I brought my 2002 MINI to Details by Mark for a thorough clean-up before winter. It was stunning what Mark and his team did. I have been to other detailers around Portland since purchasing the car. Driving away was like leaving the MINI dealership; it looked new! And importantly (and why I waited almost 2 months) the quality of the exterior finish is durable. The rains have come and my car maintains its shine easily (whenever the sun comes out). I would recommend DBM to anyone who appreciates their car and maintaining its like-new appearance.

Henry

Words cannot express our amazement at your transformation of our little yellow Miata. When you drove it out of the shop it shone like a brand new penny (we were sure it was the wrong car)! Your work is amazing and your customer service superb. We'll definitely be back to see you again soon! Thanks so much!!!!

Randy & Robyn

Just wanted to say thank you to Mark at Details by Mark. Our recent purchase of a 2001 Lexus SUV was exciting but it needed some finishing touches. The previous owner had children and you know that children eat in the car. The carpets (a light beige) had food and drink stains. We thought the carpets would have to be replaced,that was before we met Mark,Mark performed miracles and the carpet and mats look like new. He also saw other details that needed attention, he repainted the running boards, fixed a missing part on the windshield unit. The wax job made it shine like a new penny. We are so happy that we found Details by Mark. We will be back.

Paul & Irene Sept 2008

I just purchased a 2005 4Runner limited. I was very pleased with the price I got for the vehicle. However, being somewhat of a perfectionist (probably not very unusual for Mark's clients) I hated the fact the dash and much of the exterior paint was scratched or dinged. Not anymore. Mark worked magic on the dash and it looks new (memo to self-don't let the kids put their cleats on the dash). The exterior paint was so well polished it doubled as a mirror. In fact, the true color of the vehicle shone through and it looked even better than the "other" beat up version's color. A big thanks to Mark and his crew!

Todd E.

My husband and I hadn't had our 2006 Lexus cleaned for an entire year and It was filthy. I was thrilled when I picked it up after a couple of days at Mark's and it looked like new again.He did such a good job and even got our puppy's muddy stains out of the leather seats. Thank you Mark!

Linn

My wife and I finally got a "family car" to haul our two kids (2&4), and decided to detail our '01 Maxima so we could use it as the "grown-up car." I don't think it had had a thorough cleaning since our oldest was born, almost 5 years ago, and it showed the abuse only young kids can give. Mark did an amazing job getting it back into shape. Now not only can we fit passengers in the car (no more car seats!! Yay!!), but we're not embarrassed when they get in. And the exterior shines like it did when I bought it. Thanks, Mark. Great job!

Greg B.

My wife and I bought our used 2000 Suburu from a family of five -an incredibly messy family of five. Well, at the price it was a steal, but the interior upholstry was covered in a colorfully festive display of stains and smudges. In addition, from time to time there was a terrible odor of poo, the source of which we could never locate. I was skeptical when my wife said she was going to have the car detailed to remove the multitude of stains. She brought it into Mark's place, and boy am I glad she did. After the car was returned we were beside our selves with the results. Not only did the car's interior look to be fresh off the showroom floor, but the curious, ghost fart smell was gone - without the lingering scent of perfumes or air fresheners. Thanks Mark!!! We will be sure to send all our friends your way.

michael and sandra

My dog got skunked in the woods then jumped in the truck and rubbed herself all over the seats. The interior was ruined. I drove to Mark's wearing a respirator. It was that bad. From the moment Mark answered the phone I knew he was the one to take care of my truck. From his description of the detailing process to helping me file my claim, he was attentive and personable. To call Mark a perfectionist is an understatement, and it's exactly the personality trait you want a man in the detail business to have. Mark really took care of me.

Raina

My Sentra's finish had been subject to years of bleaching by the sun, staining from leaves dropped by trees it was parked under, mold and grime in hidden spots and dirt from daily errands. I took it into Mark and was at first taken aback by the quote and had to think about it. I kept coming back and talked to him over the next couple of weeks and began to understand what he had to go through to restore the vehicle. When I got it back, not only did he do the superb job he promised, but did it on time and for the price quoted. The car shone and smelled like a new car. It showed that that Mark put a great deal of work and care into it. No harsh chemical smells, just good smells from deep cleaning with safe products. Everything about the car: paint, carpet, engine compartment, passenger compartment, trunk and door seals, wheels, everything gleamed. Thank you Mark. You are a perfectionist in the best sense of the word!

Jim

Prepare to be blown away. The level of detail and perfection that Mark puts into his work is unmatched and flawless. Mark was able to remove obscenely invasive spots left on our Audi from the trees in our area. He performed miracle work. In addition to the incredible work done on the car, Mark provided great customer service. He stuck to his original quote even though we're sure it took him much longer to get our car to the condition he felt comfortable with. He is a perfectionist and god bless him for that.

Adam and Kristi

I brought a Toyota Celica which I had owned for 15years in for a pre sale detailing. Mark and I discussed which areas would be most noticeable to prospective buyers. What a terrific job. I could hardly stand to sell the car after he finished! The first person who looked at the car bought it.

Robert

Our beautiful Lexus had gone to the dogs, literally. Pristine cream colored leather was gutter dog brown for so long, we'd forgotten the original color. Mark honored his original estimate of 4 hours, DESPITE it taking 12 hours to return it to its original ondition. As Mark gave me the keys, he saw a minuscule area of haze, pulled out the corner of his shirt and removed microscopically small marks. He's amazing. As sensitive to customer feelings as he is to quality service, Mark's business runs on integrity and impeccability. We gifted our kids with the car...Now that it's beautiful again, I almost wish we were keeping it. Mark, you and your crew are extraordinary.

Michael and Cynthia

My Miata was a complete mess due to shoddy work done by another shop. I took the car to Mark's, and was amazed by the thoroughness and skill of the work he and his crew did. In every way Mark was simply splendid. His diagnostic was full and accurate from top to bottom. His prices were fair and always above board; in addition he did his best to call the previous shop's attention to its sub-standard work on the car. Finally, I appreciated Mark's personal attention to my car from start to finish. Details by Mark is the epitome of what a small independent business should be. I recommend him and his shop to anyone who requires excellent craftsmanship by an owner and staff who all care passionately and completely about their work and your car.

john callahan

WOWZA! Unbelievable transformation of my 1973 Mercedes 220D with original paint and interior. I went for the "Full Meal Deal" and Mark sourced some NLA trim pieces and installed. The car looks new and actually seems to drive better...

Old McDonald

I brought my creaky 1992 Honda Accord wagon to Mark in preparation for selling it, and he and his team did an amazing job. In fact, it looked so good that within 24 hours of posting it for sale, it was long gone. Great work, guys!

Matt

My 2000 Nissan Maxima runs well, but after 8 years of wear and tear, she was looking and feeling kind of old. I hated the idea of getting rid of her just because of her age and that is where DETAILS BY MARK came in. Mark was amazing! He communicated exactly what I should expect and all the options I had regarding detailing inside and outside of the vehicle. He did exactly what he said he would, did it in a reasonable amount of time and exceeded my expectations. I look forward to another few years LOVING my car!

Julie

Our poor 1990 BMW's paint was "Brilliant Red" when new, but after 18 years of NW weather, "Nestle's Strawberry Quik" was more descriptive. Mark's team changed that; they somehow rolled back the clock and made the red brilliant again. The trim and the wheels gleam now, making the exterior look a "total package".

Marinus D.

I brought in my 1999 Saab to Mark. After I talked to him about what he was going to do with the car, he explained things very detail giving me assurance that my car is in the right hand. However, I was still pretty skeptical whether the price I paid will be worth it. When it's time to pick up my car, I was amazed to see my black Saab is like new again, the color just jumped back at you and all the little scratches are gone. It was definitely worth the money I paid. I was so happy with the result, I am bringing my other car to be detailed soon.

Arie

Mark made our 2004 Prius, with over 60,ooo miles, look like new. Whenever we have the opportunity we recommend "Details by Mark" for any vehicle appearance services.

Jim and Liz, Hawthorne Auto Clinic

Personal service at it's best. After my first phone call with Mark I new I wanted to trust my car with him. I had my '99 Sienna detailed in oder to sell. He and his team took years off it and I felt good about asking top dollar for it... which I got, primarily because it looked excellent! I got a great return on my investment. Mark definitely walks his talk!

Randy

Every inch of our 1994 Mercedes is polished and gleaming--in spite of all the abuse we have given it over the years. Mark really is a master of details. Beautiful work - thank you!

Rachel

I am discriminating to a fault and I don't trust my cars to "just anyone." It says a lot that I trust Mark and the employees at Details by Mark. Mark doesn't just go through the motions of detailing an automobile. He takes pride in his work and it shows every time I pick up an automobile that has been left in his care. If you want your car done right, take it to Details by Mark.

Jan

I drive a 1991’ Honda Civic Hatchback with 170,000 miles on it. –Not a particularly flashy car, but I love it and maintain it like it was a Porsche. I always thought the car looked pretty good –until I took it to these guys! My car looked like it had just rolled off the show room floor when they where done with it. They had it for over a day and literally took the thing apart to detail it. On my way home from the shop I had a guy yelling at me from a bus stop. –When I rolled down the window to see what he wanted, he stated that he had never seen a car this old look this clean + wanted to know if I would consider selling it. These guys aren’t cheap, but when it comes to the quality of the work they do –the guy at the bus stop says it all.

Vaughn - Portland

Mark met my expectations. My car was delivered on the day promised looking in “showroom” condition. On my way home I stopped at my local gas station, the attendant thought it was new car, with 21,000 miles on the odometer. I would recommend Mark’s work to anyone. Thank you, Paul.

Paul

I brought my 2006 Porsche Cayman S by Mark's shop to discuss some paint finish repair needs and detail work. It was clear to me after discussing my problem with Mark that he was a consumate professional with a passion for detail. I knew right away that his shop was the right choice and he instilled conficence that he would take good care of my car. A portion of the clear bra was replaced, a scratch diminished and a great machine wax polish was done. The car turned our show room beatiful and I would not hesitate to recommend Mark. I will continue to use his service to wax and detail my Porsche.

Gordon

Mark restored my 1900 Volvo beyound my imagination. His attention to detail was impressive and a statement to his commitment and professional approach to satisfying customer's wishes. I can recommend his service without reservations. Call if you have questions 971 235 4744.

don

We brought our 1998 Honda Civic to Mark for a full detailing. He did an outstanding job. The car turned out to be a MUCH bigger job than anyone expected, due to all the kids we've had in the car over the years, but Mark really went the extra mile to totally take care of all the stains, spills and smells. Now it's like new. Thanks, Mark, you really earned our loyalty!

Scott

Gave Mark my 2003 Forester XS to work on. It had passenger window smashed with glass EVERYWHERE in interior. Mark took the car though full interior detail and completely got rid of all glass and glass dust. The interior looks literally brand new. Thanks for being so meticulous Mark!!

Tom B.

Brought a 1992 BMW 318ic in, had the Full Detail done. Mind you, this car probably has not had a detail EVER; WOW! Not a spot left untouched, the paint looked beautiful (flat and dull before), the interior looked as new as a BMW on Rasmussen's showroom floor. The vehicle looked fantastic. He didn't leave out anything, put me on a detail schedule so that this car will be a stunner. I take it in once a month now for her beauty treatment. Thanks!!

Julie

Took my 2002 Focus Wagon in for a full detail, received it back the next day and it looked PERFECT. Have owned the car since new and, with 165,000 miles on her, she looks flawless. Will be back in three months for her Spring Fluff and Buff! I've already sent my friend and his truck to DBM, and he's sold, too. Thank you, Mark.

Courtland.

Mark has that tenacity and leadership that never lets one thing slide when it comes to the quality of my auto details. There is nobody in Portland as good as Mark.

Charles Montgomery NWeSource