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Welcome to Mutual Detail, your premiere Seattle chemical-free auto detailing service provider. Mutual Detail has been in business since 1998 and has gained a fantastic reputation as one of the best auto detailing businesses in the local Seattle area. Our auto detailing services are comprehensive as we offer interior and exterior detailing.

Most people remember the "new car" smell and feel that their car used to have. Well now you can get that back as our professionals have the experience and the know-how to get your car looking and feeling like new again in no time. Our convenient location in Seattle makes it easy for any car owner to stop on by and get the professional detail that their car deserves.
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When it comes to auto detailing, nobody does it better than we do here at Mutual Detail. Our professionals provide the highest quality level of service as well as the most effective and gentle cleaners in the industry. Car Washing - Our car washing service is not your typical run of the mill car wash.
Replace Waxing with Semi Permanent, clear, nano-crystalline coating that protects your vehicle from weather, chemicals, and UV rays while repelling water, dirt and other contaminants. Ceramic Coating applies a hard (7H-9H), durable coating that is 2-3 micron thick and imparts a deep, reflective shine.
If you need something specific you can add any of the following services to your package or have us perform them alone. Service Time Required: 1/2 - 1 hour depending on size and pre-existing condition of vehicle. Pet hair or excessive interior conditions are subject to additional fee or will be recommended different service level.
We get asked this question a lot! We offer a wide range of services from deep interior cleaning to exterior waxing for all sizes and vehicles types. Visit our service page for a list of price ranges and services. Sometimes certain elements are more difficult to remove then just a basic cleaning. These pre-existing conditions may warrant different pricing for additional work outside the normal wear and tear interior and exterior.
At Mutual Detail we are committed to sustaining the future of our environment. Utilizing steam clean technology as a green solution to detail our cars we not only conserve water but are able to sanitize and disinfect while reducing the consumption of chemicals and/or creation of noxious fumes.

Steam cleaning provides a safe way to remove surface contaminants from a variety of sources on the exterior of your car including sap, dirt, stains, and grease.While the interior surfaces of your car will be naturally sterilized and deodorized. Not only is steam cleaning efficient it eliminates waste water run off and we are able to wash your car with as little as 0.5 ~ 1.3 gallons of water per average sized vehicle.
Reviews (26)
Michael Skiles
Michael Skiles
Apr 12, 2021
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I brought my 2008 Carrera to Mutual Detail last week for its first complete detail since purchasing the car used last Fall. I am extremely happy I took a shot in the dark with this place. The work was high-end in every sense, yet I ended up spending close to half of what I was being quoted at a couple of other shops. Thank you Jason and Teresa!
- Stereotypical Neurotic Porsche Guy
Evan Boudreaux
Evan Boudreaux
Jan 27, 2021
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Mutual Detail did such a great job detailing our car’s interior! We’d been camping and had made quite a mess of our car and it looks brand new! It was very convenient to set up an appointment and easy to drop off the keys! Paying via Venmo was convenient as a contactless payment.
Harry Jarnagan
Harry Jarnagan
Sep 13, 2020
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Mutual Detail is an incredible business that is very friendly and efficient and they deliver high quality detailing services. Take your car in, and they'll turn it into a shining work of art, I think beyond showroom condition. Teresa and Jason are the married couple that run it, and they are super people. Go there!
Bex A.
Bex A.
Nov 16, 2018
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I gotta give these guys some love. I took my Honda Fit on a journey from Chicago to Seattle, during which time it accumulated tons of dog hair, snack crumbles, and just general grime and grossness. I got the interior detail and express wash combo, and was amazed when I picked up the car. No. Hair. Anywhere! Feels like a new car and I feel like a person who has their life together again. Add to that relatively reasonable pricing and friendly service, and I'll most certainly be back.

Heads up - best to communicate via email/web form. They don't answer the phone (probably because they
Jacob Mersing
Jacob Mersing
Oct 25, 2018
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I may be biased, because this business is in my normal parking garage, but these folks are great. I have a four year who tends to get more food in on my seat and the floor than she does in her mouth - these guys make me feel like I have new car. They're a little pricey (what good detail place isn't?), but worth every penny.
Michael Walton
Michael Walton
Dec 02, 2016
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Just a note that my kids spilled milk in our car and we didn't realize it until it completely stank up the entire car. We had been quoted $99 at another shop to get the seats shampooed, but my husband took it here and for $19 everything is taken care of and we can drive without having to have the windows open in February! A great value for a decent job - best deal in the city as far as I can tell.
I do think you get a better job when you come during the week - weekends can be a little less good quality wise.
Andy Frey Ajfrey
Andy Frey Ajfrey
Nov 20, 2016
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Very satisfied with my detail work done. I just scheduled another! Only reason its 4 stars is it is a little expensive, but if you only detail every now and then, its not bad.
Heidi P.
Heidi P.
Nov 06, 2016
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I'm giving them 2 stars because for the most part, my car looked great. Their customer service however and their ethics = 0 stars! I came in for the mini detail ($125.00). I expect for a $125.00 car wash, that my car is going to look really great - especially since it's not even 2 years old and I maintain it really well. When I arrived to pick it up at the end of the day, the girl that works there told me that she vacuumed AROUND the stuff in my trunk. She never really explained why she didn't take the items out, she just didn't. Strike 1. I checked the car out, it looked
Roger R.
Roger R.
Apr 19, 2016
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This is a long-standing family owned business. Today, they detailed my 2007 Toyota 4-Runner and did an excellent job. Dropping it off at a downtown office building was easy enough as was the late afternoon pick-up. Once they finished, the car looked brand new inside and out, and my wanderlust for looking at new cars has been nicely quieted.
Felisa D.
Felisa D.
Dec 09, 2015
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Getting your car detailed is a lot like getting your makeup done. They can work magic, but they can only do so much.

I brought my 14 year old Toyota Corolla here. This car is not pretty and I knew that. I knew that it wouldn't roll out of here looking like it was from this decade and I was cool with that.

I did, however, expect it to be clean. And clean it was. And it smelled good too! And not in a way that gave me a headache. It just smelled clean. All the crumbs of food in my center console are finally gone. I had also spilled balsamic vinegar (when I was moving to my new place) in my
Lana R.
Lana R.
Nov 04, 2015
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Working downtown, Mutual Detail was very convenient for me- parking is validated, and dropping off your car is easy.

This is a small, two-person operation and the customer service is fantastic- scheduling was a breeze via their website, and I was able to get my car in the very next day. I have a 3 year old Outback, and I couldn't believe it was the same car- small scratches from parking on the street and in tight parking garages were now invisible, the paint and windows shone, the inside of the vehicle was immaculate, and all without that persistent, harsh chemical smell!

I also had an
Kelsie Wiebe
Kelsie Wiebe
Dec 28, 2014
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Don't take your car here--it will just give you a headache. I purchased an Amazon Local deal for half off a detail. And I can now see why they had to do an Amazon Local deal to get business. First of all, they would not communicate with me by phone, which is so much easier when you are trying to schedule an appointment and ask a bunch of questions. Then I had to schedule my appointment like a month in advance. The appointment confirmation was FULL of details, stipulations and rules that I had to follow in order to do business with them. Totally not customer friendly. At the last minute I decided
Amy S.
Amy S.
Dec 24, 2014
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I'm glad to have such a fantastic detailing place downtown near my office. They allow you to drop it off in the early am (or earlier if you want to use their drop box) and pick it up at the end of the work day. Driving to downtown on a weekday was not fun but the service I received made it totally worth it.

I also found emailing for an appointment very convenient and they responded to my inquiry very quickly. I'm old enough that I'm willing to talk on the phone but young enough that I prefer email/text. :) Teresa, who answered my email, was very friendly/helpful in setting up my
Debbie Y.
Debbie Y.
Sep 22, 2014
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Excited to see an online deal for an eco-friendly steam auto detailing service. The price of the coupon was $90, then after tax and tip, was still a sufficient amount of money...

And though generally clean, and without that chemical smell, it seemed to be done quickly, not meticulous - something I expect to get when I get my car detailed.

Probably will not go back...
Rhonda P.
Rhonda P.
Jan 23, 2014
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These guys did an amazing job. Teresa somehow got me in at the last minute so my car could get snazzed up before an event. They cleaned up some surface scrapes and scratches so they are barely noticeable now. The interior and exterior were immaculate and gleaming from bumper to bumper. And you can't beat the convenience of having your car detailed in your office building. LOVE Mutual Detail.
P. C.
P. C.
Sep 19, 2013
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Would definitely go back again. This was my second time trying to get my car detailed through a deal promo, the first time was with another company who would never pick up the phone and required all appointments be done via phone, which they never answered. Needless to say, I never heard back and asked for a refund. (I suspect it was their first time running a promo and was overwhelmed by the response).

In contract, Mutual Detail was a total breath of fresh air. They have online appointment, they send you detailed emails with instructions (and they write the instructions how I would, with landmarks
Brandt D.
Brandt D.
Jul 19, 2013
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These guys did a great job detailing my mom's car. She lives in Idaho so needless to say the wear and tear both in and out of her car needed attention. I was pretty impressed with the amount of dirt and grime they removed from the cracks and creases of her carpet and seats. The paint looked nearly new when they were done. The treatment they did made the car shine and sparkle like new! Highly Recommend if you live in Seattle and need your car detailed.
David O.
David O.
Jul 09, 2013
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Top notch. I just used Mutual Detail through a deal I bought on Amazon Local. I got the $75 Interior package because my Mini Cooper needed some love desperately. I have a dalmatian / border collie with white hair that had taken its toll on my black interior. I called up and made an appointment, which was a week out because they were booked up... figured this was a good sign. Their service was excellent. I did have to pay an extra 29.99 for taxes and the excess dog hair because it was a lot of work to take care of that (which was totally understandable.) Overall I am totally impressed and would
Todd K.
Todd K.
Apr 19, 2013
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The guys at Mutual do a great job, and we will be back for sure! Super handy for us that this is downtown, as there are plenty of busses right out the front door to take us where ever we need.
Richard R.
Richard R.
Jan 18, 2013
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Took my dirty car to Mutual Detail and dropped it off for the day. Paid for the Express Exterior Wash. Got my car back and it looked good until I paid closer attention. When I got on the freeway, I noticed that they hadn't dried my side-view mirrors and they were covered in dried water spots. Ok..I'll give them a break. Got home and noticed there was a streak down the middle of the hood...Ok..no big deal. A day later I happened to look at the rims and noticed that they had been cleaned only on one side...as if they only wiped the top side where you can see the rims. As I looked
Elishema F.
Elishema F.
Sep 16, 2012
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I think they did a good job, but not a great job. This was the first car detailing I'd ever had done, and I'm just not sure it was worth it. Considering that the interior of the car was already in good shape (no stains on the seats/rugs), I would have expected them to spend more time really working on the little details to make the car look perfect (I did notice a rim of dirt around the inside of the cup holder after my car was done).

That said, I do think they did a nice job. I just don't think it's worth the amount I paid. If your car is already in good shape, Pink Elephant
Ollie K.
Ollie K.
Sep 13, 2012
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We have an 8 year old Subaru Impreza that hasn't been properly cleaned inside, ever, since we bought it new. It's a hard-working car that regularly goes camping, skiing, hiking and usually has a small dog running around in the back seat. It was quite, quite dirty.
So when Amazon Local coupon for the interior detailing came through, I thought it was time.

I was quite impressed with the scheduling process and communication. They had clear, concise directions, a working and updated website, and just generally were on it and responsive. I had to reschedule my appointment -- no problem
Dave M.
Dave M.
Sep 04, 2012
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I am in the process of selling my beloved car, and needed it detailed for sale. I bought one of the super coupons here on yelp ($150 credit for $100). Although I could have gone cheaper since I am selling it, I decided to go for the gusto and get the signature service.

I was clear before I even bought the coupon that they would clean out all the spots on the exterior, and most of it was clean, however when I got home noticed they did not fully clean the hatchback trunk lid area near the hinges; a substantial amount of green build up was still present.

Also, the shampooing of the seats was not
J. S.
J. S.
May 25, 2012
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My babe knows how much I loves my '97 black Tacoma. I'm the kind of fella who likes to wash and wax my truck myself because I simply don't trust anyone else doing it. For people who have black cars, you know what I mean. Regardless, she gave me a gift certificate to take in my truck in. I waited almost a year before finally taking her in. Looking back, I'm so glad I did!

Every touch point was effortless: scheduling an appointment, dropping off the truck, and picking up the truck. An added benefit was that they validate parking in downtown Seattle. I had meetings running from
Jen S.
Jen S.
May 01, 2012
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Ok - I finally got my car in today using the Amazon Locals deal I'd purchased for their Super Interior Detail. I honestly didn't really look over carefully what was included, but I figured whatever I was getting was going to make the car look better, so I was excited. However, I was in no way prepared for how much of a difference a detailing service would make to this vehicle! I have a 2005 Grand Prix GT, which gets ridden hard and put away wet most days. I have an 11 month old, run 2 businesses, and love road trips, so there wasn't an inch of this vehicle that wasn't muddy
N. B.
N. B.
Sep 02, 2011
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I was excited to see deals for them offered by Living Social.

I bought one for my car and one for my husband's. I was very excited to use them and had high expectations after talking to the very professional scheduler. However, I was disappointed in the quality of the job done on the inside of the car-it was clearly very quickly done and many spots missed-I do not think my steering wheel was even wiped off. The area in-between the bucket seats was not properly vacuumed. For $40 and two hours I expected a decent job. I asked for a refund for my second voucher from Living Social.