FAQs
I want to save money, should I buy my hood on the Internet and then fit it myself?
I have bought my car hood, will you fit it for me?
Are your convertible car hoods made to the exact original, specifications?
Do you fit the hoods that you supply?
Do I have to come to your premises to have my new car hood fitted?
What is included in your price?
How long will I have to wait for my car hood?
How can I prolong the life of my new car hood?
Can I buy online from you?
Because we know just how many different types of car hood there are and just how easy it is to buy the wrong hood for your car we prefer to have a chat with you about your requirements. And if you don’t know the exact style of hood that you need for your particular make, model, year and variation of car, then it is all too easy to make a mistake!
That’s why we don’t sell our car hoods online. The only way you can buy one of our hoods is by giving us a quick call so that our experts can determine exactly the right hood for your car.
Of course you can browse the different types of hoods we offer, but to save you all the hassle that comes with buying the wrong hood, when you are ready to buy just give us a call on 020 8391 5324 / 5326 and we'll do our very best to help.
I want to save money, should I buy my hood on the Internet and then fit it myself?
You will no doubt be aware of the availability of cheap replacement car hoods on the Internet. Our strong advice to you is NEVER purchase a hood from any company or individual who cannot fit the hood for you. Most sellers will not accept returns on car hoods once you have started to fit them.
Based on all our experience it is our honest opinion that fitting hoods on most modern convertibles is not an easy do-it-yourself job. If you think you will save money and will be able to fit your own hood, then we advise you to think again!
I have bought my car hood, will you fit it for me?
Yes, but because you haven't bought your hood from us, we cannot guarantee the finished fit of the hood.
Because we constantly aim to deliver the best quality products and fitting service for our customers, we prefer to fit car hoods that we have supplied. This enables us to ensure that you only get the best quality product as well as the best fitting service, but if you have already bought your car hood, then just give us a quick call on 020 8391 5324 / 5326 to see if we can help.
If you do buy your own car hood, make sure you deal with a well-established and reputable company, that will recommend a hood fitter to you if you decide not to fit it yourself.
Are your convertible car hoods made to the exact original, specifications?
YES! As one of the UK’s largest and longest-established car hood manufacturer and supplier of convertible car hoods, at Car Hood Warehouse we work with the car companies to ensure that any hood we make or supply is of the best quality and meets the manufacturer's exact specification.
Do you fit the hoods that you supply?
YES! Our purpose built premises in Chessington, Surrey, our mobile fitting service and our trusted network of approved car hood fitters across the UK, means that at Car Hood Warehouse we pride ourselves on providing the very best car hood fitting service in the country for all the hoods that we supply.
Do I have to come to your premises to have my new car hood fitted?
NO! Our mobile car hood technicians can come to your house or place of work and fit your new car hood. We can fit the majority of car hoods on a mobile basis*. So if you require a hood for your Mazda MX5, Rover 214, MGF, Ford Escort, VW Golf, BMW 3 Series or Z3 or any other make please call us on 020 8391 5324 / 5326 or email us to discuss your requirements.
What is included in your price?
All the prices on the website are for the outer hood only and do not include frames, window frames or rubber seals. Many models require a headliner and an interliner. If you are not sure what you need for your new car hood then why not ask our experts or give us a call on 020 8391 5324/5326.
Do you provide a guarantee?
YES!! All our car hoods come with a 12 month guarantee so you can rest assured that IF there are any problems we will do our best to resolve them or replace your hood all under guarantee.
Car Hood Warehouse is proud to be the sole UK distributor for GAHH hoods, one of the world leaders in the production of the finest quality replacement soft tops. GAHH products feature the exclusive Ultramaxx® rear glass fixing system, a process that is so advanced that we are the only UK soft top supplier able to offer a lifetime warranty on the bonding of the rear glass to the soft top fabric. (Soft tops and car hoods offered with the Ultramaxx® system are marked *.)
How long will I have to wait for my car hood?
As the nation’s largest hood and soft top manufacturer we hold the largest stock of car hoods in the country. We also manufacture, supply and fit more hoods daily than any other company. In fact many of our competitors actually source their stock from us.
This means that we will usually have your hood in stock and if we don’t then we order it in or manufacture your required hood so you usually won’t have to wait more than a week to 10 working days for your car hood to be ready for fitting.
Do you repair car hoods?
Generally it is neither practical nor economical to repair car hoods. The average life of a car hood is anything between 5 to 10 years depending on how well they have been looked after. However, we can repair and replace plastic rear windows in most hoods and soft tops.
How can I prolong the life of my new car hood?
To prolong the life of you car hood, you should always store the car with the hood up, never leave your soft top down when it is wet, as mould and shrinkage will occur.
Other maintenance tips include:
- Keep your new soft top in the CLOSED position for a minimum of two days to allow the material to stretch to the correct tension.
- NEVER use a jet wash/car wash to clean the soft top.
- NEVER store the soft top in the open position for long periods of time or when the soft top is wet.
- Avoid long periods of inactivity of the mechanism as this can cause the frame to seize.
- If you have a VINYL soft top – Clean with a soft damp cloth using diluted mild detergent such as washing up liquid.
- If you have a MOHAIR soft top – Clean with a soft clothes brush to remove the dust and use a damp cloth diluted mild detergent such as washing up liquid to remove stains.
*Terms & Conditions apply.
