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Convertible top repair & replacement

Worn fabric, an opened seam or a top that no longer fits right? Craig's repairs and replaces convertible-top covers. We look at the material, seams and fit before recommending the work.

Send your year, make and model, photos of the top fully closed and close-ups of what needs attention.

Convertible roof with fabric and seam detail in an outdoor setting

Makes we work on.

We work on convertible-top upholstery across a wide range of makes. Your model, roof design and the condition of the cover guide the options.

European

  • Alfa Romeo
  • Audi
  • BMW
  • Ferrari
  • Fiat
  • Karmann Ghia
  • Lancia
  • Maserati
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Opel
  • Peugeot
  • Porsche
  • Renault
  • Saab
  • Volkswagen
  • Volvo

British

  • Aston Martin
  • Austin-Healey
  • Bentley
  • Cobra-AC
  • Hillman
  • Jaguar
  • Jensen
  • Land Rover
  • Lotus
  • MG
  • Mini Cooper
  • Morris
  • Rolls-Royce
  • Rover
  • Singer
  • Sunbeam
  • Triumph

American

  • AMC
  • Buick
  • Cadillac
  • Chevrolet
  • Chrysler
  • Clenet
  • Ford
  • GM
  • Lincoln
  • Mercury
  • Nash
  • Oldsmobile
  • Pontiac

Japanese

  • Datsun
  • Honda
  • Isuzu
  • Mazda
  • Mitsubishi
  • Nissan
  • Suzuki
  • Toyota

Don't see your car? Call us or text the year, make, model and photos. We can discuss the upholstery work your top needs.

Repair or replacement: what needs attention?

The condition of the cover

A torn area or opened seam may be repairable when the surrounding material is sound. Brittle fabric, widespread wear or several failing areas may call for a replacement cover. We inspect the top before recommending an approach.

Fabric or vinyl

Compare the replacement products available for your car, including material, color, texture and window details. The cover choice and fitting plan need to work together.

Seams, folds and fit

We assess how the cover sits on the car, the areas under tension and any earlier repairs. Mention difficulties opening, closing or securing the roof so cover work and any separate mechanical issues can be scoped clearly.

Leaks and water marks

Tell us where water appears and whether it happens while parked or driving. The source may be the cover, seals, glass, drains or another component. Replacing the cover is not a guaranteed fix for every leak.

START WITH YOUR CAR

Send these details
and photos.

A few clear daylight photos help us understand the work before discussing the next step.

  • Your vehicle

    Year, make, model and roof type. Include any previous repairs and problems opening or closing the roof.

  • The complete top

    Show the top fully closed from both sides and the rear. Include the window and the way the top meets the body.

  • The area that needs work

    Show tears, opened seams, worn folds or earlier patches. If water is getting in, add a photo of the staining or wet area inside.

  • What you want to change

    Tell us whether you want a similar finish or a different available material or color, and when the car can be available.

Photos start the discussion. We confirm the final work, suitable products, cost and timing after assessment.

Questions about convertible tops.

Can a convertible top be repaired instead of replaced?

Sometimes. A local repair may be suitable when the surrounding material and construction are sound. Widespread wear, multiple failed seams or previous repairs can make a replacement cover the better option. Inspection helps us recommend the scope.

Should I choose fabric or vinyl?

Start with the products available for your car and the appearance you want. Compare the material, color, window details and fitting requirements together. Neither fabric nor vinyl is the automatic choice for every vehicle.

Will a new cover stop a leak?

It can address water entering through a failed cover. Leaks can also involve seals, glass, drains or other components. We need to understand the source before treating a new cover as the answer.

Can you fix a motor, latch or frame problem?

This page covers upholstery work on the top. Motors, latches, frames and other operating components are separate mechanical or electrical work. Tell us about opening, closing or securing problems so any specialist assessment can be identified before the cover work is agreed.

Can you confirm the price and timing from photos?

Photos and vehicle details help us start the discussion. The final estimate and schedule depend on inspection, suitable product availability and any related issues. We agree on the scope, cost and timing before work begins.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR TOP.

Let's get your car ready
for the next drive.

Start with the roof you have, what needs attention and the result you want. We'll discuss repair or replacement and what needs a closer look.

Send your year, make and model, photos of the top fully closed and close-ups of what needs attention.