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DECADES of Excellence

Our history

  • 1987

    Madison Auto Trim is started by Ron Stevens. Ron is a one-man show for years. He would stock his van with all the tools to provide door-to-door services and install over 10,000 sunroofs!

  • 1997

    The first retail location opens a few blocks off the Capitol on East Washington Avenue. Madison Auto Trim takes over all the detailing services for all Don Miller locations. Retail detailing and sales begin.

  • 1998

    Don Miller opens a new West Side Location and Chad Stevens becomes General Manager for their detailing department.

  • 2001

    Madison Auto Trim moves into its current 18,000 square foot location off High Crossing Blvd. Tim Stevens becomes General Manager of the East Side Location. Services expand to body repair, painting, vehicle accessories, and MAT opens its first retail showroom.

  • 2005

    MAT Spray-in Bedliners are started and become a daily staple next to Rustproofing and Detailing.

  • 2008

    FIrst website is developed. Sales and dealer accounts continue growing, along with the retail customer base.

  • 2012

    MAT partners with IAS and starts offering several new electronic product lines to its service menu.

  • 2016

    Dealer accounts grow rapidly. Shuttle drivers and 10 fleet vehicles are added to service the dealer accounts.

  • 2018

    MAT has grown to servicing hundreds of car dealer accounts, construction companies, city municipalities, and has established a large retail customer base.

  • Mar 2019

    (COVID begins) The dark years. All MAT-serviced dealerships run out of inventory, creating a major struggle for survival. New partnerships are built and Madison Fleet Works and Boat Works of Madison are founded.

  • Dec 2023

    The dark years end.

  • 2024

    Inventory returns to dealerships and Madison Auto Trim makes a comeback in vehicle protection services. Boat Works has tripled it's revenue every year since launch. Madison Fleet Works forges new partnerships with the City of Madison.

  • 2026

    Madison Auto Trim grows its digital presence. Websites are reworked and new campaigns are created. MAT partners with ESPN Madison and returns to local automotive shows. Sales and dealer accounts flourish, and the company continues to expand its reach throughout the Madison area.

Meet Our Leads

  • Tim Stevens Owner & CEO of Madison Auto Trim

    OWNER & CEO

    TIM STEVENS

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  • Bud Mears Shop Foreman at Madison Auto Trim

    SHOP FOREMAN

    BUD MEARS

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  • Christopher Guhl General Manager at Madison Auto Trim

    GENERAL MANAGER

    CHRISTOPHER GUHL

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  • Darrin Graham Sales Manager at Madison Auto Trim

    SALES MANAGER

    DARRIN GRAHAM

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  • Bart Boyd Detailing Manager at Madison Auto Trim

    DETAILING MANAGER

    BART BOYD

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  • Cameron Quimby Marketing Director at Madison Auto Trim

    MARKETING DIRECTOR

    CAMERON QUIMBY

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Photo of the outside signage surrounding Madison Auto Trim and Boat Works of Madison, Wisconsin. Sun flares peering over the top of the structure that reads "Car & Truck Accessories" and "Boat Works Installation Center"

Madison Auto Trim has been upgrading and protecting Wisconsin vehicles since 1987. Serving Madison, Dane County, and communities throughout southern Wisconsin, we've been a trusted destination for vehicle protection, customization, and appearance services. From rustproofing and spray-in bed liners to custom seating solutions, complete detailing packages, and hundreds of aftermarket accessories, our team has delivered high quality automotive services for over 40 years!

Our experienced team works on cars, trucks, SUVs, and commercial vehicles, helping Wisconsin drivers protect their rides from road salt and corrosion, enhance their interiors, and add practical accessories that make every vehicle more useful and comfortable. With decades of experience and a commitment to quality workmanship, we continue to provide the products and services Wisconsin vehicle owners rely on year after year!