After investing in your dream car, you would be keen to do whatever it takes to maintain it in mint condition. But some people assume that the car’s factory seats will hold up forever on their own.

The fact is that the original, factory-made 4X4 seat covers suffer much wear and tear from harsh sunlight, spills of food items and drinks, children, pets, and dirt. These factors cause the vehicle seats to become dull and uncomfortable to sit on. The solution to these problems is using a second layer of vehicle seat covers.

Such seat covers help in making a vehicle look pristine and clean on the inside. They offer maximum protection to vehicle seats, provide a personalized look for a car’s interior, and hide current damage to the vehicle seats.

The main benefit of vehicle seat covers is to offer protection. When something (food, drinks or chemicals) spill on the vehicle seat, it can prove to be a real pain to clean them. You may have to use different cleaning supplies to remove stains and any dirt.

In case there are pets, you may have to vacuum the vehicle interiors to remove pet hair. You will also not want claw marks of pets when they poke their nails into a plush new vehicle seat. Another kind of damage like dulling of colour will be caused by harsh sunlight, magnified through the glass of vehicle windows.

Because of such factors, it is vital to use some protection to maintain vehicle seats. A second layer of seat covers offers a protective barrier from all common issues, saving car seats from all kinds of spills, UV damage, debris, dirt, and friction. This will maintain or could even enhance the resale value of a vehicle.

Benefits

• Protect from ageing

Upholstering the seat of a vehicle helps protect the longevity of the original seat. It prevents damage to the vehicle seats.

• Protect from grime and dirt

Vehicle seat covers protect the seats from dirt and grime accumulation. They can be easily washed and reused.

• Shelter from exposure to UV rays

Covers reduce the impact of tanning and fading caused by sun rays. Long-term exposure to UV rays wears out and damages seat fabric.

• Protects from kids and pets

Both are high-risk categories for causing spills in the vehicle or any other kind of damage.

• Opportunity for customization

You can transform the car’s looks by making your own choices of customizing the vehicle seat covers. You can also personalise the colour, pattern, and design of seat covers.

• Offers physical comfort

Vehicle seat covers of various materials offer support to the spine, back, and neck. You can reduce backache and other discomforts. Some seat covers come with heating options to keep you warm in cold climates.

• Easy installation and maintenance

Installing vehicle seat covers is a breeze and can be done in no time. Other than leather, most other seat covers can be machine washed and reused, just like pillow covers.

Two main kinds of covers

Besides leather, there are 2 main types of vehicle covers that are highly functional and versatile:

• Canvas covers

Ideal for people with active lifestyles, canvas seat covers are popular for their long-lasting and hardwearing properties. This fabric can weather both rough daily use and changes in climatic conditions, from mud splashes to water spills. Besides being so tough, this fabric is comfortable and good-looking. Thanks to its tight-fitting nature, it stretches over vehicle seats perfectly, leaving no room for unattractive and uncomfortable bunching and wrinkling of the fabric.

• Denim covers

They are made of hard-duty fabric that renders them an excellent option for service vehicles. Ideal for those with active lifestyles and those with pets and kids who cause spills and damage. Denim boasts a good combination of durability and comfort. It is reliable and can be cleaned easily. Being water-resistant, it protects seats from moisture and spills. But it is not as hard-wearing as canvas seat covers.

In sum, these are some of the benefits and kinds of 4X4 seat covers.