Classic Appreciation World Class Auto Detailing — Local services in Rochester

October 6, 2021

Our 2006 H1 ‘Alpha’ sat in a warehouse for years. We had it road-ready after much mechanical work, but the exterior and interior required some Classic Appreciation. I wish I had taken before photos. The transformation is incredible.

Of course, Greg and his team did it again! They’re the best in the business – period.

July 17, 2021

I found a 2002 Jeep Wrangler ‘Sahara’ edition with 36,000 original miles. It was cared for, but not the way I would have cared for it, so of course, Classic Appreciation is the one and only place I’ll trust my vehicle details to.

I dropped the Jeep on July 5, and after much attention, she looks better than new. The paint came to life, the interior is incredible. Greg and his entire team are the best in the business—period.

I had them do the paint correction with SB3 ceramic coating, and the paint is blinding white!

Thank you, Greg, Hannah, Charlie, Jason, and the rest of the CA team. You guys are the best! 2021 makes year 25 and more than twenty cars!

April 25, 2021

My Grand Cherokee needed a little spring cleaning, and of course, there’s nowhere else I’d trust my vehicle to than Classic Appreciation.

The result is always the same – perfection!

Thank you, Greg, Charlie, Hannah, Jason, and the rest of the team!

June 2, 2020 -

I believe this will make vehicle number 15 that Greg and the team at Classic Appreciation have done for me.

Never disappointed, always overly impressed. I never thought I’d have a white vehicle, but this 2020 Grand Cherokee spoke to me, and as soon as the SB3 ceramic coating was applied, I knew I made the right choice.

For nearly 25 years, Classic Appreciation has been my go-to for a simple hand wash to the full-on detail. You can’t help but love this place.

Everyone is incredibly friendly, and you feel a family environment from the moment you walk in the door.

June 27, 2019 -

I dropped off my Overland for some routine maintenance on the ceramic coating. I picked up my vehicle the next day, and you'd think I'd learn my lesson, but I cannot find a thing to complain about - can it be that a service provider is actually this good? Well, yes it is 22 years later and I will not go anywhere else.

Classic Appreciation should change their name to; "The Best Detail in America..."

The year was 1997 When I took my 1995 Dodge Ram into Classic Appreciation. Right away; Greg, the owner made me feel at home - you can't help but love this guy - he has that natural kindness about him. A couple days later I picked up my truck and I've been going back ever since. The entire crew is top notch and Hannah is an asset to the organization. The attached photo is a 2017 Jeep 'Grand Cherokee' that had the high end coating applied and still, nearly four-months later the vehicle shines like no other and there are no swirl marks.

You, the reader of this review may not know me, but I can assure you that the joy you'll feel after the detail is hard to explain and I can say this without hesitation because I have had nearly fifteen-vehicles detailed by Classic...

Long story short: These guys are very professionals, you won't find a better detailing services anywhere else. My friends recommended this place, even our mechanic. However, their communication with customers needs to be improved. They over charge people without notifying them before because "their customers trust them" The lesson I learned today.. You are not welcomed to this place if you are going to question them about the price you pay.

The long version: I scheduled an appointment to bring in my 2 identical 2014 bmw x5s, i told the lady over the phone that both cars have oil leak, one was fixed and the other is still leaking. I was very clear that both engines are greasy but one is worse than the other since it is still leaking and the oil reached to the serpentine belt that cased a whole mess. So I wanted both engine bays to be cleaned to figure out where the oil is leaking from. She told me that the one that is leaking will be $125 because they have to remove the "skid plate" and the engine needs more cleaning. The other car will be $85 for basic engine cleaning. So both are $210 and I was fine with it. When I dropped of both vehicles at 8:30 to their shop, they checked everything and did not say nothing about the price. At 3 i got a call from them saying both cars are ready and the total is $340. When I asked the lady over the phone why they over charged me, she said because the labor of removing the skid plate. So I went to the shop and talked to the manager, I was very polite and quite, he was very polite also. I just asked him why he didn't call me before proceeding with it? He said "our customers trust us and we thought you are cool with it, I made you a $10 discount so the total is $330" He also admitted that it is their fault that they didn't call me before. I only agreed on paying $300 even though I should not do so, the manager was upset and left the office. So basically, they charged $65 to clean ONE OF THE PLASTIC shields (picture attached) underneath the car, the metal skid plate which is the most important part wasn't touched. When I got the keys and before leaving the shop, the manager told me that I am not welcomed to his shop again if I'm doing this kind of business because they don't deal with people that don't "trust them". That was very disrespectful, I am not a cheap person (because I refused to pay him the extra $40). But you don't have the right to over charge people without notifying them before. You don't know how hard some people need to work to earn that money. I have also never said anything about "trusting you or not". But Sir, of course I am not coming back.

It was unfortunate experience. If you decided to give them a try, just make sure that you pay upfront or get an official quote before letting them...

April 2023 Update:

I've been using Classic Appreciation annually for the past four years to have the exterior of my truck detailed. In the time that has passed, I still hold the highest regards for their quality and service. Since having Classic work on my vehicle, the finish of my paint has maintained an immaculate appearance. For reference, this is a daily driven black pickup truck nearing 10 years of age that sits outside in the sun 24/7 and faces the harshness of our Michigan winters.

I'd like to extend my thanks to my detail technician Aaron Phillips, who did such an incredible job, I was very impressed! I had a couple of problem areas this time around that I wanted addressed, and he definitely delivered! This was also my first time having my engine bay detailed, and I honestly don't think it has ever looked this clean, even when it was driven off the dealer lot.

Aside from the work, I also think it's worth mentioning the service that I receive when I go here. Hannah and Greg treat me more than just a customer and they have a clear, genuine care for the vehicles that they work on. I remember sitting there and just having a conversation with them regarding my vehicle, and they really made me feel proud to own it, which I think was a really powerful feeling.

If you're looking to give your ride some much needed TLC, definitely check out Classic Appreciation! You definitely won't be disappointed!

2020 Review:

They are quite possibly the greatest detailing place ever. My family takes all of their work vehicles here, so I decided to take my Sierra here and boy did they do a beautiful job. I had a complete detail and underbody done and the interior and exterior after the job looked brand new, almost as if the vehicle just rolled out of the factory. There was truly nothing left unturned, and I mean that. Every single scratch and chip on my vehicle is gone and the paint looks gorgeous. They even cleaned the headliner which was stained after a leak in the roof. If you're looking to get quality work done on your vehicle by people who are passionate about working on it, definitely turn to Classic Appreciation! Thank you so much to Greg, Hannah, A.G. (my technician), and everyone else on the team who offered excellent service....