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ABOUT CLASSIC FIT CAR SEAT COVERS
Custom-Made, Tailor-Made & Off-The-Shelf Car Seat Covers!
Founded in the mid 1970s, Classic Fit Car Seat Covers is the love & passion of our founder, Bryan Lombe. With over 40+ years of experience with the evolving auto market, car makes & models, custom-made manufacturing & design of car seat covers, bike seat covers, truck seat covers (any vehicle seat cover, really), Bryan has become an Expert in this field of expertise.
At Classic Fit Car Seat Covers you can have 100% custom-made car seat covers made to your material taste, exact car make and model (any vehicle actually) and even have the car seat covers fitted professionally for you. We also cater to the deploy safe airbags, factoring these in to our design.
We have a range of car accessories including entire car covers, steering wheel covers, mats & dash mats, sunscreens, etc.
There are -off-the-shelf options available to look at in the shop for the popular car makes & models. We can fit them for you too!
Custom Made
Choose your material, colour & style
Tailor-Made
Made exactly to your tastes & wishes, just for you!
Wide Range Choices
We have off-the-shelf-& custom materials such as neoprene, canvas, vinyl, sheepskin, the list goes on.
We Cater for Logistics, Tradies & Car Clubs
We can make custom-made vehicle seat covers for trucks, cranes, Hilux, utes, 4 wheel drives, Taxis, Ubers, you name it.
Car Seat Covers for Classic Cars
Our ‘made-to-fit’ custom made car seat covers are perfect for Classic Cars. We just measure your classic car & create the perfect design of your choice!
We'll Fit Your Car Seat Cover For You
If you have a bad back & cannot bend a lot or even if you just simply could not be bothered fitting your new car seat yourself we have you covered with flat rates for off-the-shelf car seat covers & custom-made car seat covers.
CUSTOM-MADE
Choose your material, colour & style
TAILOR-MADE
Made exactly to your tastes & wishes, personalised just for you!
WIDE RANGE CHOICES
We have off-the-shelf & custom material such as neoprene, canvas, vinyl (PU leather look), sheepskin & the list goes on.
WE’LL FIT YOUR CAR SEAT COVER FOR YOU
If you have a bad back & cannot bend a lot or even if you just simply could not be bothered fitting your new car seat yourself we have you covered with flat rates for off-the-shelf car custom-made car seat covers
CAR SEAT COVERS FOR CLASSIC CARS
Our made-to-fit, custom-made car seat covers are perfect for Classic Cars. We just measure your classic car & create the perfect design of your choice!
WE CATER FOR LOGISTICS, TRADIES & CAR-CLUBS
We can make custom-made vehicle seat covers for trucks, cranes, Hilux, utes, 4 wheel drives, taxis, Ubers; you name it!
OUR STORY
How Classic Fit Car Seat Covers Began
“Back in the 70s, cars were much more simple and not so complex. There was no need for custom-made car products at that stage.”
“There were two standard buckets (front & back seats) and a standard bench back seat in each car and that was it. There were medium and large sizes and they were the same kinds of shape.”
“In the 1980s, early 90s, car manufacturers started bringing out seats where the back seats would split-fold and fold down (making an armrest, etc).”
“Then there were separate headrests and configurations began to individualise and this opened the market for custom-made car seat covers as there was then a need and a new market forming.”
“The bulk of our orders in those days were standard orders, as in car seat fits, but the difference was that we were manufacturing them ourselves.”
“In those days, we were manufacturing in Australia because no one was importing from the Asias; from China particularly.”
“Towards the late 90s, early 00’s, cars began to truly diversify in their configurations, opening the way to expand the business and our demand and popularity increased.”
“We already had the skills and capability to manufacture and it was just a matter of measuring and custom creating car seat covers designed for exactly that make and configuration for each vehicle.”
“China had begun to export to Australia and, as a country, we began to import car seat covers.”
“However, the stock back then was inferior quality, inferior material, etc, compared to our Australian products.”
“Airbags turned up on the design scene in vehicles, which meant even more demand for customisation to ‘fit’ and make allowances for these new designs; they were also then required by law for vehicle safety.”
“The seats were ever-changing in their configurations; cars were becoming more sophisticated. Especially the back seats; they became more complicated and intricate in their design.”
“A lot of businesses who were manufacturing car seat covers throughout Australia just gave up and closed down as the configurations became too complex and overwhelming with the airbags for many of them. So suppliers for custom-made car seat covers became rarer and hence those who remained in the market became more popular as there were not that many suppliers who were still operating AND who were 100% Australian made.”
“We have always been 100% Australian made, custom-made in our custom fit car seat covers, using Australian materials & Australian cotton, wherever we can!”
OUR STORY
How Classic Fit Car Seat Covers Began
“Back in the 70s, cars were much more simple and not so complex. There was no need for custom-made car products at that stage.”
“There were two standard buckets (front & back seats) and a standard bench back seat in each car and that was it. There were medium and large sizes and they were the same kinds of shape.”
“In the 1980s, early 90s, car manufacturers started bringing out seats where the back seats would split-fold and fold down (making an armrest, etc).”
“Then there were separate headrests and configurations began to individualise and this opened the market for custom-made car seat covers as there was then a need and a new market forming.”
“The bulk of our orders in those days were standard orders, as in car seat fits, but the difference was that we were manufacturing them ourselves.”
“In those days, we were manufacturing in Australia because no one was importing from the Asias; from China particularly.”
“Towards the late 90s, early 00’s, cars began to truly diversify in their configurations, opening the way to expand the business and our demand and popularity increased.”
“We already had the skills and capability to manufacture and it was just a matter of measuring and custom creating car seat covers designed for exactly that make and configuration for each vehicle.”
“China had begun to export to Australia and, as a country, we began to import car seat covers.”
“However, the stock back then was inferior quality, inferior material, etc, compared to our Australian products.”
“Airbags turned up on the design scene in vehicles, which meant even more demand for customisation to ‘fit’ and make allowances for these new designs; they were also then required by law for vehicle safety.”
“The seats were ever-changing in their configurations; cars were becoming more sophisticated. Especially the back seats; they became more complicated and intricate in their design.”
“A lot of businesses who were manufacturing car seat covers throughout Australia just gave up and closed down as the configurations became too complex and overwhelming with the airbags for many of them. So suppliers for custom made car seat covers became rarer and hence those who remained in the market became more popular as there were not that many suppliers who were still operating AND who were 100% Australian made.”
“We have always been 100% Australian made, custom-made in our custom fit car seat covers, using Australian materials & Australian cotton, wherever we can!”
The True Meaning Of 'Off-The-Shelf' Car Seat Covers
If cars are so sophisticated these days, how can you still buy car seat covers off the shelf you may ask?
Well, the answer is often YOU CAN’T!
These kinds of suppliers with ‘off-the-shelf’ car seat covers carry only the most popular brands and they are extremely limited colour ranges and there is often only one material of choice. They can also be very tricky to fit to your seats. Often people come to us for out car seat fitting expertise as well.
The True Meaning Of 'Off-The-Shelf' Car Seat Covers
If cars are so sophisticated these days, how can you still buy car seat covers off the shelf you may ask?
Well, the answer is often YOU CAN’T!
These kinds of suppliers with ‘off-the-shelf’ car seat covers carry only the most popular brands and they are extremely limited colour ranges and there is often only one material of choice. They can also be very tricky to fit to your seats. Often people come to us for out car seat fitting expertise as well.
Bryan Lombe
CEO & Founder
How Did Byran Lombe End Up in the Custom-Made Car Seat Cover Industry?
"I started at 13 years of age! I was at the markets one day and helped someone who was selling car seat covers to set up their tables."
"My father volunteered me when I was asked if I wanted to set up tables. $5 in those days was a lot of money so I would set up the tables all the time."
"I started working at the markets with the car seats more and more. Then, at the age of 15, my mum invested in me to start selling car seat covers myself and the rest is history."
"Here I am today still passionate, still excited to have my own business & to manufacture the highest quality, made-to-fit, custom-made, tailor-made car seat covers in Australia."
"I have been in the industry since 1975!"
The Advantages Of Dropping In To See Us And Using Our Samples For Colour Choice & Matching To Your Vehicle
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- You can discuss your needs, look at our colour choices, feel and see the materials you can choose from.
- Then you KNOW you are making the right decision; PEACE OF MIND
- We have a huge range of options
- We have end of line materials; rolls that people might like mixed and matched with some other materials for that truly original, unique custom made car seat cover… Some of our end of line materials may surprise, delight and excite you to have something far different than what you have ever considered but excited to have something really stand out!
- You can make something original out of what we have
- You cannot find these end of line materials in shops
- It’s not just what is on show… we can take you out the back and you can look at the custom CUSTOM Designs (haha)
ABOUT Classic Fit Car Seat Covers
Our Classic Fit Car Seat Cover Factory
Why Have You Chosen the Sewing Machines You Have to Make Your Custom-Made Car Seat Covers?
We have found the older sewing machines are stronger than the present day ones. We can easily still have them serviced by a mechanic.
Though, because I have been doing this so long I can perform much of the servicing myself. All the machines we have do a different job. We move around a lot. So I stand and walk as much as I sit sometimes.
My business keeps me ‘Classic Fit’, haha!
QUICK FAQ
QUESTIONS PEOPLE ASK (FAQs)
How Long Does It Take To Make Custom-Made Car Seat Covers For A Customer?
What is your turn around times for a custom fit car seat cover order?
1 week generally. Longer time 1-2 weeks maximum.
What Is THE Most Popular Question You Are Asked On An Enquiry?
“Do you have covers for a <insert any car or vehicle name you can imagine>…?
The answer is always YES WE DO!
Customers are usually looking for something very specific and they seek us out because, as we say, “There’s not a car, truck or vehicle we can’t fit!”
We can match any material, any colour, etc, to the look YOU want and custom-make, cut and fit your custom-made design to your vehicle.
What If I Need My Custom-Made Car Seat Covers Sooner Than General Turnaround Times?
What is your EMERGENCY or NEED IT NOW turn around time and rate for the privilege of ‘having it now?
1-2 days.
* This would include a premium cost additional to standard in our pricing for ‘rushing the order’.
What Do You Call A ‘Standard Car’?
Most cars need something tailor made; very rarely standard works.
A ‘Standard Car’ features ‘standard’ front seats:
- One high back front seat
- One front seat with a separate headrest
- A single, generic rear seat
99% of cars now have split fold seats, so this is also factored in the definition.
Generic car seat covers just do not fit; if you want a nice fit you need to have a set of custom-made car seat covers made.
WhY Choose The New PU "Leather Look? For Car Seat Covers?
Leather Look Car Seat Covers are resistant to moisture and humidity, easy to hand clean & have custom-made options available perfect for your car, bike, truck or whatever other vehicle you have that needs fitting.
What Are the Best Custom Fit Car Seat Covers for Uber Drivers?
If you are an Uber Driver the “Leather-Look” not only looks great but it is weatherproof.
If someone is sick on it or there are child passengers who spill things it is especially good.
We can also upgrade your car seat covers by skirting the vinyl around the edge of the car seat and this makes it a lot stronger and where it wears out jumping in and out all the time.
If you have a good well-cut car seat cover it’s not moving around. If it’s not moving around then it’s not wearing and lasts much longer.
For normal car seat covers if you are having to adjust and move it all the time it very quickly can rip into holes.
People often fit a car standard “off the shelf” seat cover themselves and do not tighten or tie it up and think to themselves, “I will just do that later”. When they are loose and move the material is stretched and grows thin quickly and just rips easily.
There are also many styles available with custom colour stitching. Drop in & have a look at your options.
Can You Fulfil Orders For Logistics Companies For Their Fleets?
For any work vehicle, heavy moving equipment vehicle, truck, van, etc, there are NO ‘off-the-shelf’ options for seat covers for these vehicles.
Everything must be cut and custom made to order. This is especially true for trucks. Logistics companies usually choose the “18 Ounce Canvas” for the fit-outs of their vehicle fleets.
We often create minimum 100-150 seat covers for companies up to a 1,000 or more as usually they have all the same vehicles.
We measure one, create a custom-made car seat cover template and mass produce for these companies.
Follow the link below to see our full FAQ page.
Car Seat Covers Supplied
Car Seat Covers Fitted
Custom Made Car Seat Covers
Years Experience
CAR MANUFACTURERS
POPULAR BRANDS WE MAKE CUSTOM-FIT CAR SEAT COVERS FOR
If you don’t see your car make in the logos below we definitely can still make you a set of custom made car seat covers.
Just give us a call or shoot us an email. Or drop by & we can measure your car up if we do not have a custom template design at hand (we have fitted so many cars it is rare we do not).
