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Mobile Auto Detailing in La Jolla

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Overview

La Jolla cars live between two things that do not help them: sun coming off the water as well as from above, and salt air that settles on everything whether the car has moved or not. Around the Village and down towards the Shores, a lot of them also street-park, so there is nothing over them at any point in the day.

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Car Detailing La Jolla

How exposed the car is matters more here than what it is. A car kept in a garage up on Soledad and one that street-parks near the Village are two different jobs, and the second one is mostly about decontamination.

We have a variety of customizable packages to best fit your auto detailing needs. Check out some of our auto detailing services below.

Interior Detail

We provide a complete interior deep clean, covering all seats and surfaces. Our service includes carpet and mat shampooing, leather conditioning, and detailed care for the dash, door panels, and console.

Exterior Detail

Get a complete exterior refresh with our detail service! Enjoy a full hand wash, touchless blow-dry, tire dressing, clay treatment, and wax. Upgrade your protection with our ceramic coating options.

Complete Detail

Get the best of both worlds with this package—everything from our exterior and interior details combined! Your car will shine inside and out.

Odor Removal

Our professional ozone generator tackles even the toughest odors. By attacking odors at the source, it eliminates bacteria and unpleasant smells from your car completely.

Headlight Restoration

Over time, UV rays and road debris can make headlights dull and discolored. Our restoration service removes built-up oxidation, restoring clarity and brightness.

Packages & pricing

Mobile Auto Detailing prices in La Jolla

Quick Refresh

Mini Detail

Protection Level: None

Coating: None

Best For: Maintenance Wash (As Needed)

Choose vehicle type swipe

coupe

coupe silhouette

$139

sedan

sedan silhouette

$149

compact suv

compact suv silhouette

$159

truck

truck silhouette

$169

full-size suv

full-size suv silhouette

$179

What's included

  • 100% Hand Wash w/ Deionized Water
  • Touchless Blow Drying
  • Detail Wheels & Dress Tires
  • Thorough Vacuuming
  • Clean Dash, Door Panels, Console, Door Jambs, & Windows

Most popular add-ons

  • Ceramic Paint Protection (6 months) (+$100)
  • Leather Conditioner ($45)
  • Headlight Restoration ($149)
  • One Step Paint Polish ($150-$250)
  • Engine Detailing ($149)
Vehicle condition & upgrades

Vehicle Condition:

Vehicles that have NEGLECT i.e. Pet Hair, Sand, Kid Use, Excessive Dirt, Stains will require extra labor:

  • PET HAIR + $45 (30 mins extra labor)
  • HEAVY KID USE + $45 (30 mins extra labor)
  • STAINS + $45 (30 mins extra labor)
  • SAND/MUD + $45 (30 mins extra labor)
  • EXCESSIVE BUGS + $45 (30 mins extra labor)
  • OLD/WORN VEHICLE + $90 (60 mins extra labor)
Ceramic:
  • Ceramic TEC582 Paint Protection ($100-$150): Substitute ceramic for wax! TEC582Ceramic Sealant lasts up to 6 months (twice as long as wax). To achieve 1 year of ceramic protection, we recommend the Ceramic Prep Polishing Addon.
Addons:
  • Headlight Restoration ($149): Restoring dull, faded, and oxidized headlight lenses. Includes sealer.
  • One Step Paint Polish ($150-$250): Recommended for vehicles that have not been waxed in one year or longer. This step is performed prior to applying wax or ceramic and includes single stage machine orbital polishing to improve paint luster and helps to reduce washlines, swirl marks, and fine clear coat blemishes.
  • Engine Detailing ($149): Includes underneath hood and all top surface components of the engine.
  • Scratch Reduction Polishing ($45/30 mins): Machine polishing of certain areas/panels to reduce swirl marks, washlines, clear coat imperfections, or oxidation.
  • Contaminant Removal ($45/30 mins): Waterspots, Paint Overspray, Tree Sap, Road Tar, Heavy Bugs, or Pollen.
  • Decal Removal ($45/30 mins): Sticker/vinyl/emblem removal from any surface.
  • Oversized/Lifted/Full Size ($90): For vehicles lifted, raised, or with oversized wheels and tires. Also includes full-sized trucks that are not stock.
  • Matte/Satin Finish ($90): Utilizing a specially formulated soap for vehicles with vinyl wraps or paint with a matte/satin finish.
  • Polish Wheels ($45/30 mins): Thorough hand polishing of wheels to restore shine and protect finish. Ideal for aluminum, stainless steel, or chrome wheels.
  • Plastic Trim Restoration ($149): This option is for exterior plastic trim that is faded/dull and helps to restore original luster.
  • Truck Bed Cleaning ($45/30 mins): Thorough cleaning of the truck bed.
  • Steam Clean Cloth Seats ($45-$90): For vehicles with cloth, fabric, or upholstered seats. Includes shampooing/steam cleaning.
  • Interior Rodent Decontamination ($475): Includes enzyme, steam, and ozone treatment for the interior of the vehicle to neutralize odors and contamination.
  • Rodent Engine Bay Decontamination ($249): Clean and decontaminate the engine bay after a rodent infestation.
  • Interior Dressing ($45): Water-based interior treatment on all vinyl/plastic components like dash, door panels, and center console. Protects and adds luster.
  • Leather Conditioner ($45): PH-Balanced leather conditioner specifically designed to protect leather.
  • Headliner Cleaning ($45): Carefully cleaning (headliner) ceiling of vehicle.
  • Seatbelt Cleaning ($45/30 mins): Deep cleaning of all seatbelts.
  • Vomit Decontamination ($249): Includes decontamination of vomit areas with enzyme, steam, and ozone treatment. Larger incidents may result in addition labor at $45 per 30 minutes.
  • Odor Remediation ($90/hr): Odor remediation using an enzyme cleaner to treat areas of contamination, smoke, spills, pet stains, urine, feces. For best results, we recommend adding the Ozone Treatment addon.
  • Ozone Treatment ($249): Ozone generator designed to remediate airborne odors from vehicle interior including ventilation system. For best results, use with Odor Removal addon.
Most Popular

Exterior Detail

Protection Level: 3-6 Months

Coating: Wax or Ceramic

Best For: Deep Quarterly Detail

Choose vehicle type swipe

coupe

coupe silhouette

$179

sedan

sedan silhouette

$189

compact suv

compact suv silhouette

$199

truck

truck silhouette

$229

full-size suv

full-size suv silhouette

$259

What's included

  • 100% Hand Wash w/ Deionized Water
  • Touchless Blow Drying
  • Detail Wheels & Dress Tires
  • Clay Treatment Service
  • Apply Wax by Hand (3 Months Protection)
  • Apply UV Protectant to Trim

Most popular add-ons

  • Ceramic paint protection (6 months) (+$100)
  • One Step Paint Polishing ($200)
  • Scratch Reduction Polishing ($45/30 mins)
  • Headlight Restoration ($149)
Vehicle condition & upgrades

Vehicle Condition:

Vehicles that have NEGLECT i.e. Pet Hair, Sand, Kid Use, Excessive Dirt, Stains will require extra labor:

  • PET HAIR + $45 (30 mins extra labor)
  • HEAVY KID USE + $45 (30 mins extra labor)
  • STAINS + $45 (30 mins extra labor)
  • SAND/MUD + $45 (30 mins extra labor)
  • EXCESSIVE BUGS + $45 (30 mins extra labor)
  • OLD/WORN VEHICLE + $90 (60 mins extra labor)
Addons:
  • Headlight Restoration ($149): Restoring dull, faded, and oxidized headlight lenses. Includes sealer.
  • One Step Paint Polish ($150-$250): Recommended for vehicles that have not been waxed in one year or longer. This step is performed prior to applying wax or ceramic and includes single stage machine orbital polishing to improve paint luster and helps to reduce washlines, swirl marks, and fine clear coat blemishes.
  • Engine Detailing ($149): Includes underneath hood and all top surface components of the engine.
  • Scratch Reduction Polishing ($45/30 mins): Machine polishing of certain areas/panels to reduce swirl marks, washlines, clear coat imperfections, or oxidation.
  • Contaminant Removal ($45/30 mins): Waterspots, Paint Overspray, Tree Sap, Road Tar, Heavy Bugs, or Pollen.
  • Decal Removal ($45/30 mins): Sticker/vinyl/emblem removal from any surface.
  • Oversized/Lifted/Full Size ($90): For vehicles lifted, raised, or with oversized wheels and tires. Also includes full-sized trucks that are not stock.
  • Matte/Satin Finish ($90): Utilizing a specially formulated soap for vehicles with vinyl wraps or paint with a matte/satin finish.
  • Polish Wheels ($45/30 mins): Thorough hand polishing of wheels to restore shine and protect finish. Ideal for aluminum, stainless steel, or chrome wheels.
  • Plastic Trim Restoration ($149): This option is for exterior plastic trim that is faded/dull and helps to restore original luster.
  • Truck Bed Cleaning ($45/30 mins): Thorough cleaning of the truck bed.
  • Steam Clean Cloth Seats ($45-$90): For vehicles with cloth, fabric, or upholstered seats. Includes shampooing/steam cleaning.
  • Interior Rodent Decontamination ($475): Includes enzyme, steam, and ozone treatment for the interior of the vehicle to neutralize odors and contamination.
  • Rodent Engine Bay Decontamination ($249): Clean and decontaminate the engine bay after a rodent infestation.
  • Interior Dressing ($45): Water-based interior treatment on all vinyl/plastic components like dash, door panels, and center console. Protects and adds luster.
  • Leather Conditioner ($45): PH-Balanced leather conditioner specifically designed to protect leather.
  • Headliner Cleaning ($45): Carefully cleaning (headliner) ceiling of vehicle.
  • Seatbelt Cleaning ($45/30 mins): Deep cleaning of all seatbelts.
  • Vomit Decontamination ($249): Includes decontamination of vomit areas with enzyme, steam, and ozone treatment. Larger incidents may result in addition labor at $45 per 30 minutes.
  • Odor Remediation ($90/hr): Odor remediation using an enzyme cleaner to treat areas of contamination, smoke, spills, pet stains, urine, feces. For best results, we recommend adding the Ozone Treatment addon.
  • Ozone Treatment ($249): Ozone generator designed to remediate airborne odors from vehicle interior including ventilation system. For best results, use with Odor Removal addon.
Interior

Interior Detail

Best For: Cleaning & Protecting Surface Areas

Choose vehicle type swipe

coupe

coupe silhouette

$189

sedan

sedan silhouette

$199

compact suv

compact suv silhouette

$229

truck

truck silhouette

$239

full-size suv

full-size suv silhouette

$269

What's included

  • Deep Cleaning of all Interior
  • Shampoo Carpets and Mats
  • Leather Cleaned and Conditioned
  • Clean & Dress Dash, Door Panels & Console

Most popular add-ons

  • Leather Conditioner ($45)
  • Steam Clean Cloth Seats ($45-$90)
  • Interior Dressing ($45)
  • Headliner Cleaning ($45)
  • Carpet & Fabric Protection ($100-$150)
Vehicle condition & upgrades

Vehicle Condition:

Vehicles that have NEGLECT i.e. Pet Hair, Sand, Kid Use, Excessive Dirt, Stains will require extra labor

  • PET HAIR + $45 (30 mins extra labor)
  • HEAVY KID USE + $45 (30 mins extra labor)
  • STAINS + $45 (30 mins extra labor)
  • SAND/MUD + $45 (30 mins extra labor)
  • OLD/WORN VEHICLE + $90 (60 mins extra labor)
Addons:
  • Steam Clean Cloth Seats ($45-90): For vehicles with cloth, fabric, or upholstered seats. Includes shampooing/steam cleaning.
  • Interior Rodent Decontamination ($475): Includes enzyme, steam, and ozone treatment for the interior of the vehicle to neutralize odors and contamination.
  • Rodent Engine Bay Decontamination ($249): Clean and decontaminate the engine bay after a rodent infestation.
  • Headliner Cleaning ($45): Carefully cleaning (headliner) ceiling of vehicle
  • Seatbelt Cleaning ($45/30 mins): Deep cleaning of all seatbelts.
  • Vomit Decontamination ($249): Includes decontamination of vomit areas with enzyme, steam, and ozone treatment. Larger incidents may result in addition labor at $45 per 30 minutes.
  • Odor Remediation ($249): Odor remediation using an enzyme cleaner to treat areas of contamination, smoke, spills, pet stains, urine, feces. For best results, we recommend adding the Ozone Treatment addon.
  • Ozone Treatment ($175): Ozone generator designed to remediate airborne odors from vehicle interior including ventilation system. For best results, use with Odor Removal Addon.
  • Carpet & Fabric Protection ($100-$150)
Best Value

Complete Detail

Protection Level: 3-6 Months

Coating: Wax

Best For: Value Whole-Vehicle Detail

Choose vehicle type swipe

coupe

coupe silhouette

$259

sedan

sedan silhouette

$279

compact suv

compact suv silhouette

$299

truck

truck silhouette

$319

full-size suv

full-size suv silhouette

$349

What's included

  • 100% Hand Wash w/ Deionized Water
  • Touchless Blow Drying
  • Detail Wheels & Dress Tires
  • Clay Treatment Service
  • Deep Cleaning of all Interior
  • Shampoo Carpets and Mats
  • Leather Cleaned and Conditioned
  • Clean & Dress Dash, Door Panels & Console

Most popular add-ons

  • Ceramic paint protection (6 months) (+$100)
  • One Step Paint Polishing ($200)
  • Scratch Reduction Polishing ($45/30 mins)
  • Headlight Restoration ($149)
Vehicle condition & upgrades

Vehicle Condition:

Vehicles that have NEGLECT i.e. Pet Hair, Sand, Kid Use, Excessive Dirt, Stains will require extra labor

  • PET HAIR + $45 (30 mins extra labor)
  • HEAVY KID USE + $45 (30 mins extra labor)
  • STAINS + $45 (30 mins extra labor)
  • SAND/MUD + $45 (30 mins extra labor)
  • OLD/WORN VEHICLE + $90 (60 mins extra labor)
Ceramic:
  • Ceramic TEC582 Paint Protection ($100-$150): Substitute ceramic for wax! TEC582 Ceramic Sealant lasts up to 6 months (twice as long as wax). To achieve 1 year of ceramic protection, we recommend the Ceramic Prep Polishing Addon.
  • One Step Polishing For Ceramic Prep ($150-$250): This service is recommended for clients that have selected our TEC582 Ceramic. Designed to prep your vehicles paint for maximum longevity of the TEC582 (up to 1 year). Includes single stage machine orbital polishing to improve paint luster and helps to reduce washlines, swirl marks, and fine clear coat blemishes.
Addons:
  • Headlight Restoration ($149): Restoring dull, faded, and oxidized headlight lenses. Includes sealer.
  • One Step Paint Polish ($150-$250): Recommended for vehicles that have not been waxed in one year or longer. This step is performed prior to applying wax or ceramic and includes single stage machine orbital polishing to improve paint luster and helps to reduce washlines, swirl marks, and fine clear coat blemishes.
  • Engine Detailing ($149): Includes underneath hood and all top surface components of the engine.
  • Scratch Reduction Polishing ($45/30 mins): Machine polishing of certain areas/panels to reduce swirl marks, washlines, clear coat imperfections, or oxidation.
  • Contaminant Removal ($45/30 mins): Waterspots, Paint Overspray, Tree Sap, Road Tar, Heavy Bugs, or Pollen.
  • Decal Removal ($45/30 mins): Sticker/vinyl/emblem removal from any surface.
  • Oversized/Lifted/Full Size ($90): For vehicles lifted, raised, or with oversized wheels and tires. Also includes full-sized trucks that are not stock.
  • Matte/Satin Finish ($90): Utilizing a specially formulated soap for vehicles with vinyl wraps or paint with a matte/satin finish.
  • Polish Wheels ($45/30 mins): Thorough hand polishing of wheels to restore shine and protect finish. Ideal for aluminum, stainless steel, or chrome wheels.
  • Plastic Trim Restoration ($149): This option is for exterior plastic trim that is faded/dull and helps to restore original luster.
  • Truck Bed Cleaning ($45/30 mins): Thorough cleaning of the truck bed.
  • Steam Clean Cloth Seats ($45-$90): For vehicles with cloth, fabric, or upholstered seats. Includes shampooing/steam cleaning.
  • Interior Rodent Decontamination ($475): Includes enzyme, steam, and ozone treatment for the interior of the vehicle to neutralize odors and contamination.
  • Rodent Engine Bay Decontamination ($249): Clean and decontaminate the engine bay after a rodent infestation.
  • Interior Dressing ($45): Water-based interior treatment on all vinyl/plastic components like dash, door panels, and center console. Protects and adds luster.
  • Leather Conditioner ($45): PH-Balanced leather conditioner specifically designed to protect leather.
  • Headliner Cleaning ($45): Carefully cleaning (headliner) ceiling of vehicle.
  • Seatbelt Cleaning ($45/30 mins): Deep cleaning of all seatbelts.
  • Vomit Decontamination ($249): Includes decontamination of vomit areas with enzyme, steam, and ozone treatment. Larger incidents may result in addition labor at $45 per 30 minutes.
  • Odor Remediation ($90/hr): Odor remediation using an enzyme cleaner to treat areas of contamination, smoke, spills, pet stains, urine, feces. For best results, we recommend adding the Ozone Treatment addon.
  • Ozone Treatment ($249): Ozone generator designed to remediate airborne odors from vehicle interior including ventilation system. For best results, use with Odor Removal addon.

Why San Diego Drivers Choose Mobile Car Detailing From Smith Bros

San Diego mobile car owners and professionals choose Smith Bros for three reasons: experience, convenience, and quality. Our detailing professionals have been serving San Diego neighborhoods from La Jolla and Del Mar to Carlsbad, Oceanside, and Escondido since 1994.

We bring the best mobile auto detailing service right to your driveway, saving you time and effort.

Unlike a car wash, our detailing team gives every surface the attention it deserves: paint, wheels, trim, and interior. Each vehicle gets a thorough, hands-on cleaning that restores and protects your investment.

We also offer window tinting, Paint Protection Film (PPF), and fleet detailing for San Diego businesses. That's why we have 1,000+ five-star reviews across Google, Yelp, and Facebook.

Smith Bros provides professional mobile auto detailing across San Diego County. We are fully insured, licensed, and bonded. San Diego's salt air and beach sand wear down your vehicle's paint and interior over time.

Our technicians come to your home or office to handle everything on-site, from a basic mobile wash for daily drivers to high-end interior and exterior vehicle detailing for SUVs and luxury cars.

Same-day availability, 7 days a week. Book online or get an instant quote to discuss your detailing needs.

Mobile RV Detailing

Traveling in an RV is all about adventure and freedom, but keeping it clean and well-maintained can be a hassle. Fortunately, we make it easy by bringing our professional mobile detailing services right to your doorstep.

From deep-cleaning the interior to restoring the exterior’s shine, we handle all the hard work so you can focus on enjoying the open road.

Whether your RV needs a routine refresh or a complete detailing, we ensure it looks its best—wherever your journey takes you.

Boat Detailing

Salt does the same thing to a hull and its brightwork that it does to a car, only faster, and a boat that sits between trips takes UV on the gelcoat the whole time.

Your boat is a significant investment, and proper care is essential to maintain its beauty and longevity. Our professional boat detailing services help protect it from the harsh effects of sun, salt, and water exposure, ensuring it stays in top condition.

From deep cleaning to polishing and protective coatings, we provide the care your boat needs to look its best and perform at its peak.

Mobile detailing in La Jolla

Salt bonds to paint and glass rather than sitting on top of it, and sun off the water reaches an interior at angles a garage never has to deal with. Together they dull trim, haze headlights, dry leather and put a film on the glass that only shows up when headlights hit it at night.

We come to you across La Jolla — the Village and the Shores, through Bird Rock and up around Mount Soledad. The van is self-contained with water and power, so a driveway, a garage or a sheltered kerbside spot all work. See what a detail covers.

Parking, and where we can actually work

This is the one genuinely local constraint in La Jolla. Around the Village, and on the older streets down towards the Shores, plenty of homes have no driveway and street parking is tight.

It is workable, and we do it constantly. What we need is not a large space but a sheltered one, with room to open all the doors and get around the car. A garage is ideal, an assigned space is fine, and a quiet kerbside spot works as long as it is not on a busy stretch at a busy hour. Tell us the address and the parking situation when you book and we will pick a slot that suits it.

If the car is easier to reach at your office than at home, that is often the simplest answer — we can work in a structure just as well. We are out seven days a week, 7am to 7pm.

Keeping salt off a La Jolla car

A detail gets the bonded salt and the road film off and resets the paint. On a car that lives this close to the water, the useful next question is what stops it coming straight back.

The answer is usually ceramic coating in La Jolla. A coated surface gives salt nothing to key into, so the frequent rinsing a coastal car needs becomes a quick job instead of a chore, and the coating takes the UV that would otherwise be working on the clear coat. We are an authorized Opti-Coat installer.

For the sun that comes through the glass rather than onto the paint, window tinting is the other half, and it is the one that deals with glare on a coast road with the sun sitting over the water.

We cover the surrounding area too, including Pacific Beach, Torrey Pines, Sorrento Valley, Del Mar and Downtown.

Ready when you are

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We bring the studio to you. Tell us your vehicle and we'll handle the rest.

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