New roof for my car (Charlotte: buy, prices, shops)

[smclarke4]

My little BMW convertible is in dire need of a new roof. I don't really want to spend $3000 at BMW for it (it's an '99 but in good nick otherwise) so I wondered if anyone could recommend another place. TIA

[rothbear]

I'm interested in this, too. Hope we get some good answers!

[ivster]

I recommend you buy a replacement top from Bavarian Autosport, they are really easy to install yourself, but if you are not up to it I can recommend a couple of shops that will do it for you.

http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp

The top from them is under $600

[mullman]

+1 on Bav Auto.
I have ordered stuff from them for years.
Good service, reasonable prices.

[Native_Son]

I bought a replacement top for an old girlfriend for her Miata about 8 or 9 years ago. I just googled what I needed and called a few of them to find out which one best suited my needs in terms of quality and cost. The top was designed as a replacement by some engineer out of California who manufactured them and sold them. I installed it myself with a friend in about 4 hours... no problem. It was right around $600 for the new top, so the Bav. auto place price sounds fair to me.

If you decide to install yourself, make sure you have the tools you need before tearing down the old one. I had to pick up a pop-riveter for the Miata job...

[smclarke4]

I wouldn't even attempt to install it myself and neither would my husband - we aren't mechanically inclined LOL But that site is a great site and I had thought that I would need to replace the tension straps and according to the site it is recommended so that of course is another reason not to do it myself.

[thestem]

I am an auto damage adjuster locally - I send all my customers to C.Fredricks Auto and Upholstrey...
He's fast, good, and very cost effective....this is from his webpage cfredricks.com

C. Fredrick's Automotive Interiors has been serving Charlotte since 1988. Our company has thrived on a single philosophy that quality is the most important aspect of any project. With this philosophy, C. Fredrick's has produced award winning custom interiors, restored countless convertibles to like new condition, and repaired even the smallest interior problems to factory specifications.
The staff at C. Fredrick's each have over twenty years experience in automotive interiors. Let C. Fredricks bring your car back to it's original condition, or personalize your car with a custom touch. Browse our gallery, and see why the most discriminating car enthusiasts choose C. Fredricks Automotive Interiors.


C. Fredricks is conveniently located in Plaza Midwood only five minutes from Uptown Charlotte. Call us today at 704-347-0139 and see what we can do for your interior and trim related needs.