JREK Auto Care is your Premium Destination for PPF, Coatings and Car Detailing, Ottawa

JREK Autocare is appointment-only. We're open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, inside Carling Mazda at 1638 Carling Avenue and at 6 Antares Drive. Book online up to 120 days in advance, or call (613) 723-8181 and we'll get you scheduled.

Our main shop is inside the Carling Mazda Collision Center at 1638 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2A 1C5. We also operate a second location at 6 Antares Drive, PH II, Ottawa, ON, K2E 8A9. Both serve Ottawa drivers and boat owners year-round. Ceramic coating, PPF, window tinting, Avant Guard, and marine ceramic coating are applied only at Antares Drive.

Most detailing packages take 4 to 8 hours, depending on your vehicle's size and the condition we're starting with. Sedans on the lower end, SUVs and vans on the higher end. We'll give you a realistic ETA when you book so you can plan your day.

At least once or twice a year — and the smart move is to book a reset in spring (to pull out winter salt and grime) and again in fall (to prep for the next winter). Ottawa roads are tough on paint and interiors. Salt and mud work into door seams, wheel wells, and carpets. Between full details, the Winter Exterior Wash runs December through March.

That depends on the package. We offer 3-year, 5-year, and 9-year ceramic coatings, with the 9-year Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra as our top tier. Every coating includes hand wash, decontamination, Level 2 paint correction, a loaner vehicle, and a performance warranty — and ceramic coatings are applied only in our controlled shop environment. Before we hand back the keys, we do a final quality control inspection.

No coating is scratch-proof — including ours. Ceramic is harder than your car's clear coat and resists light swirl marks from washing, but it won't stop rock chips, deep scratches, or vandalism. For impact protection on hoods, bumpers, and fenders, paint protection film is the right call. Many of our clients pair both.

We install LLumar PPF with a warranty of up to 12 years against yellowing, cracking, and peeling. The film is self-healing — light scratches vanish with heat from the sun or warm water — and it's virtually invisible on your paint. We offer Basic, Elite, Ultimate, and Full Body packages to fit any budget.

No. Every panel is custom-cut so the film follows the contours of your vehicle. Once installed, it's virtually invisible, and the gloss of your factory paint comes right through. You get the protection without changing the look.

Ontario law is clear: no aftermarket tint on the front windshield, your front side windows must let through at least 30% of light (30% VLT or higher), and there are no restrictions on rear side or back windows. Every tint we install is Ontario-compliant, and we walk you through your options before booking.

The installation takes 2 to 4 hours, and you'll need to leave the windows up for 3 to 5 days while the film fully cures. After that, you're good to go — and every install is backed by a manufacturer's warranty against fading, peeling, and bubbling.

Yes. We offer boat detailing (full and exterior-only packages priced by length, from under 20 ft to 51+ ft) and marine ceramic coating for hulls, gel coat, painted surfaces, metals, and glass. For most boat owners in the Ottawa area, we recommend a full detail at the start and end of the boating season.

With proper maintenance, our marine ceramic coatings last 1 to 3 years — far longer than a wax that needs reapplication every few months. The coating bonds directly to your gel coat, creating a slick, hydrophobic layer that resists UV oxidation, saltwater, and water staining.

Yes. JREK Autocare is Gtechniq Accredited, LLumar Accredited, and CFEAQ Certified. We've been operating in Ottawa since 2004 and have detailed over 14,000 vehicles. Our ceramic coatings come with a performance warranty, and our PPF and window tint are backed by a manufacturer's warranty.

Yes — every PPF and ceramic coating package includes a loaner vehicle so you're not stuck waiting. Just let us know at booking and we'll have it ready when you drop off.

The cost of a detail depends on the package you choose (Mini Detail, Bronze, Silver, or Gold), your vehicle's size, and the condition it's in when you drop it off. Bigger vehicles and heavier soiling take more time, which affects the quote. Our guide to auto detailing costs in Ontario explains each factor, or call (613) 723-8181 for a free quote.

Our detailing packages are Mini Detail, Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Clay bar and chemical decontamination are included in Silver and Gold only, so pick one of those when you want the paint decontaminated as well as cleaned. Tell us about your vehicle's condition when you book, and we'll suggest the best car detailing package for the job.

Car detailing is a deeper, step-by-step process than a regular cleaning. A cleaning removes surface dirt, while a detail can add steps such as decontamination and paint correction that restore the finish. Our article on car detailing vs. car cleaning walks through both, so you can decide which one your vehicle needs.

Paint correction removes swirl marks, light scratches, water spots, and oxidation that sit within the clear coat. Deep scratches that go through the clear coat need touch-ups or repainting instead. We offer it in Levels 1 to 3 at both our Carling Avenue and Antares Drive shops, and it's the recommended first step before a ceramic coating or paint protection film. Compare the levels on our paint correction page.

Yes. Our mobile unit is fully self-sufficient with its own water and power, so we can detail at your home or workplace, and boat detailing can be done at your marina or dock. Workplace pop-ups let busy professionals have their car detailed in the parking lot during the workday, and in most cases employees pay for their own services, with the business paying nothing. Ceramic coating packages, PPF, window tinting, and paint correction are shop-only because they need a controlled environment. Learn more on our on-site detailing page.