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Old 07-02-2009, 09:26 AM
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Default Seat cover for a4 1.8T 98.5

Drivers side plastic seat is cracking so I'm looking for a seat cover that will fit reasonable well. Any pointers? Using duct tape was NOT an good idea :-(

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Why not just replace it?
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Why not just replace it?
Maybe because it I'm looking for a quick and cheap solution?
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Aren't the seat covers sub $150? Hard to find a solution cheaper than that, other than duct tape.
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If you have a service manual it will show you how to remove the cover and have it sewn.
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Default Please elaborate...

My drivers side leatherette seat is cracking and I would love to replace it. Where can I get a new cover? I've done some searching and really did not find anything. If you search the internet, you get a bunch of aftermarket products that look pretty crappy.

Should I just call my local dealer or is there a better way to go about it?



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Aren't the seat covers sub $150? Hard to find a solution cheaper than that, other than duct tape.
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My drivers side leatherette seat is cracking and I would love to replace it. Where can I get a new cover? I've done some searching and really did not find anything. If you search the internet, you get a bunch of aftermarket products that look pretty crappy.

Should I just call my local dealer or is there a better way to go about it?
Call your local dealer. The right part is dealer only. There are dealers who advertise here for discounted pricing.
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Default Thank you.

Much appreciated.

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Call your local dealer. The right part is dealer only. There are dealers who advertise here for discounted pricing.
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So if the rest of the seat is good you can get a cover for just the seat base or do you have to get the backrest also?
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Just the base cover. If you have heated seats, but sure they are working. If not, this is a good time to change the heater element too.
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