- Compassion
- Communication
- Kaizen
- Resourcefulness
- Accountability
Simple on the surface. Thoughtful behind the scenes.
Pick the detail that fits your vehicle and schedule.
We pair you with a licensed, insured San Diego detailer.
Show up to a clean car. We coordinate everything in between.
The smell when you open the door. The seagull surprise baked into your paint. The backseat after dog beach. You keep meaning to fix it, and the week keeps filling up.
Book online in minutes and a vetted pro brings mobile car detailing to your driveway, anywhere in San Diego. Licensed, insured, and backed by our TLC Guarantee, with over 400 five-star reviews from San Diego drivers.
5 minutes to book. That’s all it takes to break the cycle.
BOOK NOWHe let the family car go a little too long between details. She noticed. Can one detail save the relationship? 105 seconds to find out.
For same-day or next-day appointments please give us a call or text at (858) 422-1348 and our customer service team will be happy to assist you promptly!
San Diego Mobile Car
$209
Large $239 | Oversize $279
BEST FOR:Better shine and exterior protection
$288
Large $318 | Oversize $398
BEST FOR:Busy moms, family cars, kid messes, spills, stains, smells
$349
Large $389 | Oversize $469
BEST FOR:That new-car feeling, inside and out
Every item, inside and out.
From $769
Varies by vehicle size & prep level
BEST FOR:Show-stopping gloss with years of added protection
| Included in your detail | THE BLING $209 | THE MOM $288 | THE BLING BLING $349 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Exterior Car Wash | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tire Dressing & Rim Clean | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inside & Outside Window Clean | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full Interior & Trunk Vacuum | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Interior Wipe Down | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Console Full Spray & Wipe Down | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Door Jamb Wipe Down | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inside & Outside Plastic Dressing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clay Bar Paint Treatment | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| Complete Body Wax & Shine | ✓ | – | ✓ |
| Shampoo Seats and Entire Carpet | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Leather Deep Clean & Conditioning | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Single-Stage Polish (light scratches) | – | – | ✓ |
Every package backed by the TLC Guarantee · 400+ ★★★★★ Reviews · Same-day or next-day? Call or text 858-422-1348
LOVE YOUR CAR
Keep that just-detailed feeling. A recurring mini detail in your San Diego driveway, on your schedule.
From $99 per detail · $90 off your first 3 visits
MEMBER TIERS
OUR PROMISE
If you’re not satisfied with your detail, let us know within 24 hours and your detailer will return to make it right, completely free for anything included in your package. If you’re still unhappy, we’ll offer a partial or full refund. We ask all customers to walk around the car with the detailer before and after, so everything meets your expectations. Tender Love & Care is your right!
Over 400 five-star reviews from San Diego drivers. Here’s what they have to say.
Sara W.
“This was my first experience using a car detailing company and I shopped around quite a bit before finding La Jolla Mobile. They were kind from the start, and effectively communicated details…” Read more
Wendy N.
“This detail was the best I’ve ever gotten, it made my 13-year old car feel brand new!! La Jolla Mobile is so easy to work with and very responsive. I highly recommend!!!”
Marie M.
“I have been using this car cleaning service for one year plus. I did a couple of appointments and loved the way my car looked I signed up for a year. They come every…” Read more
Leigh H.
“Incredible job! Made my life so much easier coming to my house to do versus going to drop my car off on-site. My car looks brand new! Thank you so much!”
B2B PROGRAMS
One partner for the whole property. On-site detailing programs run by licensed, insured detailers, scheduled around your operations.
RETIREMENTResident vehicles and community fleets detailed on-site, with senior-friendly scheduling.
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EMPLOYEE PERKEmployee-perk detailing days in your parking structure. Teams love it, HR books it once.
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FLEETShuttles, vans, and branded vehicles kept clean on a schedule that protects your brand.
Learn more ›PAINT PROTECTION
Sun, salt air, and seagull surprises are hard on San Diego paint. A professional ceramic coating seals your clear coat with years of protection and a gloss you can see from the street. Installed at your home by a certified detailer.
THE LOOK
A deep, glass-like gloss with that permanent wet look. Sunlight bounces, reflections sharpen, and the color runs richer than it did with zero miles on it.
MADE FOR MOM
Kid messes, school runs, beach sand. The Mom package was built for San Diego family cars, and it happens in your driveway while you handle everything else.
DETAILING FOR MOMS › Car detailing is the art of transforming your vehicle, which goes above and beyond a regular car wash. Experienced professional mobile detailers who know what products to use and what techniques to apply them with will tackle your car’s specific needs by deep cleaning, restoring, and protecting. The time, product, and professional attention the detailers provide not only change the way clients drive, but can also increase your car’s lifetime and value.
Mobile car detailing is a professional car cleaning service that comes to you. Detailers bring all the equipment, water, and products to your home or office and give your car a thorough interior and exterior detail on-site. No need to drive anywhere or wait in line. By booking with a San Diego mobile car detailing service, your time is yours to spend time with the family and friends, focus on work, or just relax.
Total time depends on your vehicle’s size and when it was last detailed. Typical times by package:
Add-ons add time based on the add-on chosen. If your car is in rough shape, we recommend a higher level of detail to reach your goal.
Our San Diego mobile car detailing packages use flat pricing by vehicle size. The Bling starts at $209, The Mom at $288, and The Bling Bling at $349. Ceramic coating starts at $769 and varies by vehicle size and prep level. Not sure which fits? Call or text 858-422-1348 and we will point you to the right package. Club Clean members get further perks, with recurring details starting at $99 and $90 off across the first 3 details.
If you are in or around San Diego, then La Jolla Mobile Car Detail is the best mobile car detailing service for you! By booking our packages, you can enjoy professional car detailing services at your doorstep across San Diego with a simple phone call, text, or by booking directly online.
Our network of professional automobile detailers serves all popular San Diego neighborhoods, including: Solana Beach, Del Mar, Encinitas, Carmel Valley, Pacific Beach (PB), Mission Beach, La Jolla (including La Jolla Shores, La Jolla Farms, Downtown La Jolla, Village of La Jolla, Bird Rock, Mount Soledad, La Jolla Village Square, UCSD, and Torrey Pines), University City (UTC), Ocean Beach (OB), Point Loma, Sunset Cliffs, Mission Bay, Clairemont, Linda Vista, Serra Mesa, Kearny Mesa, Hillcrest, North Park, South Park, Golden Hill, Downtown San Diego (Gaslamp, East Village, Little Italy), Barrio Logan, Logan Heights, South Bay, National City, and Chula Vista. See every area on our San Diego service areas page.
No, you do not need to provide anything! Your assigned car detailer brings their own water, power, equipment, and products to your location in San Diego for a consistent, hassle-free mobile car detail every single time.
If scratches have not gone through the paint’s clear coat, they can usually be buffed out and polished. The Bling Bling includes a Single-Stage Paint Polish that handles most light scratches and swirl marks. For heavier correction, ask about polish and prep options when you request a ceramic coating quote. If a scratch has gone beyond the clear coat, we can connect you with a local paint shop for professional repair. Car detailing does not fix dents, but we can connect you with a mobile solution for dents as well as rim repair.
Full interior detailing is included in The Mom and The Bling Bling packages. Your detailer performs the following during a full interior detail:
Available add-ons include: Headlight Restoration, Pet Hair Removal, Sand Removal, Headliner (interior car ceiling), Odor Removal, Biowaste Removal, Baby Car Seat Detailing, and Mold Removal.
The ideal cleaning frequency for your car depends entirely on your environment and how often you drive. Some clients with kids who can soil the interiors in a few days join Club Clean, our recurring detailing membership, for weekly, biweekly, or monthly visits with full details spaced out throughout the year. On the other hand, some clients take great care of their car and do a full detail once after summer and once around the holidays to impress the relatives. At La Jolla Mobile Car Detail, we can customize your packages and service frequency based on your lifestyle and needs.
When cleaning and waxing your car, always keep a high-quality microfiber towel handy. As another rule of thumb, use plenty of water as a lubricant to avoid scratching paint that has thick residue.
Step 1 – Power washing: Start by power washing the exterior to remove hard surface sediments. Ionized water is the best option for this purpose as tap water can leave water spots. This is followed by cleaning with paint-safe suds and soap to start removing gunk from your paint’s surface.
Step 2 – Clay bar treatment: Once your ride is power washed, it may benefit from a clay bar treatment. This step involves a handheld device that further removes micro-sediments (think tiny rocks) that might be stuck deeper in the paint’s pores. This step matters most if the car has been outside since waxing as there could still be small grains of rocks in the paint that may create micro-scratches if spread all around the car. You don’t want that!
Step 3 – Apply wax: Prep a waxing pad with a high-grade wax, then apply the wax on your car’s surface in gentle circular motions. Try to distribute the wax evenly over the surface. After a few minutes, carefully buff the wax using a microfiber towel to reveal a lustrous finish. Higher skill techniques include using a polishing wheel to apply the wax across the car’s paint.
We recommend carnauba paste wax for the best results.
While detailing technicians are professionals when it comes to the right detailing products and techniques, they are not experts in all the different child seats. You should take out and put back in the child car seats to avoid potentially compromising the safety of your little ones.
We do not recommend taking your car through a machine wash if you wish to keep your vehicle for a long time or resell it in the future. Sadly, every time you take your car through a machine wash, the fabric that’s spinning on the machine creates hundreds of micro-scratches that add up over time. If you truly love your car and care about the paint lasting a long time, there are better options like professional automobile detailing.
Often, yes. Same-day and next-day appointments depend on detailer availability in your neighborhood. The fastest way to check is to call or text 858-422-1348, or book online and pick the earliest open slot.
Don't risk missing hazards on the road with foggy headlights. The detailer restores them to crystal clear so you skip the cost of brand-new replacements.
Starting at $78
Is your vehicle the family's pet taxi as well? The detailer extracts all that pesky pet hair so your cabin feels like yours again.
Starting at $47
We're in San Diego. Sand finds its way into carpet and seats. The detailer takes the extra 30-60 minutes to reset the floors.
Starting at $47
Babies and toddlers are the world's most powerful destructive force. The detailer brings the seat back to life with this add-on.
Starting at $38
Perfect after an offroad adventure to avoid gunk buildup, or if you're selling your car and want it looking showroom ready.
Starting at $78
Cleaned up one of life's nasty surprises but the smell is lingering? The detailer uses ozone treatment to destroy the bacteria that cause those nasty smells.
Starting at $129
Nasty surprises are a part of life. Whether the baby drank their milk too fast or you accidentally stepped into the floof's mess on the way in. It's ok, it happens.
Starting at $169
The headliner is the fabric on the inside of your roof, the most overlooked surface in any car. The detailer lifts smoke, dust, and stains so the cabin feels fresh from every angle.
Starting at $73