Car detailing service · Santa Monica, CA · reviewed since 2017
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%100+69.2Reliability 31%99+30.5Experts Score= 100Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.100SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#22 of 170 car detailing servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 88%
5.0★★★★★114 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate KeepItMovin Mobile Detailing five stars based on 114 reviews, highlighting punctuality, communication, and affordable pricing for interior and exterior services. Customers frequently describe thorough work that restores vehicles to like-new condition, including specific tasks like removing pet hair and correcting paint damage. The business accommodates same-day requests and provides mobile service, with no recurring criticisms evident in the provided excerpts.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 114 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 114 Google reviews (106 with written comments, 22 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 97% of reviews.
Most recent review: November 6, 2026.
Service: Car Detailing Service serving Santa Monica, California.
Data from Google, last updated November 11, 2026.
Score profile vs other car detailing services
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: satisfaction and momentum; weakest: reliability.
KeepItMovin Mobile DetailingCar Detailing Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.KeepItMovin Mobile Detailing: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
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ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.KeepItMovin Mobile Detailing: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
99
Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.KeepItMovin Mobile Detailing: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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Star ratings
114 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars114100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
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1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 106 written reviews
100%praise
Praise179100%
Complaints00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Quality & results4324%
Would recommend3922%
Staff & attitude3520%
Speed & response2212%
Honesty & trust169%
Price & value137%
Communication116%
What customers talk about
We read 106 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“I cannot even begin to explain how thankful I am for his wonderful service.”
“I highly recommend him and will definitely be calling him again.”
“He came to my place and was professional and on point.”
“It baked on quickly and I spent several days trying everything I could think of to remove the stains.”
“He pays attention to the little details that most people would overlook, and you can tell he genuinely takes pride in his work.”
“He spent a whole morning cleaning our 2 cars with reasonable price $230.”
“On top of that he was friendly, professional, and communicative.”
People customers mention
Highland25 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
Joshua1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 days ago★★★★★
I’m so happy with how my car looks after the services provided! The interior is extremely clean and makes my car look brand new. And the exterior clean and polish is just stunning. Couldn’t have asked for a better job and will definitely be using this service regularly!
Jacob1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★
Highland helped me get my Tesla ready to show for a private party sale. His detail work on my car helped me close the deal today. Very grateful for his work. He came to my place and was professional and on point. Got my car looking better than the day I bought it.
Edie3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★
He did a beautiful job detailing my 4 Runner. It’s a 2022 and looks brand new again! He took his time and paid attention to every detail. I highly recommend!
Kelly3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Great service and a great guy. Always makes my car squeaky clean and will make him self available for a re occurring customer.
Maya6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Highland went above and beyond cleaning my car. I went in with a very dirty car full of sand. He put his soul into cleaning it, it was sparkling clean!! My car looks brand new. I will be going here again. Inside & outside full detail service is what I did.
Keenan7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Fit me in on short notice and got my car looking right! I've taken my car to other spots nearby and keepitmovin is definitely the best. Highly recommend
I’m so happy with how my car looks after the services provided! The interior is extremely clean and makes my car look brand new. And the exterior clean and polish is just stunning. Couldn’t have asked for a better job and will definitely be using this service regularly!
Response from the owner · 4 days ago
Thanks Josh
Jacob1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Jacob has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Highland helped me get my Tesla ready to show for a private party sale. His detail work on my car helped me close the deal today. Very grateful for his work. He came to my place and was professional and on point. Got my car looking better than the day I bought it.
Response from the owner · a day ago
Thanks J
Edie Janine3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Edie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
He did a beautiful job detailing my 4 Runner. It’s a 2022 and looks brand new again! He took his time and paid attention to every detail. I highly recommend!
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Thank you!
Bill Brissette2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Bill has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
When the squirrels in the Date Palm over my driveway started dropping acidic bits of fruit all over my pearl white paint job, I didn’t think it would cause so much orange staining, or stress. It baked on quickly and I spent several days trying everything I could think of to remove the stains. By the weekend I was feeling defeated. I spent all day Saturday trying to find a detailer willing to take care of it before it baked itself over another day in the sun.
Then, I found Keep it movin! And even though he was booked and had no shortage of work, even though my car wasn’t a collectable luxury whip like many if his clients, he wanted to help, stayed super late, and threw his all into it. When I finally rolled out of his garage at almost 11pm, I had a pearly white hood and a feeling of relief that allowed me to finally relax.
What a talented guy, and really caring, enjoyable human being as well. I’m so glad to know him.
Response from the owner · a month ago
Bill My Guy! Hopefully we’ll do business in the future or just stop by. Thanks again
Kelly Mungary3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kelly has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Highland went above and beyond cleaning my car. I went in with a very dirty car full of sand. He put his soul into cleaning it, it was sparkling clean!! My car looks brand new. I will be going here again. Inside & outside full detail service is what I did.
Response from the owner · a month ago
Glad you enjoying your new car! Lol Thk you, I thought you forgot about Keepitmovin
Jonathan Gordon4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jonathan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I cannot even begin to explain how thankful I am for his wonderful service. TMI (so if you're easily grossed out, don't keep reading - but do know that I give 100000/10 stars) - I was already having an extremely terrible day when at the end of it, I realized there was something hanging from my car. Upon closer inspection, I came to the realization that it was a dead animal (presumably a bird). I have no idea what to do in this situation because that's never happened to me before, so I spent 40 minutes trying to not have a panic attack and calling different businesses (mechanics, car washes, animal control services, etc.), seeing if anyone could please help me. I received only 3 yes' - one that was charging a crazy amount of money, one that could only see me two days later, and then finally this owner who kindly said he could see me right away and he wouldn't charge an extortion's amount of money. I immediately drove over, and he started the service. Unfortunately, he had to unscrew parts of my car to really get it out. And I felt terrible because it definitely was not a bird and definitely was in worse condition than I had thought. Any other person would have tried to give me trouble for troubling them with such a crazy (and gross) task, but he made me feel comfortable and calm throughout the entire process and was nothing but helpful. He disinfected my car and took the entire process like a champ. If he was this amazing during such a crazy ask, I can only imagine how great a regular detailed car wash would be with him. I'll definitely go back again for just a car wash/something more normal, but wanted to leave this note to say thank you for helping me out! It's hard to figure out what to do in situations like this when there's no one around who can help, but you definitely were my life saver!!
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Awww thank you very much
Keenan Johnson7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Keenan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Fit me in on short notice and got my car looking right! I've taken my car to other spots nearby and keepitmovin is definitely the best. Highly recommend
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you
Sienna Johnson2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sienna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Keep it movin is my favorite detailing spot in Santa Monica. They are very professional and leave my car spotless! I called them and needed to get in that morning, and they accommodated my schedule and did not compromise on quality. I will be sure to use them again!