Convertible Tops for Downers Grove, Westmont, and Darien Drivers
Downers Grove, Westmont, Darien, and Woodridge sit along the Ogden Avenue and I-355 corridor in DuPage County, an area known for its car dealerships and plenty of convertibles. There are convertible top and trim shops close to home here, and we'd encourage you to call them as well as us. This page explains what Don's Auto Interiors & Tops in Alsip offers, so you can compare fairly.
How to compare shops (any shop)
Before you choose anyone, it's worth asking every shop the same questions:
- Do you install convertible tops regularly, and have you done my model?
- Does the quote include the rear window, pads, cables, weatherstripping, and frame adjustment?
- Will you diagnose leaks and power-top problems before replacing parts?
- What's the warranty, in writing?
- How long will you need the car, and how soon can you start?
Our guide on how to choose a convertible top shop in Chicagoland goes deeper and includes a comparison checklist.
What Don's offers
- Convertible tops since 1977. Tops are where we started.
- Inspection with every top job. We check frame adjustment, pads, cables, seals, and rear window on every replacement. See convertible top replacement.
- Repair options. Rear window replacement or rebonding, seam repair, and hydraulic diagnosis when a full top isn't needed. See convertible top repair.
- An online top catalog with a year, make, and model selector, plus installation in our shop.
- More than tops. Interiors, headliners, boat seats and canvas, motorcycle seats, and commercial seating, all in one shop.
- Free estimates from photos.
European convertibles in DuPage
Many convertibles in this part of DuPage are European: BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and others with cloth tops, heated glass rear windows, and power mechanisms. On these cars, fit and seal depend on precise frame adjustment and good seals as much as on the top itself. See our pages for BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche.
Making the drive practical
A convertible top installation takes 8 to 12 hours of shop time, so it's a drop-off job wherever you go. If you choose us:
- Send photos so we can confirm the top and quote the job.
- Book a date so the car goes straight into the schedule.
- Drop off in the morning. We open at 8:30 a.m. on weekdays.
- Pick up when we call and get care and break-in instructions.
Route: I-355 or I-294 south toward I-55 and the Tri-State, then to Cicero Avenue. Our shop is at 11937 S. Cicero Ave, Alsip, IL 60803.
Combine the trip
If you're making the drive, it can make sense to handle more than one thing:
- A sagging headliner or worn seat panel along with the top
- Boat cushions or canvas in the off-season
- A motorcycle seat that's been bothering you
Classic cars on Ogden Avenue
The Ogden Avenue corridor has long been a place for car lovers, and plenty of DuPage garages hold classic convertibles. For those cars we offer correct-style tops, careful frame and pad work, and full classic interiors built from scratch. See classic GM convertible tops and classic car interiors.
If you choose a closer shop
That's fine. Take our comparison checklist with you, and make sure the quote covers the rear window, pads, cables, seals, and frame adjustment. Those are the details that decide whether a new top fits and seals, whoever installs it.
Contact us
Call (708) 371-8020 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or send photos and your vehicle details. Farther west? See our Naperville page.
Frequently asked questions
There are trim shops on Ogden Avenue. Why would I drive to Alsip?
You may not need to, and nearby shops are worth calling. Customers from this area who choose us usually want a shop that has done convertible tops since 1977, one that can handle the top, interior, boat, or business seating together, or a top from our online catalog. Get quotes and compare what's included.
What's the route from Downers Grove or Westmont?
Most customers take I-355 or I-294 south toward I-55 and the Tri-State, then head to Cicero Avenue. Traffic varies, so check a live map.
Can I get an estimate from photos?
Yes. Send photos of the top, rear window, and problem areas with your year, make, and model, and we'll quote before you drive anywhere.
Related
Request a free estimate or call (708) 371-8020.