Seat Covers Faq's

1. Will my seat covers fit well?
Coverking custom seat covers are tailored to take the exact shape of your seats. These seat covers are made with pre selected high-quality fabrics and they are made using the exact year, make and model measurements. This is the reason why they always let you use all the features of the seats like the on-seat controls, such as lumbar supports and built-in seatbelts. Custom seat covers are specially made to provide space for your side impact airbags too if your vehicle has them.

2. What is the difference between a custom seat cover and a semi-custom seat cover?
The difference between a custom seat cover and semi custom seat cover can be best explained if you think of a custom seat cover as a tailor-made suit, and a semi-custom seat cover as an off the rack suit. Tailor-made suits are made after taking exact measurements of the client's whole frame, taking every contour, curve and length into account.

Semi custom car seats are like an off the rack suit that fits your frame, but not as well as a tailored suit. Off the rack suits are crafted from standard patterns, and the patterns are derived from average measurements of similarly sized bodies. The same is true for semi-custom seat covers.

3. What if I have side impact air bags on my seats?
Driving can be a risky business and so automobile manufacturers are constantly adding new safety features to ensure your safety. The side impact airbags (SIPS) are one such innovation that are mounted on the side of your car seat, and in case of an accident, these bags protect your head from hitting your side windows or door jam.

If your vehicle has these safety installations, you must not get custom seat covers as they will allow you to benefit from these safety features. So you must get a set of custom seat cover.

4. Are seat covers difficult to install?
The covers can be installed simply by sliding them over your seats. They are held in their place with Velcro and hooks or straps that are attached under the seats and are out of sight. The installation process requires no tools. Front seat are easily accessible and it is easier to install in them than rear seat covers. Generally a typical installation of front seat covers requires 20-30 minutes. Often to install the rear seat covers you may require removal of the seats. But do not worry, you will be provided with detailed instructions.

5. How do I clean my seat covers?
Made from a wide array of materials these covers can be cleaned easily. Vacuuming them at regular intervals is a great idea. You can clean easily at home using a washing machine.

6. Which seat covers give me the most protection against water and moisture?
The CR-Grade Neoprene Custom Seat Covers provide protection against water and moisture. These covers are made are made from high grade Neoprene, which is the water resistant material used in scuba gear. Your original upholstery will be kept well protected from wet bathing suits, rain soaked clothes and other forms of moisture.

7. Are there seat covers that are specifically designed to protect against pets?
We do offer some exciting seat covers that are specially designed for pet owner who love traveling with their pets. These will protect your seats from the unique hazards from pets. Our range of covers offers excellent protection against dog hair, gouges from claws, slobber and even "accidents."

8. What if I'm still not sure about which seat-cover is right for me?
There is a lot of information about seat covers in this resource guide for you to soak up. But if you need any further information, just give us a call or send us an email and we shall try our best to answer all your queries.