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5 Best Auto Upholstery Repair Services in Seattle (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Talise Sterling
By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

A cracked driver's seat or a slashed convertible top is the kind of damage you notice every time you climb in. The auto upholstery repair services in Seattle that handle this work have logged 394 reviews between them, and the gap between the busiest and the newest name runs from 48 reviews up to 118, wide enough that a shop's experience here is easy to check before you hand over the keys.

Short answer: Leathertech in Bellevue leads with a perfect 5.0 rating across 101 reviews, a leather restoration specialist working since 2001. Convertibles Only (4.9, 75 reviews) is the go-to for soft tops, and Rich's Custom Upholstery (4.4, 118 reviews) carries the deepest review history for auto, furniture and marine work combined. A spot leather or vinyl tear repair typically runs $150 to $500, while a full reupholster climbs well past that, so get a written quote before you commit.
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Seattle's upholstery specialists, compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Leathertech 5.0 ★ 101 Leather restoration and re-dyeing View ›
2 Convertibles Only 4.9 ★ 75 Convertible tops and classic interiors View ›
3 Rich's Custom Upholstery 4.4 ★ 118 Auto, furniture and marine upholstery View ›
4 Interior Renovations Inc. (Mobile Auto Upholstery) 4.9 ★ 52 Mobile leather and vinyl repair View ›
5 Cesar's Mobile Detailing 4.9 ★ 48 Interior detailing and cleaning View ›
5 Best Auto Upholstery Repair Services in Seattle (2026)

The five shops we'd hand our keys to

Leathertech logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Leathertech

5.0101 Google reviews

Leathertech is a Bellevue leather restoration and repair shop, founded in 2001 by Chad Haugen, that specializes in automotive interiors including exotic and luxury vehicles. The work covers scuff and crack repair, color restoration and re-dyeing, tear and seam repairs, and full panel replacement. Reviewers describe before-and-after results they call magic and an owner who's genuinely easy to deal with. For bringing tired or damaged leather back to life, it's the standout on this list.

What people praise

  • Before-and-after results reviewers call transformative
  • Owner Chad singled out repeatedly as helpful and professional
  • Handles luxury and classic interiors with care
  • Straightforward process with reasonable wait times

Worth knowing

  • Weekday hours only, so plan drop-offs around the work week
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating5 / 5
Review volume101 · 92th
Confidencemoderate
Recency11 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 on the deepest current record among the specialists here, plus two decades focused on exactly this work. If leather needs rescuing, start here.

Website+1425-772-3199 Directions

13421 NE 20th St a, Bellevue, WA 98005

Convertibles Only logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Convertibles Only

4.975 Google reviews

Convertibles Only has spent two decades in Seattle focused on convertible top replacement and repair, plus full interior work on classic, modern and antique cars. Reviewers describe a complete leather interior on a Mercedes 230SL, a Camaro soft top that reportedly fit better than the factory original, and a torn Miata top patched for free while the owner waited on a replacement. It reads as craftsman-level work from people who respect the cars they touch. For anything with a soft top, it's the specialist.

What people praise

  • Stitching and fit reviewers compare favorably to factory work
  • Genuine craftsmen who understand classic vehicles
  • Quick turnarounds, often just a couple of days
  • Small extras noted, like patching a top or cleaning a windshield at no charge

Worth knowing

  • Weekday hours only, so schedule around the work week
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume75 · 87th
Confidenceearly
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Close behind on a 4.9 across 75 reviews. For convertible tops specifically, this is the most focused expertise on the list, and the classic-car track record backs it up.

Website+1206-282-5603 Directions

3430 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134

Rich's Custom Upholstery logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Rich's Custom Upholstery

4.4118 Google reviews

Rich's Custom Upholstery on Aurora Avenue handles more than cars: auto interiors and seat frames, furniture recovering, marine and boat work, and sunroofs. Reviewers describe custom-ordered materials arriving within days, a bench seat rebuilt to match an existing backrest, and quotes that held at the price they were first given. Run by Moe, it's the versatile option for anyone who wants one shop for the car, the recliner and the campervan alike.

What people praise

  • Handles auto, furniture and marine upholstery under one roof
  • Wide material selection with fast custom ordering
  • Quoted price matched the final price, several reviewers noted
  • Skilled crew that takes on complex rebuilds

Worth knowing

  • Its rating carries a share of lower reviews, so confirm timelines and the written quote up front
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume118 · 97th
Confidencemoderate
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown82% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It has the deepest review count on this page at 118, even though its 4.4 average sits below the shops around it. For versatile auto-plus-furniture-plus-marine work, it's the practical pick once the quote is pinned down.

Website+1206-392-0030 Directions

10003 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133

Interior Renovations Inc. (Mobile Auto Upholstery) logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Interior Renovations Inc. (Mobile Auto Upholstery)

4.952 Google reviews

Interior Renovations is a Kirkland-based mobile auto upholstery operation, run by Kurt, covering automotive, marine, commercial and aircraft interiors. The specialty is leather and vinyl repair, color restoration and full re-dyes, and because the service is mobile, Kurt travels across King, Snohomish and Pierce counties to reach customers. Reviewers describe seat covers made for a Jaguar XKE, a Mustang door fixed days before a car show, and a boat interior brought back from years of fading. For convenience without cutting corners, it's a smart call.

What people praise

  • Mobile service that comes to you across the region
  • Master-level detail work reviewers praise by name
  • Fast turnarounds with prompt communication
  • Fair pricing noted on high-value and classic interiors

Worth knowing

  • A one-person operation, so book ahead for anything time-sensitive
  • Call first, since Kurt may already be out on a job
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume52 · 76th
Confidenceearly
Recency6 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 on 52 reviews, a strong record that's still building. For mobile leather and vinyl work, the come-to-you convenience is hard to match.

Website+1206-605-6883 Directions

11246 NE 87th St, Kirkland, WA 98033

Cesar's Mobile Detailing logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Cesar's Mobile Detailing

4.948 Google reviews

Cesar's Mobile Detailing is a Seattle mobile detailer, run by owner Cesar, rather than a dedicated upholstery repair shop. It earns a spot here because deep interior work overlaps: reviewers describe him rescuing a fish-soup spill, deep-cleaning years of hiker's dirt, and treating leather and plastic surfaces as part of the job. He comes to a home or office with a self-contained mobile setup. For cleaning, sanitizing and refreshing an interior rather than repairing torn material, it's the value pick.

What people praise

  • Comes to your home or office, fully mobile
  • Meticulous, hours-long interior deep cleans
  • Prices reviewers repeatedly call reasonable for Seattle
  • Careful work that left owners comfortable trusting him with the car

Worth knowing

  • This is detailing and cleaning, not tear or seam repair, so it's the wrong call for damaged material
Reputation scorecardrank in Seattle
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume48 · 71th
Confidenceearly
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The newest name here on review count, at 48. It's a detailer, not an upholstery repair shop, so weigh it when the interior needs a deep clean rather than a stitch or a re-dye.

Website+1425-329-5345 Directions

330 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98122

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How we scored the shops

Every number here comes from public Google data. Rating is the live star average. Review volume measures how many customers actually rated a shop, weighed against the others nearby. Confidence blends rating with volume, so a perfect score built on fewer reviews reads as early rather than settled. Recency tracks how lately people are still leaving feedback. No shop can pay to change any of these numbers.

What auto upholstery repair costs in Seattle (2026)

Price depends on the material, the size of the damage, and whether it’s a spot repair or a full recover. A small leather or vinyl tear is a quick, affordable fix; a full seat or interior reupholster is a bigger job, and specialty work like a convertible top or a classic-car interior sits at the top end. Seattle labor rates tend to run a little above the national average. These are national ballparks meant to set expectations, not quotes, so always get a written estimate for your exact job.

JobTypical price
Leather or vinyl seat tear repair$150 - $500
Headliner replacement$150 - $450
Reupholster one seat$500 - $1,500
Full interior reupholstery$1,000 - $3,500+
Convertible top replacement$900 - $2,500

Ranges compiled July 2026 from HomeGuide, Fixr and Angi national averages; Seattle labor typically runs slightly above.

Serving Seattle and the Eastside

These shops cover greater Seattle and the Eastside, from Aurora Avenue in the city to Bellevue and Kirkland, and two of them offer mobile service across King, Snohomish and Pierce counties. Whether the car is in Ballard, Capitol Hill, Bellevue or out toward Kirkland, an auto upholstery near me search here usually lands on a shop that will either take the car or come to it.

What to ask before you book an upholstery job

  • Is this a spot repair or a full recover, and what does each cost?
  • Will the color and grain match the rest of my interior?
  • Do you offer a warranty on the repair or re-dye?
  • How long will the car be in the shop, or can you come to me?
  • Can I see before-and-after examples of similar work?
  • Is the quote fixed, or could it change once you see the material?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. The order comes from public Google data, rating and review volume. A shop can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but it never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these shops?

We looked at Seattle-area auto upholstery specialists with a real Google track record, then ranked by a blend of live rating and review volume. Higher volume with a strong rating wins, which is why a well-established shop can rank above one with a higher score built on fewer reviews.

How often is this updated?

The ratings and review counts were verified in July 2026. We refresh them as the public data changes, so a shop’s position can shift as new reviews come in.

Is repairing upholstery cheaper than replacing it?

Usually, yes. A spot repair or re-dye costs a fraction of a full recover or a new seat, which is why several reviewers wished they’d called sooner. Get both options quoted so you can compare.

Can someone come to my home for the repair?

Yes. Interior Renovations offers mobile leather and vinyl repair across the region, and Cesar’s Mobile Detailing comes to you for interior cleaning.

Where we’d begin

For leather that needs restoring, Leathertech is the safe first call; for a convertible top, Convertibles Only is the specialist. Need one shop for the car, the couch and the boat, Rich’s covers it, and for a come-to-you fix, Interior Renovations is the mobile pick. Whatever the job, get the color match and the price confirmed in writing before the keys leave your hand.

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