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Custom-Made Car Seat Covers FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
We have quite a few questions that are asked regularly. We thought it would be helpful to list and answer them here to save you time before you email, call or request a quote.
Please let us know if there is any else we could add that would be helpful if you do not see what you are looking for and think it would be a great idea to include!
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 car seat cover fit-out 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.
OTHER QUESTIONS PEOPLE ABOUT ABOUT TAILOR-MADE PERSONALISED CAR SEAT COVERS
Custom-Made, Made-To-Fit & Off-The Shelf Car Seat Covers FAQ
General Questions About Our Car Seat Covers
I Bought A Car Seat Cover From Another Store, Can Your Fitting Service Fit It For Me?
- Many customers complain of fitting issues when they buy off-the-shelf from certain suppliers using imported stock that is cut incorrectly & therefore has the wrong size & dimensions for fitting.
- We do not fit other people’s products, like products bought from eBay or Kmart or Supercheap Auto or any other kind of store.
- General off-the-shelf car seat covers look great on the website when you buy but the reality when you receive it is far from what you expected.
- We only fit our own products that we sell.
- And we only use Ilana Off-The-Shelf Car Seat Covers as they are properly manufactured.
- We will fit any car seat cover made or bought from us.
What Are The Advantages Of Me Dropping Into Your Store & Factory?
- There are many advantages of dropping in and using our samples for colour choice and matching
- We can discuss your needs, look at our colour choices; feeling and seeing the materials makes a lot of difference to all our customers they tell us – Then you KNOW you are making the right decision – PEACE OF MIND
- We have a huge range to view
- 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!
- 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)
- You can make something original out of what we have
- You cannot find these end of line materials in shops
- You can buy our Ilana Off-The-Shelf Car Seat Covers as they are properly manufactured
- We will fit any car seat cover made or bought from us.
Pricing & Ordering Custom-Made & Off-The-Shelf Car Seat Covers
How Does The Order Process Work?
- Down payment of 50% deposit upfront (Pay reminder at fit/pickup) or pay in full.
Can I Take The Samples Out To My Car So I Can See The Best Match?
- You certainly can and we encourage it.
- You may think black would look great, you take it out to the car and then compare it to your car colours interior think… “Oh… NOPE!”
- So it’s great to be able to use the samples to find the perfect visual match before you order!
Car Seat Cover Fabrics Available
What Materials Are Available For Custom-Made Seat Covers?
- Neoprene
- Canvas
- Vinyl (PU Leather Look)
- Velour
- Suedes
- Microfibre
OFF THE SHELF CAR SEAT COVERS
Our Ilana Products feature the following materials for off-the-shelf car seat covers:
- Vinyl (PU Leather Look)
- Neoprene
- Sheepskin
- Hard-wearing cotton
- Polypropelene fabric
- Microfibre
- Suede fabric / Microseude fabric
- Velour Fabric
- Knitted Tweed Fabric
- Polyester
What Are The Features Of The Car Seat Cover Materials?
- All Car Seat Covers are custom-made with foam bonding and lining for extra comfort and longevity (we use industrial glues instead of standard as well).
- Previously car seat covers had the sponge showing when they would age that would grey and perish.
Suedes & Microfibre
- Suedes are cool in summer and washable, long-lasting
- Microfibre is long-lasting as is the neoprene and the vinyl
- The material should not be washed but wiped with a wet cloth which makes them good materials when you know there will be more spills and stains (kids, animals, etc)
Vinyl, Neoprene & Sheepskin
- Vinyl (PU Leather Look) is a material that gives a ‘leather look’ to seat covers
- Vinyl is often called ‘faux leather’ or ‘synthetic leather’
- Vinyl & Neoprene are waterproof and easily cleaned & maintained with a wipe down (you do not wash them)
- Vinyl and Neoprene are pet-friendly, especially for dogs
- Sheepskin is cool in summer, warm in winter, thermally friendly, insulating & stops pressure points making it perfect for bad backs
- Most of these materials do not need washing which is great!
Are you unsure about what would suit your car or need more information about how a custom-made seat cover would suit your needs? Call, Email or Request A Quote and ask your questions in the message section of the form.
PU Leather Look Car Seat Covers
What Colours Are Available for Vinyl/Leather Look Car Seat Covers?
- Black & Blue (Off-The-Shelf)
- Black & Red (Off-The-Shelf)
- Black * White (Off-The-Shelf)
- Custom-Made Black/Blue
- Custom-Made Black/Red
- Custom-Made Black/White
Custom-Made Deploy Safe Vinyl (also known as PU Leather Look) Car Seat Covers
- Custom-Made Deploy Safe Black/Blue
- Custom-Made Deploy Safe Black/Red
- Custom-Made Deploy Safe Black/White
Sheepskin Car Seat Covers
What Colours Are Available for Sheepskin Seat Covers?
- Charcoal
- Black
- Mocha
- Ivory
These are all Off-The-Shelf car seat covers by Ilana.
* We also have a range of sheepskin Steering Wheel Covers – more info one website coming soon!
Car Accessories Available To Complement Our Car Seat Covers
Do Your Have Any Other Car Accessories Available At The Classic Fit Car Seat Covers Shop?
- We do!
- We have steering wheel covers, dash mats and mats and also sunscreens.
- We are a one-stop-shop for cover seat covers and related auto accessories.
What Are The Car Mats Like That You Stock?
- We have a good range of vinyl mats, all universal
- This means that they can be trimmed to size to fit the car better than a standard universal fixed-sized mat
- We normally let the customer do it themselves
- We help you understand how to trim them