North Providence Automotive

The technicians of Eco Auto Detail follow green practices when they clean automobiles, eschewing acids, corrosives, phosphates, and silicones in favor of eco-friendly materials. Tugging along mobile cleaning equipment, they travel to the customer's desired location, be it work or home. In addition to clearing stains from surfaces inside and out, the crew can hand apply carnauba wax, remove scratches, and protect the interior from the fading effects of UV rays and too much treble.

The techs at Mad Mikes Car Wash stay in touch with the industry trends they need to know to take expert care detailing brand new and careworn autos alike. In addition to lathering roadsters by hand, the techs also buff away scratches, wax and seal paint jobs, and steam-clean sullied carpets. They can also turn their hoses on semis to liberate wheels, tires, and cabs from caked on mud and landlubbing barnacles. Remote car starters add convenience and a bit of flash to a mundane activity, while window tint keeps interiors cozy and protect them from UV rays. When they aren't pampering autos, techs power wash structures such as homes, sidewalks, and decks.

Classic, exotic, and luxury vehicles roll into the shop at Touch of Class Auto Salon, where experienced detailers and technicians treat rides to painstaking auto care and maintenance. Detailing crews hand wash, wax, and shampoo and vacuum autos inside and out. Technicians revamp electronics and interiors with custom-installed frills, such as remote starters, upholstery, and window tints, or handle minor maintenance jobs, including oil changes and tire rotations. Sprawling across two levels, the 16,000-square-foot salon provides ample room for car owners to store their prides and joys before they undergo a service or after they suffer an allergic reaction to wax.

The team behind Luxury Details is so passionate about cars that they decided to make them their livelihood. They opened Luxury Details in 2005, and since then it’s become a local hub for vehicle detailing and customization. Wielding products from brands such as Alpine, JL Audio, Escort Radar, and Python, Luxury Details customizes cars with electronics installations, window tinting, and custom interiors for all makes—including Bentley, BMW, and Range Rover. Beyond tricking out rides, its detailing services run the gamut from deep cleans to paintless dent repair to removal of bumper dings and scratches. The team can also bring rides into the 21st century with sales and installation of tech upgrades such as GPS, iPod integration, and back-up cameras.

ASE-certified mechanic Joe Hoyle has been tinkering with and taking care of cars for upwards of 30 years. The certified Nissan and Toyota specialist scans autos with sophisticated diagnostic tools, keeping passengers cool with a state air-conditioning inspection and service and filling the coffers of hungry engines with regular, diesel, or synthetic Valvoline oils. If a check-engine light engages, Joe and his staff will perform a diagnosis for free. Car owners are welcome to drop off autos six days a week, or cars can drop themselves off, provided they get a written note from the DMV.

With its pitched roof, large windows, and red-brick exterior, Village Detail recalls the image of a quaint suburban home. Inside, cars and trucks purr contentedly as technicians wash exteriors and vacuum interiors. The shop's à la carte services include enzyme odor remover and Rain-X treatments, which repel water more effectively than dipping cars in salad dressing.