Magic Auto Detail

$ 300 left unremoved smudges and left swirl marks over the car. Maybe it’s that the place in underground without sunlight to see what they’re polishing…

He did an amazing job on my civic. Looks almost new (it’s over 8 years old)

Completely incompetent.
Steve and crew waisted 3.5 hours on my time Saturday and didn’t do any of what I asked for. I brought our Subaru in for glass cleanup after a break-​in and also asked him not to use fragrances or chemicals with a strong odor (we have a baby). Not only was I able to point out misses spots in the dark garage where they work, but I kept finding large chunks and scuff marks after leaving. Moreover the car stank of chemical cleaners and air freshener that I had explicitly asked them not to use.

Excellent job done, but confirm pricing!
You’ve read it before in some reviews, but communication can be a COSTLY problem. Don’t get me wrong, they did an amazing job cleaning my jeep. They did the clay wax and it looks stunning. The interior looks brand new. They got my all weather mats to brand new looking too, which has been impossible for me to do. However, i asked for the clay service with basic interior and when he looked at it he pointed to that service on the pamphlet which includes cost of both basic and mini. Long story short I was expecting to pay $ 155 and had to pay $ 270 instead. He was very friendly and apologetic, but i mean the service was done and he did do a phenomenal job, so of course I paid in full. I’m just glad I was able to afford it. I would have tipped him if I wasn’t in the mindset of paying half of what it cost me already!
Some minor issues: I dropped off at 12 and it wasn’t ready until 4 with a 3 man crew (though it was interior mini detail do maybe thats why). The validation he provides only saves about $ 6, be prepared to pay an additional $ 9 for parking 4.5 hours. I rolled my windows down and they smeared with waxy residue i had to wipe down after…

I’m selling my truck and wanted it detailed… Magic did a great job… cleared up the foggy headlamps, removed all stains from the seats and carpets, did a clay mask for the body and made it shine like new.

Magic Auto cleaned the interior of my car and washed/​waxed the exterior. I don’t even recognize my car anymore! The car is absolutely sparkling and he cleaned interior better than i thought was possible. He even got rid of the mysterious black stains on the carpet that had been there for years! The dedicated business owner stayed 1.5 hours past his closing time to finish cleaning my car to perfection. I will definitely be back!

So happy with this place. Not easy to find a great car wash in SF. Pricey, but worth the wait (and it is a wait, expect 2 hours). The amount of detail he cleaned my car with was impeccable. I rarely clean my car (3−4x/year) and I’ve never seen it look so good. Highly recommend Magic Auto Detail for those with time on their hands! The owner was so nice and accommodating and apologized for the wait (for which he also paid my ticket out of the garage since it was over two hours!). I will be back!

I had a couple of spills on my upholstered car seats, and was in need of a good cleaning from dust, hair and dirt that had accumulated over the past two years. I called around 8am and he said he was booked but would call me if he had time that day, he called back around 9:30 and said if I could bring my car in he would get it done today. Although the location is non-​traditional, the guy who works there was great! I was out in less than 2 hours. I had thought I’d need to do the full interior detail, but he worked with me and had me just do the mini detail, and then he shampooed the areas that needed it. I picked up my car after about an hour and a half and he did a GREAT job. All the deep stains were completely gone and my car looked great. I think if I’d gotten the full detail it would have been spotless, but for $ 95, the service definitely exceeded my expectations.

If you want to feel like pulling put your hair then call them and talk to the guy who picked up the phone when i just called. There is an incompetent employee on site. Dont know anything about the service because there is no way i would go there after that unpleasant experience.

After someone puked in my car, I went here in the last month & wasn’t disappointed. I arrived midday & they still managed to give me same day turnaround. They even cleaned more than we had bargained for, which was a nice gesture & much appreciated. I am not saying they can/​will always do this, but it was nice and didn’t go unnoticed. You could tell how conscientious they were w/​ensuring the details were covered – critical to an auto detailer amirite?! Will visit them again next time.

I was selling my 2003 Volvo XC70 late in the day and decided to get the car detailed out with the idea of getting some more money from the dealer. I stopped in at Magic Auto Detail after reading reviews on Unilocal and w NO Appt! They were so nice and said while busy, they could handle my car. I initially wanted a basic wax and cleaning of interior — but was schooled on clay bar and how that is superior to a basic wax. I later returned to my white volvo and it looked incredible — almost brand new!!! Prices are totally fair given the amount of work that goes into the service. When the dealer walked out to see my car his first comment was «WOW this car looks really good for a 2003» and no doubt scored me more $$$ than if I hadn’t been to Magic Auto Detail. Many thanks.

It’s hard for cars to get dirtier than those that have been to Burning Man… and car rental companies could charge up to $ 250 for thorough cleaning if you don’t return the cars in good conditions. We brought our rental car to Magic for engine cleaning as we couldn’t do it ourselves without proper setup (by law; the self-​cleaning car wash place that we went prohibits it as well). Steve did such an amazing job — the car engine totally looked like new after the service. He is friendly, down-​to-​earth, and efficient. I would totally recommend this place to anybody that needs car/​engine wash.

They did a great job on my car. Got the dog hair and drool stains out of the of the cargo area and all the interior nooks and crannies were sand, dirt, and crumb free. The exterior was waxed to perfection and the windows were spotless.
The great part of this place is that you can check out Japantown as well as all the cool shops and eateries in the Japan Center, which is located directly above the garage.

I got the $ 175 interior detail. My car was gross with dog hair, sand, and dirt. It smelled like dog. I made an appointment the same day and got my car back 2 hours later smelling and looking the cleanest it has since I bought it. Nicely done! The owner explained the process very thoroughly: cash or check only, he cover $ 6 of the parking validation, etc. Hint: The location is underground in the parking garage under the Japantown Mall. Verdict: I’d go back.

They did a great job with my car! It looked beautiful and well cared for. I got the interior done and the exterior wash/​wax. Great work.
The only thing I didn’t like was having to pay the parking lot fee on top of my total cost. I wouldn’t mind, but he didn’t tell me in advance, and when I arrived to pick up my car, the price was a surprise. So be ready for that.
Overall, great experience. I’d definitely go back.

We were staying at the adjacent hotel and called at 7:15am for an appointment — he was already at the location ready to wash our vehicle before their 8am open. Upon arrival, steve was welcoming and extremely friendly.
The front end of our (black) vehicle was encrusted with road debris and bug splatter from an L.A. to Sacramento to San Francisco trek.
They were meticulous in their work and our vehicle was well taken care of. Steve even gave us a mini-​flashlight as a «thank you, safe travels» gift.
I am very particular about who washes our vehicles. I trust Steve’s body of work. This will be my choice for detail services when I am in town.

Steven is very thorough and detailed with his wash. It takes an hour to hour and half because he is meticulous. I wish there were coupons or deals. I would go here a lot more often! Hands down one of the best car washes in the city. I highly recommend this car wash!

Highly recommend this place! Get your car washed and detailed while shopping/​dining in Japantown! Our car is immaculate!!! Plus, parking is FREE with a car wash! SCORE!

Not more than this.
I called ask for just outside cleaning he said $ 35 for Honda CRV.
When I go get my car. Some dirt still there and he asked me for $ 40
Oh! Well. Will I go back? No.

Magic, indeed!!! To make a long «crappy» story short… my dog got sick in my car. And not just a little «throw up» sick. «Liquid poop all over the back seat of my 2013 BMW» sick. The smell was horrific even after I cleaned up what appeared to be the majority of it.
I called several places and told them about my emergency, and they all told me they were booked. And then I called Ken at Magic Auto Detail. He was booked, but agreed to take the car in and work on it in between his other appointments.
He gave me a reasonable quote to clean the mess when he saw it. I left the car with him and left to try to salvage the rest of my day. I got a call just a little bit after I left, and Ken explained that the poop had leaked through the crack in the back seat all over the floor and he had to take the back seat out… and he was extremely apologetic about the fact that he’d have to charge me a little more. He explained that the smell, «it is HORRIBLE!», which was, quite frankly, a complete understatement.
By the time I came to pick up the car, it smelled clean and fresh… and the bill came to be fairly reasonable considering the sh*tty situation and all that Ken had to deal with. And he detailed the rest of the car, to boot, inside and out.
I don’t detail my car often, but when I do, it’ll ALWAYS be here… and I’d recommend him both for the quality of his work AND for the kindness he showed by getting me in when he was booked. I’m now a customer for life!!!