Mr. Detail Auto Salon

Called up Mike at Mr. Detail asking for help getting my car ready for a sale — they were very accommodating and went above and beyond in cleaning/​prepping my old, dusty Subaru. They even sent me nice photos that I could use for my craigslist ad. They did great work and I would go back in a heartbeat.

They did a really nice job. I like that they will come to you or you can go to them and I feel they are reasonably priced.

AMAZING result. I couldn’t be more pleased. My 8 y/​o «purse on wheels» looks like I just got it at a dealership. These guys are the best and Mike took such great care of me. I had to reschedule about 4 times and he was super patient and accommodating. And since I work in the same building, he even brought my car keys to the office when the cleaning was done and validated parking for the entire day. Hands down the best place to get your car cleaned and detailed. You will be blown away with the result.

Always do a great job and usually finish my car ahead of quoted time. Friendly folks too!

Took my car in for touch up detailing (scuff removal). They did an excellent job and made car look as if it never happened. Prices are very reasonable. Doing the job yourself likely will cost you more in time and materials and do it yourself quality will not be as good. They hold true to their quote where as other car shops will almost always charge you more than quoted.
Easy to get in and out, conveniently located inside Columbia tower garage and they take care of the parking fee.
Very satisfied, I know who I will be going to again for a car detailing job.
ask for Mike, he’s very professional and a pleasure to deal with.

My experience was a mixed bag. I had the exterior wash ($ 40 medium size car). Here is the good and the bad:
The Good:
— Fast, easy and seamless process to book an appointment with what you want to be completed.
— Appointment was completed within my requested timeframe.
— Friendly staff, genuinely interested in cars and careful with my car. No dents or dings.
— Competitive and reasonable prices for services.
The Bad:
— My wheels are in like new condition and very easy to clean (simple five-​spoke AC Schnitzer Type II’s), but there was little effort put into actually cleaning them. It was apparent that cleaning chemical was applied and rinsed off, but there was almost no detail cleaning. I had to go through with my own microfiber towels afterwards to get all the dirt from the corners and edges of the outside of the wheels. The rest of the car was good for the most part, but there were a couple of areas that were missed on the front bumper where I was also able to find and wipe dirt/​residue away.
— The car was also not dried off adequately with plenty of water still around, but at least the windows and mirrors were done.
Overall the level of quality was not what I had hoped for. I wonder if there would have been better attention to detail if it was a Lamborghini instead of a BMW? With all the pictures of high-​end cars on the page, I would hope so. But at the end of the day, shouldn’t a well kept BMW should get the same level of attention as a well kept Lamborghini when your paying the same price for a car wash?

This was my first car detail, and these guys did a fantastic job! I feel like my 2007 car is brand new. They helped the paint look shinier and brighter (plus taking care of a few imperfections and scratches). The interior was super clean, and the carpet still smells fresh after a few weeks.
I really recommend these guys if you work downtown. You can just drop your car off before work and pick it up at the end of the day. They validate your parking when you get a service, which makes the whole transaction super convenient. I found a deal they had running on Twitter (12^th man offer for 12% off), so be sure to follow or check their social pages to see if they have a special running. You can book online and the team is super responsive.
After getting my car detailed this time, I think I’m going to have a service like this every year to 18 months. I have an almost 10 year old car and getting a detail keeps it looking fresh! I have a Dodge Caliber (a large size vehicle in their size chart), so you have an in-​between size car, you may want to call and get a quote.
The owners run the day-​to-​day of everything and these guys are super friendly! I have a pretty general car knowledge and they helped answer all of my questions. Great team!

I have worked with the team at Columbia Center for several years now with three vehicles, and they do a fantastic job. Their VIP program is a great deal, and offers validated parking for the day, in addition to a significant discount for pre-​paying for a year of service.
On my new 2015 Subaru Forester I asked Mr. Detail for assistance in maintaining the vehicle as close to new as possible. They recommended a hydrophobic coating that has proved to be near miraculous. The car stays cleaner, and water beads and flies off like it was just waxed *all the time*. 6 months into ownership, my Forester looks like it just came off the showroom floor.
The personnel are friendly, knowledgeable, and make getting in and out a breeze. I offer my highest recommendation.

I have been twice now, and received by far the best car washes my cars have ever experienced. The attention to detail was impeccable, customer service was great, and the various locations downtown make it relatively convenient. Only (very minor) complaint is that it took a little longer on both occasions as the tech was catching every last detail. I’ll definitely be back.

I original choose Mr Detail because it was convenient; being right accrues the street from my work. Now going on 3 years, I think they are one-​of-​the-​best detail places in the North West. Coming from Los Angles, I am pretty picky, but their Detail is top notch and I have not been disappointed.
Also, the price is not going to compete with a robo-​wash, of course, but it is competitive with the rest of the Detail places in the Seattle area.

Good but not detailed enough, glove compartment was overlooked. Vacuuming was also incomplete as I found crumbs etc easily visible (see photos)
We had some issues with finding the premises. When we booked we were not told there were multiple locations. We arrived at the address listed on Unilocal and found the business closed. After calling the phone number we were able to ascertain that we were at the main address (closed on weekends). Also you should note that it’s very hard to reach them on the phone and texting was our mode of communication.
Car wasn’t washed… isn’t this standard in a detailing?
Total price $ 235. We are unsatisfied and will not use the service again.
UPDATE:
Was phoned to reschedule a detailing after mike saw this review. We were told to come to the main centre (Columbia building). When we arrived it was closed. We tried calling but preceded to their other location at the Westin. The concierge was unable to reach them. After calling a few more times we left VERY disappointed as we had driven 40mins from mukilteo. TAKE YOUR BUSINESS ELSEWHERE this is appalling service I can’t understand the positive reviews? Are they fake? Wasted $ 235!

I’ve been to a few detail places over the last 15 years and here’s what I like about Mr Detail:
1) Convenient location — for me it’s just a few blocks from work to the Westin, and they cover the cost of «parking» it for that day. Drop it off on the way into work, pick it up after.
2) Lots of different options — just exterior, interior and exterior, full clay-​bar service. I’ve used each of the different packages at different times. They’ve always gotten the car super clean, no kid grime or nature detritus visible at all.
3) Reasonable prices — it’s not as cheap as a car wash, but that’s the point — they actually have attention to detail (see what I did there?) when they’re going over the car — whether it’s crevices between seats, seams on the outside, the engine compartment or trunk, etc.
4) Honesty — they’ve actually talked me out of more expensive packages when they said my car didn’t need it. Not a lot of places will do that.
I’ve never used the mobile services (where they come to your house) but I’m sure that’s useful too.

I have used them twice and have been very happy with the results. Exterior and interior look good as new. Not cheap, but worth the money. Recommend highly.

Customer Service is exactly what I was looking for. Very prompt communication. Flexible with scheduling. Up front about services included and offered.
I only received exterior services. They were careful with chipping paint.
Not cheap.

I use this friendly service at the Columbia Street location a lot. They are the best. I baby my cars (mint S2000 and mid-​size SUV) and so do they. My cars look brand new when they’re done. I use these guys for quick washes as well as thorough detailing. Five stars all the way.

I’ve had my Subaru Forester cleaned once a year for four years now at their Westin Hotel location downtown and have been very pleased with the result. Each time I had the car cleaned inside and out (currently called Combo #1 Mini Detail service) and they did a great job on everything I could see. Drop off and pick up at the valet is convenient, though navigating the block is tricky due to one-​way streets, especially during rush hour.

These guys are great! Shows up on time to my house, car was very thoroughly detailed. The best detail my car has ever had.

So impressed!!! He made the interior of my 10+ year old car look brand new. I would highly recommend Mr. Detail. Worth every penny!

Friendly staff, very quick in response times and getting me scheduled. I emailed Mike on Wednesday and he was able to schedule the tint appointment for Friday morning. I’m super happy with the tint job and I’m looking forward to seeing them for a polishing the next time. Thanks Misters!

Mr. Detail meets every expectation I have in a car detailing business. I have been going to them for all my car needs for 4 years now, and have always been happy with their exceptional attention to detail and customer service.
My car always looks brand new every time I get it back. From the scuff marks along the side doors to the crumbs within my cup holders, everything is restored to its original state… maybe even better then when I had first bought my car.
Thank you guys for always doing a fantastic job!!!