Convertible roof · Costa Blanca
Convertible roof repair on the Costa Blanca
Hydraulics, sensors and electronics for convertible roofs. Send us a video on WhatsApp for a free assessment — explained in English. Repair in our workshop in Altea.
Workshop in Altea · Clients from the Costa Blanca, Alicante, Valencia and Murcia · Versión en español · Deutsche Version
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Video assessment
before you bring the car -
Hydraulics & electronics
full roof system -
Fixed quote
before we start -
Invoice
for all work carried out
This is not a mobile service
Unlike other services on this site, convertible roof systems are repaired in our workshop in Altea. We don’t come to your car. We start with a video assessment on WhatsApp: you send us a clip of the roof opening or closing, and we tell you if we can help and what to expect. If we can, we book you in to bring the car to Altea.
Common symptoms
Problems we see most often
If one of these looks familiar, send us a video. We’ll tell you if it’s something we can fix.
The roof won’t close
You press the button and nothing happens, or the cycle starts and stops halfway. Usually a sensor, a microswitch, or a synchronisation problem.
It stops halfway through
The cycle interrupts partway. Common causes are position sensors, hydraulic pressure, or a mechanical obstruction in the guides.
Oil stain under the car
A drip or stain on the ground, usually near where the roof hydraulics are. Almost always a leak in the hydraulic circuit.
Nothing happens when you press the button
No sound, no movement. Could be the switch itself, the control module, or a power supply issue.
Pump noise, no movement
You can hear the pump running but the roof doesn’t move. Usually means a loss of hydraulic pressure.
Models
Models we work with
Confirmed experience with these roof systems. If your model isn’t listed, still send us a video — we’ll tell you if we can help or not.
Peugeot CC
206 CC · 207 CC · 307 CC · 308 CC
Mercedes SLK
Older and newer generations
Opel Astra Twin Top
Two-piece retractable hardtop
Mini Cabrio
Soft-top with electric drive
Another model? Send us a video on WhatsApp and we’ll tell you if we can help.
What we fix
Full roof system
We work on five areas of the system. What we don’t do is as clear as what we do — see below.
Hydraulics
Cylinders, pump, hoses and lines. We locate leaks, replace components and bleed the circuit.
Sensors and microswitches
Microswitches are the most common reason a roof cycle won’t start or won’t finish. We test and replace them.
Electronics and diagnostics
Reading the roof control module, checking power supply and input/output signals.
Adjustment and calibration
Mechanical adjustment of the mechanism and calibration of the system so the cycle opens and closes correctly.
Preventive maintenance
Drain cleaning, guide lubrication and general check. Extends the system’s life and avoids bigger repairs.
What we don’t do
We don’t do soft-top canvas replacement, rear window replacement or gluing, or interior retrimming. If that’s what you need, this isn’t the service for you — and we’d rather tell you before you bring the car.
How it works
Four steps, from video to repaired car
It always starts with the video. That’s what lets us tell you if we can help before you move the car.
Send a video on WhatsApp
Record the roof trying to open or close. Tell us make, model, year, and what happens. It’s a 30-second message.
We assess it
From the video we tell you if we can help, what’s likely failing, and whether it’s worth bringing the car to Altea.
Book it in
If we can do it, we agree a day and you bring the car to our workshop in Altea. Fixed quote before we start.
Repair and test
We repair, run the full cycle several times to confirm, and hand you the car back with an invoice.
Where our clients come from
Workshop in Altea, clients from across the coast
Our workshop is in Altea. Most of our clients come from the Costa Blanca, but we also get cars brought in from Alicante, Valencia and Murcia. If you’re outside these areas and can’t find a specialised workshop where you are, get in touch — we assess it case by case.
Costa Blanca
Benidorm · Altea · Calpe · Albir · Alfaz del Pi · La Nucía · Finestrat · Dénia · Jávea · Moraira
Alicante
Alicante city, Elche, Torrevieja and region
Valencia
Valencia city and metropolitan area
Murcia
Murcia city, Cartagena and Mar Menor
If your car is from another area, get in touch anyway. The video assessment is free, and we’ll tell you if the trip is worth it.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What people ask us before bringing the car in.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the fault and the car’s roof system. We don’t quote before seeing the video, because two faults that look similar can need very different work. After the video assessment we give you a fixed quote — and that price doesn’t change once you accept it.
How long does the repair take?
Depends on what’s failing. Simple hydraulic or sensor faults are usually resolved in a few days; electronics or full adjustment can take longer. The video assessment includes an estimated timescale before you bring the car in.
Do you replace the canvas?
No. Our work is the mechanical, hydraulic and electronic system of the roof — not the fabric. We don’t do canvas replacement, rear window replacement or gluing, or upholstery. We’d rather tell you clearly before you bring the car.
Which models do you work with?
Confirmed experience with Peugeot CC (206, 207, 307, 308), Mercedes SLK (older and newer generations), Opel Astra Twin Top and Mini Cabrio. If your model isn’t listed, get in touch with a video anyway — we’ll tell you if we can help before you travel.
Do I have to bring the car to the workshop?
Yes. Convertible roof systems are worked on in our workshop in Altea, not on-site. We need the car with us: test bench, full diagnosis, several openings and closings to verify the cycle. It’s the only way to do it properly.
Why do you ask for a video first?
Because a video of the roof opening or closing tells us far more than a written description. From it we can see whether the issue is hydraulic, electric or mechanical, whether it’s a sensor or the pump, and whether it’s worth you making the trip. If it’s not something we can fix, we say so before you move the car.
Problem with your convertible roof?
📲 Send video on WhatsApp
Start with a 30-second video
Record the roof trying to open or close, send it on WhatsApp with make, model and year. We’ll tell you if we can help and what to expect. No need to move the car yet.