Custom Seat Covers Vs. Universal Seat Covers

Universal car seat covers are preferred by all those who are not much concerned about a perfect fit and often end up compromising on the very purpose of getting an automobile seat cover.

Though Custom covers provide all-round protection to the seat in a much more practical way, it costs somewhat more as compared to the Universal or universal-fit cover and this is maybe another reason why there are some who prefer the Universal type.

Some universal covers that are treated with UV resistant coating also shield the vehicle’s interior including the upholstery and the carpeting. Though not accurately crafted like Custom car covers, Universal covers can provide protection against both natural as well as man-made hazards such as dirt and dust, rainwater, heat and UV rays and also from pets and kids. But while Universal covers do offer the protection, they can never be as effective because they end up being too tight or too loose. That is because they are not made for a specific automobile.

Custom or custom fit seat covers, on the other hand, are dead accurate to the specification that is obtained from the automaker and is fed to the computer for the designing. And so they always fit perfectly thus ensuring complete protection. Custom seat covers are specifically manufactured for each marque of car or SUV from pre-selected fabrics that are dirt, dust and moisture resistant and also come with UV inhibiting properties.

And here’s another reason why you should always go for Custom seat covers. These days every automobile maker tries to make the designing as different as possible and this is not just restricted to the exterior. And thus the seat comes with many features. They can be tilted, swiveled and also turned into fully reclined comfort chairs, resembling aircraft passenger seats.

Now, a Universal seat cover can never accommodate all these features of the seat simply because it has not been made for that particular make and model. On the other hand, a Custom seat cover is made using the exact make and model specifications and so not only can the features be accommodated, but the fit is always exact.