Takoma Park Automotive

Voted Best Car Wash in 2010 and 2011 by Northern Virginia Magazine, the chassis shiners at Sonic Soft Car Wash deliver a host of gleam-enhancing services at both their Woodbridge and Falls Church drive-thrus. Though services differ slightly by location, both car washes see exteriors washed, floors and seats vacuumed, and windows wiped clean of finger- and bologna-prints, plus a suite of finish-protecting treatments, such as a wheel brite and a tire shine. A Vision Clear rain repellent helps keep a truck impermeable, and a Teflon clear-coat wax brings out a vehicle's shine. Meanwhile, the three-color ultraviolet protection polish staves off the unsightly blisters and embarrassing bikini lines cars develop in heavy sunshine.

This holiday season, gift yourself or someone you care about with the chance to have their sled spicked-and-spanned by the experienced elves at Detailz Fine Auto Cleaning in Georgetown. This $79 Groupon is good for the Exterior Detail Supreme Package, a fender-to-fender overhaul that turns beaters into blenders using elbow grease and holiday cheer (up to $135 value, depending on car size). You can also convert today’s deal into an official Detailz gift certificate for stuffing holiday hosiery—just email the owner, Mike, with your name, address, and Groupon number and he’ll send a $135 gift certificate your way. Follow @Groupon_Says on Twitter.

A complete detail includes a laundry list of luxurious treatments for your vehicle inside and out. Veteran technicians will hand polish, wax, and clean a car’s many surfaces, reviving the new car scent and giving it a shine capable of blinding nearby woodland creatures. On the interior, seats and carpets will be vacuumed, everything will be shampooed, and vinyl and leather will be treated. The exterior receives equal attention with a hand washing, wheel-pressure washing, tar and bug removal, wax, and more. As a testament to their meticulous diligence, the expert staff will even Q-tip and toothbrush the hard-to-reach regions of your ride.

With lube and service centers spread across America, Valvoline Instant Oil Change ensures that roads from coast to coast teem with automotive vigor. Certified technicians perform a roster of services, including quick in-and-out oil changes that allow motorists to arrive without an appointment and remain in their car while Valvoline oils forge a truce between metal parts. Facilities also encourage odometers to reach up to 300,000 miles with an engine-guarantee program that helps motors live long enough to see tow trucks go extinct. Valvoline extends its care to cars of all makes and models as well as charitable organizations. They also sponsor the Goblin Gallop, and annual 5K race that raises money for the John Quadrino Foundation to Benefit Children with Cancer.

True to its name, On the Spot Detailing—in addition to having an actual location—provides mobile detailing. On the Spot dispatches fully equipped teams to various locations to provide quick and professional car-cleaning services. They perform full detailing—removing bugs and tar, degreasing doorjambs, and cleaning up any mummies resting in the trunk—or quick washes with microfiber mitts and streak-defying chamois cloths.

Mathias Service Center keeps cars running reliably through repair and maintenance services for young and aged autos alike. Oil changes come with 13-point inspections to check for interior and exterior issues and ensure talking cars aren't developing speech impediments. Heating and cooling systems can be fine-tuned to ensure a comfortable ride, and skilled mechanics also work on brakes, computer diagnostics, and coolant systems. For cars that have been injured in action, Mathias provides towing service to its auto ER.