Is it worth reupholstering an old car or should I just get seat covers?
Kennethashworth
So I've got this older sedan that's been in the family for years and mechanically it's still solid, but the interior is really starting to show its age, especially the driver's seat which has cracks all over the leather and some stitching that's come undone near the side bolster. I looked into getting those universal fit seat covers but honestly they look cheap and never fit properly around the headrests and armrests, plus they tend to slide around which is super annoying. I've also seen some custom made covers that are tailored specifically for the car model but they're not exactly cheap and I'm wondering if I'd be better off just having the original upholstery repaired and restored properly instead of covering it up. The thing is, I don't really know what goes into reupholstering a seat, whether they can just replace the damaged panels or if they have to redo the entire thing, and I'm also curious about how long the whole process takes because I can't be without my car for more than a couple of days. I work over in the industrial area so it would be really convenient if I could find a place nearby that I can drop it off before work and pick up after. I've been asking around and trying to find a professional car upholstery service in Mussafah that can handle leather repairs properly, because I don't want to end up with mismatched materials or stitching that doesn't match the original pattern. If anyone has had their seats redone recently I'd love to know what you paid and whether you think the end result was worth it compared to just buying high quality seat covers and calling it a day.