Custom seat covers look really good, but are they worth the price? For most car owners, the answer is “yes!” There are a lot of reasons to consider custom seat covers, including their durability, exceptional fit, and appearance.
But the primary purpose of custom fit seat covers is to protect your investment. No matter what material your seats are made from, they will inevitably wear out over time. That’s why it’s wise to cover them up with seat covers that are designed specifically to fit your seats.
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How To Measure Your Car Seat
If you’ve decided it’s worth it to buy car specific seat covers, you’ll need to learn how to measure your seats for them. Here’s what you’ll need to do:
- Measure across the seats of your car from side to side
- Measure the back for height
- Measure from the front to the back of the seat for depth
Write all these measurements down and refer to them when ordering your custom seat covers. If you don’t take accurate measurements, you could end up getting seat covers that are too large or too small for your seats.
Fortunately, a lot of custom seat covers are made to fit specific vehicle makes and models. This means that you may be able to enter your vehicle’s make, model, series, and year instead of measuring for your car seat covers. Just be very careful to select the right information when ordering your seat covers so you don’t accidentally purchase a cover that was made for the wrong model year. Accuracy is essential when it comes to buying seat covers based on make and model.
Protecting Your Interior
Custom seat covers are very good at protecting your vehicle’s interior. With the right seat covers, you’ll keep your factory seats in pristine condition for years. This will help ensure that your resell value remains high in case you ever decide to sell your vehicle. It will also help you make a great impression whether you’re going on a first date or taking a road trip with friends.
In addition to protecting your seats, you’ll also want to keep the rest of your vehicle’s interior in good condition. You can do this by purchasing and installing custom floor mats for trucks, buying a quality steering wheel cover, and tinting your windows to filter out as much damaging UV light as possible.
Before tinting your windows, refer to local regulations in your state. Some states are very strict regarding car window tinting and you could end up with a ticket if you tint your windows too dark. Finally, to keep the interior of your vehicle protected, be sure to clean it regularly. Dust, dirt and grime can cause friction that will damage the interior of your car over time. Regularly cleaning out debris can help extend the lifespan of your vehicle’s interior components. Don’t forget to keep your car parked in a garage or somewhere else out of the elements to also keep its exterior protected and in good condition for as long as you can.