Car detailing by vehicle type
Different cars wear in different places. Here is what we look for on each kind of vehicle we detail around Palo Alto and the Peninsula.
Why car detailing by vehicle type matters
Car detailing by vehicle type is not about different rules for different badges. Every car gets the same hand methods from NOVA's own trained team. What changes is where the dirt hides: a third row in a family SUV, a bed liner in a pickup, a soft top on a roadster.
Knowing those spots lets us plan the visit, suggest the right package and tell you up front if something is outside what we do. We do not offer ceramic coating, paint correction or paint protection film on any vehicle.
Body styles
Each body style has its own guide below.
- SUVs: third rows, cargo floors and the sand that collects under folded seats.
- Trucks: beds, liners, tailgates and work-boot floor mats.
- Minivans: sliding door tracks, car seat zones and snack trails between rows.
- Sports cars: low sills, large wheels and heavy brake dust.
- Convertibles: a gentle hand wash with no harsh pressure on the top.
- Jeeps: trail dust and mud in every corner, plus removable parts.
Popular brands we see on the Peninsula
We have pages for Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Lexus, Tesla, Land Rover, Toyota and Honda. We are not affiliated with any carmaker. Each page simply covers what owners of those cars tend to ask about, like light leather, piano-black trim that shows swirls, or matte paint that needs a heads-up before we start.
A daily Honda and a weekend Porsche get the same care. The difference is in the details we point out and the package that fits.
Picking a package for your car
Most owners book the Complete Detail, which pairs a full inside and outside clean with the engine bay and spot buffing on light marks where the paint allows. If the car needs only one side, Interior or Exterior on its own works well. Heavily soiled cars are quoted for Elite Restoration after you text a few photos.
All pages in this section
SUV detailing in Palo Alto and the Peninsula
Big cabins collect a lot of life. We bring mobile SUV detailing to your driveway or office lot.
Read →Truck detailing on the Peninsula
Pickups work hard. We clean the cab, the bed and everything in between, right where your truck is parked.
Read →Minivan detailing for busy families
Minivans carry the whole family and everything they bring. We reset yours in the driveway while you get on with the day.
Read →Sports car detailing in Palo Alto
Low, wide and often driven hard on weekends. We give sports cars a patient hand detail without moving them from your garage or driveway.
Read →Convertible detailing with a gentle touch
Top-down cars live outside more than most. We clean them by hand and treat the top with the care it needs.
Read →Porsche detailing at your home in Palo Alto
We detail Porsches the same careful way we detail every car: by hand, without hurry, and right where the car lives.
Read →BMW detailing on the Peninsula
From a 3 Series commuter to an X5 family hauler, we give your BMW the same patient hand detail we give every car.
Read →Mercedes-Benz detailing in Palo Alto
Sedans, wagons and SUVs with the three-pointed star get the same careful hand detail as everything else we clean.
Read →Audi detailing on the Peninsula
Clean lines show every streak and swirl. We hand detail Audis where they park, with extra attention on trim and wheels.
Read →Lexus detailing in Palo Alto
Lexus owners tend to keep their cars a long time. A regular hand detail helps the cabin and paint stay pleasant for the long run.
Read →Tesla detailing in Palo Alto
We detail a Tesla like any other car: by hand, inside and out, at your home or office.
Read →Land Rover detailing on the Peninsula
Some go up dirt roads in the hills, some never leave pavement. Either way, we hand detail your Land Rover where it is parked.
Read →Toyota detailing in Palo Alto
Toyotas tend to be the cars that do everything. We give yours a thorough hand detail without you leaving home.
Read →Honda detailing on the Peninsula
Commuter sedans, family SUVs and minivans: if it wears a Honda badge, we give it a careful hand detail where you park it.
Read →Jeep detailing after trail days
Jeeps come home dusty, sandy or muddy, and that is the point. We clean them up by hand so they are ready for the week.
Read →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 you treat some car brands differently?
Is my vehicle too big for a mobile detail?
What if my car type is not listed?
Do you offer ceramic coating for newer cars?
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.