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Old Palo Alto

Mobile Car Detailing in Old Palo Alto

Hand detailing for the cars parked along Old Palo Alto's leafy streets, done at your home while you get on with your day.

Mobile car detailing in Old Palo Alto, done at the curb or in the drive

NOVA brings mobile car detailing in Old Palo Alto right to your property. Many homes here sit on generous lots with long driveways, detached garages or gated side yards, so there is usually a good spot to park the car and work around it by hand.

The neighborhood is known for its large, mature trees. That shade is lovely in summer, but it also means leaf litter in the cowl, sap spots on the roof and bird droppings on the hood. A regular exterior wash keeps those from sitting on the paint for weeks.

Where to leave the car

The best spot is a driveway or open garage with a standard electrical outlet within reach. If the outlet is in the garage, leave the side door unlocked or tell us where to find it. If your gate has a code, share how you want us to get in when we confirm by text.

Some jobs also need a water tap. We will tell you when we confirm. If the car is in the garage, we switch to waterless or rinseless methods so nothing runs onto your floor.

  • Pull the car fully onto the driveway if you can, away from overhanging branches
  • Leave keys where we agreed, or the car unlocked
  • Take out valuables and secure pets in the yard
  • Tell us about any gate code or side entrance

Which package fits most Old Palo Alto cars

Many cars here are well kept and driven gently, so a Complete Detail is a popular choice: inside and out, plus the engine bay and spot buffing on light marks you approve. If the main issue is tree debris and dust on the outside, an Exterior Detail is often enough between bigger visits.

We also serve nearby Crescent Park, Professorville and Midtown, plus the rest of Palo Alto and Menlo Park across the creek.

The package we suggest

Complete Detail. Prices depend on the car and its condition, so we text you an exact price before anything is booked. Not sure? Text a photo and we will suggest one.

Questions

Do I need to be home for the detail?
No. Many Old Palo Alto clients are at work or out with family. Leave the car unlocked or the keys where we agreed, and we text you when the job is done.
Can you remove sap from the big trees on my street?
Fresh sap spots usually come off during a careful hand wash. Older, hardened sap may need the Elite Restoration package, which includes paint decontamination. We will tell you what to expect before anything is booked.
Do you do ceramic coating or waxing?
No. NOVA does not offer ceramic coating, sealants, waxing or multi-stage paint correction. Our focus is thorough hand cleaning inside and out.
How do I book?
Use the request form on our website or text (213) 700-8395. A request is not an appointment yet. We text back with the day, arrival window and exact price, and it is booked once you confirm.
When do I pay?
After the job, once you have looked over the car. We take card, Zelle, Venmo or cash.

More answers on the FAQ page.

Request a detail

About a minute online, no card needed. We text you to confirm the day, arrival window and price.