By Brenda Kelly


Many vehicles will have a leather interior, either as standard, or as an optional extra. It is important that this is looked after properly to prolong its life and to keep your car looking presentable. There are many ways to preserve leather car upholstery and various places to buy replacement coverings from.

There are a couple of things you can do to keep your car interior looking good and to prolong its life. There are creams and polishes that you can buy from auto stores and supermarkets and these will protect the hide when applied. When you park your vehicle it should never be left in direct sunlight as this will affect the seats and cause them to crack badly.

When you clean your interior you should first remove any stains with warm soapy water and allow the seats to dry. You can then apply the specialist polish to the covering and this will provide some protection. It is advisable when applying a chemical to your seats to test it on a small area first in case there is a bad reaction.

If you have to buy replacement seats for your car there are various places where you can find them. The first place to try is the maker of your car or one of their approved dealers who will usually have what you need. If you car is an older model it is still worth trying them as they may have some older stock that is available.

Another way to find interiors is to look on the internet at a retailer or auction site. There are manufacturers of seats and trim who will make an interior for your model of car after you have placed an order. Many people will sell used interiors on web based auction pages and this can be a cost effective way of replacing an interior.

If you purchase a replacement interior it is advisable to keep the old one and this can often be recovered and sold or kept as a spare. A lot of newer vehicles will have electrics inside the seats so you should check that the new ones will be compatible. If you buy seats, it is useful to buy all of the other trim that matches, and you can use it or store it.

In some case you will not have to buy new seats and you can have the existing ones reupholstered by a specialist. There are many firms in Dallas TX that provide this service and it will usually work out cheaper than buying a brand new interior. The companies that recover seats can give you many color and design options and you should visit them before ordering.

If your car is an old model or a classic vehicle you may find replacements seats and trim in a scrap yard or junk store. Many cars are scrapped every year and even if the engine and body are no good, the interiors are usually reusable. This can be a cheap way of buying new items and you will be helping the planet by recycling.




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