Extreme Detail

This is the only place in DC I trust to clean my car. Today was my second time here and I was equally, if not more, impressed than the first. My car was covered in salt from being in New England during a snow storm and they took the extra time and effort to go over everything twice to make sure it was spotless. Both people I have interacted with were extremely pleasant and professional; I completely trust these guys! As an added bonus, the location makes it super convenient to run errands while you’re waiting :)

These guys are great! The current Unilocal deal is almost shockingly reasonable for the area, there’s quite a lot of stuff to do nearby while you wait, and they work hard (when I pulled up they said they probably would have to stay late to get to everyone, but didn’t turn me away). I’m borrowing my grandfather’s car and it had a certain old-​man smell, and they got it out easily with the extreme detail, as well as eliminating a bunch of stains and gunk that he had accumulated over the past ten years. It is far cleaner than it’s been in a long time! My only recommendations are A) make sure you get all the stuff back into your glove compartment and storage areas (when I picked the car up, everything had been moved for cleaning, but they had forgotten to put it back in, and it would have been bad for me to leave my garage key and gps!) and B) make sure your seats are dry before you sit (mine weren’t, but no harm done to my pants so whatever). Also FYI it’s on the second level, which is a little hard to find, and garage parking isn’t included, but I was so happy with the work done I didn’t care.

Extreme Detail provided outstanding service on my Toyota Corolla for a great price. Leo and his team are also very friendly. I will definitely go back again

They lied to me about the price of my car wash and charged me more. They told me $ 35.00 and I paid that, plus a $ 5.00 tip. When I got in my car and handed my husband the receipt, he said he only pays $ 30 for the same service.
Looking back, I did notice the two guys saying something in Spanish to each other before they charged me. Maybe they thought they could get over on me because I was a woman and my husband was already in the car?
I won’t be back and it is very disappointing, too, that a small biz owner and fellow minority would put his credibility on the line for only $ 5.

Extreme Detail did an incredible job on my 13-​year old Jetta with significant interior issues. The car has been sitting idle and outdoors for the better part of 2 years and has had a worsening interior moisture issue resulting in mildewed fabric/​surfaces and wet floor mats and carpet. Extreme Detail steam cleaned and polished everything, and it was like I was sitting in a new car! OK, not quite… they’re not magicians… but it was close.
The only reasons I’m not giving 5 stars are that (1) they were not as careful as they needed to be with cleaning the ceiling fabric and now it’s detached in several places and I have to get someone to reattach it (the spray adhesive I tried didn’t work), and (2) there was no notice that I’d have to pay for parking in the lot where they do the service.

EDIT: The owner called me today after seeing my review (below) on Unilocal.He told me good service is very important to them. He offered to do-​over the interior of my car, which I politely declined, though he insisted that if I wanted a re-​do I could come by to get one. He even offered to pay for my parking while my car is getting worked on! Haha, that was more an FYI than a complaint. Because he was gracious I told him I would update my review to reflect his call. Also, they did a good job cleaning the air ducts on my dashboard.
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After researching several options, I decided to go with Extreme Detail – not only was it the most reasonably priced, it also allowed me to run errands at the nearby big box stores while my car was being cleaned.
I only wanted an interior cleaning, and at $ 50 for a «mini-​detail» for my small SUV, this place was half the price of the nearest competitor ($ 95). Using the word «detail» is a bit of a stretch. I would say it was more a (mostly) thorough vacuum and wipe down. Firstly, the business is located on the second level of an underground parking garage. I asked the detailer how he could even see inside the car he was cleaning – it is SO dark down there! He quoted me an hour, and after returning an hour and a half later I inspected the car. Sure, it was cleaner than it was before, but the front cup holder still had a coffee stain in it, which I easily wiped myself with a nearby rag. And the center console had a rather large mound of waxy goop on it still… I asked the gentleman to help me scrape it off, and he vacuumed up the shavings.
Additionally, every time I touch my steering wheel, my hands are left with an oily film, like after rubbing a liquid serum through my hair. I really hate that.
It was difficult to see the results in the basement, so I went home and took another look at the job in the light of day. I’m not sure they cleaned the shoulders of the seats, because I found lint and dirt on them. And the trunk has dirt in it still (see photos).
I concede that I have a 15-​year-​old car, with 15 years of dust and dirt trapped in its crevices… but c’mon, a car wipe down and vacuum is not a detail, however «mini»!!! To be fair, I appreciated that they lifted the seats of my SUV to vacuum the dirt underneath. They also vacuumed under the drivers and passengers seats. But this business in no way brought my car «back to life,» as the website claims.
I have received similar results at a hand car-​wash in northeast DC for $ 20 (and that includes the exterior of the car!!) I would have happily paid $ 95 to get that «new car» clean everyone claims you get from a detail, instead of paying $ 50 for half the quality.
Note: You do have to pay for parking while your car is getting cleaned.

I really want to use them, but the online booking tool doesn’t work and the email I sent just got rejected because the mailbox is full — so they obviously don’t check it. I’m very sad — my car is disgusting.

I am updating my previous review! Someone from the business called and told me to bring my car back in and they would re-​do it. Not only did they service the entire car again but they also cleaned and vacuumed the inside which I did not pay for last time. This is a true example of great customer service and now that I know they are willing to go the extra mile to please their customers I will definitely return with my business!

Great Service! A friend of mine recommended them to me and I can’t say enough about the great work they do. My car is 5 years old and now the interior looks new! The team was very professional and courteous. Great job!

i wish i would of taken before and after pics.
at the end the truck felt and looked as if i just rode out the dealership

The guys were very professional and detail oriented. My car looked awesome in the end and they even did a couple of extra things that wasn’t included in the package I purchased. All to please the customer.

They did a fantastic job on our super dirty car. We got the full interior and exterior detail that was $ 190 and it was worth every penny. We just got back from a long roadtrip with a toddler and a dog so there was a lot to clean on the interior of the car. I can’t believe they were able to get so much dog hair out. They also removed stains that had been on the upholstery for a long time. The car seriously has not been this clean since we bought it. We have had it detailed (for more money) at other places before and it was nowhere near this clean. Their attention to detail is exemplary. I highly recommend these guys!
The full detail took about 5 hours. They are located in the Target parking garage and we live across the street so it was easy for us to leave the car there all day. Otherwise, there are plenty of shops and restaurants in the area to keep you busy while you wait. It’s well worth it.

I dropped off my car at 10:30am and got it back at 3:45pm. Leo did a great job, he cleaned all of the crevices of the car. He removed my custom seat covers, cleaned the seats and covers, cleaned underneath the bench cushion, cleaned all floor mats, cleaned the ceiling. My car looks brand new, ready for my long road trip later this week. While excellent service, only plan to do this when you don’t need your car all day. They hand wash with steam and had only one person working on my car. Wonderful job — I will definitely go back for detailing and basic car washes in the future.

I have lived in Columbia Heights for three years, and have been on the look out for a trustworthy place to get my car detailed. There aren’t many options available in this area of DC. I’ll be honest, I am very meticulous and a stickler when it comes to getting my convertible cleaned. The first time I brought my car to Extreme Detail, I stayed for the first 30 minutes of the service. I wanted to make sure my baby (my car) was in good hands. Leo and Misael handled my car with excellent care, and I felt comfortable leaving my car with them while I did some shopping in the neighborhood. Not only was I impressed by the professional service I received, I was also glad to hear that the company uses water-​less and eco friendly products. My car is only 2 years old but after receiving a full detail– it was like driving my BMW off the lot for the very first time. Since then, I’ve brought my car to Extreme Detail two times– and plan to return from here on out. Great service, conveniently located, good hardworking people with attention to detail– that’s what I was looking for!