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The best car detailers near Dryden, Michigan, ranked by the record.

Scored out of 100 by our ranking algorithm from 248 Google reviews and state license records. Updated October 28, 2026.

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5 car detailers near Dryden, ranked by Referrally Score

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Upper Hand Detailing & Ceramics

Leonard · 5.6 mi from Dryden

88OF 100
Excellent
Referrally Car Detailer of the Year 2026Most Recommended 2026Most Responsive 2026
  • 4.9 · 173 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2022
  • 12 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 99%

“I would HIGHLY recommend anyone looking for detailing/ceramic coating work to be done to their vehicles.” — Jack McCubbin

Would recommend 61Quality work 48Friendly crew 413 critical
Call (248) 266-4464Website
See why Upper Hand Detailing & Ceramics is #1
What customers say
Would recommend 61Quality work 48Friendly crew 41Interior deep clean 30Looks brand new 28On time / fast 24Communication 22Engine bay / exterior 21

“I would HIGHLY recommend anyone looking for detailing/ceramic coating work to be done to their vehicles.”

Jack McCubbin, June 21, 2024
Anything to know
  • 3 critical reviews out of 173, mentioning price / billing, rude / unprofessional. The owner replied to 100% of them.
Recent activity

12 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 99% of reviews, usually within 134 days.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation32.2 of 35

    Google rating, adjusted so a handful of reviews can't outrank hundreds.

  • Review volume12 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum7.8 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance9 of 10

    Rating over the last two years.

  • Credentials & recordpending

    State license, discipline record, local presence, and BBB standing. 15 points still being verified.

  • Responsiveness5 of 8

    Whether the owner replies to reviews, especially critical ones.

  • Longevity1.4 of 5

    Years in business.

  • Review patterns7 of 7

    Whether the reviews look like other companies' reviews in timing, wording, and who wrote them.

Score = points earned ÷ points we could verify, out of 100. First scored on this list; changes will show here month to month.

Verification
  • Michigan license: Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • Insurance certificate: not on file yet. Contractors add one by claiming their profile.
  • Google listing: claimed by the owner
  • Own this company? Get your Referrally badge or correct a record.
Reviews read October 28, 2026 · license checked October 28, 2026Something wrong? Tell us
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Huntz Auto Works LLC

Serves the area · 4.5 mi from Dryden

85OF 100
Excellent
Fastest Growing 2026
  • 5.0 · 45 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2023
  • 13 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 91%

“Huntz Auto Works was recommended to me by a friend as I was looking to ceramic coat my new Road Glide.” — Ashley Baisch

Would recommend 19Quality work 17Looks brand new 10
Call (810) 706-0753Website
See why Huntz Auto Works LLC is #2
What customers say
Would recommend 19Quality work 17Looks brand new 10On time / fast 8Friendly crew 7Ceramic coating 7Fair price 5Communication 5

“Huntz Auto Works was recommended to me by a friend as I was looking to ceramic coat my new Road Glide.”

Ashley Baisch, June 20, 2026
Anything to know

No critical reviews (3 stars or lower) on record, and the reviews look typical for this area.

Recent activity

13 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 91% of reviews, usually within 140 days.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation33 of 35

    Google rating, adjusted so a handful of reviews can't outrank hundreds.

  • Review volume8.9 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum8 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance9.5 of 10

    Rating over the last two years.

  • Credentials & recordpending

    State license, discipline record, local presence, and BBB standing. 15 points still being verified.

  • Responsiveness4.6 of 8

    Whether the owner replies to reviews, especially critical ones.

  • Longevity1 of 5

    Years in business.

  • Review patterns7 of 7

    Whether the reviews look like other companies' reviews in timing, wording, and who wrote them.

Score = points earned ÷ points we could verify, out of 100. First scored on this list; changes will show here month to month.

Verification
  • Michigan license: Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • Insurance certificate: not on file yet. Contractors add one by claiming their profile.
  • Google listing: claimed by the owner
  • Own this company? Get your Referrally badge or correct a record.
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Drive Revive Auto Detailing

Serves the area · 4.5 mi from Dryden

64OF 100
Fair
  • 5.0 · 8 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2024
  • 2 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 0%

“Excellent work at a great price, Jake was super friendly and I recommend this company to anyone looking to get their car looking brand new.” — Sean Wheeler

Friendly crew 5Looks brand new 3Fair price 2
Call (586) 738-5463Website
See why Drive Revive Auto Detailing is #3
What customers say
Friendly crew 5Looks brand new 3Fair price 2Would recommend 2Interior deep clean 2Ceramic coating 2Mobile service 2Quality work 1

“Excellent work at a great price, Jake was super friendly and I recommend this company to anyone looking to get their car looking brand new.”

Sean Wheeler, April 12, 2025
Anything to know

No critical reviews (3 stars or lower) on record, and the reviews look typical for this area.

Recent activity

2 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 0% of reviews.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation30.3 of 35

    Google rating, adjusted so a handful of reviews can't outrank hundreds.

  • Review volume4.8 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum3.3 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance8.7 of 10

    Rating over the last two years.

  • Credentials & recordpending

    State license, discipline record, local presence, and BBB standing. 15 points still being verified.

  • Responsiveness0 of 8

    Whether the owner replies to reviews, especially critical ones.

  • Longevity0.7 of 5

    Years in business.

  • Review patterns7 of 7

    Whether the reviews look like other companies' reviews in timing, wording, and who wrote them.

Score = points earned ÷ points we could verify, out of 100. First scored on this list; changes will show here month to month.

Verification
  • Michigan license: Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • Insurance certificate: not on file yet. Contractors add one by claiming their profile.
  • Google listing: claimed by the owner
  • Own this company? Get your Referrally badge or correct a record.
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JD's Patriot auto detailing

Almont · 3.5 mi from Dryden

60OF 100
Fair
  • 4.3 · 22 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • On Google since 2024
  • 6 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 14%

“Unbelievably great job on my truck, would 100% recommend to anyone, the guys made this old girl shine like new!” — lucas Klein

Would recommend 5Looks brand new 5Quality work 34 critical
Call (810) 292-3002Website
See why JD's Patriot auto detailing is #4
What customers say
Would recommend 5Looks brand new 5Quality work 3Friendly crew 3Interior deep clean 3On time / fast 2Engine bay / exterior 2Clean-up 1

“Unbelievably great job on my truck, would 100% recommend to anyone, the guys made this old girl shine like new!”

lucas Klein, July 31, 2024
Anything to know
  • 4 critical reviews out of 22, mentioning rude / unprofessional. The owner replied to 25% of them.
  • 6 of 22 reviews landed in one 7-day window.
Recent activity

6 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 14% of reviews, usually within 194 days.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation23.3 of 35

    Google rating, adjusted so a handful of reviews can't outrank hundreds.

  • Review volume7.2 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum5.9 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance8.1 of 10

    Rating over the last two years.

  • Credentials & recordpending

    State license, discipline record, local presence, and BBB standing. 15 points still being verified.

  • Responsiveness0.8 of 8

    Whether the owner replies to reviews, especially critical ones.

  • Longevity0.8 of 5

    Years in business.

  • Review patterns5 of 7

    Whether the reviews look like other companies' reviews in timing, wording, and who wrote them.

Score = points earned ÷ points we could verify, out of 100. First scored on this list; changes will show here month to month.

Verification
  • Michigan license: Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • Insurance certificate: not on file yet. Contractors add one by claiming their profile.
  • Google listing: claimed by the owner
  • Own this company? Get your Referrally badge or correct a record.
Reviews read October 28, 2026 · license checked October 28, 2026Something wrong? Tell us
5

Rad Mobile Detailing

Bruce Township · 8.5 mi from Dryden

54OF 100
Fair
  • 4.4 · 8 Google reviews
  • Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • 0 new reviews in the last 12 months · replies to 0%
Call (586) 773-1884Website
See why Rad Mobile Detailing is #5
What customers say

Not enough written reviews to summarize.

Anything to know

No critical reviews (3 stars or lower) on record, and the reviews look typical for this area.

Recent activity

0 new reviews in the last 12 months. Replies to 0% of reviews.

How the score adds up
  • Reputation26.3 of 35

    Google rating, adjusted so a handful of reviews can't outrank hundreds.

  • Review volume4.8 of 12

    How many reviews, compared with other companies nearby.

  • Momentum0 of 8

    New reviews in the last 12 months.

  • Recent performance8.1 of 10

    Rating over the last two years.

  • Credentials & recordpending

    State license, discipline record, local presence, and BBB standing. 15 points still being verified.

  • Responsiveness0 of 8

    Whether the owner replies to reviews, especially critical ones.

  • Longevity0 of 5

    Years in business.

  • Review patterns7 of 7

    Whether the reviews look like other companies' reviews in timing, wording, and who wrote them.

Score = points earned ÷ points we could verify, out of 100. First scored on this list; changes will show here month to month.

Verification
  • Michigan license: Michigan license not confirmed yet
  • Insurance certificate: not on file yet. Contractors add one by claiming their profile.
  • Google listing: claimed by the owner
  • Own this company? Get your Referrally badge or correct a record.
Reviews read October 28, 2026 · license checked October 28, 2026Something wrong? Tell us

Too new to score (5): Brilliant Auto Detailing · Sadie's Mobile Auto Detailing · The Union Auto Spa LLC · Rinse & wax mobile detailing · Fuller Auto Detailing LLC. Fewer than 5 reviews each.

Named, not scored (1): Absolute Diesel Diagnostic, LLC (truck repair shop). Google lists them under car-detailing as a side trade; their main trade is in brackets. We only score companies whose main category on Google is car-detailing; a company can change that on its Google profile.

About the car detailers near Dryden

5 car detailers within 10 miles of Dryden, Michigan made this list, led by Upper Hand Detailing & Ceramics with a Referrally Score of 88, followed by Huntz Auto Works LLC and Drive Revive Auto Detailing. Together they hold 248 Google reviews, and 0 of 5 have an active Michigan builder license on file. Dryden is in Lapeer County; the circle also takes in Dryden Township, Almont, Almont Township, Leonard, Addison Township, Addison.

Looking for auto detailing shops, mobile car detailers or ceramic coating and paint correction specialists near Dryden? They are all here. A company is listed as a car detailer when Google lists that as its main trade; the same formula scores every one of them, and the full Michigan coverage is one click away.

What Dryden homeowners say about local car detailers

Across 248 reviews, the praise clusters around would recommend, quality work, friendly crew. Upper Hand Detailing & Ceramics is recommended by name most often, in 61 reviews.

  • Would recommend 87
  • Quality work 69
  • Friendly crew 56
  • Looks brand new 46
  • Interior deep clean 35
  • On time / fast 34

Questions about car detailers near Dryden

Who is the top-rated car detailer near Dryden?

Upper Hand Detailing & Ceramics ranks first with a Referrally Score of 88 out of 100, built from 173 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars. Huntz Auto Works LLC and Drive Revive Auto Detailing round out the top three. The score weighs seven public signals, and no company can pay to move up.

Does Michigan license car detailers?

No. Michigan has no car detailer license, so no car detailer near Dryden can be "unlicensed". We still check every company against the state builder registry and print the license number when one holds it.

How are car detailers near Dryden ranked?

Every company gets a score out of 100 from the same seven public signals: Google rating adjusted for review count, review volume, new reviews in the last year, the rating over the last two years, Michigan license and record, how the owner responds to reviews, years in business, and review patterns. The full method is on the How we rank page. How we rank.

Which towns does this list cover?

The list takes in every car detailer based within 10 miles of Dryden, which includes Dryden Township, Almont, Almont Township, Leonard, Addison Township, Addison, Imlay City, Imlay Township, Attica, Attica Township. Companies based farther out are named below the list, not scored.

When was this list last updated?

This list was generated on October 28, 2026; reviews were read on October 28, 2026 and licenses checked on October 28, 2026. Every card shows its own dates.