Took care of my 2010 Acura bottom seat at a decent price. Would recommend.

Julio and Jonathan took great care in restoring the interior on my '61 Comet. They reupholstered my bucket seats, the back seat, the headliner, the dash...you name it. They even made a great cup holder for me that looks like it was born there! They back up their work and are friendly and helpful. I love my car! read more

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Julio did a very good job on my car. Replaced 2 torn leather seats with new leather and was very satisfied. I took my other car there a few months ago too and that is why I came back. Fantastic work! read more

Recommended from CARTEK. Thanks Vic these guys are good! Took my 2008 GT500 to another place up north on Fig the door panels were coming off. Well needless to say they made a mess of both door panels they gooped it all up with glue and ended up with the same problem! Beware of this guy! Julio, is a breath of fresh air not only was his price reasonable his work was very good! Just like all good businesses you will have to be patient as they have limited space but worth the wait! I highly recommend this auto upholstery place. I have made an appointment to have my convertible replaced and He will be upholstering my 1931 model A sedan also! read more

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It's always stressful to try a new shop especially when dealing with the restoration of a classic show car. Julio and Johnny took on the job of redoing the complete interior (seats, panels, carpeting, headliner and more) of my 1961 Facel Vega HK500 (Google it) and handled it with class and aplomb. We were dealing with covering every inch of the interior with specially treated Connolly leather and English Wilton wool carpet (like a Rolls Royce), a diamond-stitched headliner and following exact factory patterns. This project was for me a very large investment in time and money but although expensive by anyone's definition, Julio's labor was a bargain (cash talks) only outshone by his talent. Julio's work is masterful (to see him work is memorizing) and his attention to detail is the sign of a true craftsman. I would HIGHLY recommend him even for the most intricate project. read more

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These are the guys that built Highland Park. Hard working skilled craftsmen who are passionate about their trade. Julio is the real deal. I got a quote to repair the vinyl armrest in my Subaru Crosstrek from the premiere auto upholstery shop in Pasadena. They quoted me $150 and said it would take 2 months to do. Julio fixed it for half the price and did it in one day. He also replaced cheap vinyl for real leather and made it look 1000% better. The stitching matched the original factory build perfectly. Super impressed with these guys. read more

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Called due to the excellent reviews but was told by phone that they are not taking any new jobs for the rest of 2017. Was also told to go back on yelp and look for another reputable re-upholstery/repair shop. Lol ok. read more

I have a 2006 Acura MDX that needed a whole new set of front seats. Met with Julio and Jonathan. We worked out the selection on leather material, texture and accents, then left Julio to do his magic. Wow. The two front seats look brand new! It's like getting a new car. They did the job on time, no drama; great work. read more

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I was really disappointed in my experience with Julio. The price was fair for the work that was agreed upon, but Julio decided not to do everything we agreed on. What he did do, he did well. He also had someone drive me home on the morning that I dropped off my car, which I thought was pretty cool. But that's where the good part of the experience ends. When I initially brought my car in, I showed Julio where my upholstery was worn and needed replacing. He agreed, and also pointed out the worn seating area on my driver's seat, which I had not noticed, and said he recommended that I fix that, too. I agreed that he was right, and asked for a price. He gave me a price, which I agreed to. He asked for a hefty deposit in cash, which I gave him (he didn't give me a receipt, just wrote it down in his book), and told me it would be several days before he could do the work since he would have to order the leather. Fair enough. Fast forward to the day of the repair. I called 45 minutes before the shop was to close, and asked if my car was ready. Julio said the car might be ready today, and it might be ready in the morning. I had no idea what to make of this. I asked Julio to call me when the car was ready, and he agreed. I got no call that afternoon, or the next day. About 3:00 the next day, I called Julio and asked if my car was ready, and he said, "It was ready yesterday, I already told you!" So I hastily made arrangements to get a ride to pick up my car. When I got there, Julio didn't show me his handiwork, just handed me an invoice and waited for his money. Based on all the positive Yelp reviews, I figured I could trust him, so I forked it over. When I saw the car, I was really disappointed to find that Julio hadn't bothered to fix the worn seating area on the driver's seat -- which he had recommended in the first place! I paid for it, so I'm not sure why he didn't do it. Anyway, after all the miscommunication over getting my car back, I had a really bad taste in my mouth, and was just happy to have it back. Sometime when I'm feeling bold again, I'll just take it somewhere else to finish the work that Julio didn't do. read more

Answered the phone with a huge bad attitude.. barked at me... extremely rude... ghetto and unprofessional

My mechanic referred me to Julio Auto Upholstery to have my sunroof repaired. I never knew about this place before, but I'm glad I know now. Everyone in this shop was eagerly working and worked with precision. Some of the cars in this place looked brand new but they were just restored. The owner took a look at my sunroof and, within minutes, fixed the problem. It so happen, the sunroof was off track and he told me why it happened and suggested a product to use for preventive maintenance. For this quick solution and recommendation, I was given his business card and not given a bill. Talk about good business! So, if you need to have convertible service or any other kind of auto service to keep your vehicle looking good, call Julio Auto Upholstery. read more

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This guy is amazing! He shares a large all-indoor shop with another larger business which does body & paint work. They work on all kinds of cars but apparently they specialize in restorations of older classic and antique cars. I saw some examples of 60-70 year old cars they had completed and made to look like new and showroom fresh. Julio does upholstery work on cars, boats, RVs and any other vehicles that can fit into his shop. He also does convertible tops and repairs sunroofs. I had a 1990 Toyota with a sunroof that would not close. My regular mechanic had said it was out of his range of expertise. So I took it to Julio to have the sunroof repaired. It also needed some minor upholstery repair. Unfortunately a replacement sunroof motor is no longer available but he did get it to close tightly. I'm trying to find a used replacement motor but at least for now it no longer leaks, thanks to Julio. And the upholstery repair he did was flawless. ... AND the price was actually WAY under his original estimate. I would definitely recommend Julio for any kind of upholstery or other work within his scope. read more

Glad I found this place they patched up a tear in my convertible top on the spot. When I asked how much they said "whatever you want, call it a donation" In the end I probably paid more then I should have but that's not the point - the quality of service I received is what matters. Thanks Yelp, I love finding gems like this! read more

Just had a great experience at Julio's. Dropped in on a Friday afternoon to have them look at my drivers seat. The leather was lifting off the seat and needed to be clipped down. I had previously gone to another shop that quoted me 2+ hours of work and about $100. When I pulled in today the workers quickly looked at the seat, got some tools and started working on it. It took him about 10 mins to fix the seat just like new. I asked how much, he replied "just a few bucks," I gave him a little more for his efficiency and courtesy. Entrance is just off Figueroa, no signs on building that say Julio's. They share the building with a body sop. The sign says "The Shop" and you pull in off Figueroa. Highly recommended. Hard to find a good auto upholstery! read more

Was pleased with the business i had with jonathan and julio. Brought in my car for a soft top to be done and i cant express how good of a job they have done for my car. If anyone is looking for a good quality place to get some reupholstery done this is the place to go to i can honestly vouch for the bang for the buck here read more

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I took my S90 Volvo to Julio and he replaced the driver seat bottom that was worn out and it only took him 3 hours. The work was immaculate and looked better than new. It shows that he has been doing this type of work for a long time and is an expert! Everyone else wanted to take 2 days and charge me 2x more than him.. so it was well worth the drive to Highland park. fyi: The metro is 3 blocks away so i went over to south Pasadena for lunch and shopping and the time flew by before he called me to say it was finished already. Thanks again Julio and i will be back for sure.!!!! read more

I had Julio do a fairly difficult headliner job on my 59 VW bus. I am was very particular about the fabric and install (in the roof and around 9 Windows), so I put marks for placement of bows and seams. He did it from scratch and really put out an amazing job - me and my VW bus buddies are impressed. Thx Julio! read more

Julio's is at "The Shop." You can find him and his crew at the Figuroa entrance. The headliner reupholstery job costed a little more for my Jetta 2005.5 MK5 because of the added difficulty in its construction. Nonetheless, it was still a better deal compared to the other auto upholstery shops on the Westside. I also liked that they had in stock a similar fabric to my original, whereas other shops needed to order them. Unlike the other upholstery shops, these guys advised that the back window glass would need to be removed (for Jettas) so that the job could be done right, preventing any unnecessary wrinkles. Even though it was highly recommended, I ended up taking the risk by not having the glass removed, since they had prior experience working with Jettas. After a whole day's of work, I came to pick up my car and was shocked to see dimples and ripples all over. I was utterly toiling myself in regret that I should have listened to the experts and gotten the rear glass removed. One of Julio's employee/apprentice, who I think was called John, was very patient and diligent in explaining the case in seeing my disappointment, so I paid and drove home. For about a few weeks, I had to drive with the windows down, since the car smelled like epoxy glue. But as the glue cured, I noticed that all the dimples and ripples had magically gone away! I was totally thrilled that my money wasn't wasted after all. Only if they had told me that these blemishes would work themselves out as the glue cures, I wouldn't have been in such a bad mood. I was going to call them and tell them that things worked out, but I never had got around to it. So here's my testimony to Julio and crew. Now, I can really appreciate your work. Good job! read more

Wow, wow, and wow. I needed a seat cushion built for a motorcycle seat that is no longer in production. Not only did he make the foam insert perfectly, he installed the cover as well, all within four days. Great service, great price, and great work. read more

I picked up my 86 Chevy Silverado K10 today from Julio's, and I couldn't be happier. I seriously could not stop smiling when I saw it. Julio, Jonathan, and their team did an amazing job! They kicked butt!! They went above and beyond. Check out the pictures, they speak for themselves. Not only did they do an amazing job, but their customer service was outstanding. They were courteous, took pride in their work, and made sure we were happy with the outcome. I found Julio's on Yelp and decided to roll the dice based on the good reviews. I will, without a doubt, recommend them. read more

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I recommend and support this place. They really did a great job fixing my 4Runner seats even though it's old vehicle. It was quick and was finished as promise. read more

Wow! i've been dealing with auto shops long enough to know that I have to shop around and feel comfortable with who's working on my car. Let's just say that it's from experience that I know who's full of BS. I took my project to a few shops and was not confident in anyone until I met Julio. He did an entire custom interior job on my car and it was amazing! He kept to his word on the price and made sure to tell me of all the details with pride. Julio works on anything from vintage Ferraris to new cars with the smallest needs. He and his team pay attention to the smallest detail and let you know of all the work. These guys are great! If you need any kind of auto interior work, go see Julio and his team! read more

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Julio did a great job in fixing my Porsche 911 seat. Turnaround time was fast and the quality of the work is spectacular. Jonathan was also very responsive. Lastly their prices are very fair. I highly recommend them. read more

These guys were great! They squeezed me in even though they were swamped, accommodated me with everything I needed, and took care of my car in a day. It looks great and the guys who worked on it were totally professional and courteous and cleaned up after themselves. On top of all that, it was by far the best price that I found for the job AND it was in my neighborhood. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! read more

Went here after reading some reviews that seemed lagett and I'm so satisfied by julio's work. Not only did he do an excellent job but he was professional and efficient . I went to see him on a sat he gave me not just a quote but an exact amount on how much a new convertible top would cost me on my Mitsubishi eclipse . I gave him a deposit, he gave a receipt and he ordered the new top Monday called me the same day that it was in. I took my car in Tuesday and got it back the same day and charged me exactly what he said, no surprise cost in the end. I must say the work, look, feel, and material all looks great for the price. Other places would give an estimate of $400 over what Julio charged me. I would diffinetly recommend this place. read more

This guy quoted me $450 for a headliner in a little truck! One the phone they said $84 but come over so we can see it! Then i get $450 in person! Cray! read more

I wanted to like this place. I needed the seat reupholstered in my '94 Volvo. I phoned and asked them about it, and whether they could get original fabric. I was reassured that they could do this job, and was told to "bring the car by." I'm a busy guy, I work full time, as does my wife, and we have a 5 month old. We do not have a lot of time. So when I had a free Saturday, I got in the car, locked the doors, and headed out to Highland Park. A young Hispanic guy looked at the car, quoted me a price, but told me that he didn't know whether they could get the original fabric. He asked that I go to the dealer and find out myself. So I say the hell with the new fabric, lets just get her repadded. Okay, he says, but they were all busy today. No problem, I said, I can leave the car, and come back. Well, he said, they would have to take the car off the street and into the shop (looking around the neightborhood, I emphatically agreed.) And to do that, they would need a 50% deposit. I pointed out 1. No deposit had been specified earlier, and 2., in all my years of having cars repaired, NOBODY has ever asked for a deposit, and 3., THEY WOULD HAVE MY FREAKING CAR, AND ISN'T THAT WORTH MORE THAN A DEPOSIT? (What I didn't point out, out of politeness, is that the cars in the shop were covered in thick dust, looked like they had been there since the Reagan administration, and were not leaving, at least under their own power, any time soon.) But I agreed, and offered my credit card. Oh, no, no, no, he told me, it has to be a cash deposit. Otherwise, he said, it just "wasn't worth their while." In fact, he told me to come back some other time, because it wasn't "convenient to them." What about my convenience? Well, it is 2013, and I don't carry much cash, or my ATM card, especially to marginal neighborhoods for 50% cash deposits for the benefit of shops which may or may not be legitimate businesses. My credit card does not allow me cash back, though I did try at a local business. All that was in my wallet amounted to a 25% deposit. I went back to the shop, explained my situation to the young man, then to the proprietor (Julio?) who again reitereated that it "wasn't worth their while." So I got the hell out of there. And I was glad I did. Amazing. I drove out there, met their price, agreed to their terms, and was met with this crappy attitude. I almost feel that I --white guy with Volvo--was discriminated against, but that never happens, right? read more

Quality work, fair price in Highland Park. The only thing preventing you from leaving your fancy car here is the prejudice you have for this neighborhood. If you want to pay 2 to 3 times more for inferior workmanship at a dealership that makes you feel "safe", go for it. The crew at this shop have been honing their craft for generations back when they only did lowriders. Push your limit. Live on the edge. That's what motivated you to move here in the first place loca(o) - in addition to flipped houses that you could reasonably afford. West LA is way out of your price range. Sacrifices. Aviento 5 estrellas. read more

OMG This guy does such good work it's unbelievable Finely I found somebody that takes pride in his work. Julio fix my door panels my head rest my shifter boot and my floor mats in 1 day WOW and the job came out beautiful I'm so happy I'm gonna recommend everybody in my life to this guy. thank you so much julio read more

Professional shop. Excellent work for fixing interior trunk of Aston Martin Vantage. High quality material and great price.

These guys re-did the headliner for a 1976 Jaguar XJ-6 I was restoring. Top notch work at a very reasonable price. They had a bunch of really nice, high-end cars in the shop while I was there, so that in and of itself, speaks for itself. read more

Brought my Saab 9-3 to get a small patch of leather repaired on drivers seat. Johnny gave a fair price and the work was done incredibly quickly. Even more impressive, they not only replaced the leather but they added padding to the seat. It feels like a brand new car. Would highly recommend these guys. read more

I have a fairly inexpensive leather sofa that that had 3 small tears in it. I called a highly rated leather repair place to get it fixed. They informed me that they were out for the holidays and to call back on Monday. I called on monday and was informed that they were now going of town and would refer me to someone else. That someone else called and then said after seeing a picture, to call the other company and just have a new cover made for the sofa. Really???? It was obvious to me that neither of these companies wanted my business. I came back to Yelp and found Julio's. Walked in, went over my options and fixed on the spot. read more

I have done business with Julio over 20 years. He just reupholstered my 1950 Chevy Fleetline to original look the day it rolled out of the assembly line. Use original material. Excellent job. Get nothing but compliments. Thank you Julio. read more

I just got my upholstery done and it's like some newbie tailor who sewn my Mercedes armrest! I was looking for a guy to re-upholster my seats but next thing I know he just re-stuffs them, and now it's freaking tilted so there's my 200 buck gone "POOF!" What a rip-off, I regret taking my car here and I suggest you do the same, look somewhere else! read more

Julio is a master at his craft. I took my Porsche to him for a new convertible top, not only did he do an amazing job, but he did it fast and for a great price. It looks new. And they cleaned my interior. And found my lost sunglasses! I will be back. read more

These guys did a great job on the center console and seat on my Mercedes E350. They were able to match the leather perfectly. Julio and his guys are honest, they do great work and they are fast. I can't recommend them enough. Having them a mile from my house is an added bonus. read more

Great price and even greater service!!! Julio and his guys get the job done right and quick!!! ive taken my seats to get repaired and they literally get it done some day (in a few hours)...customer for life. Thanks again Julio. read more

Fixed my sunroof, which had a busted motor, for $2000 (yes that's right $2000) less than what the dealership quoted, and they did a great job. read more

Went to have my Toyota Tacoma seats reupholstered. So happy I came here.. Jonathan gave me an estimate and time frame. Put down a deposit and 4 days later paid the remaining balance and both front seat were looking like new. Awesome job. No new surprise price increase or change of order originally agreed to. Looking to get your car or truck seats upholstered, this is the place. Thanks Jonathan! read more