California Covers

These guys are great! I got three quotes, they were by far the least expensive. They did great work and even let me keep the car there while I was traveling saving me over $100 for airport parking.

I have been dealing with Rick at California Covers (and before that at King Kovers) for decades. The quality of the work is excellent. Rick and his crew understand my needs and always come through with an outstanding result.
Great advice on my projects always make my decisions easy.
This is the real deal for any car lover!

Absolutely fantastic work. The love and passion that go into each defined fabric is a piece of art don't pass this opportunity by if you are looking for a excellent tailor-made shop, you won't regret it!

My 2015 Hyundai Veloster was stolen, and the thieves damaged the driver's seat seat-back bolster (the wing that help keep you in the seat). My mechanic,(Ryo at Broadway Smog -- also highly recommended) suggested I visit California covers and ask for Rick.

I certainly am glad I did.

Rick gave me a written estimate and scheduled the job for two weeks out. They are that busy! I submitted the estimate to my insurance company and they accepted it immediately.

A week later, my wife and I were talking about the only thing we don't like about the Veloster - the visibility is not so good. It occured to me that perhaps we could add an inch of height to the driver's seat while the back was being fixed. I called Rick and he told me it would be no problem.

As I was bringing the car in this morning for the repair, i realized I hadn't asked what the additional work would cost, and I hoped it wouldn't be too much. Rick remembered that I had asked for the add-on, and assured me he would have that done, too. As I left, he told me the work would be done before the end of the day and he would call when it was ready.

I got his call around 2 PM and headed over there, hoping there wouldn't anything to complain about. There was not.

The car was done, and the seat looked brand new! I sat down and realized the height was much better and the visibility significantly improved.

When i went into the office to pay for the work, Rick told me there was no additional charge for the height boost! The cost was exactly what he estimated, to the penny. The bolster is perfect, everything was clean, and I am thrilled by the quality of the work, and Rick's (and Jannele's, who works in the office) attitudes. I will be sending anyone who needs auto upholstery or convertible top work to California Covers, and I strongly recommend you take your work there, too. As you can tell from the many 5-star reviews they have, my experience was not a fluke. Check them out.

(And BTW: If you are experienced in this sort of work and need a job, give Rick a call. He told me they are super busy and could use some high-quality people.)

These Guys are the real deal. I doubt that there is anyone better in the Bay Area for car interior and seat cover repairs. Rick, the owner, is true to his word and if there is ever a problem with a job, he will make it right. They also treat everyone with respect whether you show up in a classic roadster or a Fiat 100% electric 500E like mine. My Fiat had some seat cover tears and although the price seemed a bit steep at first but when I got the finished product back, they were repaired better than the original and right on time as planned. If you catch Rick on a good day he is very funny as well so there is really no better choice. These guys Rock!

Ive had a few unconventional things upholstered in my life. And Ive always had California Covers complete my requests.

The first thing I had done was a 6x8 piece of carpet for my conventions. I needed a gray color carpeting with cushioning on the bottom. I was shown different rolls of what was shag like car carpeting but was perfect as just a carpet mat for the floor at convention centers. They had a medium gray color. They cut it to size then glued a sponge layer on the back. The carpeting and pad was light enough for me to roll up at the end of shows and put in my car. Its much lighter than actual home carpet.

For my second project I had 4 octogonal shaped seats that went into a dinning room nook in my house. My dog conveniently puked on all of them over a course of a few weeks and the crappy fabric cushions that I had on them were conveniently ruined. Thanks dog!

So I redzoned and ripped the screwed down pieces of wood that had the cushions on them out and had new pieces of wood cut to fit. Then I took those pieces of wood into California Covers and told them what I needed done. I wanted waterproof marine upholstery with a medium cushion. Marine upholstery to keep the vomit from soaking in, you know, from the damn dog. I got to choose from a selection of books that had the color samples of the upholstery. Again, I went with a medium gray.

They looked fantastic! (Picture posted). They are durable and well made. I can wipe them clean of vomit (dog or child) and what ever else my children decided to wipe on them.

Yes, you may have a convertible that needs a top or a car seat that needs a patching, whatever. If you have an unconventional upholstery need, look no further. Bring your idea in here and I personally guarantee that they will help you get it done.

Had to replace the leaky rag top on my 2003 T-bird. Car looks fabulous. These guys are great. Knowledgeable and honest. Even helped me get rid of the mold that resulted from the leak by referring me to Jose at Best Detail and then coordinating with him to get everything done. Excellent communication. Thanks, guys.

This is actually a twofer review. When my old BMW 328i sprung a huge leak in the big storms this year, the folks at Express Auto Glass accurately diagnosed the problem over the phone, that it was not a bad windshield seal, but a clogged sunroof drain. They sent me to California Covers for a solution. So they get 5 stars for the referral. Cal Covers was awesome--they took me in quickly, on a drop in basis, diagnosed that, yep, it was the sunroof, and had the problem solved in a few hours for a very reasonable price. The folks at Cal Covers are nice, competent, and confidence-inspiring. They make me want to buy a convertible just so they can work on it. Highly recommended.

THE PEOPLE YOU WANT WORKING ON YOUR CAR. They did a killer job repairing my roadster top after a break in, and I just took them my classic to have the window tracks serviced/restored. They are professionals who take the time to do it right, going to bring them every attention-to-detail/finish-work project in my garage

You can trust you are getting the best service, quality, and expertise at California Covers. I don't write many reviews and want you to know that you don't need to shop around. THIS IS THE PLACE TO FIX YOUR CAR! I had my VW bug roof replaced and it looks soooooo good that I rarely put the top down anymore...I just love looking at it. So now I keep it up all of the time. lol Just kidding, but seriously, my new roof looks amazing and perfectly sealed and my car even sounds quieter than it did before when the top is up. I also had an issue with my power windows and they took the time to find the right part at the right price. You can tell when you walk in that everyone enjoys being there. The company culture is rich with good vibes and genuine hospitality, that you don't usually get from auto shops. You are in good hands!

I stumbled onto California Covers while having a walk in downtown Oakland. Rick, at the shop, gave me a quick estimate and an idea of time frame for the project. I came back with the truck bench seat, a sample swatch of the material, and a quick design sketch of what I wanted the seat to look like. They nailed it. Awesome job.

Dave H.