About Us
Crafting Automotive Perfection Since 1996
McCarthy’s Auto Trimmers has been a trusted leader in automotive interior, exterior and rim restoration for nearly three decades.
From our beginnings in Cape Town to our expanded footprint across Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, we’ve built our reputation on precision craftsmanship, convenience and customer-first service.
Mission
At McCarthy’s Auto Trimmers, our focus is on providing our customers with service and quality. Our innovative approach will ensure that we continue to set new industry standards, becoming the benchmark against which other Auto Trimmers will be measured. We will achieve this through the support of our team, continuous training and dedication, ensuring to proudly live up to our Motto.
Vision
The Vision for McCarthy’s Auto Trimmers is to remain SA’s number 1 automotive interior, exterior and rim repair service, offering exceptional quality in its workshops and mobile units countrywide.
Our Story: Where Passion Meets Precision Since 1996.
What started in 1996 with a single bakkie and a small team has grown into one of South Africa’s most respected automotive restoration companies. Founded by Tyrone McCarthy, the brand was built on two simple principles: quality workmanship and unwavering customer care.
Today, McCarthy’s operates multiple branches and a fleet of mobile service units — all delivering the same standard of excellence that shaped our early days.
What We Do
Complete Vehicle Interior & Exterior Solutions
We provide a comprehensive range of premium automotive services designed to restore, protect and elevate your vehicle:
Interior Expertise
- Upholstery repairs (leather, vinyl and cloth)
- Roof linings & sunroof solutions
- Classic car restoration
- Custom trimming
- Marine & aviation interior services
Exterior Perfection
- Paint spot repairs & panel touch-ups
- Vinyl & colour-change wrapping
- Ceramic coating
- PPF (paint protection film)
Rim Restoration Specialists
- Rim straightening
- Diamond-cut wheel repair
- Colour refinishing & powder coating
Driven by Vision. Built on Craftsmanship.
From One Bakkie to a National Leader
Tyrone Mccarthy’s vision was for McCarthy Auto Trimmers to be SA’s number one motor interior and exterior specialist company. “This is only achieved by the support of our loyal customers”. Armed with passion & determination, one bakkie and 5 staff members, he set out in 1996 to revolutionize the motor trimming market and is continuing to keep his finger on the pulse of SA’s market leader in interior and exterior automotive industry.
We are constantly looking for new ways to evolve our business and having our 14 Mobile Vans in the Western Cape, Gauteng & Durban allows us to offer our clients the convenience of servicing them wherever they are, at home or the office.
We empower our staff with the best tools and skills training to ensure top quality workmanship and excellent customer service standards we are known for and we strive daily to maintain these core values within our business.
Tyrone McCarthy – DIRECTOR
The Team
Industry-leading Experts
No company can succeed without the commitment, hard work and dedication of a tenacious and creative team – Everyday is an new adventure, each with its own triumphs and challenges. Meet the superstar team who go above and beyond to make this company the success it is today, and who constantly endeavor to deliver quality service and excellence in everything they do.