You’re tired of your car, and we can’t blame you. Between the cracked windshield, stained seats, and nicks on the bumper, you’re embarrassed to give that thing to the parking-lot attendant. But with the economy on the fritz, that new Lexus Hybrid is likely not in your immediate future. Instead, give your old flame the royal treatment she deserves. Come on, everyone’s doing it: “Between the weather and the economy, it’s been ridiculously busy,” says Nader Farmandrad of Auto Spa.

A few years back, you opted for the standard Audi and thought, “Who needs leather seats when you have German engineering?” But now that your cloth seats have been painted by life’s little spills—coffee, ketchup, lipstick—it’s time to leave the modern mural behind. Call Metzel Auto Upholstery and upgrade to sleek leather in the color of your choice. 42 12th St., 415-431-5571, metzelauto.com

You get back to your car after the movie, only to find that your windshield’s been smashed and your CD player is gone. Thank goodness they left your iPod on the dash, but you’re supposed to head to Tahoe the next day. Don’t despair: Glass Plus comes to you. The shop will outfit your ride with new glass right on the spot—often within hours. You can even make arrangements to have the glass replaced while you attend an important meeting. How’s that for convenience? 145 S. Van Ness Ave., 415-255-8400, glassplusautoglass.net

Your car isn’t a total disaster, but you can’t really remember the last time you saw the floor. Drop it off at Auto Spa in the morning for the Complete Detail service, including a clay treatment, which removes grainy paint oxidation. The staff will hand wash, buff, and wax the exterior, steam clean the interior, and get rid of all those windshield bugs from your last road trip to L.A. If you live close enough by, technicians will even pick up and drop off your car, free of charge. 525 Harrison St., 415-543-1723, detailshop.net

You have scratches on your bumper from a telephone poll that just came out of nowhere, and you need it fixed before your spouse sees it. Enter Charles Henry Company. The shop is known for fair prices, quality work, personalized customer service, and a lifetime guarantee—so what your sweetie doesn’t know won’t hurt him. If Charles Henry can’t fix your luxury import, then its sister body shop around the corner, Cars Dawydiak, can. 1540 Bush St., 415-673-7900; 1450 Franklin St., 415-928-2277, carsauto.com

Ah, the picturesque San Francisco landscape: winding streets, hills, one-way alleys, hills, potholes, and did we mention the hills? When they’ve finally taken a toll and your urban machine isn’t purring like it used to, let the docs at John Gardiner Automotive spend a little time under the hood. Gardiner’s more than 20 years in the biz have taught him to work out the kinks, so the only sound you’ll hear on the road is the police siren preceding your speeding ticket. And John’s brother, Thomas, at the Big O Tires franchise attached to John’s garage, can replace your tires before they’re on their last tread. 1023 Mission St., 415-777-2697, jgauto.com

You take a seat in your Prius, and the dashboard lights up like fireworks. Call Luscious Garage: This women-owned and -operated, certified greengarage will do everything and anything to get your hybrid back in gear. Even Luscious’s workspace (filled with art and plants) is beautiful. 459 Clementina St., 415-875-9030, lusciousgarage.com