Dale is an absolute godsend. We were referred to him to repair the upholstery in our 1979 Porsche 928, and from start to finish, he exceeded our expectations. He was always available to answer questions and provide expert guidance, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. When it came time to drop off the Porsche, Dale promptly followed up with a quote that was both fair and reasonable. On top of that, the car had a flat tire and, without hesitation, Dale arranged to have it patched--simply adding it to the quote at no extra hassle to us. That level of care and attention to detail is rare. The very next day, the Porsche was ready, and the results were outstanding--it looked better than ever. True craftsmen like Dale are hard to come by. He is not only exceptionally skilled but also a true gentleman and professional. We're incredibly grateful to have met and worked with him. Thank you again, Dale! read more

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Expert craftsmen and original materials. Fair pricing and good communications. Dale and crew have deep knowledge of automotive culture and aesthetics. read more

Best there is! Craftsmanship and quality of work it the very best! This is the place to go to!

How is this man actually in business? So disorganized. Cannot actually schedule an appointment, return a phone call, etc.

Dale completed an amazing upholstery job on my vehicle (2104 Maserati GranTurismo Sport - Convertible) which included leather repair in addition to affixing the glove department which had some lose material hanging. Dale was very detailed in explaining the work that went in to performing the duties I noted above. He provided a realistic timeline to complete the repairs in which he met perfectly. Furthermore, I was also able to get additional work done while my car was at Dale's shop in which I already earmarked for repair. Dale provided a contact to fix some minor dents I had on my car and was able to coordinate that activity and it did NOT take any additional overall repair time, which is AMAZING! Even better, Dale provided a contact for me to do a paint touch up upon picking up my car as he was aware I wanted this done too. Upon dropping my car off at the paint touch shop (auto body shop) the servicemen offered a very good deal for me to repaint my entire car that comes with a LIFETIME WARRANTY. The overall experience from coming into contact with Dale has really allowed to me execute all of the cosmetic uplifts I have been seeking to get done for well over a year with the security of knowing they are all being done the best car repair professionals in business here in the LA area!!! Dale is a one stop shop you need for all auto restoration activities I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND him to anyone in the LA area looking to work on their car especially for luxury and classic vehicles. He is the best!!!!! read more

Dale restored my 1968 Mercedes with as much care as one would treat a baby. He explains everything. The prices are fair. He does thorough research on his vendors before committing to any third party. And overall he's simply a pleasure to be around. He made me love my car even more than I did when I got her. read more

The absolute best in every way. Convenient, fair prices, friendly, expert personalized analysis of the problem. Dale's shop is the best shop for any issues related to auto interiors. He put a new headliner in my Jaguar sedan and it looks like it came from the factory but nicer. read more

In an age when so much of our society is sadly dishonest and selfish, I am so pleased to be able to review Thomas Top Shop on Yelp. The entire experience has been phenomenal from start to finish. I won't bore you with the details of my story (if you really want to know however get a load of my review of Markels Auto Upholstery!), but just say that I was sent by my magical mechanic to Dale with a big, persistent issue with my seat and a lot of lost money. Dale could not possibly have been more attentive, professional, fair, honest, and wanting to save ME money. He told me to come over right away when I called, and after having a look at my seat he invited me back first thing in the morning next business day! He is as informed as they come when it comes to knowledge of auto interiors, and was able to apply his years of experience and his powerful understanding of the subtle mechanics of my seat to work out a solution to my problem in an hour, no new parts. My only complaint is that I nearly had to fight with him to allow me to pay him for the work he did. If you have the foresight that I didn't to check on this website before you have work done on the interior of your beloved vehicle, you just found your place. read more

The floor mat anchor in my car's driver's seat got pulled out of the carpet so the mat was slipping all over the place. My usual mechanic referred me to Thomas Tops, and they took care of me same day. Dale was helpful, friendly, and explained the repair completely. The repair work was invisible and the carpet looked new. Thank you Thomas Tops! read more

I was recommend to see Dale at Thompson Tops from a friend who works for MB dealership in Hollywood. They used Thompson Tops exclusively on interior touch ups on new cars. First thing I noticed was 3 brand new Jaguars from the dealership getting touch ups. That told me I was at the right place. I needed my driver seat repaired and was given a fair price. The tear was on the side panel which is vinyl which surprised me. Dale recommend using leather for a better match on a 2006 E350. The car seat looks great! Dale is a car guy and likes seeing car owners who care for their rides. A real gentlemen. read more

Dale and his team are fantastic. Very professional and thorough. They fixed my Z8 Convertible roof/window and made it look factory new which is hard on a 16 year old car. read more

There's a reason this place has been around for 90 years. Their work is impeccable. Their knowledge is unparalleled. Dale is fantastic. I was referred to the shop by Beverly Laurel Automotive and I couldn't be more thankful. I own a 2003 CLK 320, it had sat for a couple of years (I had a hydraulic leak so the top didn't work). I took it in to get that fixed and when I picked it up it went from looking great when I dropped it off to tears everywhere. After a solid 20 minutes of me freaking out it was explained that it was dry rot and that's what happens when the top sits out in the sun and doesn't move. I was wrong. They were right. I took it into Dale, rips everywhere...came back a few days later and it looked like a brand new top. To TOP it off (pun intended), it looked better than the previous top that was installed poorly. My white dragon flies again and looks just amazing! Thanks, Dale and Thomas Top Shop...can't recommend highly enough! read more

The fabric roof liner in the 2001 Jeep Cherokee had be sagging down for a few months and had been driving me crazy.... Dale and his guys were able to match the color exactly to the original headliner.... the work is exceptional!!! Dale was very helpful, thorough and affordable. I would definitely recommend the services of Thomas Top to anyone! Tony read more

Good, Fast, or Cheap. Pick two. Not at Thomas'. With Dale you can have ALL three. They were able to repair my driver side seat in a matter of hours and were an absolute pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend. read more

They did a great job fixing my Mustang top, but they do all kinds of convertible tops. I dropped it off on Monday, Tuesday afternoon, it was ready!! A Great job, and done very quickly!! read more

Dale and his team do great work. I brought in my Triumph for a tricky convertible cover installation and they did the work same day, cleanly and professionally. Dale is a great guy and has been honing his craft for over four decades. A real pro and a nice guy, too. "Top" is in their name for more reasons than one! read more

Dale and his dad Rick did the seats on my Porsche Carrera GT coupe which I sent out from New York. These guys know Porsche, and they don't need coaching! They were there then, they know what's correct, and their work is absolutely to the highest standard. I recommend them without reservation. Richard Roth NYC read more

When parking my car at Fox Auto Parks at LAX my convertible top was cut into and destroyed. These guys did a great job replacing the top and the car looks brand new. Dale is a great guy to work with. read more

Having dealt with Thomas Tops professionally for years, and also had work done on my cars, I can say Dale and his group do a great job. One time when I was there he was restoring a 1950 Bentley. It looked great. read more

Dale is an artist and craftsman. We brought in our "funky" Karmann Ghia convertible with a torn roof and less than classy interior. We left with a transformed vehicle that is showroom quality. They created parts from scratch, were creative and inventive, and delivered far more than we could ever have expected. CUSTOMERS for life! read more

I was looking for an auto upholstery shop on line. Reading reviews of several shops. The reviews for Thomas tops shined allot brighter than all the rest. So I took my car to Thomas's and a gentleman named Dale greeted me. I told him what I would like to have done to my car. Within minutes he explained the process, the length of time needed and the cost. I was so impressed with the cleanliness of the shop and Dales professionalism,I decided to let them do the work. Just as Dale explained to me the job was completed on tune and it looks great, the price was very fair as well. Thanks Dale. Btw I was so pleased I'm bring another car to Thomas's tops! Dennis read more

I was impressed with the reviews I read on Yelp. I also have a friend who has been a long time client of Thomas Top Shop and had nothing but good things to say about his experiences. Dale, the owner was lovely and knew that he could easily repair the upholstery my puppy chewed. The repair to my Ford seat was a small one - but they gladly took care of it. Based on what I saw in their shop and heard from my friend, they more than often repair vintage & high end autos. If you're an auto buff, you'll be impressed with some of the vehicles in their garage. If you have auto upholstery issues, it appears you are in good hands with Thomas Top Shop. I was. Recommended. read more

A couple years back Dale made my sports car into a show winner, doing convertible top, new interior and attending to countless details. Now he's turned my minivan into a luxo-cruiser. The leather interior is outstanding, so are the new headlights. Many thanks for all the great work! read more

Though I won't be having service performed at TTS this time, I have to give Dale and the store a great review based on a telephone inquiry I just made. Though his shop doesn't do the job I require, he gave me invaluable advice in finding the right place to do the repair. Took time out of his day to give great customer service to someone who is not even a customer yet. read more

A friend recommended Thomas Top & Upholstering to me for fix a peeled off fabric panel on a door in my Ford Escape. I am glad he did! Dale did a fantastic job repairing it and did it in a quick turnaround. Matter-of-fact, I dropped off the car and walked two short blocks to the Target/Best Buy Gateway center and enjoyed some Starbucks until Dale called saying the car was ready! Great work and Dale was very nice and considerate. Thank you! read more