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Today, the car seat is both an element of comfort and safety.. Unfortunately, the seats of a car are subject to use. They can therefore wear out or be stained.
What is a car seat made of?
car seat composition
Today, a car seat consists of a frame and padding, with a covering that can be made of leather or fabric. In modern cars, the seats also have a mechanism that allows the seat to be moved forward or backward and adjusted, as well as accessories and electronic systems (LCD screen, etc.).
In recent years, many innovations have made car seats evolve. They have become more comfortable, more efficient and more quality. For example, there are heated seats , but also recent seat concepts that can detect when the driver is drowsy while driving.
Did you know? The seats of a car alone represent 5% of the manufacturing cost of a vehicle for its manufacturer.
How to change the seats in your car?
change car seat
If you are tired of your car seats, that are stained or damaged by use, it is possible to change them. Several solutions are available to you:
Simply buy new covers for your car seats;
Salvage seats from scrapyards , where wrecked cars sometimes have seats still in excellent condition;
Have the upholstery of your seats completely redone by a professional;
Renovate the upholstery of your seats.
While reupholstering or redoing the upholstery of your car seats will require a professional, you can change the cover of a car seat yourself . There are three types of covers:
Universal covers , which you can buy online or in specialist car stores;
Adaptable covers , more suited to the category of your car ( sedan , minivan, etc.);
Custom-made covers , more expensive but which correspond exactly to the model and style of your seats.
The advantage of a cover is first of all aesthetic, because it allows you to personalize your vehicle. An excellent idea to protect your seats against a dog or children!
Remove the headrest ;
Stretch the cover and secure the hooks and then the elastic using a screwdriver;
Attach the rubber bands under the car seat;
Tuck the cover under the headrest cover with the screwdriver;
If you want to install a bucket seat or a heated and/or massaging seat on your car, we advise you to entrust this intervention to a professional. Indeed, it is necessary to take into account the side airbags . For your own safety, therefore, go through a specialist.
How much does it cost to remake a car seat?
car seat price
The price to change a car seat depends on the option you have chosen:
A simple universal car seat cover won’t cost you much. You can find one for a few dozen euros ;
A custom-made car seat protector will cost you between €150 and €300 ;
The price to reupholster leather car seats will be much higher. For a complete upholstery, expect at least €1,500 for a city car.
How to repair a car seat?
car seat repair
How to repair car seat foam?
It is possible to repair the foam of a car seat. To do this, you have several options:
Buy an original part from your manufacturer. Expect to pay a few dozen euros per foam.
Buy foam from a retailer or dealer and do the repair yourself . It will only cost a few euros, but you will have to cut out the correct template and then do some hollow cutting before installing the new foam.
Glue the foam back together with neoprene glue. This won’t last forever and is a makeshift repair.
How to repair a leather car seat?
It is possible to repair a torn or scratched leather car seat. You need to purchase specialized products:
Special leather glue to repair a tear;
Leather pigment to renovate a leather car seat;
Fixative varnish in addition to the previous one to protect the color of your leather;
Repair resin for scratches on leather;
Repair paste for holes or tears in leather.
How to repair a fabric car seat?
If your fabric car seats are burned, torn or simply faded, it is also possible to repair them without calling in a professional. This is also true for velvet car seats. In fact, there are car seat repair kits , which include dye, powder and an applicator to repair a torn seat.
If your fabric is faded, you can also buy fabric renovator foam . Finally, there are special stain removers for cleaning a stained fabric car seat.
How to clean your car seats?
car seat cleaning
To remove stains from your car seat, it all depends on the nature of the stain and the material of your seat! Here is a table to know how to clean a fabric car seat :