5 Best Auto Upholstery Repair Services in Johannesburg (2026)

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By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

A torn seat or a sagging roof lining is not something most Johannesburg drivers can ignore for long. The auto upholstery repair services in Johannesburg on this list have earned between 4.4 and 5.0 stars on Google, a fairly tight spread for a trade that ranges from full leather conversions to a single stitched panel. Review counts run from 58 up to 121, so even the smaller names here have a real track record behind them, not just a handful of five-star reviews from friends.

Short answer: UPHOLSTERY KING leads with a perfect 5.0 rating across 121 reviews, the most-reviewed name on this list. Randburg Upholstery also holds a flawless 5.0 across 58 reviews for furniture and vehicle interiors, while National Auto Trimmers covers everything from roof lining to full seat rebuilds at 4.6 across 74 reviews. Most shops here work by appointment and quote before starting.

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#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	UPHOLSTERY KING	5.0 ★	121	Overall / most-reviewed	View ›
2	Gauteng Upholstery Materials	4.4 ★	116	Materials and bulk supplies	View ›
3	Randburg Upholstery	5.0 ★	58	Custom and classic vehicle interiors	View ›
4	National Auto Trimmers	4.6 ★	74	Roof lining and full seat rebuilds	View ›
5	Wynberg Motor Trimmers	4.4 ★	85	Convertible tops and quick turnarounds	View ›

5 Best Auto Upholstery Repair Services in Johannesburg (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk

UPHOLSTERY KING

5.0121 Google reviews

Upholstery King operates out of Ferndale, Randburg, working on both furniture and vehicle interiors, including car seats and full reupholstery jobs. They are listed as an auto upholsterer and furniture repair shop, and their reviewers describe leather seat repairs, roof lining replacement, and full lounge suite restorations handled by the same team.

What people praise

Perfect 5.0 rating across the most reviews of any shop on this page
Reviewers praise attention to detail on intricate reupholstery jobs
Quoted prices and timelines are consistently met, according to multiple reviews

Worth knowing

Open Saturdays only until early afternoon

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating5 / 5

Review volume121 · 97th

Confidencemoderate

Recency9 days ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

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Our take: The strongest combination of rating and review volume here, and the reviews back it up with specific, photo-referenced praise rather than vague compliments.

Website +27781370863 Directions

We are behind Bosch car service, 97 Republic Rd, Ferndale, Randburg, 2194

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Gauteng Upholstery Materials

4.4116 Google reviews

Gauteng Upholstery Materials is a Hillbrow wholesaler established in 1972, supplying automotive upholstery and trimming materials including leather, vinyl, and canvas to the local trade. Unlike the other names here, it functions more as a materials supplier than a repair shop, stocking car upholstery, carpets, and related accessories.

What people praise

Long-established supplier with decades of trading history
Wide range of materials in one location
Reviewers note fair pricing on upholstery clips and accessories

Worth knowing

One reviewer alleges damaged material was sold without disclosure
Cash-only payment noted by a reviewer
Lowest rating on this page

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume116 · 92th

Confidencemoderate

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown65% 5-star

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Our take: Useful if you or your upholsterer need materials rather than a finished repair job, but the rating and one pointed complaint mean it is worth confirming stock condition before buying.

Website +27114043024 Directions

145 Pritchard St, Hillbrow, Johannesburg, 2038

#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Randburg Upholstery

5.058 Google reviews

Randburg Upholstery has been in the furniture and upholstery business since 1988, run by Charl Jansen van Vuuren, and handles both home furniture and vehicle interiors, from full car interiors to motorcycle seats. Reviewers mention custom continental covers, classic car seat restorations, and full lounge suite reupholstery.

What people praise

Perfect 5.0 rating with zero negative reviews recorded
Reviewers describe fast turnaround, in one case a custom motorcycle seat within a week
Praised for honest quoting and adjusting the price down when a job was smaller than estimated

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Rating5 / 5

Review volume58 · 69th

Confidenceearly

Recency13 days ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: Smaller review count than the top pick, but every review is a five-star account of custom or classic work done well.

Website +27825600979 Directions

3 Squirrel Turn, Weltevredenpark, Randburg, 1709

#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

National Auto Trimmers

4.674 Google reviews

National Auto Trimmers, based in Kempton Park, specializes in vehicle and furniture upholstery, offering leather conversions, roof lining, seat rebuilds, custom stitching, and classic car interior restoration. The business operates from the owner's home base, which more than one reviewer notes upfront should not put customers off.

What people praise

Reviewers specifically praise roof lining replacement quality
Full seat rebuilds on older vehicles described as transformative
Owner Robert is named directly and repeatedly for hands-on, professional service

Worth knowing

Closes early on Fridays and is not open weekends

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Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume74 · 81th

Confidenceearly

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown80% 5-star

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Our take: A specialist worth calling for interior work on an older or classic vehicle, where reviewers say the team brought worn-out originals back to close to factory spec.

Website +27828500506 Directions

21 Modderhill Rd, Edleen, Kempton Park, 1625

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Wynberg Motor Trimmers

4.485 Google reviews

Wynberg Motor Trimmers, in Sandton, is an auto upholsterer handling roof lining, interior modifications, and convertible-specific repairs like soft-top rubber seals. Reviewers reference work on a range of vehicles, including a BMW Z3 soft top and Audi convertible roof lining.

What people praise

Reviewers describe fast fixes, one convertible seal repaired in half an hour
Praised for refunding the difference when a quoted job turned out smaller than expected
Two-tone leather stitching work called out as excellent

Worth knowing

No listed website, so calling ahead is the only way to get a quote
Most recent review activity is older than the rest of this list

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.4 / 5

Review volume85 · 86th

Confidenceearly

Recency11 months ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown78% 5-star

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Our take: A solid option for convertible-specific work, though the review activity here is less recent than the others, so it is worth confirming current availability by phone.

+27114408025 Directions

70 5th St, Wynberg, Sandton, 2090

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How we score

Rating is the shop’s live Google average. Review volume measures how many customers have actually left a review, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence blends the two together, so a perfect rating on a handful of reviews scores lower than one backed by triple digits. Recency checks how recently people are still leaving feedback. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does auto upholstery repair cost in Johannesburg? (2026)

Pricing depends on the material chosen (vinyl, leather, or suede), the size of the job (a single seat versus a full interior), and whether original factory specs need matching. Get a quote in person, since several of these shops note that estimates can drop once they see the actual damage is smaller than described over the phone.

Serving all of Johannesburg

These shops are spread across Randburg, Sandton, Kempton Park, and Hillbrow, covering the northern and eastern parts of greater Johannesburg. If you are searching for auto upholstery repair near me, most of these businesses will quote over the phone or WhatsApp before you need to bring the vehicle in, which is worth doing first if you are trying to compare prices across a few of them.

What to ask before you hire an auto-upholstery-repair specialist

Can you match my current material, or do I need to choose from what you stock?
Do you quote a fixed price up front, and does that change once you see the vehicle?
How long will the job take, and is there a loaner seat cover or similar in the meantime?
Do you work on my type of vehicle, classic, motorcycle, or modern daily driver?
Is there a warranty on the stitching and materials used?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these auto upholstery repair services?

We pulled real Google ratings and review counts for auto upholstery and trimming businesses across Johannesburg, then ranked them on a mix of rating, review volume, and how recently customers have left feedback.

How often is this list updated?

This page was verified in July 2026 and is refreshed periodically as new reviews and ratings come in.

Do these shops also work on furniture, not just cars?

Several do. A number of the businesses on this list started in furniture upholstery and expanded into automotive work, so the same team may handle both.

Can I get a mobile quote without bringing the car in?

Some shops will give a rough estimate by phone or photo, but most confirm the final price once they see the damage in person.

The bottom line

Upholstery King is the safest first call given its combination of a perfect rating and the deepest review history on this list. If your job is a classic or custom vehicle, National Auto Trimmers and Randburg Upholstery both have reviewers specifically praising that kind of specialty work, so it is worth getting a second quote from one of them too.

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