How 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 55%91+49.6Reliability 24%88+21.3Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%91+6.4Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.91SCORESam's Steam Auto Detail
Santa Monica, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #136Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 170 car detailing services · 4.9★ from 218 Google reviews
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Percentile vs other car detailing services (100 = best)Each 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: craft & service and momentum; weakest: reliability.
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Customers hired Sam's Steam Auto Detail for 8 kinds of job.
Sam's Steam Auto Detail for auto detailing
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I can not thank these guys enough. I took my 1973 VW Thing, a car I don't trust with anyone, and they knocked it out of the park. Last month's rain caused my building's garage ceiling to leak on my car's leather top, window, and hood, leaving a nasty water/calcium stain. I thought the paint was ruined, but these…
I had a fantastic experience with Andrew's services, which included ceramic coating and window tinting. He consistently delivered outstanding customer service and ensured my complete satisfaction. After my initial visit for ceramic coating, I returned for window tinting, and I couldn't be happier with the results. I…
I was looking for a high quality interior detailing. I browsed a lot of local shops and read a lot of reviews to find a spot. I saw Sam's and I was honestly surprised by the number of purely positive reviews. Its pretty rare in this business and I am happy to say I trusted these other great reviews and decided to…
Their work lives up to my standard of perfection. I opted for full interior/exterior/engine bay detailing for my older luxury vehicle. Their attention to detail and service ethic will find me a returning customer.
I had a great experience getting my car detailed at Sam’s. They did an extremely thorough job and brought my car back to showroom quality condition. I will be coming back!
This is a great place to go! Very reasonable prices, very good service that was fast and professional and informative. They really did a great job removing the corrosion from my roof and doing a paint correction. I was extremely pleased! I will definitely return!
There is a pipe above where I park my car, and it leaked rusty water and left deep water stains everywhere. I thought my car was ruined, but they were able to get the stains out and polished the paint. My car looks brand new again! Great work Thank you.
I took my new Raptor off roading. It was fun! But dirt and mud made it look ten years old. Andro and his crew turned it back into a new truck. Amazing detail work and very satisfied. Truly impressive and great to deal with. Highly recommend. I was particularly impressed with the steam cleaned engine and undercarriage.
Absolutely recommend this place. Professional and honest!
Wonderful service! Sam Steam Auto Detailing did a very professional job detailing my Mercedes and it looks fantastic. They are amazing! I would definitely recommend to family and friends!
My car was not looking its best when I took it in to Sam’s Steam, but it came out looking like new! I’m so happy with the result. Not a stain in sight, they were so thorough and careful. I paid less than what they originally quoted me with (299 for interior detailing with pet hair and stain removal, paid 275). Very pleased and will be coming back again!
Sam's Steam Auto Detailing is amazing! I had them do a ceramic coating on my new car and it looks better than the day I picked it up from the dealership. I also had them do a paint correction on my vintage car, the paint was in very rough condition, and it looks a million times better than before. They are miracle…
Really and honestly the best. They do a great job cleaning the car, but more than that they go above and beyond. They've consistently been transparent with me about what they can and can't do, but don't cut any corners when they get down to it. They also make me feel very comfortable leaving my car with them, I…
Andro was very clear and attentive when we talked over the phone. I’ve never had a detailing service done before and all I needed was for the stains on my front seats to be removed but he made me feel super comfortable. And Fady took care of my little Fiat and was kind to answer any question I had. I’m so happy with the work, it defiantly made my day.
My car was an absolute disaster after working as a dog walker. They made my car look almost new again! They did a great job and would recommend going here
I had my brand new car car ceramic coated by Sam's steam. Best choice I made! The attention to detail was amazing. My interactions with the team made clear I was working with passionate professionals with an exacting eye for details. My new car was in good hands for the duration they needed it and they…
Sam’s is worth every penny! Took our truck to get detailed and it looked brand new when we picked it up; but every inch, corner, button is perfection. The team takes such great care and talked through different prices and packages with me. I will definitely be back- give them your business, they deserve it.
They detailed our car top to bottom in preparation for us shipping it to Hawaii. They did an amazing job. The car looked better than when it was new. You couldn’t see the glass, we had to keep checking the windows to make sure they were up. The interior was spotless, they got every dog hair out ( and there were…
Absolutely amazing place. Andrew and the rest of his team were super kind, helpful, and did an amazing job with my car.
I got the complete detail package since my car was pretty dirty inside and out. Now it looks brand new! It’s super shiny and sparkling and the inside is super clean as well (also smells nice as a bonus). The folks here were really nice and helpful, I’ll definitely be back in the future!
If I could give these guys 10 stars I would. They are GREAT. I called them a couple months ago for a quote. I did some additional research because it's not the cheapest place, but after reading reviews and calling other detailing businesses, I was finally ready to use them. First, they were extremely accommodating.…
I got a rescue dog who had two major accidents in my car on the way to and from the vet. I called Sam's, and they were able to squeeze me in much more quickly than any of the other auto detailing places I contacted. I thought my entire car was destroyed, but they were able to do a full detailing, along with steam…
I have been bringing all my BMWs (E92 M3, E36 M3, E46 330i, and X5) to Andro and his guys for 6 years. They have ceramic coated, detailed, paint corrected, and paint repaired my vehicles. I wouldn’t trust anyone else to touch my cars. The best part is Andro opened another location in Playa Vista. I highly recommend Sam’s Steam Auto Detailing.
Sam's steam is the absolute best! Andro takes the time to explain everything that will be done and the service is absolutely wonderful. This is not a place to get your car washed, this is a place to develop a relationship with someone who will make sure that your car stays looking brand new. Can't recommend them highly enough.
These guys are absolute pros! I run dogs as a side gig which means I have dog hair EVERYWHERE in my car. I was amazed at how they were able to clean out the dog hair completely & have my car looking brand new! So grateful for companies like Sam's Steam auto detail who really take pride in what they do! Thank you!
My car was absolutely filthy after having to street park it for months and taking it on some dirt roads in the desert. I knew hand washing it myself was not going to cut it. The team at Sam's left it spotless and looking better than ever. I also appreciated the patient explanation I was given about the various…
I highly recommend Sam's auto detailing. I never been to a auto detailing center that was as thorough and as detailed oriented as them. I went to them for a complete detail of my car (interior and exterior) and well as a ceramic coating Pro gold package. I have a 4 year old Audi A-6 that had swirling scratches all…
I recently had my car detailed and added a Ceramic coating at this business. The owner, Andrew, was extremely helpful informing why I might wish to have a Ceramic coating applied to my car. It is like a miracle. My car glistens in the sun and never needs to be waxed again. I am very happy with this service and highly recommend this business.
This is one of those reviews I'm actually excited to write. This is THE place to bring your car if you really, truly care about it. As a car enthusiast, I've been scrambling to find PEOPLE, not just service, but actual people who care about cars and the joy they bring to people like me. I'm happy to report that…
This was my first time using Sam's Steam Auto Detailing. I've been reluctant to trust my new SUV to anyone, but had to take the plunge eventually because it was getting dirty enough to need a good detailing. Andrew helped me set up the appointment, met me at the West LA location, walked me through all the options,…
Great service and attention to detail, the best auto detail I’ve had. My Vw rabbit was unbelievably dirty when I took it to sam’s (seriously, it was disgusting) and now looks as good as it did when I bought it. I definitely recommend :)
Great service!! I got both my Mercedes Benz E550 and Honda Accord detailed and they look even better than they did when I first bought them!! Super sparkly and clean. He took his time and made sure everything looked perfect(: Would definitely recommend
Team is very easy to get a hold of and very professional to work with. Did a great job on my car both times I've taken it there, and I will continue to use them to detail my car when it needs it.
I am so lucky to have found Andrew and his team. I recently moved to LA and had my car shipped here. During transit, a rodent got into the trunk of my car, leaving pee and other gross details behind. I thought my car was ruined, but Andrew and his team were first, willing to even take my car, and also went above and…
Sam and his team really brought my Mazda back to life! Super friendly and great people. I would highly reccomend them to anyone looking to help their car look new again.
Outstanding job on my Jeep, it looks like it just came out of the dealership and is a 2006 jeep so not brand new. The owner is an honest, kind and above all extremely competent person, as well as the rest of the team. Sam's Steam Auto Mobile Detailing is not just a guarantee, it exceeds all expectations! Thanks again guys!
Gosh there is so much good I can say about this place and the guys who work here. Seriously the best detail job I've ever received. I swear my jeep has never been cleaner - when I bought it it was not nearly this clean. Will recommend them to anyone looking for a cleaning. I literally drive here from Downtown for their service. It is so worth it.
These guys are very professional and detail-oriented. Andrew really knows his stuff and gave me a lot of good advice on the different options. My car looked brand new after an exterior detail and paint correction so I would definitely recommend them.
I highly recommend Sam's Steam. Andrew was super friendly and helpful, and the guys worked some magic on my 12-year old car. I got interior and exterior detailing and headlight restoration. They really paid attention to detail, leaving my car looking and smelling like new.
I had a great experience with Sam’s Steam Auto Detail! I have an older Camry which my parents graciously gifted me and wanted to get it cleaned as a thank you to them. This place did an amazing job and got out my matcha latte stain in my seat. Everything was immaculately done. I was helped by a friendly guy named…
They did a beautiful job on my Land Rover! Totally exceeded expectations. My favorite part was the pride they took in their work! Thanks guys!
I drove 2,300 miles cross country and back. My pearl white SUV exterior was caked in bug guts, baked on by temperatures reaching 119F. It took me 45 minutes just to clean an area the size of a postcard. It would have taken me most of the day and $50 of detailing products to finish the job. Sam's is not cheap but it…
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Auto detailing | 43 | — |
| Full body wash | 26 | — |
| Auto interior vacuuming | 25 | — |
| Steam cleaning | 23 | — |
| Seat shampooing | 18 | — |
| Wheel washing | 16 | — |
| Car waxing | 12 | — |
| Paint repair | 10 | — |
