When it comes to caring for your car, few know it better than local car enthusiast Mark Bro. Bro is the owner and operator of Elkhorn Auto Spa & Paint Correction, nestled in the heart of Elkhorn. Bro launched the business in 2019, but his passion for cars and detailing began long before that.
"I've been detailing since I was 15," Bro says. "I always loved seeing and driving different kinds of cars, and detailing seemed like the perfect way to work on them without needing mechanical skills."
A West Omaha native, he got his start at Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, and after graduating from Millard West, he moved to Colorado. There, he honed his expertise in ceramic coatings and high-end finishes, earning the prestigious Gtechniq-accredited installer designation. Gtechniq high-performance ceramic coatings are among the highest quality in the industry.
Bro soon returned to Nebraska to open the first and only dedicated full-service detail shop in West Omaha and to become the area's first Gtechniq-accredited installer.
"There were no detailing places out here when I started," he says of choosing Elkhorn as his home. "The Elkhorn community has been incredibly supportive. The small-town vibe is definitely alive here, and it feels like the community genuinely wants to see small businesses like mine succeed."
Bro and his two team members share a passion for working on vehicles of all shapes and sizes — from classic antiques and everyday cars to RVs, boats and recreational vehicles.
"Quality is super important to me and my business," he says— and it shows. The team meticulously performs full exterior washes with the same care they give to complete details. "I still get a little nervous when I hand over the keys to a customer," Bro says with a small laugh. "But every time, I'm met with smiles and amazement, which motivates me to give my best effort on every vehicle."
Bro's attention to detail and commitment to perfection set the vehicles he works on apart. Recently, his shop won Best in Show awards at World of Wheels with an orange and white 1969 Chevy Camaro and an H3 Hummer truck. In the case of the Hummer, the customer had tried for several years to win but succeeded only after receiving exceptional service from Bro and his team.
When Bro isn't winning awards for craftsmanship, he channels his passion for cars into giving back to the community. "I want to give back as much as I can," he says. Bro is a proud sponsor of the Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation and has donated complete detailing packages to support fundraising efforts for cerebral palsy research and the American Heart Association.
Have a classic car that needs to shine, or an everyday car that just needs some TLC? Call Mark Bro at Elkhorn Auto Spa & Paint Correction for all your professional detailing needs. Learn more at elkhornautospa.com and mention Elkhorn City Lifestyle for 20% off your next service.
The Elkhorn community has been incredibly supportive. The small-town vibe is definitely alive here, and it feels like the community genuinely wants to see small businesses like mine succeed.