leather car seat repair

Leather seats are luxurious, comfortable, and pleasing to all of your senses, but they require consistent upkeep and are prone to damage and cracks. But can leather cracks and tears be prevented? Yes! Preventing leather damage is pretty easy if you have a garage or carport to keep your car under. This is because the most common cause of damage is the sun! This is due to the sun heating up and drying out your leather. Prolonged exposure will cause fading and, over time, cracks to appear. If you can’t keep your car covered, try tinting y...
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custom car interior

It’s that time of year again: the time to think of next year! Let’s face it: 2020 wasn’t exactly what most of us wanted it to be. So let’s take the time to give ourselves the TLC we deserve by investing in our favorite pastimes. If you love cars as much as we do, you deserve to treat yourself with a custom car interior this year. Here are some ideas. The Best Car Interior of 2020If you want to emulate the best car interior of 2020, then you have to know what makes the best, the best. The widely accepted best car i...
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nylon upholstery

Did you know that the average American spends 6% of their waking hours every day behind the wheel of a car? That is a lot of time on the road. This is why the interior of your vehicle is so important — you should be comfortable every time you get into your car and stay comfortable the entire trip. Here at VIP European Auto, we are interior pros. We have spent an unbelievable amount of time restoring, repairing, and replacing interiors. We decided to take another look at the type of car interiors, from nylon upholstery to leather, and g...
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driving in the rain

Driving in the rain can seem like a scary or fun time, depending on how experienced you are with it. But mastering the art can take years of practice. In Arizona, with monsoon season upon us, it’s not always the easiest to find the right time before big storms hit to brush up your skills. So we wanted to offer a few tips on how to drive during extreme rainfall. The Dangers of Driving UnpreparedDriving in the rain can be extremely dangerous if you’re not prepared to handle it. The U.S. Department of Transportation reported an averag...
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car breaking down

Arizona’s summer is upon us, which means 100+ degrees on a daily basis. The desert sun is not only tough on your skin, it’s hard on your car as well. Here at VIP European Auto Interior, we would like to give you a handy guide on how to prevent your car breaking down and leaving you stranded in the desert heat. Common heat-related issues include all of the following: Tire blowoutsDead batteriesLow fluid levelsBrittle beltsIf you’re worried about the interior mechanisms of your car, such as the belts and battery, be sure to ...
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Are you getting ready to store your convertible car now that winter is just around the corner? Or do you have a car that you no longer need to use, but still want to keep for value? VIP European Auto Interiors is here to tell you how car storage works and why it’s important. Letting your vehicle sit inside a garage or in the street is not proper storage and can lead to future damages. We provide you with a list of steps to help prevent any damage to your car while it is in storage! 

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A convertible car is elegance, performance, and engineering all in one car. Whenever a convertible car is driven you either notice it or are noticed as the driver. Automatically the eye is drawn to the difference of just how fun and beautiful a convertible car is. However, if you own a convertible you know just how difficult it can be to clean and keep clean. Whether it’s the inside of the car or the top we give you tips on how to take care of your luxury car.

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acid rain

Welcome back to the VIP European Auto Interiors blog! This month we’ve been on a bit of a rainy kick, covering topics of note when it comes to inclement weather. Last time, we discussed some safety tips for driving in the rain and how to stop your car hydroplaning. This time around, we decided we wanted to talk about what kind of damage to your interior and exterior rain can do, which may surprise you. Acid Rain The rain that falls from the clouds and the rain that ends up splashing on us or our cars isn’t necessarily the exact same.  The wat...
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