If you're looking for an honest, skilled, and genuinely helpful auto upholstery shop in San Leandro, I highly recommend Rick's Auto Upholstery. I first reached out to Rick on Yelp and he actually responded even though the shop was closed and it was his day off. He told me to stop by for a quote, and when I came in he took the time to look over everything carefully and explain my options. My Honda S2000 convertible top is shrinking and the rear glass had fallen off, which is not an easy job. Rick offered to glue the glass back in at a very fair price, but he was very honest and said he couldn't guarantee it would hold because the top is shrinking. What really impressed me was that he said if the glue repair doesn't work, he would credit the cost of that repair toward a full top replacement. That level of honesty and fairness is hard to find. He also looked at my seats and told me that if I bring in seat covers, he can wrap them for me, and he gave me a fantastic quote for that work as well. Rick was extremely patient and let me ask a ton of questions without ever making me feel rushed. You can tell he really knows his craft and cares about doing things the right way. I also saw some of the other cars he was working on and the quality of his work looked excellent. He is busy (for good reason), but he was still able to fit me into his schedule about two weeks out. I'm really excited to have him work on my S2000 and get the car looking brand new again. It's not easy to find honest shops anymore, but Rick is definitely one of the good ones. read more

Rick's Auto Upholstery - Rick's attention to details is exceptional! This the front of his shop! He has already put me on the schedule to work on my Honda S2000! - Auto Upholstery Near Me - San Leandro, California

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I put custom seat covers on my car once. It was the worst day(s) of my life and I'm convinced it single-handedly gave me carpal tunnel. And I'm a hand doctor so you can trust me. Rick gave me a good price and put them on in a few hours at his shop. Nice guy. Apparently he drives race cars too which is pretty neat. Seat covers are a get-what-you-pay-for item. Buy accordingly. read more

Rick is great at his work. He repaired an arm rest in my car that the leather broke apart. He matched the detail and had the work ready in under three hours. read more

(Zero stars if I could) After speaking with Rick, he assured me he could handle my boat seat upholstery. He even pulled out what he claimed was marine-grade material to color match. The seats came out looking good and the color match was close enough. Unfortunately, just over a year later, the material started splitting and cracking badly. I contacted Rick and sent photos, and he asked me to bring the seats in so he could take a look. Before doing that, I went to several other upholstery shops for a second opinion. Every one of them said the same thing: the material had clearly failed, and the shop that did the work should stand behind it and redo the job at no cost. When I brought the seats back, Rick told me he didn't know what material to use and suggested that I find and buy the material myself, and he'd redo the work. I did some research and found a reputable supplier, Keyston Brothers in San Francisco, who even offered to send him free color samples and could provide the proper marine-grade material at a great price. After I shared that with Rick, his tone completely changed. He said it wasn't his fault and refused to redo the job unless I paid full price again. I even told him I was willing to split or share in the cost of the redo just to get it done right, but Rick said he wasn't going to "eat" any of the cost. That told me everything I needed to know about how he stands behind his work. I've attached a photo showing the results. The material that's splitting is what Rick's shop used, while the other sections in the picture are my original material from over 30 years ago, still in great shape. That says everything you need to know about the quality and integrity of the work. It really looks like he used old stock just to increase his profit margin. If you're considering this shop, save yourself the frustration. You'd be better off throwing your money away; at least then you'd know what to expect. There are many other upholstery shops out there that actually stand behind their work and care about their customers. Unfortunately, this is not one of them. read more

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Replying to my request quickly and providing me with a quote and availability to do the work.

Convertible top + rear window replacement, did an excellent job, looks amazing! Easy gentleman to work with, will be returning for other projects, highly recommended! read more

Rick's Auto Upholstery - Convertible top + rear window replacement - Auto Upholstery Near Me - San Leandro, California

Amazing small business owner. Had a middle seat where the upholstery was coming out. Rick said I could come by during the holiday week and he would take a look. He did. Used a few tools to reattach the upholstery and told me to come back if it ever came out again and we could add glue to the area. He did all this and didn't charge me anything. Amazing expert at his craft. Will definitely be back for other auto upholstery needs! read more

Great service, quality and price. Will be back for future upholstery needs. Rick was able to find material that matched my vehicle color and looks great. read more

Rick replaced the convertible top in my Honda S2000. He was able to order a Robbins top and install it in time for my high school reunion. I was very pleased with that, however, I had to bring it in a couple more times to get some minor things adjusted. Rick is very easy to work with and a nice guy and a competitive price too. I would go to him again. read more

Rick was responsive and very reliable; nice job done on my mk6 gti roof liner! Would use again for other upholstery jobs!! Best quality value balance read more

Rick was very communicative, and was able to figure out a creative solution to reupholster my baba l van's armrest, vs buying a brand new factory armrest for hundreds of dollars more. Thanks for your craftsmanship and the great deal Rick! read more

Very kind and helpful. Took time out of his day to advise me on cleaning my Acura MDX before I sell. Thank you!

Super helpful advice! They weren't looking to pressure, just gave honest advice and direction

Great job and affordable prices The attention with the customers is very friendly, I highly recommend read more

I hired Rick to install car seat covers. It was a challenging job working around electrical parts and things but he's a professional and I am very pleased with the results. Price fair as well. Highly recommend. read more

I was referred to Rick by a friend to get my truck seat cover remade for my 79 Ford Indy pace truck. Nobody makes that seat cover and it's a pretty rare piece even in the tattered form it was so I was a little nervous of the outcome. Rick matched the different vinyl patterns perfectly, looks as good or probably better than stock, and in a very timely fashion! Big thank you to Rick for his craftsmanship and customer service, I'll be bringing all of my interior needs to him from now on without question! read more

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I give Rick's Auto Upholstery 5 stars. He is an awesome guy and provides amazing service. If you are looking for quality service at an affordable price make sure you hit up Rick's Auto Upholstery.. I am very satisfied with the work. Check it out!! I posted before and after pictures!! read more

Scheduled months in advance. Held the date. On time delivery. Great work! Would recommend over and over.

Real class act... Hard to find people like Rick... love what he does it shows.. I look for excuses to have him do work for me.. thank you salute.. read more

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Great quality, friendly service and reasonable price. Will be back for any upholstery needs. Thank you so much

I recently took my 64 Corvair to re-staple a part of the vinyl top... Rick was able to squeeze me in last minute on a walk-in and took care of the upholstery for me reliable great work will take any future vehicles there!!! read more

We have a 1961 Bug, I bring to Ricks for Upholstery, Rick doing a great job, He was patient, I definitely recommend Ricks Auto Upholstery.

Had an sun visor replacement need. Dealer way too expensive. With Rick's guidance, my costs were ridiculously reduced. If you want excellent service, experience, and "l got your back" attitude, Rick's your man! read more

Wow, I was blown away by Rick's customer service. He's simply the most amazing person I've dealt with on Yelp. When I asked Rick some questions using the messaging feature, not only did he answer them prompted but that he called and left messages telling me suggestions on how to solve the problems I have (even if I ended up not using his service) and how some other shops can potentially solve my problems. I cannot thank him enough. This is one shop that if I have any job that I will be doing in future I would certainly utilize. read more

Rick did an awesome job with my trucks leather seat. It was ripped up beyond repair (so I thought) when I took it to Ricks and he worked miracles. My leather seats look new again for a reasonable price. Thanks to Rick my baby is cool and fly again! read more

I could cry right now i am so happy . Tears of joy. This family home business really care about helping people. My 2020 jeep wrangler leather seats were ruined he did a complete over haul and replaced my leather interior, including the arm rest. read more

I would like to praise Rick for being an absolute wonderful man. Very responsive, found him on yelp through asking quotes for the carpet replacement. My husband and I had brought our Lexus SUV to have our carpet replaced and he did fantastic job and for a reasonable price. I brought in the car on a Wednesday and by Friday it was finished and he works alone in the shop. I noticed as I was driving home that the airbag and SRS was lit up on the dashboard so I called him back and since he was already closed told me to come back on Monday and he will take a look at it. I came back Monday, he looked at it but it still wouldn't turn off and said he'll call the dealership to see if it needed to be reset there and will let me know. He eventually sends my husband the following day to take our car to his friends shop to have it reset for free and he even gave my husband money to pay for the Uber he took there to the shop to pick up our car. Thank you so much for everything. read more

Brought in a vintage stool. Super quick turnaround, very happy with the work. I'll definitely be back the next time I need work done.

Rick is a very nice guy and his work was perfect. He fixed it quickly and was on my way. I would definitely refer him to family and friends!

Very friendly, knowledgeable, and reliable. Will recommend for others. I'll keep his business card in my files.

This place is a hidden gem. Absolutely amazing work.Professional and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this business. Thanks so much my car looks awesome. read more

If you need Upholstery and Convertible top done. This is the place to take it. Brought My Convertible Mustang Cobra here just today and I am very happy with the service. It's a minor fix. He applied adhesive on back window to convertible top that leaks a little water when it rains. Rick was very honest about it. My car is a 99, so he gave me a year warranty on his work. If it's still leaks then he recommended a new back window. Which make sense to me because anything that gets old certainly gets worn out. 5 star! Awesome and honest. Thanks Rick. read more

I went to Rick to get my BMW Z4 convertible top stitched up after It got broken into. I received quality service in a timely manner from Rick and I am very happy with the end result. He is a genuine guy who has a passion for cars and will treat your car as if it were his own. Great job Rick I'll be back if I need any more repairs done. read more

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Rick's place is by far the best shop in the Bay. Excellent customer service, very communicative with what to expect, how long it will take, care instructions, etc. I priced a new top for my 91 Camaro at close to 12 different shops, and he was on average $500 less than all the rest!! Besides cost, he's actually honest, was willing to work with my schedule, and provided excellent quality. The top looks fantastic. My baby looks 10 years younger, AND he threw in the pads at cost. read more

This guy is a true craftsman who does high quality auto upholstery work. He replaced a seat panel on my Silverado and the job was priced fairly, and it was done when he promised. There are other auto upholstery shops in San Leandro, but he has won me over. If I need any other auto upholstery work, I know where I'm going from now on. read more

Rick's did a great job on my 1967 Mercury Cougar's headliner!! I will return for future work. It was done for exactly what was quoted.

I must begin by saying it hurts to give Rick less than 5 stars. He is professional and polite, his price was fair, he completed the work in a timely manner, and I'm very pleased with the quality of work. I even chatted with Rick when picking up my car, and he seems a genuinely nice guy. The reason I'm rating 4 stars rather than 5, is because he left a grease smudge on my light colored sliding panel beneath the sunroof. No problem, I thought, I'll just clean that up when I get home. I generously sprayed the area with a car shampoo diluted with water, and gently wiped it with a microfiber towel in two directions, and all the grease was gone - great! Just let that dry, and it will be as good as new. Well, this morning, apparently the water affected the foam beneath the fabric, as now there is a slight indention around the area I sprayed/wiped, creating a shadow around the perimeter, that looks as bad as the initial grease! It would have been very easy to NOT touch light colored fabric with greasy hands, especially when the panel in question has a plastic handle. Additionally, there are just too many greasy hand/finger prints all over the car, both on the paint, and windows. He could have taken a bit more care with a customer's car. I'm a professional-quality auto detailer, and this car just turned 17 years this week (Jan '95), and is exceptionally clean. This is the first time the sliding panel beneath the sunroof has ever been soiled. Still, I'm a fan, and would return, and would recommend his business - I just can't give 5 stars. read more

Rick's Auto Upholstery helped patch up my convertible top. Some jerk knifed it and they were very helpful here. The price for the labor was also fair. read more

I highly recommend Rick's Auto Upholstery. Rick is a very honest and fair business owner that does great work. The price for his services is very reasonable and the work is performed very quickly. read more

Rick's Auto Upholstery is One of the "BEST" Upholstery Shops in the Bay Area! From restorations to full custom we have never been disappointed with the finished product! They also have to be one of the "TOP" family run businesses in the bay area as we have always been treated with respect and he seems to appreciate your business! They always seem to be busy which is usually a good sign! Also there prices seem very reasonable! A definite 5***** business!!!!! read more