See what our customers are saying about their experience.


If you are looking to get custom work done to your car, this is the place to go. The non-descript building sitting in Hammond houses one of the best crews I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I had custom leather interior installed and it is amazing. Factory quality with great attention to detail. I will be coming back to them next time I have a new car to make one of a kind.
— Dawn L. // Naperville, Illinois
 
WOW! What a beautiful job they did it in a timely and professional manner. Carlen kept us updated on the process and when it would be ready. They double-checked the color to avoid mistakes and even let us know that the door panel glue would smell a bit for about two weeks, and then go away (which it did).
— Lucy W. // Lincoln Park, Chicago
 
Today I spoke with John Homans at Carlen Automotive about a problem I was having with the sunroof on my 2007 Lincoln Navigator. Over the phone John was, to my surprise, able to solve my issue and get my sunroof timing corrected. I am extremely happy with the professionalism and product knowledge John was able to display. I will be coming back to John with any other automotive issues I have. Thanks so much John and Carlen Automotive!
— Mike B. // Hammond, Indiana
 
Carlen Automotive installed my new Katzkin seats and did a fine job. They offered me large leather swatches to compare colors, which really helped in making the decision. John Homans (the owner) was very helpful and accurate in estimating the amount of time it would take for the installation.

I would not hesitate to recommend Carlen Automotive to others.
— Mark H. // Calumet City, Illinois
 
I got leather and a sunroof installed in my 2011 Ford F-150 Crew Cab. Quality is top notch! They finished my truck on time and I was happier with the final product then I thought I would be. The leather was nicer quality than the factory leather on my previous truck.

The sunroof really gives my truck that stand out look. The one-touch controls are really cool. It looks as if it rolled off the assembly line with it installed.

John and all the staff treated me great and made sure I was taken care of every step of the way.

I will definitely return with future vehicles.
— Sean C. // South Side, Chicago
 
I was very pleased with the work that Carlen Automotive did with the leather seat conversion in my Toyota Sienna. The quality of the leather was better than I expected and the workmanship was nicely done. The staff was professional and accommodating throughout the entire process. Great work!
— Eddie // Jackson, Mississippi