Maintenance Program
Starting at $90/mo

Keep Your Car Consistently Clean.

Schedule maintenance and never worry about needing another reset. A monthly plan designed to preserve your vehicle — in the exact state we left it.

No long-term contract
Same owner-operated care
We come to you
Most Popular Freshly detailed car — SM.AutoDetailing maintenance program
Monthly plan
$90 /mo
5.0 ★★★★★
46 verified reviews
Owner-operated
Demian on every job
San Mateo & Peninsula
The Difference

Two Ways to Keep Your Car Clean

Most people react. The smart ones schedule. Here's what each approach actually looks like over time.

Without Maintenance
The Reactive Approach
  • Book Express when things get too dirty to ignore
  • Car constantly degrades between cleanings
  • Spend $150+ multiple times a year just to catch up
  • Never know when you'll need to book — no routine
  • Still need occasional full detail resets
VS
With Maintenance
The Smart Approach
  • Stick to a schedule — we handle the rest automatically
  • Car stays in the exact state we left it
  • $90/month keeps it consistently clean — predictable cost
  • Automatic scheduling with reminders — no thinking required
  • Never need a full reset detail again

Express catches you up. Maintenance keeps you ahead.

Most clients who start a maintenance plan never go back to booking reactively.

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How It Works

What Is Maintenance?

It sits between Express and a Full Detail — more thorough than a quick wash, way less intensive than a full reset. Designed to keep your car exactly where we left it.

Maintenance
Express Wash
Full Detail
Every visit includes
What we cover each time
  • Hand wash & dry
    Paint-safe every time — no brushes, no scratches
  • Wheels & tires
    Brake dust removed, tire shine applied
  • Interior vacuum & wipe-down
    Seats, carpets, dash, door panels, console
  • Interior & exterior glass
    Streak-free inside and out
  • Light spot treatment
    Small stains and surface buildup addressed
  • Protection topper refresh
    Maintains any existing sealant or ceramic coating
What it's not
Setting the right expectations
  • A full detail
    Way less time-intensive — 60–90 min vs 4–6 hours
  • Just a quick wash
    Keeps your car clean week-to-week with light interior + exterior upkeep between full details
  • Expensive
    $90/month — less than $3/day to keep your car pristine
Optional add-ons
Need a little more?
  • Pet hair treatment
    + $
  • Sand removal
    + $
  • Heavy stain treatment
    + $
  • Seat extraction
    + $
  • Leather conditioning
    + $

We'll quote add-ons before starting — no surprises.

Plans & Pricing

Choose Your Frequency

All plans include the same base service. More frequent visits mean a lower per-service rate — your car stays cleaner so each visit takes less work.

Every 2 Months
Bi-Monthly
6 services per year
Per month
$55 /mo
$110 per service billed monthly
  • Everything in the base maintenance scope
  • Reminder 1 week before each service
  • Flexible schedule — pause or adjust anytime
  • Add-ons available at each visit
Best for light-use vehicles or weekenders
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Every 2 Weeks
Biweekly
26 services per year
Per month
$150 /mo
~$75 per visit best per-visit rate
  • Everything in the base maintenance scope
  • Reminder 1 week before each service
  • Flexible schedule — pause or adjust anytime
  • Priority scheduling over non-members
  • Car never has time to build up — fastest visits
Best for daily drivers or car enthusiasts
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Large SUVs & trucks: add $15–25 per service depending on size
$90/month is less than $3 a day to keep your car pristine.
Start with a full detail reset, then lock in your maintenance plan — we'll handle the rest.
The Numbers

5-Year Cost Comparison

Maintenance isn't the cheapest option — but it's the only one where your car never degrades. Here's what each approach actually costs over time.

Reactive
Express Only
Book when it gets bad. Repeat.
Year 1
$600
4 express cleanings × $150
Years 2–5 (each)
$600/yr
Same pattern every year
5-Year Total
$3,000 / 5 yrs
Car degrades between every cleaning
Mixed
Express + Full Details
Full detail when needed, express in between.
Year 1
$849
1 full detail ($249) + 4 express ($600)
Years 2–5 (each)
~$500/yr
Full detail when buildup gets bad
5-Year Total
$3,849 / 5 yrs
Cycles between clean and dirty
Yes, maintenance costs more.
Compared to express-only, you're spending about $2,600 more over 5 years. That's the honest number. What you're buying is a car that never degrades — not one that occasionally catches up.
But the math shifts at resale.
A consistently maintained vehicle holds more resale value — often $1,500–3,000+ more than one showing visible wear. Maintenance can more than pay for itself when you sell.
The real question isn't what it costs.
It's what condition you want your car in.

Reactive keeps you catching up. Maintenance keeps you ahead. If your car matters to you — the way you want it to look, feel, and hold its value — maintenance is the only approach that actually delivers that.

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Our Standards
The standard behind every detail.
Three core standards we hold ourselves to on every single job — no shortcuts, no exceptions.
3 Standards
Every job
01
Our Promise
SM AutoDetailing work
5.0 ★ on Google · 46 reviews
Trusted across the Peninsula
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Why San Mateo trusts SM.AutoDetailing.
Every service is executed with a focus on precision, consistency, and long-lasting results. No shortcuts — just a detailed process built to properly restore and protect your vehicle every time.
Precision-focused process from start to finish
Same standard whether it's a wash or full detail
We don't leave until it's right
Demian
Founder · Lead Detailer
★★★★★
02
Convenience
Mobile detailing service
We come to you
San Mateo & the Peninsula
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Mobile detailing made simple.
Professional interior and exterior detailing delivered directly to your location. No shop visits, no downtime — just consistent results wherever your vehicle is parked.
We bring everything we need on-site
Service at home, work, or anywhere
No drop-off, no waiting around
Demian
Founder · Lead Detailer
★★★★★
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Results
Detailing results
75+ vehicles detailed
3 years of consistent results
03
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Results you can see immediately.
From restoring interior condition to enhancing exterior finish, every service is designed to improve appearance, feel, and long-term vehicle care.
Visible difference from minute one
Long-lasting protection, not surface-level
Improves how the car looks, feels, and lasts
Demian
Founder · Lead Detailer
★★★★★
Eligibility & Terms

How to Join — and How We Handle Exceptions

Maintenance works because we keep your car in the state we left it. Here's what we need from you, and what we need to flag if things go sideways.

You're eligible if
Ready to join the plan
  • You've had a full detail with us in the last 2 months
    Maintenance starts from a clean baseline — not from buildup. Your first service sets the standard we maintain.
  • You commit to staying on your schedule
    Bi-monthly, monthly, or biweekly — whichever plan you choose, sticking to it is what keeps the car in the state you want.
  • You can pause or cancel anytime
    No contracts, no penalties. Just let us know and we'll adjust — you can always restart when you're ready.
When extra charges apply
What falls outside the plan
  • You miss more than one scheduled visit
    One missed visit is fine — life happens. After that, the car may need reset work that goes beyond maintenance scope, and we'll quote you before proceeding.
  • Heavy buildup happens between services
    Pet hair, sand, deep stains, or significant interior messes that go beyond the standard scope. We'll always let you know before charging anything extra.
  • More than 8 weeks pass without service
    At that point the car may have degraded enough to need a full reset before maintenance resumes. We'll assess and be upfront about what's needed.
We'll always tell you before we charge anything outside your plan. No surprises. If the scope changes, you'll hear from us first.
Maintenance only works if the car stays in the state we left it.
If it doesn't — whether that's a missed visit, a muddy job site, or a dog that shed everywhere — we'll let you know what we're seeing and give you options. No judgment, just honest communication.
FAQ

Common Maintenance Questions

Everything you need to know before signing up — or after.

No — it's completely optional. But here's the honest answer: express cleanings cost more per visit and don't keep your car at the same level of consistency. Maintenance is the smarter move if you care about your car staying in the condition we left it. A full detail is the reset. Maintenance is what keeps you from ever needing another one.

Let us know as soon as possible and we'll reschedule — no issue. Missing one appointment is fine. If you miss more than one, the car may have built up enough that it needs reset work beyond the maintenance scope. We'll assess honestly and let you know before doing anything extra.

Absolutely. Just text or call us and we'll adjust your schedule to whatever works best. No penalties, no forms, no friction. Text us at (650) 402-7305 to change your plan

You've got two options. Book an Express service to tide you over until your next scheduled maintenance — or just wait it out if it's not urgent. That's your call entirely. We're not going to push you to book things you don't need.

Usually 60–90 minutes, depending on your vehicle size and how clean it already is. It's significantly faster than a full detail because we're maintaining a baseline — not starting from scratch. The more consistently you keep up with the schedule, the quicker each visit gets.

Nope. As long as your car is accessible and we have water and power at the location, you don't need to be there. We'll text you when we're on our way and again when we're done. Most of our maintenance clients are at work or running errands while we handle it.

No problem at all. There's no contract and no cancellation fee. Just let us know and we'll pause or stop your schedule. When you're ready to restart — whether that's next month or six months from now — reach out and we'll pick back up from there.

Yes. Pet hair treatment, sand removal, heavy stain treatment, seat extraction, leather conditioning — any of those can be added at the time of booking or on the day. We'll always quote you the extra cost before doing anything beyond the standard scope. No surprises.

Featured Work & Recent Results
Real Cars. Real Results.
Every vehicle gets the same precision — no shortcuts, no exceptions. A look at recent work.
75+
Vehicles
detailed
Ready for your turn?
Your car deserves the same treatment.
Serving San Mateo · Burlingame · Redwood City · and the full Peninsula
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Ready to Stop Catching Up?

Start with a full detail. Stay on top with maintenance. Or just ask — we'll tell you honestly what your car actually needs.

5.0 across 46 reviews
Owner-operated — same person every job
Peninsula-wide · No travel fees
Step 1
Book a Full Detail

Haven't detailed with us yet? Start here. A full detail is the reset your car needs before maintenance can do its job — this is your baseline.

Starting at
$285 / service
Refresh · Signature · Executive packages available
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Not sure yet?
Ask Us Anything

Still figuring out if maintenance is right for your situation? Text or call us. No pressure, no pitch — just honest answers about what your car actually needs.

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(650) 402-7305
Mon–Sun · 9 AM – 7 PM · Same-day response
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No contracts  ·  Pause anytime  ·  Same owner on every job