Reviews
Jason Thompson
These guys to immaculate care of my Explorer, the paint really pops now and the interior is spotless! Highly recommend! Update 1.5 years later - Paint correction still looking great - touchless washes only!
★★★★★ Edited a year ago
Albert Hajjar
I've been going to Arete for a little over a year and a half now. I started out with a couple older cars - a few PPF jobs and some light detail services. I just picked up a 2020 Subaru WRX and didn't think twice to take it back to them for a full front end PPF and ceramic coating. After a week of being in their hands the pictures attached show the end result. I couldn't be any happier with the car at this point. Their work is absolutely impeccable and they will go out of their way to ensure they deliver. Thanks again Jon and the crew at Arete Auto Salon!
★★★★★ Edited 6 years ago
David Damico
Took my BMW to Arete for stone chip repair and it came out amazing. They also detailed the car and it looked brand new when I picked it up. Everyone is super friendly and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend.
★★★★★ 2 years ago
David Palermo
I enlisted Arete to install PPF (paint protection film) to the first new car I've had in 30+ years. They took the time to answer my questions, show me how it's applied and how to properly care for it. Overall a great experience and the bonus is that they're local and answer the phone!
★★★★★ a year ago
Rahul Renjen
When you love your vehicle as much as I do, it's hard to trust it in the hands of just anyone. The guys are at Arete are true professionals - they really care about what they do, and it shows. My truck looks better than new now, and I'm so happy to have found them.
★★★★★ 2 years ago
Dekklin Mcbride
From start to finish this is the place you want to take your vehicle for ALL the care it needs! Scheduling was a breeze with Jon and you can't beat their high quality work or prices anywhere! Jon actually listened and it made all the difference! While we were waiting, we got a text and Jon noticed our unexpected time crunch and put two guys to work on our vehicle so we didn't have to wait as long! Talk about a business that actually cares about their customers. Sadly, that's near impossible to find these days. Kenny did an amazing job turning our garbage can on wheels into a brand new looking vehicle! Can't say enough positive things about these guys! Thank you you so much Arete! I will be recommending you to EVERYONE I know!
★★★★★ 4 years ago
Jason Mueller
Been going to Arete for a few years, and they have never disappointed! If you're a car guy like me, I don't let just anyone work on my vehicles. I trust the team at Arete to do the job right, and there's never any issues. The coatings and films they offer really do make a difference in appearance and upkeep. The new shop is a huge improvement over the old one, check it out!
★★★★★ 4 years ago
Fritz Koehler
Once again, just incredible results with Arete Auto Salon. Last year, I had them do a full detail to my BMW Z4 M Roadster. Unfortunately, I had to take the car back two months later for correction to remove etching in the paint. Both times, Arete did impeccable work and their staff was quite helpful and easy to deal with. I bought a Certified Pre-Owned BMW 330i xDrive last fall and shortly after the purchase, I noticed extensive swirling in the paint when parked in bright sunlight. It's been with Arete the past two days for paint correction to remove the swirls then the application of a relatively new coating, CarPro DQuartz Go. The end result was remarkable and the guys were even nice enough to leave me a spray bottle of their Quick Detailer with a pack of microfiber towels. There's a reason why I won't take my vehicles anywhere else for detailing services. Dealing with Jon and Graham is a pleasure and Arete is as professional as it gets.
★★★★★ Edited a year ago
Kevin
My wife and I purchased a 2020 Ford Explorer from a local dealership. The dealerships “fresh detail” they did on the vehicle prior to us taking procession of the vehicle left a lot to be desired (some bug guts on the front bumper, old sticker residue on the rear bumper, brake dust on the rims and some sticky spots on a couple interior buttons). When I got home, I did the classic “at home detail” and cleaned up some of the interior spots (which is just what you want to do the day your purchase your new car). But I wanted my wife’s “new vehicle” to look the part. So, I called up Arete and got a very personalized experience (every time I called, I was greeted with a “Hi Kevin” and a smile/handshake when I went in-person). I wasn’t looking for a “showroom” SUV, but I wanted it to have a couple iron spots looked at, another mark taken care of and a base layer of protection for just an overall better appearance. I went with a standard exterior package, and they did not disappoint. To say it is night and day from when we picked it up from the dealership would be an understatement. The pictures might not do it justice, but it looks amazing. They can work wonders on more than just super high-end cars, it’s for family vehicles too haha
★★★★★ 2 years ago
jacob hamlin
Arete made my new Veloster N look amazing! I had them do the CQuart Professional with a paint enhancement and a PPF Ultra Trunk Guard. Everything turned out great! I am really excited to have a car that is protected from all types of weather and much easier to wash! Everyone from Arete was very friendly, helpful, and answered all the questions I had and helped me get the best product for what I wanted for my car. I couldn't recommend Arete enough! Thank you everyone from Arete!
★★★★★ 6 years ago
Brian Van
Had a 2 step paint correction done which they did a nice job with but the “showroom detail” was a complete waste of money. I could have done a better job myself at home. Door jams were not addressed, trunk compartment was not vacuumed and spots missed while wiping down interior pieces. Also had the engine bay detail which was a waste of money because so many spots were missed. Looks like they just sprayed a shiny coating of something on it and didn’t do any scrubbing. Not 100% satisfied with my results especially for the price I paid! I’ve paid far less for a complete detail other places that I was much happier with. Will be going elsewhere from now on.
★★★☆☆ 10 months ago
Colin Chambers
This was a really special experience. I have a BMW with 360,000 miles and its paint reflected that. Arete had the car for a day, where they performed a showroom detail. I could not believe the attention to detail and the quality returns I got—the paint looks proper now. I would recommend them for absolutely any of their services.
★★★★★ 3 years ago
Kevin O'Keefe
I had someone back into my car and leave me with a large dent in my drivers door. I brought my car in for Arete for them to look at and see if they could pop out the dent and buff out the pretty deep scratch. They did incredible work. I couldn't believe it when I returned to pick up my car 2 hours later. It looked brand new. Arete ended up saving me a lot of money as the collision shop recommended a much more expensive repair that clearly was not needed. On top of the quick and amazing work they did the owners are great people. Easy to talk to and you can tell they are only out to help you and not sell you anything you don't need. Great place to go for dent work and buffing on top of everything else they do. I'll be giving out recommendations to friends and family whenever I can.
★★★★★ 8 years ago
Kyle Jones
Awesome experience with Arete Auto Salon! Not an exaggeration to say that our car came out looking better than when we picked it up new from the dealership. Our dog had certainly made his presence known in our Mini Cooper but the guys at Arete worked their magic and it's like he was never there (for now!). Jon and Graham could not have been more friendly or responsive! Great guys to work with and we will definitely be back!
★★★★★ 6 months ago
Christopher Bitetti
Incredible work. Flawless application, friendly knowledgeable and patient staff. Graham and John are who I dealt with they’re both great. You get what you pay for and these guys prove that. Expensive but worth every penny. 2023 Tesla model Y had my front end done with clear wrap ppf. Thanks again to the Arete team!
★★★★★ 5 months ago
Brian Fetzner
I’ve had three cars completely covered in PPF in the Rochester area, this is by far the best installer I’ve ever dealt with. The attention to detail and the unwillingness to settle for the mediocre really makes them stand out above anybody else in WNY. Matte film can be tricky, because you’ll see shine around gaps and edges… but the team here just did above and beyond what I expected. Killer install! The very best!
★★★★★ a year ago
Rustic Shine
Recently my lovely husky got into something he shouldn't have and had explosive liquid poo all over the interior of my truck. It was rough almost thought about throwing the truck out. Called a few other shops and they refused to tackle biohazard. Mind you this was my work truck so the most she ever got was a vacuuming now and then and a dash wipe down. It was rough before the dog incident. Tossed em the keys and later the same day they said it was done! The interior came out immaculate! Been 2 weeks since and no sign or smell of dog poo! Price was more then fair. While not cheap , the job ahead was brutal. Would definitely go to again!
★★★★★ 2 weeks ago
Andrew Vermette
Huge shoutout to Arete Auto Salon for absolutely crushing it on my 2024 Ford Raptor. They did a ceramic coating, paint correction, and full interior detail, and the truck honestly looks better than the day I drove it off the lot. The paint is insanely glossy and smooth, the ceramic coating pops in the sunlight, and every little imperfection I noticed before is gone. The interior looks and smells brand new—every surface spotless and perfectly detailed. You can tell they care about the details and take real pride in their work. Professional, knowledgeable, and top-tier craftsmanship from start to finish. If you’re even thinking about protecting or restoring your vehicle, Arete Auto Salon is the place to go. Couldn’t be happier with the results—highly, highly recommend. 💯🚙✨
★★★★★ 3 weeks ago
Scott
I've had multiple positive experiences with Arete Auto Salon, from paint chip and scratch repair, to polishing and washes, and have been very happy each time. I most recently had multiple scratches removed and they are 100% gone. It's easy and quick to get an appointment, they perform the work in the timeframe estimated, the staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and the results are great.
★★★★★ 4 months ago
Michael Ciavarri
I had a full front PPF and window tint done. Jon and Graham were great, answered all questions and definitely delivered a great product just like they said! Thank you for the work, the truck looks great! I’ll be back with my other cars!
★★★★★ a month ago
