It looks right
A tidy engine bay matters when the hood goes up, whether that is at a show or with a buyer standing next to you.
What it is
Under the hood collects road grime, dust and oil mist that a normal wash never reaches. A clean engine bay looks right with the hood up and makes leaks and worn parts much easier to spot.
It helps that we are mechanics as well as detailers, so we know what we're looking at under there. We do the same for dirt bikes, where packed-in dirt traps heat, speeds up wear and hides mechanical issues.
- Engine bay cleaned
- Grime & oil residue removed
- Leaks easier to spot
- Cars, trucks & dirt bikes
What's included
Why bother
Problems show up
Fresh leaks and worn parts are far easier to see on a clean engine than on a grimy one.
Done by mechanics
The same people who replace alternators and power steering lines are the ones cleaning around them.
Pairs with a detail
Add it to any detail tier, or book it with a repair while the hood is already up.
Pricing & packages
Pick your detail
Three detail tiers, priced as listed on our booking page. Interior-only or exterior-only is $120. Repairs, maintenance and ceramic coating are quoted per vehicle.
Tier 1
About 1.5 hours
$100
Clean. Fresh. Ready.
- Pre-rinse
- Hand wash & dry
- Wheel clean
- Interior vacuum
The essentials, inside and out.
Get Tier 1
Tier 2
About 2 hours
$140
Inside and out, properly.
- Pre-rinse
- Hand wash & dry
- Wheel clean & tire shine
- Interior vacuum
- Wipe down & sanitize interior
Adds tire shine and the interior surfaces.
Get Tier 2
Most complete
Tier 3
About 3 hours
$180
The full treatment.
- Pre-rinse
- Hand wash & dry
- Wheel clean & tire shine
- Interior vacuum & steam clean
- After-wash coating
Adds steam cleaning and a protective coating.
Get Tier 3- Honest pricing
- Attention to detail
- Reliable & on time
- We come to you
Straight off the driveway
Engine Bay Detail work
Straight from our Google reviews
“Professional, honest and detail oriented.”
- “I went through so many mechanics & these guys are the BEST! Super affordable & honest!”
- “My 10 year old car looks like new!”
Paula N.Google review · mechanic and detailing customer
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Paula N. — I highly recommend both the mobile mechanic and detailing services. Carly and Geoffrey are professional, honest and detail oriented. They go above and beyond in the services they offer. Highly recommend.
Laura Z. — 100000% recommend ! I went through so many mechanics & these guys are the BEST! Super affordable & honest! MOST IMPORTANTLY RELIABLE!! straightforward with everything , respectful and clean work!
Susan H. — My 10 year old car looks like new! C & G Mobile were professional, on time, and did a fabulous job. I highly recommend them to anyone who appreciates attention detail. Thank you, C&G!!!
Adam H. — They have detailed both my cars several times, and each time I’m blown away with how great the cars look when they are done! We have a big family so sometimes the inside can get pretty bad, but once they detail it everything is feeling brand new. They are friendly and courteous as well, and come out to us to do the work, which is really convenient.
Good to know
Questions, answered
Done carefully, yes. We work on engines for a living, so we know what is under the hood before we start cleaning around it.
Yes. Ask for it when you book a detail tier and it gets quoted alongside.
Yes. We remove packed-in dirt from the engine block, sprockets and suspension, then finish with a conditioning treatment to protect the plastics and metals.
Access to the vehicle and the keys. We bring our own equipment and products. When you book, tell us where it will be parked and whether there's a water spigot nearby, and we'll plan around it.
Yes. That's the point of having mechanics and detailers under one name. Tell us everything the car needs when you book.
Also available
Other services
Diagnostics & RepairFind the fault, fix it on site
Preventative MaintenanceOil changes, spark plugs, tune-ups
Interior DetailVacuum, steam, extraction
Exterior DetailHand wash, wheels, coating
Full DetailInside and out, three tiers
Ceramic CoatingLong-term gloss and protection
Booked across San Diego · Chula Vista · La Mesa · El Cajon · Spring Valley · National City · Bonita · Lemon Grove and nearby.
Book your vehicle
Let's get it sorted
Tell us the vehicle, what it needs and where it's parked. We'll come back with a price and a time. San Diego and the surrounding cities.