Welcome to the Original.

ESTABLISHED IN 1983 – Doctor Detail is located in Orange County, California, the heart of Southern California’s car culture. We specialize in complete automotive reconditioning and detailing at all levels, from maintenance to concourse. We exclusively offer steam cleaning for under carriages and engines and complete engine under carriage restoration. We perform the finest reconditioning and protective services available for your automobile. We specialize in ceramic coatings for paint restoration, window film for interior protection and clear protective film for fronts, bumpers, hoods, side rockers, and fenders to guard against road and wheel rash. We regularly perform dent removal, wheel refinishing and paint refinishing, including parts repair and replacement.

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Detailing

Our Complete Detail is what Doctor Detail’s business was built on. We offer same day or next day services.

Steam Cleaning

We have been performing this exclusive Engine & Undercarriage Steam Cleaning service for 20 years.

Coatings & Films

Our Ceramic Polymer and Nano Coatings keep your vehicle looking better than new for the long term.

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Concourse Detailing and Show Car Preparation Services

Our Concourse Detail was designed for show cars, but what we have found is that it’s definitely more popular with hobbyists, car club enthusiast and particular customers. This type of clientele is the core of this unique service. It ties in all of Doctor Detail’s services in one detail.


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About The Owner

Darren McKendry has been passionate about cleaning, polishing and preserving automobiles for 40 years. “This has been my one and only source of income since I was 13 years old. I have been told this is rare, but when you love what you do, why change? I have shown and won with my own automobiles in many concourse events and have helped hundreds to accomplish the same. Every day holds a new adventure at Doctor Detail and I continue to love it”.


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See Doctor Detail’s Six Stage Exterior Detail Service.

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See Doctor Detail’s Six Stage Exterior Detail Service.

Take a Virtual Tour of Doctor Detail.

Visit our showroom and take home one of our favorite car care products, accessories, tee shirts or ball caps.

The five star Yelp! love affair with Doctor Detail.

FIVE STARS - Yelp!

Brought my wife’s 2004 Sequoia in for a complete detail. Her car had severely oxidized white paint and was definitely showing it’s age. I dropped the car off in the morning and picked it up that afternoon. Wow, what a difference! The vehicle literally looks brand new!

— Brian S.

FIVE STARS - Yelp!

Brought my car in for extensive smoke damage smell, had full service undercarriage and engine detail, along with full interior and exterior done. I’m thoroughly impressed, and highly recommend for anyone looking for the best detail I’ve ever seen. Thanks again!!

— Michael K.

FIVE STARS - Yelp!

I brought my car last year after my black Camry was spray painted white. Darren and his staff took all my worries away! He is the coolest guy and have been referring business to him ever since. Put your trust in these professionals. They will make you happy.

— Rick R.