# Jim's Auto Installations and Detailing Center

**Trade:** Windows / Siding / Gutters · **Address:** 45 Avery St, Ipswich, MA 01938 · **Phone:** (978) 356-7372 · **Website:** http://www.jimsauto.net/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.2/5** (medium confidence) — from 9 reviews across 4 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Jim's Auto Installations and Detailing Center is an Ipswich, MA shop for vehicles, not houses: its website describes a full suite of automotive services, says it has served the North Shore since 1986, and calls it North Shore Auto Spa. On Google, it holds 4.9 stars from 94 ratings.

In a July 2026 review, Jim and his crew detailed a car, interior and exterior. In a December 2025 review, Jim applied a ceramic coating, and the car could then be washed and dried in half the usual time; that customer said he took the time to answer questions and explain things.

In an October 2024 review, steps were installed on a 2018 Tacoma, with the installation called fast and professional. A July 2024 review says Jim installed a radio in a truck and tinted the windows on a car.

**Strengths:**
- Car detailing — interior and exterior detailing, per a July 2026 review
- Ceramic coating — questions answered and explained, December 2025

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- 4.9 stars from 94 ratings on Google _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Jim's%20Auto%20Installations%20and%20Detailing%20Center&query_place_id=ChIJNxixGsQY44kR22sdyNIK2Pc) — “Google: 4.9★ from 94 ratings”
- The website describes a full suite of automotive services on the North Shore since 1986 _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.jimsauto.net) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Welcome to Jim’s Auto Installations & Detailing Center, also known as North Shore Auto Spa, your trusted de…”
- Detailed a car interior and exterior, per a July 2026 review _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s5eE1XSm1ka2sxZDBwUFRXSlNSWEJMV2t3dFJHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf7d80ad2c81d6bdb!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk9xMWJmdkk1d0pPTWJSRXBLWkwtRGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Outstanding service!  Professional, knowledgeable and great communication!  Wouldn’t have anyone else detail my vehicle. Jim and his crew…”
- Applied a ceramic coating to a car in December 2025 _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tWUk1tZElaMHBaTTFKRVIzazRUbXBUVTNoWlJVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf7d80ad2c81d6bdb!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkVRMmdIZ0pZM1JER3k4TmpTU3hZRUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I cannot recommend Jim and his work highly enough. Before he applied the ceramic coating to my car, I really didn’t know what to expect. …”
- Installed a radio in a truck and tinted car windows, per a July 2024 review _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURid0w3VXNRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf7d80ad2c81d6bdb!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDbwL7UsQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jim installed a radio in my truck and tinted the windows on my car.  Great quality and service.  Thank you Jim.”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Jim's%20Auto%20Installations%20and%20Detailing%20Center&query_place_id=ChIJNxixGsQY44kR22sdyNIK2Pc): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://www.waze.com/live-map/directions/us/ma/ipswich/jims-auto-installations-and-detailing-center?to=place.ChIJNxixGsQY44kR22sdyNIK2Pc): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Jim's%20Auto%20Installations%20and%20Detailing%20Center&query_place_id=ChIJNxixGsQY44kR22sdyNIK2Pc): 4.9★ from 94 ratings
- [Official Website](http://www.jimsauto.net): 40 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jeanne Vlahos · 2026-07-02**: Outstanding service!  Professional, knowledgeable and great communication!  Wouldn’t have anyone else detail my vehicle. Jim and his crew are the best!  Both interior and exterior, my car always looks better than showroom after a visit with Jim’s Auto Installations and Detailing Center!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Amanda Bavaro · 2026-05-29**: So knowledgeable and professional. Really cares about their customers! Would highly recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Spencer Wolf · 2025-12-23**: I cannot recommend Jim and his work highly enough. Before he applied the ceramic coating to my car, I really didn’t know what to expect. He said one benefit I’d notice was how easy the car would be to wash afterwards. He was spot on, the car can be washed and dried in half the amount of time it norm…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Paul C. · 2025-08-25**: Brought my Nisson Z Proto Spec in to have a small dent located just behind the driver side door handle on the rear quarter panel with instructions to not drill and access holes for the PDR tools. Can’t believe how good it looks, the dent is gone, and the cost was significantly lower than what I was …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · josh sostek · 2025-02-17**: Car was completed with aboveboard expecations!  9 year old car looks breand new!  Jim has a new lifetime customer!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · F Migliaccio · 2024-10-29**: I recently had steps installed on a 2018 Tacoma and could not be happier.  The steps are perfect, look great and make it so much easier to get in and out of the truck. My back is very grateful. The installation was fast and done professionally and Jim and Brian were both super to work with.  Jim’s w…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lisa Laverty · 2024-09-08**: Had a wonderful experience at Jim's Auto Installations & Detailing Center.  My Ford Bronco looks like a brand new car, detailing was very thorough. Drop off and pick up couldn't have been easier, thanks so much for the great care!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · mel hatch · 2024-09-08**: Ceramic coating along with a booster five months later. These pictures are during application,immediately after and my most recent self clean. Jim doesn’t typically let customers hang around and watch but I was lucky enough to catch him in the act. Great service by the owner and operator.

The truck…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Chris Smith · 2024-07-31**: Jim installed a radio in my truck and tinted the windows on my car.  Great quality and service.  Thank you Jim.

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