Seat covers or reupholstery: which is right for you?
Car seats wear from every direction: daily driving, sun, spilled coffee, pets and children. A custom seat cover is one way to protect seating or change how an interior looks. In other cases, re-covering the seat itself gives a better and longer-lasting result. Mark's Auto Trim helps drivers in Oshawa and Durham Region work out which route makes sense, then does the work.
- Seat covers suit seats that are still in decent shape and need protection, or a change of colour or material.
- Reupholstery is usually the better choice when the surface is torn, seams have split or the seat no longer looks or feels right underneath.
Bring the vehicle in and we will look at the seats with you and give you straightforward advice, including when repair is enough. If the damage is mostly to leather, see our leather car seat repair page.
Materials and finishes
We have access to a wide array of fabrics, including vinyl and leather options, so you can choose a look and feel that suits your vehicle and the way you use it. A few things worth thinking about:
- Vinyl is generally easy to wipe clean, which suits family vehicles and work use.
- Leather has a premium look and feel and benefits from occasional cleaning and conditioning.
- Cloth fabrics tend to be more breathable and can be found in many patterns.
- Colour and design matter too. Two-tone combinations and contrast stripes can change the character of an interior.
Our guide to leather car seat covers covers some of the questions to ask before you buy.
What to expect
- Describe your seats. Call or send us the year, make and model of your vehicle, what you would like to change and a few photos if you can.
- Choose materials. We talk through the options that suit your vehicle and budget, then provide a quote.
- We do the work. Our experienced tradespeople fit and finish the covers or re-cover the seats with attention to detail.
- Pick up your vehicle. Our shop at 712 Wilson Road South, Unit 15, Oshawa is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Local upholstery, done under one roof
Mark's Auto Trim serves Oshawa, Durham Region and the GTA. Because we also handle car carpet, headliners and other interior work, seats can be part of a full interior refresh. See our auto upholstery overview for the full list.