Val’s Auto Upholstery

I’ve been dealing with Mike for over 20 years. He has done probably 30 motorcycle and scooter seats for me. His work is top notch, absolutely flawless. Turn around time is excellent. Go see Mike for all your upholstery needs.

I called Val’s to get a quote replacing the headliner in my 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, which I got immediately with no «Mickey Mousing» around or haggling on price. I took the car in the next morning and they did a really professional and well-​executed job. Mike personally matched up new fabric that was identical to the old headliner. They got it done in one day as promised and I felt it was well worth the cost. They definitely passed my OCD Test of Excellence!

Fixed the roof in my Aston Martin. Quickly, excellent work and reasonable price. Highly recommended.

I had a very positive experience at Val’s just in terms of information. The leather panel on the door of my 1990s car had partially peeled off a while back, so I brought it in to see if they could glue it back on easily. Mike talked me through the options, noting that the material had already shrunk a bit, so it probably wouldn’t tuck in well, and also that this particular panel wouldn’t glue back that well to plastic anyway. He also gave me an estimate on replacing it with a new material. Once it was clear I wasn’t that excited about those options, he told me how to just remove it and clean the door panel with a solvent. So: no actual work, but an experience I’d definitely recommend. With auto service, the places that know enough to recommend when NOT to do work are often the best!

I took in my 1996 VW Passat with a saggy, draggy, horrible headliner in dire need of repair. Mike and his crew repaired it in one day (I dropped it off at 8:30 a.m. on a Wed. morning and picked it up at 3:00 p.m. on Thurs. afternoon). He is relaxed and informal and explained the procedure to me in detail. As a result, I developed an appreciation for his craftsmanship. Mike noted that his hourly rate ($ 95) is lower than most similar vendors in SF which I feel is true. Note that the shop is fairly small, so I got the impression that Mike would like you to pick up your car as soon as its done, rather than storing it on site longer than it needs to be there. I am EXTREMELY pleased with the service, skill, and overall experience with Val’s. BRAVO!

Mike’s team at Val’s replaced and rebuilt my leather seats from the springs up and replaced all the carpet in my 1982 Mercedes SL. Not only does the fit and finish of their work look fantastic, It has totally transformed the drivability and premium comfort to a nearly new level. Their prices are quite reasonable given the level of their work and work was quoted up front with no surprises. They did my convertible top about 5 years ago and it still looks and performs great.

Recommended.
Repaired torn driver’s seat bottom on 2011 Mercedes GLK. Dropped car off 11 a.m. Mike explained repair process. Picked up car 5 p.m. Went over completed work. Mike proudly pointed out who the crafty upholsterer was that actually did the work.
Customer service and repair job went well. Mike seemed to be friendly and personable. Repair staff seemed well seasoned. I am happy with the overall experience.

Reasonably priced, good work, quality service. Really I wish I didn’t get t-​boned by a motorcycle a block after picking my car up, but probably shouldn’t fault Val’s for that. Ugh.

So far, I’ve worked with Mike at Val’s Auto Upholstery on two separate issues: 1) our 2011 BMW needed its driver’s seat stitching fixed, and 2) our 1993 Mercedes 500E needed a new headliner. Both repairs were done fast, for a reasonable price, with results that look great. Bonus: Mike is friendly and doesn’t use high-​pressure sales techniques, which is much appreciated.

Wow, it’s gorgeous!
I am incredibly happy with the work Mike did on my formerly ghetto driver’s seat. You are probably thinking what I thought; okay 5 star Unilocal reviews, he’s a personable guy who will do a fine job as everybody (yeah, including me) is nice to craftsmen because they’re a dying breed.
But OH NO– those are 5 absolutely legit stars. He did a FANTASTIC job!!! Really. Those are not ‘I’m being nice’ stars. Those are ‘it could not have been better in any way’ stars.
Go here.

I took my MINI convertible to Val’s Auto Upholstery after my top was slashed while parked in my garage. After the top settled, I noticed the right side wasn’t as fitted as the left. Mike took a look and immediately offered to replace the top. Not only did he replace it once, but when he noticed the problem was due to the sizing with the after-​market top covered by my insurance, he paid out of his own pocket to order and replace it with a factory-​made top. Talk about above-​and-​beyond customer service! Mike was gracious and friendly the entire time, frequently providing me updates on my car. Thank you Mike and Val’s Auto, me and my MINI are very happy!

Had my the seats to my Chevy Spark cushioned and recovered. They look twice as good as the originals and are a lot more comfortable. Mike, who runs the business, is really great. Highly recommend.

I needed to repair my old BMW motorcycle seat. Mike was a friendly and showed me two types of materials we could use for my motorcycle seat. He quoted me reasonable price and was able to schedule me in a few days later. I dropped by on the agreed upon day in the morning and picked it up that afternoon. The seat looked great! My only concern was the seams are attractively placed along the sides but I do not know yet if they will resist a rainy day. Guess I will go back to him if there is any issue about water resistance.

When my girls Eclipse Spider was broken into, the crackheads slashed a 3 foot long opening right through the convertible top. Needless to say, its sucked.
After considering several options, I came across Val’s and liked the name, but loved the high praises on Unilocal.Drove in and explained the situation, and that a new top was not in the budget. Mike said he’s patch it but no guarantee on how long it would hold up, or how it would look. He told me to drop the car off in a few days, and to pick it up later that day, and it would cost me around $ 120 or so. He promised to patch just the top, as the headliner was too thin and could not really be helped.
As promised, I dropped the car off in the morning and expected the worst. For a quote of $ 120, i expected to get a call in a few hours telling me it was going to be a bit more cause they ran into some complications… or there is a better and more expensive product/​patch/​glue… etc, and expected to pay over 200 easily. But this was never the case.
Instead Mike called me as promised a few hours later telling me it was ready for pickup. Woe… that was quick and as promised. When I arrived, I expected to see a big open slit hastily glued together with some patch protruding from underneath. Again… Not the case at all!
I was pleasantly surprised that all i could see was a thin black line of sealant, and that the convertible frame was straitened out, and the top looked nice and tight, with only a thin bead of black glue on the surface. On top of it, they did some mending on the headliner and got it tucked up so it is also sealed and there is no visibly big flapping gash on the inside… yet its obvious there is a patched tear, I expected to have nothing done on the interior.
On top of it all… yes this gets better… Mike says «I’m just gonna charge you $ 100 bucks…» No argument form me on that one. Less then the quote, and more work then promised, better then expected results… yah that 5 Stars!!!
I recommend this place for all your auto upholstery needs… cause Mike is a straight shooter, and a good man. He kept his promise, was right on time, and went out of his way for not a lot of money. He could have up-​charged me, or even charged me what he quoted… but he charged me less for more, was sensitive to my situation, and a real stand up guy.

Mike is the best. Hands down. This is one of the few places in the city that doesn’t charge ridiculous prices or try to offer unnecessary services. Mike even found a solution for my car that is so old the parts aren’t even carried. He did everything much faster than expected and was upfront and honest. You couldn’t ask for better. Take your car here. They’re experts and their work is beautiful.

Simply the best. Mike is honest, personable, and does a great job. Thankfully, my insurance covered replacing the top all THREE times (slashed and vandalized) within the last few years. I have a 1999 VW Cabriolet… my baby. Five stars in my book.

Val’s (and Mike) are the best. They overhauled my 64 Valiant’s interior and convertible top, hydraulic power top system, created a new boot and did a perfect job. Super fast, friendly, very competitive pricing. They also did a few extras and didn’t charge me, like installing the aftermarket seat belts. I was quoted $ 191 by another shop, so I was particularly grateful to Val’s. Really super shop. Can’t recommend enough!

On the recommendation of one of my favorite motorcycle mechanics in town (Tokyo Moto… see my 5-​Star review for them) I took my bike to Val’s for seat re-​covering as it was worn in a few places and I didn’t want the rains (ha!) to destroy the innards this winter.
There are several businesses in San Francisco who do motorcycle seats and so knowing I had a choice made a few calls but liked the phone voice and apparent helpfulness of the person who answered at Val’s –I am talking about Mike, by the way– so ultimately went with them.
I was not disappointed as Mike had good advice on which material to use (I went with vinyl over leather) based on the age of the bike, the resilience of the vinyl and my budget. I brought my bike in before 10am and it was done within a few hours. I prefer the look of the leather seats best but the vinyl looked decent and it was probably the best choice.
Unfortunately after the one weekend of rain that we’ve had in SF so far this winter it turned out the rider’s seat was holding water so I called Mike and we arranged to have me bring the bike back without a hassle or a hitch. Again the job was done in a few hours. In fact I told Mike I had a 4pm appointment downtown and he made sure to get the work done by then. They put a sealant at the seams of both the rider and passenger seats as well as a plastic barrier between the vinyl and the foam and didn’t charge me a dime extra. What’s more it was all done with a smile.
Thanks, Mike!

Really couldn’t be happier. I had to get a new seat covering on my Suzuki sv650s — the good folks at Werkstatt advised me that Val’s does great work. Mike was great to work with — he’s got super knowledge of coverings, gave me great advice. When I got my bike back, I knew that I’d spend my cash in the right place. Thanks much for the good work, Mike — love my new seat, looks great!

Add mine to the other 5 star reviews. Old school service from Mike and his team who deliver superior service at a fair price and stand behind all the the work they do.
Awesome work mike!