Auto detailing, La Quinta CA
THE
DESERT
loses.
Cars N Things Auto Detailing. For 21 years we have kept Coachella Valley paint alive through 115-degree heat, dust storms, and hard water. Mobile detailing across the valley, plus Gyeon ceramic coating at our La Quinta Cove shop.
Their own bay, their own work
What we do
Everything the desert throws at it, handled.
UV, heat, sand, hard water. Every service below is built for Coachella Valley conditions, not generic car wash work.
Ceramic Coating
A glass-like layer over your paint. Hydrophobic, UV-resistant, heat-tolerant. Bugs and bird droppings wipe right off, water beads and sheets away, and the sun stops eating through your clear coat. Glass coatings for windshields too.
Paint Correction
Multi-stage machine polishing that removes swirls, scratches, oxidation, and water-spot etching. Not a wax and buff. 80 to 90 percent defect reduction, and people sometimes think we repainted the car.
Exterior Detail
Decontamination wash, clay bar treatment, iron fallout and tar removal. Our water out here is hard as rocks, so we rinse right, dry right, and leave zero water spots behind.
Interior Detail
Vacuum, seat shampooing, carpet cleaning, European steam sanitizing, leather cleaning and conditioning, and real odor removal. Sand from the trails, dog hair, juice spills, smoke. We find the source and eliminate it.
Wash Packages
Hand wash and dry on every inch, wheels scrubbed to the barrel, streak-free glass inside and out, trim and tire dressing. Basic $60-$80, Express $125-$225, Wash and Protection $150-$250.
Headlight Restoration
Yellowed, foggy lenses sanded and polished back to clear, then sealed against UV so they stay that way. Desert sun oxidizes plastic fast. Most sets take under an hour.
The shield
Ceramic, applied to spec.
CERTIFIED
When we apply Gyeon ceramic coating, it is done to manufacturer spec. The warranty holds up. The product performs the way it is supposed to. Out here in the desert, that is the difference between paint that survives and paint that gives up.
- More durable than wax
- Abrasion and swirl resistant
- Years of UV protection
- Super hydrophobic
- High heat resistance
- Stain and chemical resistant
From the shop
The Porsche at PGA West.
It was a Tuesday morning out at PGA West. A homeowner called in a panic. His white Porsche Cayenne looked sandblasted, because honestly, it kind of had been. A windstorm rolled through overnight and baked a thick layer of desert grit right into the paint.
We came out, assessed the damage, and got to work. Two days later, that SUV looked better than the day it left the dealership.
Daily drivers in Indio, exotics in Rancho Mirage. The process is the same. The results speak for themselves.
Packages and pricing
Honest prices, posted.
Real numbers from our own menu. Final price depends on vehicle size and condition, and we confirm it before we start.
Basic Car Wash START HERE
Vacuum, interior and exterior wipe down, windows in and out, foam wash, thorough hand wash, hand dried, wheel faces, tire dressing.
Express Detail
Hand wash and dry, basic interior vacuum, panels and console wiped, 3-month paint sealant, door jambs, dressed rims and trim, streak-free glass.
Wash and Protection
pH-balanced hand wash, bug removal, degreased wells and tires, clay bar decontamination, 8 to 12 month ceramic spray sealant, chrome brightwork.
Heavy Detail MOST POPULAR
The full day. Steam-cleaned vinyl and plastics, shampooed carpets and upholstery, conditioned leather, clay bar, paint sealant, spotless glass.
Heavy Interior Detailing
Full interior reset. Vacuumed carpets and trunk, steam-sanitized surfaces, stain pre-treatment, leather cleaned and conditioned, UV protectant on vinyl.
Exterior Detailing
Everything outside. pH wash, bug and tar removal, clay bar, ceramic spray sealant, brightwork polished, glass streak-free.
Ceramic coating starts at $300. Paint correction starts at $500. Water-spot removal, pet hair, and heavy overspray are additional services. Prices vary with vehicle size, dirt, and grime.
Reviews
Valley drivers, on the record.
51 Yelp reviews, plus a 5-star Google rating
Brought my 05 Lexus in with clouding paint and he made it look like new! Would totally recommend David to anyone!
I had David put a ceramic coat on my new Audi Q7 and it looks better than new. Awesome experience all around.
Cars n Things did a fantastic job ceramic coating my BMW.
My wheels have never looked this clean since I got them!
Such an improvement even on a new car!
How it works
Three steps. Zero waiting rooms.
Pick your service
Ceramic coating or paint correction: request a free estimate and we will map out the plan. Everything else: pick a package and book in under two minutes.
Book or request
Coating and correction happen at our La Quinta Cove shop. Full details, interiors, and washes come to you. We bring our own equipment. You just give us access to the vehicle.
Sit back
We roll up to your home, office, or gym with the full mobile setup, or you drop off and pick up a car that looks better than the day you bought it.
Service area
The whole valley.
Mobile detailing across the Coachella Valley. Coating and correction at the La Quinta Cove shop.
Shop: 53675 Avenida Alvarado, La Quinta, CA 92253. Mobile: home, office, gym, wherever the car is parked.
Questions
Before you call.
Do you come to me, or do I come to you?+
Both. We are a mobile operation across the Coachella Valley: your home, office, or gym, wherever the car is parked. Ceramic coating and paint correction are done at our La Quinta Cove shop, where the controlled bay matters.
What does ceramic coating actually do?+
It creates a glass-like layer on top of your paint that is hydrophobic, UV-resistant, and heat-tolerant. Bugs and bird droppings wipe right off. Water beads and sheets off the surface. The sun stops eating through your clear coat the same way.
How much does it cost?+
Wash and detail packages run $60 to $525. Ceramic coating starts at $300 and paint correction starts at $500, with final pricing confirmed on inspection of the vehicle.
What are your hours?+
Monday through Friday, 7am to 5pm. Call and we will find a slot that fits your schedule.
Do you handle water spots and pet hair?+
Yes, as additional services. Desert water is hard as rocks and bakes into clear coat in 110-degree heat, and pet hair takes real extraction. Mention it when you book so we plan for it.
Why does Gyeon certification matter?+
Gyeon only certifies installers who apply to manufacturer spec. We are one of the only shops in the valley with it, so the warranty holds up and the coating performs the way it is supposed to.
Your car vs. the desert.
Twenty-one years, one valley, zero paint surrendered. Call David and let's talk about your car.
(760) 393-621953675 Avenida Alvarado, La Quinta, CA 92253 · Mon-Fri 7am-5pm