Interiors, re-made by hand.

Roof linings, leather seats, dashboards and complete interior restorations, from our motor trimming workshop in Montague Gardens, Cape Town.

From R2,000VW Polo & Polo Vivo roof linings
Cars to boatsClassics, bakkies, trucks, buses & marine
Leopards Vehicle Restoration CentreUpholstery and panel beating on one site

We repair, restore and reupholster vehicle interiors. A sagging roof lining, one torn bolster or the whole cabin, finished to look the way it left the factory, or the way you always wanted it.

Eleven trades,
one workshop.

Our motor trimmers work on everyday cars, luxury vehicles, classics, bakkies, trucks, buses and boats. Choose a service to see what it covers.

  1. Freshly replaced grey roof lining in a car

    Heat, age and failing foam backing make headliner fabric separate from its board. We strip the deteriorated material and fit new roof lining fabric for a neat, tight finish. Premium and Alcantara-style finishes where suitable.

    • VW Polo, Polo Vivo, Golf, Tiguan, Amarok
    • Audi A1 to Q7, BMW 1 Series to X5
    • Mercedes-Benz cars, SUVs and commercials
    • Sunroof shades and pillar trims
  2. Black leather rear seats in a car

    Torn, worn or faded seats change how a whole car feels. We assess the covering, stitching, foam and frame, then recommend a local repair, a partial recover or a full reupholster.

    • Leather, fabric and vinyl seats
    • Foam repairs and replacement
    • Bolster, stitching and seam repairs
    • Fabric-to-leather conversions
  3. Tan leather car seat with fine stitching

    Worn bolsters, cracked surfaces and failed stitching need specialist care. We repair and reupholster leather on seats, steering wheels, armrests, centre consoles and selected trim.

    • Cracked and worn leather
    • Damaged stitching
    • Armrests and centre consoles
    • Refreshed, matched finishes
  4. Classic car dashboard trimmed in leather

    A cracked dashboard makes a well-kept car look neglected. We inspect its construction, surface damage and the position of airbags and other safety parts before recommending restoration or recovering.

    • Dashboard reupholstery
    • Recovering selected components
    • Custom interior finishes
  5. Tan leather car door panel

    Door panels take daily handling and sun. We repair loose upholstery and reupholster inserts in leather, vinyl or fabric, keeping the original panel structure where the backing allows.

    • Peeling fabric and leather inserts
    • Worn armrest sections
    • Matched to the rest of the cabin
  6. Classic car interior with plush seats and carpet

    Worn, stained or damaged carpet drags down an interior. We replace a section or fit complete carpets for cars, bakkies, classics and commercial vehicles, working around floor shape, trim and mounting points.

    • Fitted replacement carpets
    • Trimmed floor coverings
    • Classic car carpet sets
  7. Leather steering wheel in a dark car interior

    A peeling wheel is the part you touch most. We recover steering wheels with new leather and stitching, and do gear lever covers, handbrake covers and centre console parts to match.

    • Steering wheel recovering
    • Gear lever and handbrake boots
    • Contrast stitching options
  8. Convertible with tan leather seats

    Sun, rain and constant folding wear soft tops down. Each roof is assessed to decide between a local repair and replacing a larger section.

    • Roof fabric repairs and replacement
    • Rear window and flexible screens
    • Stitching and seam repairs
  9. Classic car with red leather bench seats

    Classics need the right materials and respect for the original design. Keep the original character, or build something personal with different colours, textures and stitch patterns.

    • Seats, door panels and dashboards
    • Roof linings and carpets
    • Complete interior reupholstery
  10. Bakkie bench seat re-trimmed in black

    Commercial seats have to survive long shifts and stay comfortable. We do drivers' seats, passenger seats, foam replacement and trim repairs for trucks, buses, forklifts and fleet vehicles.

    • Driver and passenger seats
    • Seat foam replacement
    • Fabric-to-leather conversions
  11. Red and white boat seats

    Marine trim has to handle water and UV. Materials are chosen for the job, from boat seats and marine vinyl to covers and canopies.

    • Boat seat reupholstery
    • Marine vinyl and foam
    • Boat covers, bimini tops and canopies
Roof lining replaced by TA Upholstery Workshop photo

The roof is falling.
Glue won't hold it.

When a headliner drops, the foam behind the fabric has broken down. More glue or pins don't last. We take the roof board out, strip it back, check the board and recover it in new fabric, so it sits tight again.

From R2,000 Standard VW Polo and Polo Vivo roof lining replacement. Other vehicles are quoted on make, model and roof configuration.
  • Volkswagen
  • Audi
  • BMW
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Toyota
  • Ford
  • Hyundai
  • Volvo
Quote my roof lining

Spec your trim.

Pick a material, colour, pattern and thread. Send the spec with photos of your car and we'll quote on it.

Material

Colour Onyx

Pattern

Thread Signal red

Send this spec on WhatsApp

Preview is illustrative. Final materials and colours are matched in the workshop.

Repair, reupholster
or restore?

i.

Repair

Fixes one damaged section: a torn seat panel, loose stitching or a worn armrest. The rest of the trim stays as it is.

ii.

Reupholster

The old covering comes off and new leather, vinyl or fabric goes on the same component, over sound or rebuilt foam.

iii.

Restore

The whole cabin: seat foam, panels, carpets, dashboard and roof lining brought back together as one finished interior.

Not sure which you need? Send photos and we'll tell you honestly.

From a photo
to a finished cabin.

Many jobs can be priced from photographs. Some need a look in the workshop first. Either way, you know the price before we start.

Leather being stitched on an industrial sewing machine
  1. Tell us what's wrong

    WhatsApp, call or use the form. Give us your vehicle's make, model and year and describe the problem.

  2. Send photographs

    Clear photos of the roof lining, seats, dashboard or whatever is damaged. Say if you want original-style or a different finish.

  3. Assessment & quotation

    We review it and tell you whether a workshop inspection is needed before confirming the quote.

  4. The trim work

    Components come out, the structure underneath is prepared, new material is cut and stitched, and everything is refitted.

  5. Checked before you collect

    Every job is inspected for fitment, stitching, alignment and overall finish before the car goes home.

Straight from
the workshop floor.

Real jobs, photographed in Montague Gardens.

Torn grey bench seat before repair
Bench seat, as it arrived
Bench seat re-trimmed in black
Bench seat, re-trimmed in black
New roof lining
Roof lining, replaced
Two-tone leather front seat
Two-tone front seat
Cream leather handbrake boot
Handbrake boot in cream
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Said on Google.

Very impressed with their work, very professional and I got my car back the same day.

Noorie Hammand

I took my car in for interior resprays of the door panels and repairs to my leather seat and TA Auto Trimmers did an excellent job. My car looks very modern and was brought back to life.

Sanele Dube

Very professional job done. I'm very happy with my new roof lining and at a decent price.

Cammy Paulse

Thanks for doing a great job, friendly service, and at an affordable fair cost.

Ant

Good price. Friendly staff. Quality work.

Cameron Ramsamy

Seat looks really good. Like quality work. Thank you.

Jacob A C Weideman

Trimmed for the cars
on Cape Town roads.

Volkswagen
Polo, Polo Vivo, Golf, Tiguan, Amarok, Caddy, Kombi
Audi
A1, A3, A4, A5, A6, Q3, Q5, Q7
BMW
1 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, X1, X3, X5, X6
Mercedes-Benz
C-Class, E-Class, SUVs, Vito
And more
Toyota, Ford, Hyundai, Volvo, Nissan, Porsche, Jaguar, Jeep, Land Rover

Questions
we get a lot.

Can I get a quote on WhatsApp?

Yes. Send photos of the damaged area, your vehicle's make, model and year, and a short description. Some jobs need a physical inspection before a final quote.

How much is a roof lining replacement?

It depends on the make, model, roof configuration and material. Standard VW Polo and Polo Vivo roof linings start from R2,000. Ask us for a price on your vehicle.

Do I need an appointment?

Please contact us before visiting so we can confirm availability and set a time to look at your vehicle.

Do you repair leather car seats?

Yes. Damaged bolsters, worn upholstery, torn sections and selected stitching or foam problems, through to full reupholstery.

Can you restore a complete interior?

Yes. Seats, door panels, dashboards, roof linings, carpets and selected trim components, in an original style or a custom one.

How long does it take?

It depends on the work, the condition of the component and material availability. We'll give you a realistic time with your quote.

Do you do panel beating too?

We're part of Leopards Vehicle Restoration Centre, home of Leopards Panel Beaters. Accident repairs, resprays and full restorations can be handled on the same site.

Bring it in,
or send it over.

Telephone
021 839 2778
WhatsApp
078 343 7396

Customers come from Milnerton, Table View, Parklands, Bloubergstrand, Century City, Edgemead, Bothasig, Goodwood, Bellville, Durbanville, Brackenfell, Parow and across the Western Cape.

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