NOVA is a Palo Alto mobile detailing company started by a local high school senior who couldn't find a detailer that showed up on time, answered a text, and treated a daily driver like a Porsche.
NOVA's founder grew up on the Peninsula, is finishing high school while taking college business courses at a local community college, and details cars himself. He set up NOVA the way he'd want to be treated as a customer: quick text replies, a clear price before anything is booked, and no payment until you've seen the car.
Every job is still checked by the owner. As NOVA grows, it grows with its own trained team, never subcontractors.
A nova is a star that suddenly shines many times brighter than before. That's the job: same car, far more shine.
Pay after you see it. We walk around the car with you, or text you photos if you're not home, before you pay. If something we cleaned isn't right, text us within 48 hours and we'll come back to fix it at no charge. Terms of Service
No card needed to request.
If something we cleaned isn't right, we come back.
7am to 7pm, every day, by text.
Hand clean, charge ports never sprayed.
Palo Alto runs on EVs, and we detail them the right way: hand clean only, charge ports and high-voltage areas never sprayed, screens and glass roofs cleaned with screen-safe products, light seats treated gently, and the front trunk cleaned like the interior. Please unplug before we arrive.
Every month NOVA gives one free Full Detail to a local teacher, nurse or first responder nominated by our customers. Know someone who deserves it? Text NOMINATE and their first name to (213) 700-8395.