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January 2024 by Larry Nguyen
Great experience getting a ceramic coating for my RAV4. Looked glossier upon pickup and Dave explained the whole process clearly. Felt like I was in good hands with his years of experience and knowledge
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January 2024 by David Holzer
I checked around for a good detail shop to advise on how to protect my new Ioniq 5 with matte paint. It was clear talking with Dave that he had my best interest in mind. He even offered to call the ceramic coating factory for their thoughts and advice. I couldn't be happier with the outcome. The car looks great.The service was awesome as well. I recommend Thorpe Auto Detail to anyone looking for attention to detail, service, and quality work.
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January 2024 by Albert Ma
Dave and his team are professionals! They did an amazing job in removing stubborn water stains on my minivan hood. My car looks brand new again thanks to him. He also took the extra time to give me advice on how to take care of my car. I highly recommend Dave and Thorpe Auto Detail for any auto detailing work!
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January 2024 by jonathan bloom
Thorpe Auto Detail is the only detailer I have used for the past 34 years. They have kept multiple generations of my BMW M5s and 740s along with my current Porsche 911 Carrera S looking fantastic. The attention to detail is unsurpassed, the prices are fair and the overall professionalism is excellent. I am a hard to please customer and have never been disappointed in more than three decades of doing business with Dave Thorpe.
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December 2023 by Blake Larum
Dave has been detailing my cars for nearly 12 years. His work speaks for itself. The pride and dedication to his craft is inspiring. If you want the best, Thorpe Auto Detail is definitely the place to go. His passion for cars and detailing adds to the phenomenal work product.
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November 2023 by Jonathan Nguyen
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Thorpe Auto Detail is hands down exceptional! I recently had my truck ceramic coated by them, and I'm beyond impressed with the outstanding job they did. The level of attention to detail and care they put into their work is truly remarkable. My truck looks fantastic!Thorpe Auto Detail is undoubtedly one of the best in the business. Their expertise and dedication shine through in the results they deliver. I'm thoroughly satisfied and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch auto detailing services.Thank you, Thorpe Auto Detail, for your professionalism and the remarkable care you've brought to my truck. Your skill and commitment to excellence truly set you apart!
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November 2023 by Mike McCool
Dave has been taking care of my cars since 2003 or so, in particular, my Ferrari 360 then my Ferrari 458 after it, along with my daily drivers. Thorpe Auto Detail is part of a vanishing kind of local establishment: a non-pretentious highly competent business, with people who are knowlegeable and enthusiastic, always looking to make sure they’re using the best products available. I have ceramic coating on both of my current cars and refresh wax and interior on a quarterly schedule. The cars always come back looking immaculate and the surfaces are delightfully smooth to the touch. If you’re the type that likes gazing back at your car and seeing it shine otherworldy in the sun, and prefer substance over style, Dave and his staff are the right guys for you.
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November 2023 by Terry Medeiros
Where do I begin.......probably in the late 90's, that's when I first met Dave. If you can find a detail shop that pays as much attention as Thorpe Auto Detail, I would challenge you to prove it. Thorpe customers on a quarterly detail plan enjoy a vehicle that still looks new for 10 years plus....no disappointments having Dave and his crew take care of your investment.....as many vehicles are investments......tell Dave I sent ya!!!!
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October 2023 by mike g
Normally when I read a glowing review, I am suspect. This guy deserves it! Dave has been working on my cars for over 25 years. Nobody is more professional and more detail oriented. He and his staff have coated several of my vehicles including my new Rivian. I’m bummed he doesn’t detail anymore but he showed me how to maintain my cars. I just sold a 2013 Toyota Tacoma that Thorpe ceramic coated for me when it was new. It held its value because of what Dave did to it several years back. From exotic sports cars to my daughters rav 4, Thorpe only! Awesome guy, great value.Services: Clay bar treatment
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October 2023 by Michael Cala
Thorpe is amazing! Dave and his crew are the consummate professionals! They did an acrylic on my 1999 Chrysler Sebring and it looks like it just came out of a 1999 Chrysler showroom! I could not be happier and very highly recommend them. Price was super reasonable!Service: Auto detailing
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September 2023 by jaffro001
Great service and work at Thorpe Auto Detail!! Dave is very kind, honest and upfront with work and cost. Got the ceramic coating on my rav4 and it turned out great. Def recommend.Services: Full body wash
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March 2023 by Elliott L.
Dave is my go to guy for any exterior auto detailing job. He's incredibly nice and professional with over 40 years of experience. My wife and I wanted to get a ceramic coating job done after we bought a new car. At first, the dealership offered to perform a ceramic coating for an eye watering $1400 but I knew better than to get it detailed at a dealership (just read all the poor experiences on Reddit). I poked around online and finally stumbled on Thorpe Auto Detail. I decided to give it a chance since it was also really close by, and have not regretted my decision. The moment I walked in and spoke to Dave, I knew right away this guy would be good. He is extremely knowledgeable about the various processes that he implements in his detailing and keeps his shop extremely clean. To me, cleanliness speaks highly of Dave's attention to detail. When we first bought the car, I ran my hand across the hood and it felt rough. I thought it was strange since my car never felt like that when I first bought it. Dave told us that it was most likely rail dust from the yard that it was sitting in. Nevertheless, Dave removed all of it and the car looked & felt incredible. The turnaround time was same day and Dave was always keeping us in the loop with updates. TL;DR: Dave & Alex know their stuff and your auto detailing needs will be taken care of in the most professional manner with a quick turnaround time - you cannot go wrong with Thorpe Auto Detail.
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February 2023 by Gerald L.
Dave and team did a superb job on bringing the luster back to the paint on my Jaguar XJR. When I brought the car in, the clear coat was full of micro scratches from being improperly washed by the previous owner and had lost its luster. Now the car looks brand new. Dave was great to work with. He was honest about what could be done to improve the look of my car. Dave and team's results far exceeded my expectations. Thank you!
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November 2022 by Keisuke S.
Got ceramic coating done. Dropped off at 8:30 and car was ready by noon the following day. I've tried a few other locations for detailing but feel like I finally found a place I can keep coming back every year. Dave explained to me precisely all the steps, that he's going to do to my car, so no (negative) surprises when picking up the car. Also he was on time for both drop off and pick up, which is an important factor for me. My previous detailer will text me last minute and keep slipping the pick up time. That happened for two of my cars and I'm not going back.
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October 2022 by Jane
I've probably had this place bookmarked for a year with the intention of coming in when my car's anniversary rolled around. One reason I'd been putting off getting my car detailed was because although I don't have all the tools to do it myself, I'm rather particular about it, especially regarding polishing. Without even mentioning my particularities about car maintenance, Thorpe Auto Detail seemed to share a similar mentality car care - only do what is necessary while preserving the integrity of your paint and clear coat.After speaking to the owner about their process, my confidence was won over. When I arrived to pick up my car the next day, they had the car parked under specific lighting to show me the great detail given during their work. My car looked just about as good as the day I drove it off the lot! Although I had a slight heart palpitation initially at quote I was given, the moment I saw what they did with my car - all the etching, swirl marks, minor scratches, on my paint, the dull leather and magically gone - I felt it was all worth it.I also had some bad luck when 3 hours after picking up the car, I noticed these odd orange flecks embedded on the car that weren't there before - apparently a result of pollen or rust from parking too close to the CalTrain tracks. I quickly called Dave for some advice on how to get rid of it since obviously it's impractical for me to keep going back if this just happens as a result of parking where I work. He was super nice and offered to show me how to take care of it and even sent me away with a care package of products!All in all, yes, there are plenty of car detailers out there who do a decently good job at a lower price, but if you desire absolute perfection, these guys are your best bet.
