Seat Cover Update

Ian Reynolds · Dec 24, 2022

Hi, I thought I'd post a quick message to say I've been looking for a set of seat covers to fit our T5.1 California for many months, and I'd looked at all the peoples posted options and various websites and prices etc.

We have been living with a set of grey VW nylon/waterproof covers for 5 years and whilst they fitted well, they were a bit to commercial for our needs.

I eventually selected the company Ukatex from Germany, spent ages online choosing a sensible combination of colours, and placed the order.

After 3 weeks they arrived yesterday (been in UK Customs for a week that cost £52 to get released....) and I have to say, they are excellent. They fit a treat and are made very, very well.

I've attached a few pictures so you get the general idea. If anyone is in need of a set of seat covers, then these have worked out better and I expected.

Ian

Hawthorn37 · Dec 27, 2022

Ian Reynolds said:
Hi, I thought I'd post a quick message to say I've been looking for a set of seat covers to fit our T5.1 California for many months, and I'd looked at all the peoples posted options and various websites and prices etc.

We have been living with a set of grey VW nylon/waterproof covers for 5 years and whilst they fitted well, they were a bit to commercial for our needs.

I eventually selected the company Ukatex from Germany, spent ages online choosing a sensible combination of colours, and placed the order.

After 3 weeks they arrived yesterday (been in UK Customs for a week that cost £52 to get released....) and I have to say, they are excellent. They fit a treat and are made very, very well.

I've attached a few pictures so you get the general idea. If anyone is in need of a set of seat covers, then these have worked out better and I expected.

Ian

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Nice job!

Stu@rt · Dec 27, 2022

They look fab and I see the reassuring airbag label too. Nice job indeed.

Ian Reynolds · Dec 27, 2022

Also, the price was one of the cheapest, even with the extra customs duty to be paid, so I'm really pleased and would recommend them.

Azteccamper · Dec 27, 2022

Ian Reynolds said:
Also, the price was one of the cheapest, even with the extra customs duty to be paid, so I'm really pleased and would recommend them.

May I ask the cost please?

Ian Reynolds · Dec 27, 2022

They were circa £200 including German DHL/ UK Royal Mail. But there was an additional customs cost of £52 to get them released into the UK.
I still reckon these are one of the cheapest sets and included 4 arm rests and 4 headrests and were made for the airbag seats too.
We went for Anthrasite outsides with slightly lighter grey centres and they match the dash and door card colours really well.

Azteccamper · Dec 27, 2022

Ian Reynolds said:
They were circa £200 including German DHL/ UK Royal Mail. But there was an additional customs cost of £52 to get them released into the UK.
I still reckon these are one of the cheapest sets and included 4 arm rests and 4 headrests and were made for the airbag seats too.
We went for Anthrasite outsides with slightly lighter grey centres and they match the dash and door card colours really well.

Thank you for that. Certainly appears reasonable compared with some I’ve seen. I’m in the same situation - 10 yr old van I bought with waterproof covers on (seats immaculate underneath) 6 yrs ago, but I do get a bit fed up with them - but they do a job as we can be a bit messy with hiking and cycling kit (and food and drink!).