Robots are good for many things, including freaking out dogs and launching war on mankind, but they often lack the gentleness of a human touch. Rather than having bitter robots washing your car at a gas station, this Groupon gets your ride the luxurious hand washing it deserves at Pearl Car Wash in La Jolla. Choose between the following options:

• For $20, you get a gold hand car wash with dash, console, and wheel detail (up to a $51 value).
• For $99, you get a full interior detail, hand wash, wax, and wheel detail for any size vehicle (a $199.95 value).

For 15 years, Pearl Car Wash has pampered vehicular surfaces with an array of doting services performed by expert auto aestheticians. Entrust four-wheel friends to the indulgent care of a gold wash to buff up fiberglass panels and erase mud-drawn effigies of Mr. Rogers. This thorough treatment begins with a full-service hand wash, an underbody tickle session, and a stylish tire-and-exterior dressing. Then, car-care professionals step inside each auto to vacuum the carpets of pebbles and stray G.I. Joe limbs, scrub the dash and console, and desmudge the windows. Finally, every car is coated in a flattering rainbow wax and clear-coat protection.

Those who want to show their true level of automotive adoration can opt for the complete interior detail, which includes a full-service hand wash, wheel scrub, window cleaning, and exterior dressing. Next, detailing doyens overhaul interiors by vacuuming and spot cleaning carpets, mats, and upholstery with a hot dry-clean process; rehydrate vinyl and leather; and erase all traces of your postmodern finger paintings from the dash and instruments. A fresh coat of Carnauba wax and a spritz of air freshener upon request leave autos as radiant and aromatic as a glowstick filled with perfume. To ensure Mother Nature doesn't ruin a good thing, Pearl Car Wash guarantees their services from rain damage for two days.

Reviews

More than 10 Yelpers give Pearl Car Wash an average of 3.5 stars, and four Insider Pagers give it four stars:

• I've been going to Pearl for 15 years and they never disappoint. Details are top notch too. – Spud S., Yelp, 4/11/10
• Some places have people working that don't care if they do a good job or not but this place never seems to be plagued with that. Give them a try! – Jarrod G., Yelp, 11/10/08