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Driveway hand wash

Mobile Car Wash in Atherton

A careful hand wash on your own driveway, planned around gates, heritage oaks and sprinkler schedules.

Why a mobile car wash in Atherton makes sense

A mobile car wash in Atherton spares you a drive down El Camino to a tunnel that runs every car through the same brushes. Those brushes hold grit from the cars ahead of yours, and they can leave fine swirl marks that show up on dark paint in afternoon sun. Many owners of black and deep blue cars notice this first on the hood.

We wash by hand, panel by panel, right where the car is parked. You stay home, or you leave. Either way, your car never joins a line.

Heritage oaks, leaves and sprinklers

Atherton's tree canopy is a big part of its charm. Cars parked on driveways off Atherton Avenue, Selby Lane and around Lloyden Park sit under mature oaks and redwoods that drop sap, pollen, leaves and the occasional bird dropping. Sap and droppings are worth washing off soon, before sun bakes them onto the clear coat.

Sprinklers are the other local factor. Irrigation water often leaves mineral spots on glass and paint, and a sprinkler that kicks on mid-wash undoes the work. Please tell us your sprinkler times when you request, and we will plan around them.

What the Exterior Detail covers

Our exterior package is hand work by NOVA's own team.

  • Careful hand wash of every panel
  • Wheels and tires cleaned
  • Tire dressing applied
  • Outside glass cleaned

Where we set up, and water

Long Atherton driveways give us plenty of room. Tell us where the car will be, where we can park our setup, and any gate code. Our only constant need is a standard outlet near the car. A water tap is needed only for some jobs, and we tell you which when we confirm.

We keep runoff out of storm drains. If the car is in the garage, we use waterless or rinseless methods only. Request on our site or text (213) 700-8395 to get a day, window and exact price.

The package we suggest

Exterior 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

Can you remove water spots from sprinklers?
Fresh spots usually wash off. Spots that have sat for months can etch into glass or paint, and washing alone may not fully remove them.
Can you wash more than one car while you are here?
Yes. List each car in the request notes and we text a single price for the visit.
Do you dry the car by hand?
Yes. Every car is dried by hand with clean towels to avoid new water spots.
Do you offer ceramic coating or sealant after the wash?
No. NOVA does not offer coatings, sealants or waxing. The Exterior Detail is a hand wash, wheels, tires, dressing and glass.
What if I am traveling when you come?
No problem. Share gate access in the notes, and we text you when the car is done.

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.