Convertible Tops and Auto Upholstery near Oak Lawn
If you live or work in Oak Lawn, Don's Auto Interiors & Tops is practically around the corner. Our shop is at 11937 S. Cicero Ave in Alsip, just south of the Oak Lawn border on the same Cicero Avenue that runs through the middle of town. We've been doing convertible tops and upholstery here since 1977, so many Oak Lawn families have been bringing us their cars for more than one generation.
Services Oak Lawn customers use most
Car seats and interiors
Commuting on Cicero, 95th Street, and the Tri-State adds up, and the driver's seat shows it first. We replace single worn panels (usually the driver's bolster), recover full seats in leather, vinyl, or cloth, rebuild foam, and repair seat frames and tracks. While the seat is apart, it's a good time to add seat heaters or adjustable lumbar support. See auto upholstery.
Sagging headliners
Few things are more annoying than a headliner drooping onto your head. We remove the board, strip the failed foam, and apply new foam-backed material. Visors can be recovered to match. See headliner replacement.
Convertible tops
Whether it's a weekend Mustang or a daily-driver Miata, we replace tops, rear windows, and weatherstripping, and repair power top systems. Top replacements take 8 to 12 hours of shop time, and being this close makes the drop-off easy. See convertible top replacement.
Business upholstery
Oak Lawn has plenty of gyms, medical and dental offices, restaurants, and offices, and their seating wears out. We reupholster gym benches, exam and chiropractic tables, dental chairs, booths, bar stools, and office chairs, often for much less than buying new. See commercial upholstery.
Boats and motorcycles
Oak Lawn boaters and riders bring us boat cushions, seats, and canvas, plus motorcycle seats to recover or customize. See boat upholstery and motorcycle seats.
The neighbor advantage
Being right next to Oak Lawn makes a few things easier:
- Drop it off on the way to work. We open at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.
- Stop in for an estimate. Bring the car by and we'll look at it in person.
- Bring just the piece. Seat cushions, boat cushions, motorcycle seats, and many commercial pads can be removed and dropped off by themselves.
- Quick follow-ups. If anything needs a second look after the work is done, we're minutes away.
What to bring to your estimate
- Your year, make, and model (or the boat's make and length)
- The damaged area, or photos of it if you're sending them ahead
- Any material or color preferences
- For business jobs: a count of pieces and a rough timeline
Estimates are free and no obligation.
Common jobs, start to finish
A torn driver's bolster. You drop the car off in the morning. We remove the seat, take the cover apart, and replace only the damaged panel with the closest match from our stock of over 1,000 cloth and vinyl material types. Repairs like this usually take much less time than a full recover.
A sagging headliner. We take out the headliner board, strip off the crumbling foam, and apply new foam-backed material. It's a full fix, not pins or spray glue that let go again next summer.
A tired convertible top. We inspect the frame, pads, cables, and seals first, then quote either a repair (like a rear window or a seam) or a full replacement. A full top takes 8 to 12 hours of shop time, so plan to leave the car.
A worn restaurant booth or gym bench. Send photos and a piece count. We'll quote the job and schedule it so your business keeps running.
Visit us
Don's Auto Interiors & Tops 11937 S. Cicero Ave, Alsip, IL 60803 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Call (708) 371-8020 or request a free estimate. Also nearby: see our pages for Chicago, Orland Park, and Tinley Park.
Frequently asked questions
How close is Don's to Oak Lawn?
Very close. Alsip borders Oak Lawn to the south, and our shop is on Cicero Avenue, the same road that runs through Oak Lawn. For most Oak Lawn residents it's a short, direct drive.
Can I drop off my car and get a ride home?
Convertible top installations take 8 to 12 hours, so most customers plan a drop-off and pickup. Since we're right next door, it's easy for a family member to pick you up.
Do you work on business furniture for Oak Lawn offices and restaurants?
Yes. We repair and reupholster gym equipment, medical and dental tables and chairs, restaurant booths and bar stools, and office seating. B2B partners receive discounted rates.
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Request a free estimate or call (708) 371-8020.