Why do members here buy seat covers?

I see a lot of members here buy seat cover the Wet Oklea (spelling) ones seem to bet talked about the most here. Why use seat covers, looks, stock seats aren't durable enough, trying to preserve the originals...?

 

why do you buy shoes?

 

What kind of question is this

 

I only have 181,000 miles on my '05 but the seats are starting to look worn. I put some covers on to keep the seat cloth from wearing through. Also protects the seats from kids.

 

So when they sell/trade in their truck the new owner gets to enjoy like new seats!

 

my seat covers are waterproof. I tend to lots of things outdoors in all weather and like the waterproof factor there... and also when my seats are dirty, I can take the covers off and wash them and they are good as new.

 

I just installed a full set of neoprene Shear Comforts in my 13' TRD Sport. Why? because I plan on having this truck long after it is paid off. Your seats will wear out and look old, used, and abused over time. Seat covers are cheaper vs. new seats or upholstery. It's all a matter how you take care of something you spent your money on. If you have an endless wallet that's a different story...or thread.

 

Mud, blood, doghair, vomit, high heels, sand, coffee, chili, grease, beer, make-up, pizza sauce, stinky friends, and the sun will damage your seat material. Best to protect seat and retain some re-sale value points on the interior.

 

wet okoles are on my to get list when funds allow it. My '10 only has 60k miles but the fabric on the drivers seat is starting to look pretty worn.

 

Wanted leather on my Taco and heat.

 

Ditto.

 

OK, thanks guys. I'm old, single no kids and never kept a vehicle more than five years and they always look like new when I sell them. I thought maybe the Taco seat upholstery was not standing up to "normal" wear. I've only had mine for about a month and thought maybe I would have to get seat covers.

 

I put TRD seat covers on my 2005 tacoma..I removed them when I traded it in for my 2009 tacoma..I saved the seats for someone else!….I don't have seat covers on my 2009.

 

I agree with this gentleman. On my 98 4runner, 07 Tacoma, and currently my 12 Tacoma I install wool seat covers on the driver seat .... works well with hot summer months due to the "breathing" aspect of the wool (less sweating). Always have a LARGE color-coordinated towel on the passenger seat to provide protection from junk or ocassional passengers that might have mud/grease/makeup/whatever on them. In the end, when it comes time to trade in, the interior looks like it just came off the showroom floor and dealers love that.

 

Don't forget semen

 

This. Some of these seat covers are friggin expensive. Might as well go full leather. Especially if you can get the dealer to add it on as an extra.

 

I could see putting them on the SR5 seats maybe but the TRD seats "seem" pretty durable. I usually have a towel across the back seat though for when my 8 yr old daughter eats or drinks something. She's pretty messy.

 

Same here. My '13 will not be getting covers.

 

We bought okele's for my wifes Outback. Like many have said, when the covers get dirty it's much easier to take the covers off and wash them. Also, we have a dog who sheds like crazy. Ever tried to vacuum short dog hair out of a car?

Also, the way you get in and out of your car is just as important. If you slide in and out of your car you are going to destroy your bolsters in no time. I have always had the habit of trying to avoid this.

 

I was wondering the same thing too.