itself is concerned, every time I pick up my car, it looks brand new inside and out.

I used to go to the car wash at the gas station and I thought I was getting a good deal but when I added up how often I was doing that it was cheaper to buy a membership at Santa Barbara Hand Car Wash and I can go anytime I want to and as often as I want to. You can’t beat that.”