Arlington Auto Detailing

Auto Detailing, Buffing and Polishing, Upholstery Cleaning,

About us

We've moved! Find us at our new shop at 1155R Massachusetts Ave, Arlington. Directly behind Mirak Hyundai. Owner operated expert auto detailing services with over 25 years of auto detailing experience. We give personal care and attention to every detail of your vehicle. Short on time, but trying to squeeze in a detail? Did you know we offer pick-up and drop-off in the local area for a nominal fee? Save yourself the hassle of getting back and forth to the shop and let us pick-up and drop-off your car for you and arrive home to a sparkling clean vehicle! Just ask when you book your service. Servicing Belmont, Arlington, Lexington, Winchester, Somerville and Cambridge. (Live somewhere else? Ask for a quote). 5% discount to Angie's list members.

Business highlights

42 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

We are a full-service, professional auto detailing shop. Exterior services include: Buffing, wax + polish, multi-step paint correction, installations of ceramic coatings and paint protection film. We can also take care of scratch repairs + touch-up, sap removal, pin-striping, headlight reconditioning and door ridge guard installation. Interior services include: Shampoo + vacuum, leather reconditioning, leather + fabric protection, pet hair removal, odor removal and water leak restoration. We offer special services for new vehicle protection and preparation of vehicles for sale or lease turn-in.

Services we don't offer

body work, painting, bumper repair

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9141 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
95%
4
4%
3
1%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 76-100 of 141 reviews

Susan A.
05/2018
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
They were excellent.
Description of Work: I purchased deal of $170 Total Auto Detailing Package.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Brendan M.
07/2017
5.0
auto body repair, auto detailing, upholstery cleaning, buffing & polishing
  + 2 more
Great job. Quick
Description of Work: Headlight restoration

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$25

Sally P.
12/2016
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
Excellent job. Thanks!
Description of Work: Car detailed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Arlington Auto Detailing
Thanks so much! I appreciate your review and am glad you were pleased with your service. I hope to see you again in the future! Steve

Margaret C.
07/2016
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Best detailing I ever had. I don't know how they do it, but car looked like new.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Ericka G.
06/2012
5.0
auto detailing, buffing & polishing
  + 0 more
Extremely pleased with how quickly I was able to make appointment and how clean and shiny my car was when I picked it up. Great job! My husband's car will be going in next.
Description of Work: Auto detailing including exterior wash and wax, interior cleaning and shampoo.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$185

Kim R.
06/2012
5.0
auto detailing, upholstery cleaning
  + 0 more
I think the price I paid is reasonable, I use either Groupon or I Angie's List offer. When I called and make the appointment, they took me right away and when I get back the car it was so clean. They really did an awesome job. They did an upholstery cleaning and they cleaned the rug and we got it looking new.
Description of Work: I used Arlington Auto Detailing for complete internal and external detailing of my SUV.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

DON V.
06/2012
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
Could not be happier. Excellent work both inside and outside. They shampooed carpet and upholstery, and wiped all interior surfaces. Hosed down the engine. Left both cars spotless (except that they forgot to clean the glove box of the SUV). They washed, waxed and buffed the outside. Removed some scratches that previous detailers couldn't remove. Very shiny exterior, hopefully the wax will last a year as promised. Easy to make appt (he answered the phone, not having to leave messages), just needed to call one week ahead of time to make appointment. Dropped off the vehicles at convenient location right off Route 2 in Belmont. Work was done on time, as promised.
Description of Work: Detailing a car and an SUV, both inside and outside

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$275

Tina M.
05/2012
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
I got an immediate response to my request for a date and time, dropped the car off, and returned to pick it up three hours later. Because of the rain, it wasn't quite ready. The extra hour I was happy to give got the cleaning done to perfection.
Description of Work: Arlington Auto Detailing was my first experience with an Angie's List Big Deal, and would I ever do it again? You bet. For a small shop, it provided customized, personalized service and extra care so my Prius looks and smells spanking clean. Five years of grime erased. And I don't think the outside was this shiny even when it was new.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Arlene K.
04/2012
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
They did a great job -- would certainly use them again.
Description of Work: I used the Angie's List coupon for a full detail on my 2003 Jetta.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Sunil S.
09/2011
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
Did a great job. Even cleaned the kids car seats. Took four hours and helped me find the bus stop and gave clear instructions for pick up of the vehicle.
Description of Work: They detailed the interior of our Honda Odyssey.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

DEBORAH S.
08/2011
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
We had a very good experience with Fred at Arlington Auto Detailing. I organized this as a gift for my fiance as his cars could do with being cleaned, and mine went a long for the ride. Fred was very helpful with scheduling cleaning all three of our cars in a way that made the whole process very easy to organize and coordinate. He also did a great job with all three of the cars. They were all far from clean when he got them, but after he was done they sparkled inside and out. I agree with previous comments that he used products that smell good without being overpowering. He took great care to do the job properly, and as far as I could tell cleaned every single part of each car that it was possible to clean. I do wax my car from time to time anyway but it never looks as good as it did when Fred had finished with it! I though the price was very reasonable for the service that we received. We'll be going back the next time our cars are dirty enough to mean they need some TLC....
Description of Work: Inside and outside detailing for 3 cars (regular size not SUVs)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$495

SUSAN C.
07/2011
5.0
auto detailing, buffing & polishing
  + 0 more
I did a combination. One did the auto detailing and the guy in the store next to him re-dyed the seat covers. It was unbelievable; it was like getting a new car.
Description of Work: I took my car to Arlington Auto Detailing a month ago, they just did general detailing, cleaned the interior and exterior wax. They also did the tires.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

WENDY S.
07/2011
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
I used a coupon from Angie's list, and did not know what to expect. Fred did an amazing job, even though the cost would have been more without the coupon. I arrived early for my appointment, but he still made a point to take care of me as soon as possible. He was as courteous and helpful as could be. He spent several hours on the car. I was delighted when I came to pick it up. Spotless inside and out,with a special effort to make everything shine. It was sprinkling a bit when I picked it up, and he kept buffing it right up to the point when I pulled out of the shop. It's clear he really cares about each job. My husband was thrilled. Even my teenager was excited about how great it looked! I'd definitely return.
Description of Work: I had our car detailed as a Father's Day gift for my husband. The car is 9 years old and has never been detailed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Stephen M.
07/2011
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
It went great. They took me downtown and gave me breakfast while they did the car.
Description of Work: I used them for auto detailing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Peter S.
05/2011
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
We took advantage of an Angies List special for detailing services. We were charged extra for an SUV, which it did say they could do so on the coupon. I was very happy with the quality of the service and felt that I got a good value, even though it ran more than I originally anticipated. I would not hesitate to use Arlington Auto Detailing again.
Description of Work: Detailed our Toyota 4Runner.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

Betty H.
04/2011
5.0
auto detailing, buffing & polishing, upholstery cleaning
  + 1 more
Just as others have said here before, it was great! I will definitely be a repeat customer! I got an Angie's List coupon of $200 worth of indside and out detailing for $125. I made an appointment about a week in advance and when I came in Fred was very nice about re-arranging his schedule so that I didn't have to wait much more than a couple of hours (since I hadn't arranged to be picked up.) I walked into Belmont Center which is less than a mile away. Being an older model car that has had a lot of abuse both inside and out, I wasn't expecting perfection, but Fred came as close as was humanly possible. The car has never looked so good since it was brand new. He did a great job on removing old pine sap (I know how hard this is because I've tried to do it myself!) and in the trunk there was some spilled clumping kitty litter that had gotten wet and hardened and he got rid of all of it! My car and I are very happy customers!
Description of Work: Detailed cleaning inside and out: Inside - vacuuming, shampoo, glass, vinyl and plastic surfaces cleaned; Outside - wash, wax, buff, sap & tar removed. Everything sparkled when Fred was finished!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

STANLEY Y.
04/2011
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
I called Fred to find out when he might have an appointment available - he answered quickly and we arranged to have my Prius worked on at 8am the following Saturday. I dropped the car off with Fred a little before 8 and left my cell phone number so he could call me when the car was ready. He finished at about 11am and gave me a call a half-hour before finishing since he knew I had planned to walk to Belmont Center while I waited. I picked up the car and it looked great! The seats and carpets were clean and even the Prius dash (which tends to pick up scuff marks rather easily) looked brand new. Fred had done a great job with the outside as well, bringing the paint job a shine that seems deeper and smoother than what I manage on my own. Overall, a very positive experience.
Description of Work: Interior and Exterior detailing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Margarete K.
04/2011
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
Unfortunately I still see shopping cart dents, but this is nothing that can be fixed by waxing the car. I can only highlly recommend his services. (I did not want the carpets or upholstery shampooed and he very nicely adjusted the service AND price!
Description of Work: I had my car hand-wash, vacuumed, windows cleaned and waxed. Fred did perform the services exactly as promised. He cleanded and vacuumed very thoroughly. The car shined!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

JAMES D.
11/2010
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
They were immediately responsive to my call; able to perform the service within a day or two. The car was cleaned immaculately inside and out and despite its age it looked great.
Description of Work: My 1998 Nissan Maxima was detailed inside and out.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

Elizabeth P.
09/2010
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
They did a great job. It all went smoothly and they were easy to deal with. He had the car ready when he said he would. Everything was good and I felt I got a good value for my money.
Description of Work: I used Arlington Auto Detailing to do the interior of my car.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

SARAH K.
09/2010
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
My daughter was getting married on a Sun. I had never had my car professionally detailed - but I had a responsibility to get her to the ceremony in her beautiful white dress! Of all the bills I'm paying for the wedding...this cost was very reasonable and contributed greatly to the success of the day!
Description of Work: My car was meticulously cleaned inside - down to the shining of quarters in my change holder! The outside was polished and it sparkled! There were sap and bird dropping that had accumulated all summer....I know Fred - the owner - worked very h****** the roof. It looked terrific!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

Sean M.
06/2010
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
Fred was able to schedule me on the same day that I called - detailing work was completed on time as promised. I believe my car looks better now than the day I drove it away from the dealer when it was new. Gotta say, Fred is a really nice guy too.
Description of Work: Complete detailing of a 6 year old car - interior and exterior

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Jo G.
04/2010
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
He did a fantastic job. Last year an ice floe fell from the roof of my apartment onto the car which caused all kinds of damage which has since been fixed. Remainders of the broken glass were still being found. He got all of those, even managed to find an earring of mine I'd thought was lost. Apparently it was caught between the seats. My dashboards is dust-free and shines. And the car is not full of overwhelming perfumes, either. It smells clean but not froofy. Fred takes pride in his work as well as a personal interest in it. I would absolutely recommend him without hesitation and plan on using his services again in the future.
Description of Work: My car was washed, inside and out, under the hood as well as inside the passenger section of the car. He got into the wheel well to vacuum out the remainder of broken glass from an ice floe that fell on my car last winter, he scrubbed the car mats as well as the foot wells where they came from. He also waxed and polished the outside to a show-room shine that immediately beaded up the rain which promptly fell.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$165

Heather J.
08/2009
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
Fred did a great job! My car looked like a shiny new car inside and out. I also appreciated that fact that the car didn't reek of products (this happened when I had my husband's car detailed at another place - needed to leave the windows open for a number of days as the smell was overpowering). There were a few spots on the outside that needed a little extra attention and Fred did just that. I will definitely go back for another detailing.
Description of Work: Inside/Outside detailing of my Forester

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$165

Dina C.
04/2006
5.0
auto detailing
  + -1 more
The owner Fred was very pleasant to talk with. I had left a message and we played phone tag but he was very good about returning my calls and gave a basic time frame when he could call back. I appreciated that he had a service option, where other places only offered a full package. Due to my work hours I never met him but arranged to leave the car and have him lock the key inside. When The job was finished he called me to say I could get it anytime. He thanked me for my business and hoped I would like the job he did, and I do. I'm only sorry I did not get to meet him.
Description of Work: I had the inside upholstery cleaned and a basic outside wash. I had explained what I needed and was told I could get that for($125) or the full package for($165), which included some more features. Although I can't imagine what else he would do since the car looked great. He even got bicycle grease off the back seat.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Contact information

1155R Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476

http://www.arlingtonautodetailing.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Auto Detailing,
Buffing and Polishing,
Upholstery Cleaning,
Car Washes,
Auto Body Work

FAQ

Arlington Auto Detailing is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Arlington Auto Detailing accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Arlington Auto Detailing offers free project estimates.
Yes, Arlington Auto Detailing offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Arlington Auto Detailing does not offer a senior discount.
No, Arlington Auto Detailing does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Arlington Auto Detailing offers warranties.
Arlington Auto Detailing offers the following services: We are a full-service, professional auto detailing shop. Exterior services include: Buffing, wax + polish, multi-step paint correction, installations of ceramic coatings and paint protection film. We can also take care of scratch repairs + touch-up, sap removal, pin-striping, headlight reconditioning and door ridge guard installation. Interior services include: Shampoo + vacuum, leather reconditioning, leather + fabric protection, pet hair removal, odor removal and water leak restoration. We offer special services for new vehicle protection and preparation of vehicles for sale or lease turn-in.
body work, painting, bumper repair

Contact information

1155R Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476

http://www.arlingtonautodetailing.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM