The detailers behind State College's cleanest cars.
Brakeout Auto Detailing is a fully mobile car detailing, ceramic coating, window tinting and paint protection company serving State College, PA and the surrounding Centre County area. Founded in 2023 by State College natives Sullivan Barter and Everett Barter, we bring a complete professional detailing shop straight to your driveway.
A full detailing shop that comes to you.
Brakeout Auto Detailing, LLC is a locally owned, fully mobile auto detailing company based in State College, Pennsylvania. We don't just wash cars — we restore, protect and maintain them.
We are a 100% mobile detailing service, which means the shop comes to your home or workplace. All we need is access to water and electricity — we provide everything else, including hoses, extension cords and professional-grade equipment. There is no driving across town, no waiting room and no dropping your car off for the day. You get a showroom-quality detail without leaving your driveway.
Our work covers the full range of automotive care: interior and exterior detailing, ceramic coating, paint correction, window tinting, vinyl, and paint protection film (PPF). We service everyday commuters, trucks, SUVs and high-performance exotic vehicles — and we bring that same standard to boats, RVs and aircraft. Whatever you drive, we treat it as if it were our own.
You can find us at 143 Hawbaker Industrial Dr, Suite 104, State College, PA 16803, and reach our team directly at (814) 424-5367. We are available seven days a week to fit detailing around your schedule.
From a summer job to Centre County's #1 detailer.
Brakeout Auto Detailing started the way many of the best small businesses do — as a high school summer job for two brothers who happened to love cars.
What began as a way to earn money over the summer quickly turned into a genuine passion. Brothers in the work and lifelong State College natives, Sullivan and Everett Barter cared less about the paycheck and more about the transformation — the moment a customer sees their car looking better than the day they bought it. In 2023, they made it official and founded Brakeout Auto Detailing, LLC.
Since launching in 2023, the Brakeout Auto team has detailed hundreds of vehicles across State College and the surrounding region. With every project, the team refined its process, invested in better equipment and earned manufacturer certifications, expanding from interior and exterior detailing into ceramic coating, paint correction, window tinting, vinyl and paint protection film. The business grew almost entirely through word-of-mouth referrals — one happy customer telling the next.
That growth shows. Brakeout Auto has earned more than 500 five-star reviews, climbed from #2 to #1 Best Auto Detailing in Centre County's Favorites, and built a team of six trained professionals — all in just a few years. But the heart of it hasn't changed: it's still a passion project, run by local people who take real pride in their community and in every car they touch.
Brakeout Auto Is Founded
A high school summer job becomes a real company. Sullivan and Everett Barter officially establish Brakeout Auto Detailing, LLC in State College, Pennsylvania.
Recognized By The Community
Brakeout Auto is voted #2 Best Auto Detailing in Centre County's Favorites and named a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite — early proof that the work was resonating well beyond word of mouth.
Voted #1 In Centre County
Brakeout Auto climbs to #1 Best Auto Detailing in Centre County's Favorites, becoming the region's top-voted choice for mobile detailing, ceramic coating and protection.
500+ Five-Star Reviews & Growing
An established LLC with a dedicated State College suite, a team of six and manufacturer certifications from System X and 3M, Brakeout Auto carries 500+ five-star reviews and an A rating from the Better Business Bureau.
Meet Sullivan & Everett Barter.
Brakeout Auto Detailing is owned and operated by two State College natives who turned a teenage summer job into Centre County's #1-voted detailer. They are hands-on owners: customers regularly mention them by name in reviews because, more often than not, it's Sullivan and Everett doing the detailing themselves.
Sullivan Barter
Sullivan is a co-founder and owner of Brakeout Auto Detailing and a graduate of Penn State's University Park campus, where he earned a degree in accounting. That financial and operational discipline shapes how Brakeout Auto is run — transparent pricing, organized scheduling and a business built to last. Customers regularly name Sullivan in their reviews for the quality and care of his work.
Everett Barter
Everett is a co-founder and owner of Brakeout Auto Detailing. He was enrolled in the Smeal College of Business at Penn State's University Park campus and made the bold decision to leave during his second year to pursue Brakeout Auto full-time — betting on the business he and Sullivan were building. That all-in commitment is a big part of why Brakeout grew so quickly.
Why local ownership matters
Sullivan and Everett both grew up in State College, and they treat every vehicle as if it were their own — because they understand what it means to take pride in your ride. When you book Brakeout Auto, you're not handing your car to a faceless chain. You're trusting two local owners whose names, reputations and community standing are attached to every single detail.
The full Brakeout Auto crew.
Brakeout Auto is a team of six trained, dedicated and genuinely passionate professionals who live and breathe car care. Our detailers progress through a structured skill-tier system — from Level 0 in training up to Level 3 — so every vehicle is matched with the right experience for the job.
Sullivan Barter
Penn State accounting graduate who leads the business and operations side of Brakeout Auto.
Everett Barter
Left Penn State's Smeal College of Business to build Brakeout Auto full-time.
Braeden
Brakeout Auto's most senior technician, named by customers for thorough, careful interior and exterior work.
Owen
A trained Level 1 technician delivering Brakeout Auto's detailing standard on every job.
Will
A trained Level 1 technician focused on consistent, high-quality results for every customer.
Josh
Currently completing Brakeout Auto's hands-on training program on his way to becoming a certified technician.
Whether you're driving an everyday commuter or a rare, high-performance exotic, every member of the Brakeout Auto team treats your vehicle with the same level of detail and respect. We also proudly support other local, family-owned businesses by sourcing our detailing and cleaning supplies from trusted partners in the area.
Every service your vehicle needs.
Brakeout Auto Detailing is a complete automotive appearance and protection company. Here is what our State College team handles, all delivered mobile, right at your door.
Mobile Car Detailing
Full interior & exterior detailing brought to your home or workplace.
Ceramic Coating
Long-term paint protection with a deep, durable, high-gloss finish.
Paint Correction
Removal of swirls, scratches and oxidation to restore factory clarity.
Window Tinting
Precision-cut films that block UV rays, reduce heat and sharpen the look.
Paint Protection Film (PPF)
Self-healing film that defends against rock chips and road debris.
Vinyl
Vinyl application for a custom, protected and personalized finish.
Monthly Maintenance Detailing
Recurring care plans that keep your vehicle consistently pristine.
Boat, RV & Aircraft Detailing
The same premium standard for every craft, vessel and recreational vehicle.
The reputation, in plain numbers.
When you're choosing who gets to touch your vehicle, reputation matters. Here is the verifiable track record behind Brakeout Auto Detailing — every claim below is something you can check for yourself.
Five-Star Reviews
Brakeout Auto has earned more than 500 five-star reviews across our Google listings, Facebook and Nextdoor — with a consistent 5.0 average rating.
Centre County's Favorites 2025
Voted the #1 Best Auto Detailing business in the 2025 Centre County's Favorites — a climb from the #2 spot we earned in 2024.
Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite
Recognized with multiple Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite awards — a trust signal voted on directly by local neighbors.
Better Business Bureau Rating
Brakeout Auto Detailing holds an A rating from the Better Business Bureau, with ownership publicly listed for full transparency.
Certified Ceramic Coating Installer
Brakeout Auto is a certified System X installer — applying ceramic coatings to the manufacturer's professional standard.
Certified 3M Installer
Certified 3M installers for window tint, paint protection film (PPF) and vinyl — backed by one of the most trusted names in automotive film.
Hundreds Of Vehicles Detailed
Founded in 2023 and growing fast — hundreds of vehicles detailed across State College and Centre County, with real, repeatable results.
Owned By Penn State Locals
Owners Sullivan and Everett Barter are State College natives and Penn State alumni with their names and reputations attached to every detail.
Fully Mobile — We Come To You
No drop-offs, no waiting rooms. Brakeout Auto brings the complete detailing shop directly to your driveway, seven days a week.
Trained, certified professionals.
Brakeout Auto isn't a weekend operation. Our team is professionally trained and carries manufacturer certifications — so the products we apply to your vehicle are installed exactly the way they're designed to be.
Certified System X Installer
Brakeout Auto is a certified System X installer, qualified to apply System X ceramic coatings to the manufacturer's professional standard for long-term paint protection.
Certified 3M Installer
We are certified 3M installers for window tint, paint protection film (PPF) and vinyl — using premium 3M films backed by one of the most trusted brands in the industry.
Trained & Certified Through EPD
Members of the Brakeout Auto team completed professional training and certification through EPD in Charleston, South Carolina.
Beyond manufacturer certifications, every Brakeout Auto detailer develops through an in-house skill-tier system. Each technician advances by demonstrating consistent, high-quality work — which means the person caring for your vehicle has been trained and verified, not simply handed a buffer.
Level 0 — In Training
Learning the Brakeout Auto process hands-on under senior supervision.
Level 1 Technician
Trained and cleared to deliver Brakeout Auto's core detailing services.
Level 2 Technician
Experienced technician handling advanced detailing and protection work.
Level 3 Technician
Senior detail technician — Brakeout Auto's highest hands-on skill tier.
Mobile detailing across Centre County.
As a fully mobile service, Brakeout Auto Detailing comes to you. We proudly serve State College and communities throughout the surrounding region:
What you can count on.
Our mission is simple: honest, professional and efficient service on every job. We may not be the cheapest option in State College — and we won't pretend to be — but we promise unmatched passion, attention to detail and a real drive to exceed your expectations.
Is Brakeout Auto Detailing fully mobile?
Yes. We are a 100% mobile detailing service. We bring all professional equipment to your home or workplace — we only need access to water and electricity.
Who owns Brakeout Auto Detailing?
Brakeout Auto Detailing, LLC is owned by State College natives Sullivan Barter and Everett Barter, who co-founded the company in 2023 and remain hands-on with the work.
How long has Brakeout Auto been in business?
Brakeout Auto Detailing was founded in 2023 and has grown from a high school summer job into an established LLC with a team of six and 500+ five-star reviews.
Are Brakeout Auto's detailers certified?
Yes. Brakeout Auto is a certified System X ceramic coating installer and a certified 3M installer for window tint, paint protection film and vinyl, with team training completed through EPD.
What awards has Brakeout Auto won?
Brakeout Auto was voted #2 Best Auto Detailing in Centre County's Favorites in 2024 and #1 in 2025, has earned multiple Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite awards, and holds an A rating from the Better Business Bureau.
What areas do you serve?
We serve State College and surrounding Centre County communities, including Bellefonte, Boalsburg, Port Matilda, Pleasant Gap and many more — see the full list above.
How do I book a detail?
Book online any time at brakeoutauto.com, or call the team directly at (814) 424-5367. We're available seven days a week.
Ready to see your car at its best?
Join the 500+ Centre County drivers who trust Brakeout Auto Detailing with their vehicles. Book your mobile detail today — we'll bring the shop to you.