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Old 10-03-2016, 10:55 AM
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Default Recommendations for seat repair/recover?

I just picked up some free interior bits for my car, but the driver's seat is in pretty rough shape. I'd like to get some quotes to get it recovered. Any shop recommendations?

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Old 10-03-2016, 11:05 AM
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Just piling on to the question. I have a large tear at the seam of the drivers seat in my 2012 Mercedes C350 sedan. Any suggestions on where I can take it to get repaired would be mush appreciated.

Hopefully this can add some value to the thread, no intention to distract from Christien's query...
Old 10-03-2016, 12:00 PM
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Try INNOVATIVE AUTO INTERIORS (http://www.innovativeautointeriors.com/contact/). No affiliation etc...
Old 10-03-2016, 01:08 PM
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I like Fernando at http://www.marleeautointeriors.com/2.html
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Thanks guys. I've emailed both.
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Tom's Upholstery in Brantford
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Hi Christien, there is a shop near Mantis in Oakville, right in that plaza, they did the rear seats on my car but this was way back. They also fixed the rear lights on my old Audi (rain water was getting into). Don't know the name but call Mantis and ask who they recommend. Also there is Auguste in St Catharines, call him and ask who he recommends

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Took the material off the seat portion of a script seat and brought it to a tailor who can sew leather. $20 for a nice job.
Old 10-05-2016, 11:40 AM
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this is good, I need my Driver Side Seat Bolsters Redone
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So of the 3 shops I emailed, I got only one quote, from Tom's in Brantford, at $2000, which is ludicrous. I can buy a new seat from the factory for that price. I got a response from Innovative, but after sending pics the line went dead. I never heard back from Marlee Interiors.

Man, business must be booming for these guys to barely lift a finger to attract a new client.
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AAA Auto Trim Plus; Mulock Drive Newmarket, repaired bolster on my leather seat. Very well done and reasonable. Also does windshields. No affiliation
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What did the repair cost?
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They are all busy right now and most are upholsterers and not business men. (Trying to be nice here)

Did you try NewImage in Scarborough?
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I haven't tried any place on the east or north end yet - I'd rather stay closer to home if possible (though maybe it's not).
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Tom's did a fantastic job on a past 911, but might be getting greedy now...I've had a few friend's recommend Don's Upholstery (also in Brantford), fair priced and well-done...



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