I spent the last two years with my duct taped/duck taped/flex taped/gorilla taped top, on my 2008 Miata NC, hoping that I could find a place like Miatatopworks. Other local shops were either too busy or too expensive, until I found Thierry on another site. When I called him, he knew the car, could work on it the next week, if I brought it to him, and could finish it in a day. Plus the price was good, for the top he recommended. The only thing was, I couldn't find his "shop" address. But he gave me detailed directions in Sasualito, and promised me he could do it in a day, so I drove over, met him in a quiet, shady location, he showed me the top (a premium, made in USA Robbins cloth top) and he started work right away. I walked to the library, and four hours later it was finished. What could be easier? He couldn't be nicer. He suggested I wait for two weeks to let it stretch out (it was a nice warm day when he installed it), so that's what took me so long to write this review... Thank you Thierry! read more

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Thierry was super helpful with making sure I got the right type of top (canvas, OEM style from Robbin's) for a good price. Scheduling the installation was a breeze, and he completed the installation in 2 hours when he quoted 4! He also replaced my cracking rain rail and cleared out the clogged drainage holes. He also provides all the information you need for the warranty from Robbin's. If you're in need of a new soft top, I'd recommend going with Thierry and enjoying a nice sunny day in Sausalito. read more

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Excellent work on my 2001 S2000. Couldn't be happier. So nice to have an actual glass window. Thierry did an amazing job. Highly recommend him for a convertible top replacement. read more

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100% would recommend Miata Top Works . Theirry did a great job and I couldn't be any happier. The installation took around 4 hours and my Nc Miata looks good as new . read more

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Thierry has replaced my top twice. The second time was a factory warranty that he worked out for me, so I only had to pay for labor. He comes right to your door and if you're far away he'll come for a small extra charge, well worth it. read more

Excellent way to get a new top on your Miata. Quick work and done right. Might not be a central Bay Area location though, but it is worth the drive to get it done right at a good price. read more

This review is a little late, but Thierry replaced the top in October 2023. I am 110% satisfied! He offered a great price on the soft top and the installation. I recommend him to anyone looking to have their soft top replaced. I dropped off the car to him around 9:30am and he was finished by 2pm the same day. It's been 2 months since the new top was installed and I have had 0 issues. If there are any issues, there is a warranty on labor and the soft top, so rest assured you'll be taken care of. read more

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Fantasic fast service. Installed my Z3 top within a day. Clean work excellent results. As others were weary of a "web-business" so was I, but Thierry was great and did the work at a reasonable price. He provided insight that only a true experienced pro would, answering all my questions and making me feel comfortable the job was going to be done correctly. I can't say this about some auto body/upholstery shops that made fear the results and question my choice while quoting twice the installation fee. My Z3 is in his ad on CL. I would use him again if I ever decide to get another convertible. No leaks and looks great! read more

I was reluctant to use this place because it was in Sausalito. Thought it was going to cost more. I was so wrong. Terry is honest, friendly, reliable, fast, and, great price. Shows me why I needed another frame and even tracked a couple down for me to see if I was interested in any of them. He def. goes above and beyond to help me get my top useable again. Don't get those cheap Amazon tops like I did. Go with his recommendation. HE KNOWS BEST!!! See you with your new top and a NA wink by MIATATOPWORKS! read more

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My Miata NC was in dire need of a new soft top, and multiple posts within a couple of bay-area Miata Facebook groups said that Miata Top Works was the place to go. So, I contacted Thierry directly from his website and after payment of a nominal deposit, the Robbins fabric soft top arrived at his business within just a couple of days. Thierry can work remotely, so we arranged the installation at a mutually agreeable location. He is friendly, on-time, fast and professional. The end result was beautiful, and he provides very reasonable cost with extraordinary value. read more

It's rainy season again, and the poor disintegrating top on my new-to-me '04 Miata had a hole big enough to fit my entire head through! So, after skimming through the 7 hour YouTube installation videos and reading the thousands of horror stories online about how frustrating an install is and how LONG it takes to do it on your own without a lot of previous experience and/or friends to help, I knew immediately that it was not for me. The online Bay Area Miata communities all seem to unanimously recommend MiataTopWorks so I put the call in Wednesday afternoon. Thierry (owner) was super friendly and helpful, giving honest answers when I asked for recommendations (i.e. canvas vs vinyl, zippered vs non-zippered, etc) -- case in point, I was ready to pay for a new rain rail since you can't know how degraded the existing one is until you take everything apart and mine is over 20 years old, but he assured me that for my model year they used a different material for the rail and it would most likely not need to be replaced, saving me a couple hundred bucks (and spoiler: he was right!) After I decided on exactly which top I wanted, he said he would get back to me later in the day with a price quote after contacting his suppliers -- and then literally three minutes after hanging up he texts me with the quote! Long story short, Thierry installed my new Robbins Streamline canvas top this morning (Saturday, less than 3 full days since my original call) for an unbeatable price AND did a spectacularly amazing job! The top fits perfect and looks so much better than my raggedy old one that I'm kicking myself for not doing it sooner. He has all the tools and TONS of experience and it's quite obvious he enjoys what he does/cars/convertibles -- had some great conversations when dropping off the car. And on top of that, he finished the car faster than quoted (3 hours vs 4 hours). Top notch all the way around!! Side note: if you take your car to him in Sausalito like I did and don't know what to do while you wait, I recommend checking out the Bay Model Visitor's Center... it's about a 15-20 minute walk from his place, has free admission, and is a huge working scale model of the entire Bay Area watershed (complete with tides and everything), all the way from Pacifica up to the Sacramento Delta. I honestly didn't expect it to be all that interesting, but I was engrossed and fascinated enough that when Thierry's "finishing up!" text came two and a half-hours later, I thought it had been maybe 45 minutes, lol. read more

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Thierry helped me replace a top back in 2010. It still looks and works great! Highly recommend.

Thierry is the man! He guided me through what top to get to replace my sad, leaking top on my S2000 that was never quite right, and fixed my convertible top. The job was professional, and the car practically looks new. Would definitely have him fix my car in the future! read more

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I reached out via email and very promptly got a response from Thierry. We were able to easily coordinate a date for him to come out to perform the installation which took far less time than expected. Would highly recommend if you're feeling apprehensive about installing your own top. read more

Excellent communication, pricing, and professionalism from Thierry! Extremely high quality work and parts used. My S2000 top looks like new again! read more

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I have a 2004 Honda s2000 which after 11 years was developing many holes and tears. After reading Thierry's reviews, I decided to give him a call. He was very straight forward with pricing and quoted me $1350 for the cloth top, the vinyl was a little cheaper but i opted for the higher quality material. I felt it was fair for the amount of work needed to be done and after seeing his work and calculating that a Robbins top is already $700, the install is really only $650 which is a really good deal since Thierry will work around your schedule and come to you. Thierry's overall professionalism and desire for quality is typically not conveyed through these reviews, but in my experience everything he did was with the upmost care. Furthermore, Thierry does not skimp on cheap parts. For my replacement top, he purchased and brought to my house a Robbins cloth softtop which through my research is one of the best brands of soft tops for replacing an original s2000 soft top. Also Thierry provided me with the serial number for my soft top in case there are any warranty issues, I'll be able to contact Robbin's directly. The entire installation took just under 4 hours, during which I chatted with Thierry about his previous installations. He typically works on miatas but has performed over 40 s2000 soft tops and also does bmws. The guy really knows his stuff. I watched him for a little bit here and there and every step of the way he knew exactly what he was doing. Remember typically these installations for an inexperienced person typically takes 8 to 16 hours for an s2000. Please don't think he rushed, because he didn't. He made sure everything that was removed to access the soft top frame was replaced properly. When the new top was installed, it looked way better than the OEM. The fit is extremely tight, which i think is a good thing. Also, I've spayed on some 303 fabric guard to help with water proofing and UV protection before the rainy season. Not sure at this point if it will help significantly, but I figure it can't hurt. I highly recommend using Thierry, it's just not worth doing the installation yourself. There's so many things that can go wrong with fitting the top on and drilling into the bars. Wish I had another convertible so I could give more business to Thierry. Thanks so much Thierry! read more

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Thierry took care of me today and replaced my soft top for a 95 Mazda Miata. He did the top 5 years ago but some loser cut my top and vandalized my car. Took him less than 3 hours. Great work and super reasonable prices. Quality product. Highly recommended! He also does his work mobile. He did a house call on a Sunday! Talk about convenience! I will recommend MiataTopWorks to anyone that needs a soft top! read more

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I found Thierry via the internet. I purchased a 99' Miata a couple of months ago and have been frequenting the online forums and his name and business came highly recommended by several senior forum members. His prices are the best I found in the area and his work and professionalism are outstanding. He was flexible and even installed my top on the fourth of July. It took him less time than he originally quoted. To top it off my car had an old 90' frame and top on it from the previous owner and needed additional parts and labor that wasn't originally included in the initial quote - Thierry installed them on a separate day no extra charge. Above all else he was honest with pricing and work as well as took the time to help me figure out which Soft-Top brand to choose. I'm happy I found him. He even does BMW Z3 tops. read more

Excellent experience! I recently purchased a 2002 Miata (in 2014) that still had its original top- it was was slack and starting to split in the rear corners. Based mostly on the reviews I read here, I decided I'd give Thierry a call. I met him in Sausalito at the beginning of April, and in less time than it took me to get breakfast and wander around the waterfront, my car was ready. Along with the top, I also needed some new tension cables- I was impressed at how the car's profile looked totally different post-op. He gave me a few operating and maintenance tips, and away I went. Over the next months, I was completely satisfied with my new top, with the exception of a small manufacturing defect. I contacted EZ-ON directly (the manufacturer of the top I chose to buy), and they determined that I was eligible for a top replacement under warranty- After getting the new top from his distributor, Thierry met me near my employer in Emeryville to install it! How can you beat that kind of service? Very professional, very knowledgable about Miatas, and nice guy. I whole-heartedly endorse Thierry and his work, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend his service to anyone. read more

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Thierry is a great guy and provides top quality work. My 2001 Miata soft top had a giant hole and needed replacing. Thierry came by my place, walked me through the options and replaced the top in 2.5 hrs. During the install, he found my latches needed adjusting and a plastic part of the striker plate was missing, he had an extra part on hand and replaced right there. Thierry goes the extra mile and has foresight into potential issues. I decided to go with a Robbins Top with plastic window, he gave me tips on how to keep my top in tip top shape and what to look out for. I highly recommend Thierry and will go to him for all my soft top needs. read more

If you've ever hesitated when doing business with someone online, trust me, there's no reason to hesitate with Thierry. I did my homework, read the reviews, even called the factory that provides his car tops and he's more than qualified to install new convertible canvas car tops. His prices are the best and my S2000 Honda is looking showroom new thanks to his expert installation. He told me my model would require 5.5hrs and he kept in touch telling me when it would be ready. No runaround. Don't know why I waited so long. Oh, did I say he's a VERY nice guy? Professional too so go for it! You won't regret it. read more

Tierry replaced my damaged S2000 top this morning with the higher quality canvas top. He did an amazing job and completed the entire job in just 3.5 hours. It was very convenient as he came to my place and did the work there. I had a tough time getting to his garage because of my work schedule and he came to my place instead. He is super professional and very friendly. He is honest and competent. He knows what he is doing. Honda dealership Bills for 15 hours of labor for the same job and will keep the car for two full days!!! This guy did an incredible job in 3.5 hours. He is also very reasonably priced and fair. Don't waste your time calling anybody else. read more

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A very genuine honest ethical guy with good communication skills and very knowledgeable about his work. He replaced the top on my 2008 Miata with a canvas one and it came out great. Would use his services again. read more

Thierry just helped to put the Robbins top on my s2000, it looks amazing! He is a really nice guy and his work is great! he changed my top in 4 hours,highly recommned! read more

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I decided to go with Thierry to replace my soft top on my S2000 as he had some very good reviews. I was not disappointed, he was very professional, friendly, and fast to respond with his emails. He got the job done in less than 5 hours. Overall, very satisfied with his service. read more

Had my top replaced, Thierry was responsive and professional. I drove to him and he had the top done and hour earlier than expected. Quality work and attention to detail. He also gave me some tips for maintaining the soft top as well! Definitely going to stick with him any time I need to replace my top. read more

I will be honest, Thierry's one-liner email responses initially threw me off. However, his schedule as well as his mobile service aspect made it appealing. He arrived on-time, and had a friendly and honest demeanor. He quickly started reviewing the Robbins top I had provided as well as the car that he'd be working with, and started right away. He did not mind me asking questions on his work, his opinions on no-brand tops, as well as other general inquiries. He was very transparent with informing me if a new rain rail was necessary, and did not try to sell me on unnecessary extras. His work was quick, clean, and he knew how to do the job. After completion, he offered recommendations and advice on maintaining/cleaning the top, as I had the plastic window option on my top. We also chatted for a bit, and during that time he did not make it feel like I was keeping him from the rest of his day. Thanks for your service. read more

Found Thierry on Yelp after the tape job I'd done on the existing top of my '95 Miata was no longer working. (The top had been slit by vandals two different times over the course of a couple of months a few years ago. Since I park on the street, I hadn't bothered to replace it, but when I recently applied waterproofing, tape wouldn't stick anymore so full top replacement was the only option.) All my communication with Thierry was by phone and then text. He was upfront about the costs and time it would take to do the job. After he ordered the replacement top (Robbins, with plastic window), I headed over to Sausalito to meet up with him. Got there at 1:00, and by 3:00 the new top was installed and ready to go. Great work, for a reasonable price ($750, parts and labor). Highly recommended. read more

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I found this place from Yelp. First I thought it's an Auto Upholstery Shop that you have to take your car there. But turned out it's just a phone call and he will come to you instead. He'll shows up to your work, your house, or anywhere that you preferred. Thierry knows about convertibles top really well. I think he can do most cars with his eyes closing. And the job done nicely and quick. I've was joking with him by saying that. He also provided good quality top and offered good length of warranty, and he will stand behind his works and warranty. You can't go wrong if you need a new convertible top replace. I would refer anyone to him. read more

Fantastic Service & excellent craftsmanship! I would recommend Thierry to anybody looking for a new top :) Great fellow to do business with!! A+++ read more

A must have ! Quality , integrity, experienced , friendly, FAST , EFFICIENT , PROFESSIONAL RESULTS. I spent hours a week contemplating whether to order and do myself , or have it done professionally. With a warranty , craftmanship, experience, service to my driveway performed in less than a half day, no brainer. Very fair excellent pricing . My car looks like a million dollar brand new car! Thanks a bunch, much appreciated! read more

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Thierry came out to my location, he was pleasant and quite knowledgeable about my 96 Miata. He finished the job in about half the time it would have taken me to do it myself. The fit is very good and it looks great. The cost was fair....I'd use him again and would recommend him to everyone. Russell read more

Summary: Great price, great installation, and Thierry is a great person. Note that he deals in cash, but that's how you get the amazing price. About 10 years ago, I installed a Robbins top on my own '95 Miata. $1k+ and 14 hours later and I swore I would never, ever, ever do that again. I later bought a hard top, but ended up selling the car before moving to CA. I replaced my '95 with a sweet little '91 Miata a few years ago, and when it came time to change the top, I remembered my promise to myself: I would rather eat ramen for a month than do that again. A friend recommended Thierry, and holy cow. SO MUCH LOVE for this man and his work! A quality Robbins top, rain rail AND installation were only a little more than if I had bought just the top myself. When he realized my schedule was tight, he offered me his mobile service, and came down to south bay and installed the rag top in my work parking lot...on the hottest day of the summer, even, and was super pleasant about it. Oh, and it took him less than 4 hours, instead of the 14 it would have taken me. My top is perfect. Thanks, Thierry! read more

Let me echo what everyone has already said, Thierry is great! After doing some research online, I decided to give Thierry a call when my 1990 Miata's top started to rip at the zipper. It was time for a replacement. And folks, my Miata is my baby. I love her. She is driven daily, garaged every night and is in immaculate condition. I spoke via email to Thierry several times. He outlined his prices, what he could do and his recommendations. We even discussed brands and quality. After seeing how many happy customers he had, I made an appointment. I was a few minutes early and Thierry was even earlier. We discussed my car a bit and then let her with him. Hubby and I did lunch in Sausalito as well as some shopping. LOVELY area. Thierry called to say the car was ready. Unfortunately the rain rail had to be replaced and was extra $$. But Thierry had been upfront about that in the beginning and even saved the old one to show us. Oh yea, it was a brittle broken mess. However even with that extra expense, his price was still much lower than others I checked with. And my top looks fantastic. He showed me how to care for it during the first couple of weeks and the new safer way to lower it (got a glass window to replace the vinyl one). We discussed my car in general and he taught me a few things I did not know about it. Thierry really loves his job and he truly loves cars. My husband and him chatted about various types of cars and motors. Though this is really only an upholstery type of a job, it was comforting to work with a true car guy. I highly recommend Thierry. And not a bad reason to also spend the morning in one of the loveliest places in the SF Bay Area. read more

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I had a totally positive experience from beginning to end. I wanted the canvas top for my 2006 Miata, which had to be ordered, and Thierry kept me informed of the progress along the way (it only took a week to arrive). Once it arrived, we made an appointment for installation and Thierry even showed up a little early. (I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Thierry comes to you; you don't need to take time out of your day to deliver the car to him.) As to the quality of the workmanship, my Miata literally looks better than it did when I bought it in 2006, because the aesthetics of the canvas top are superior to those of the original vinyl top. I would definitely recommend Thierry to anyone needing a replacement top for their Miata. read more

After my girlfriend bought a used Miata in need of a new top... I called after struggling to install an ill-fitting top myself and 2 days later I had a perfectly installed top of higher quality than the one I tried to do myself. Wish I saved the money and just did this first. Thierry is friendly, professional and adept at what he does, and he was able to do the work in my office parking lot. Doesn't really get much better or more convenient than that. read more

Miata Topworks is fantastic. I've worked with Thierry twice, once to replace the rear plastic window on my 1995 Miata back in 2013, and again last week when I finally decided to replace the top entirely. Thierry is very collaborative when it comes to deciding what top works best for you, very communicative about when he'll do the work, and he does the work at your location, which is as easy as can be. Prices are very very reasonable too. Convertible owners in the Bay Area, we are lucky to have Miata Topworks as a local resource. read more

The plastic window and zipper were no longer functional on my 1995 Miata's top. After patiently answering lots of my questions about different options, Thierry showed up at my place and installed the new top. It looks great, works great, and the price was more than fair. He took a consultative approach to helping me select a top and a perfect installation. Thierry is a true professional. read more

My mechanic recommended Thierry at Miata Top Works for the job, and I'm really glad that he did! I have an 2001 Miata that was in desperate need for a top replacement. All of the details were taken care of through email while I was at work - including scheduling the top to be replaced right in my own driveway. It couldn't have been any easier. The price was excellent, with only a nominal fee to come to my home to do the work. He was timely, efficient, very neat, and I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a new convertible top. read more

Great experience. Changing your top can be very tricky. After checking on several websites, I decided to go with a pro to changed my S2000* top as most of people were saying "Try to replace you top yourself and deal with the consequences." Picking Thierry was a no brainer: he's recommended by a LOT of people. And for good reasons: Good advise, good install and good customer follow-up. I had issue with the top he installed. He was obviously a defect and he got he replaced in a snap. He knows his job, he stands by his service and reputation. You can't beat that. Trust me, you won't regret giving him a call... *: yes, he doesn't only do Miatas, but almost every convertible possible... And he knows about them... read more