I am the proud owner of a 26 year-old car. It is an absolute workhorse of an automobile. I have taken good care of it, and it has taken good care of me. Even after some jack-in-the-box kept going straight in a turn-only lane years ago and rammed right into me, and his insurance wanted to total my car, I refused, fixed my baby up, and got it back on the road (despite the DMV's ridiculous salvage process). I don't believe in throwaway culture, I believe in making things last. So after 26 years, it's still running like a champ, but needed some cosmetic work - and don't we all. The headliner was peeling off in the rear, and fabric on a door panel had also come off. I took it in to Alameda Auto Upholstery, spoke with the owner Jose, and he quoted me $350 to replace the headliner and reattach the fabric on the door panel. I thought that was pretty reasonable, and agreed on the price. On the day of service, Jose and his team had my car done in 6 hours or so, very quick. The work looks great, I'm glad I invested the money. A few years ago, this place also put in a new convertible cover on my partner's Miata, and did a nice job with that as well. Would recommend this business for your auto upholstery needs. read more

Our son just picked up his boats salon cushions. Jose did an amazing job; repaired a tear, reattached buttons & re-stuffed with new foam. Quality foam & work completed in the timeframe promised, at a reasonable price. Thank you Jose! read more

I needed to have a seat removed in my new Nissan Armada. My adult son has Autism and other issues that make it necessary for him to sit in the 3rd row. He is 6 foot tall and he has difficulty with his body coordination. We were worried he might fall when trying to squeeze past the 2nd row (even with it folded & push forward). I called and asked if they could help us with this issue and was told Yes. I brought my car in and he looked it over, grabbed his tools, and 5 minutes later it was done. I'm really appreciate the amazing service. read more

The headliner or ceiling upholstery on my 2011 Volkswagen hatchback was peeling off and waving in the wind when I was driving. I needed a place to fix it and my mechanic recommended Jose at Alameda Auto Upholstery. Jose and his team did an amazing job! He slotted me in at 9 am and the work was done same day by 5:30 pm. He showed me the fabrics he has on hand and even cut a couple samples for me to compare before the work was started. Very kind customer service and very thorough work, I highly recommend! read more

What a gem of a business the owner is an expert in his work and cares about the product. He did my headliner, seats and carpet and knocked it out of the park. He did an incredible job and his prices are great. Thank you for helping me with my danger ranger read more

Jose and crew have replaced a few headliners for me in my cars over past few years. Have always been very happy with the service and the final results. Good pricing for great results. My latest job was particularly difficult but they competed all the work in one day. One of the best auto upholstery shops in the Bay area in my experience. Will always be my first choice. read more

Back in May, the rear windshield of my 2012 Audi A5 convertible was coming detached from the soft top. I was concerned as it felt like one good bump at freeway speed would completely detach it.I asked the service technician at Audi Oakland. He recommended a couple of shops but they would not take the job or quoted me a very high cost to replace the entire soft top. Finally, he referred me to Jose at Alameda Auto Upholstery. I went to see Jose. He was very upfront about the job, cost, and pros/cons of trying to reattach the windshield vs. completely replacing the soft top. In the end, we opted to have Jose use professional adhesive to reattach the windshield to the soft top. It only took one day and it looks and performs great. Since June I have been driving with the top up or down, no problem! I appreciated Jose's honesty and diligence on this job. In the end, he was able to take care of it at a fraction of the replacement cost of the soft top. Thank you Jose! I will definitely be referring my friends to you. read more

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Jose and his team did a great job repairing the headliner of my classic car. Jose was even willing to accommodate same day completion and my schedule for when I needed the car back. So happy with the outcome, I would 10/10 recommend this shop for interior repair! And, they had the most competitive pricing for this repair from my research in the area. read more

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I recently had the headliner replaced in my 20+ year old van. Jose, the owner, did an awesome job! The van was done when promised. The cost was very reasonable. I highly recommend Alameda Auto Upholstery! read more

Jose was really professional, fast, and honest. He could've over-charged me for my headliner work but saved me money instead. Great job all around. read more

Jose installed pre-ordered seat covers for me. I couldn't afford custom upholstery and my fabric seats were getting more stained. The custom ordered covers came with no instructions, but these guys knew what to do. So happy Jose said yes to the job. 2 cars done in 2 hours! read more

Had a great experience getting my wife's car a new convertible top here. From initial conversations about the job, to steering me to the correct top to purchase, all the way to the installation, everything was easy with Jose. He obviously knows his craft and the top looks awesome! Great communication, quality work and a very competitive price. I highly recommend Alameda Auto Upholstery for whatever job you have. read more

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Drivers seat in my 2013 Mercedes GLK350 4matic was torn due to wear. I purchased a replacement on Amazon for $65 and hoped to have AAU install for me due to the seats being heated. Jose (owner) told me my purchase wouldn't work and that they could replace with a custom for $100 more than the installation cost of the one I'd purchased. While originally annoyed, I agreed and am happy I did. I was able to return the one I'd purchased. They did a beautiful job....I'm very happy. Jose is very professional and a very nice guy. read more

Jose is experienced and really good at auto upholdstery! He did a top quality work to my seats and doors with patience and dedications! I couldn't recommend him more! read more

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Jose and his team saved my car when another shop left me with a deteriorated sunroof shade headliner that made it difficult to drive. The process was explained clearly and price was more than reasonable. They even offer to help me with drain maintenance as a yearly service! This is a good indicator to me that this shop knows what they are doing and will take care of your car. read more

Price is based upon experience obtaining a quote. I called today and spoke with Jose about redoing my targa top. Jose provided me with a detailed quote and pricing breakdown on my initial call. Pricing seemed reasonable and fair given the scope of the work. I think my top might need more work than just the upholstery, so I'm going to address the hardware needs before calling these folks back. Just based on my call, I'd recommend considering for future work. read more

I just phoned to inquire about sewing a leather steering wheel cover that I had purchased from the Toyota dealership. The man I spoke with gave me his honest opinion that I would most likely be frustrated with the result as these covers rarely fit. Thank you for helping me to avoid throwing good money after bad. What a wonderful business! read more

Amazing service and seats look like they are from the factory! Price was fair and work was done professionally!

I was referred to Alameda Auto Upholstery by my brother,who had his convertible top replaced there. He is extremely satisfied with the result. And, he couldn't say enough about how wonderful, professional,and honest the owner, Jose, is. I went to Jose at A.A.U. to have my headliner replaced. They did a FABULOUS job! I am planning to do more business with Jose and Alameda Auto Upholstery. It's so nice to have a local business that you can rely on for your needs. To top it all off, the price is fair, and the quality of the work is impressive. Thank you, Jose! read more

Very responsive, honest and great quality work! I call for an estimate to get headliner replaced for my 2007 VW Rabbit. I received an estimate over the phone and later in the day stopped by to choose the color. They did the repair on time as promised and charged the price quoted. Thanks for a great job and reasonable price AAU. read more

Incredibly Happy with the work Jose and his team did on my Land Cruiser. They recovered my front seats with skins I purchased online. Made an appointment for a couple weeks out, dropped the truck off when the time came and they did the work in a day. Came out better than expected and will certainly go back the next time i need upholstery work. Prices were VERY reasonable. read more

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Jose does amazing work! I highly recommend him and his team at Alameda Auto Upholstery

I'm not sure what the deal is with this place, but I've tried calling them numerous times and no one ever answers, nor is there the option of leaving a message. Are they even still in business? read more

I had the carpet replaced on the drivers side because I completely ruined it from wearing heels that punctured holes into the carpet. I was so amazed at the work that was done!!!my car looks and, smells brand new!!! OMG!! They also reupholstered the armrest which was completely covered in cracks from years of me pressing my elbow down into it it looks like it came straight from the manufacturer!!! They saved me hundreds of dollars!!! Great work guys!! You have a customer forever! read more

Both projects he's done for us have been excellent, and we come all the way down from Santa Rosa.

Wow! I took my 2009 Audi A4 there last week to get a new headliner, and I couldn't be more happy. Aside from the quality and great price, they are very nice and professional people that made me feel like I was the only customer they had. As soon as I got there, they assigned a person to work on my headliner, and they didn't stop until it was finished. Great job!! read more

The other reviews are spot on, Jose is the best to work with. I brought in a rear package shelf for a 2002 BMW 530i that I was retrofitting with a rear sunshade. I knew it was tough to get an exact fabric match, but he suggested a suede that was very close. He also asked if I had a few additional trim pieces for the roller I didn't realize I needed. I had to order the parts from Germany and once I dropped them off, Jose had it done in a couple of days. Attitude, craftsmanship and wanting to do the best job possible was amazing. It actually came in under his estimate which was refreshing. I wouldn't hesitate to have anything upholstered here and will be the only place I will take my items to. I'm particular about my BMW and he took great care! Thanks Jose! read more

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Took an older Mercedes hard top here for headliner replacement (obviously nearly impossible to find 30 year old "new" headliner for this car). Jose knocked it out of the park for super reasonable price. Highly recommend this business. A+++ read more

My 1964 Volvo needed help. The structure under the drivers seat was failing. Regular body shops and welding shops didn't want the job, but Jose was actually enthusiastic about fixing it, and he did a fantastic job, making it stronger than it was when new. You wouldn't expect an "upholstery shop to do welding Jose is a man of many talents. Rusted metal was replaced, reinforcements installed, and the seat rails were aligned perfectly, so my new drivers seat slid right on and supports my excess weight solidly. Jose is one of those rare people who works hard, likes doing it, and cares more about the quality of his work than getting wealthy (he charged about 2/3s of what I expected). He's a hard man not to like. read more

1000% recommend reaching out to Jose when you need interior work done on your vehicle.

I finally got my daughter's VW beetle headliner done! I have been planning on getting it done but just couldn't find the time and place to go. I came across on yelp at this place Alameda Auto Upholstery. I called and spoke to Jose. His very professional and easy to talk too. I took my car today in the morning and got it done in the afternoon. I'm giving them 5 Star it's well deserved. Jose and the rest of the employee did a awesome job. When I came to the place it's very easy to find. Jose right away greeted us and showed us a sample of the lining material. The price are very reasonable. I highly recommend this place. Thank you jose for the job well done! read more

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I was very pleased with the work and service from Alameda Auto Upholstery. They made sure that water caused damage to the interior of my vehicle was mitigated and performed work to prevent future damage. Jose is very knowledgeable and knew the best course of action to restore my vehicle. The work was so well done that the interior looks and feels brand new. Jose was very clear and upfront about the work needed and the price estimate. When the actual time was less than the estimate, he lowered the price accordingly. In summary the quality of work was excellent and the price was fair and reasonable. I would not hesitate to bring them my vehicles for any future work. read more

Jose is magic and absolutely wonderful to work with. No bs, no runaround, just expertise and kindness. He fixed the convertible top on my Mini after the Mini dealer broke it and couldn't fix it. I only wish I needed more interior work done on my car so I could give him more business! read more

We have been using Alameda Auto Upholstery for years. Jose has worked on many of our cars including our 2003 Volkswagen Beetle. The original leather on the VW was getting tacky and so we went to Jose for advice to make it look special. We went with his suggestion and not only is the leather choice and trim beautiful ,but now everyone wants to buy the car! This car is too wonderful for us to ever sell , thanks to Jose. Alameda Auto Upholstery does amazing work, and our family would highly recommend it. We would give it 6 stars if we could. read more

JOSE AND HIS CREW ARE ROCKSTARS! Just had the headliner done on my new baby - a 2001 Jeep Cherokee - and it looks like it just came out of the showroom floor! FANTASTIC job. Everyone who sees it can't get over how great it looks. Impeccable work and done on time. Cannot recommend this place enough. A big shout out to Jose and his guys! read more

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Yelpers If you guys want great service, super work at a reasonable price, go see Jose! The guy is a master at auto upholstery repair . I bought my Mercedes for seat repair and Jose replaced my OEM seats cover at a Reasonable price and also delivered as promise. read more

Jose is a master f leather. My reupholstered drivers seat once again feel kill showroom new! read more

I broke the stash box lid in the center console of my truck.. Went to the dealer to find out they don't even make that part anymore.. I tried looking online -everywhere- and couldn't find the lid anywhere.. I went over to this place and talked to the owner.. Most shops would charge a fortune for having to custom build something like this or probably wouldn't want to take it on at all! These guys were great and not only agreed to take it on but did a fantastic job! The new lid looks like it grew there! Very reasonable and professional!! Big Thank you to these guys read more

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Jose is a great guy and this no-frills shop did the work for hundreds less than a competitor in Walnut Creek. It took him some time to find the part (to repair a 13-year-old moonroof) but his work was worth the wait. He even touched up the center console so that it looks like new. Would definitely come back again. read more

My brother has a 2004 Buick SUV. The leather was in terrible shape on the driver's lower seat. This was the second company I stopped by for an estimate. I was greeted with a warm smile, and I was given a price that was cheaper than the first company estimate. I clicked with this company, so they got the job. It was a combination of the customer service and the price. It was only a 100 dollars difference in price, but I felt more comfortable with this company. I was right by choosing them. They did a wonderful job with the installation. Their pricing was very reasonable for the excellent service they provided. I highly recommend this company. read more