SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) – It’s no secret that NFL stars like their cars. One man in San Jose says his shop makes sure the 49ers are looking fly on four wheels.
Silicon Valley Customs, whose clients include Deebo Samuel, Trent Williams and Ray-Ray McCloud, love to trick out the lavish rides.
“It’s amazing to be able to work with these guys,” said owner Elie Jarrouche. “These guys love their cars. Their attention to detail is just so particular it’s ridiculous. They’re kind of like me, car guys.”
How do Super Bowl LVIII ticket prices compare to other major sporting events?Jarrouche is also a 49ers season ticketholder who bleeds red and gold. He says it’s a thrill to modify the cars of some of the top players, but he also keeps it professional.
“I don’t treat them as if I’m a fan, I treat them like they’re customers,” he said. “I treat them just like everyone else, but sometimes we take pictures with these guys. Obviously just for my own benefit and to frame things and sign jerseys to hang inside my office.”
Jarrouche says there are two Niners whose creativity often presents a fun challenge.
“I’d have to say that’s probably gonna be in between Trent Williams and Deebo Samuel,” he said. “Those guys have insane car collections and they’re very particular with the work that they want done and the type of work that they want done is tough, but we got to get it done and we have a standard to hold up and just wanna make these guys happy with what they work hard for.”
Silicon Valley Customs work doesn’t stop with gridiron greats. Bay Area celebrities like E-40 also seek their services, but Jarrouche says they’re willing to work with anyone looking to soup up their vehicle.
“We love giving back to the community as well. We don’t just cater to ballplayers and celebrities.”
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