How to Choose a Seat Cover for Your Car, Truck, Or SUV

The right seat cover can help keep your car, truck, or SUV looking good, smelling fresh, and feeling comfortable. It can also protect your seats from dirt, sand, and sun damage. Choose a color and style that suits your personality, the look of your vehicle, or your lifestyle.

Seat covers can be made from a variety of fabrics. Some, like neoprene and neosupreme (both of which look and feel like scuba wetsuits), are designed to be waterproof and sanitize easily. Others are more stylish, such as a soft, luxurious Velour or MicroSuede fabric. Still others are tough, such as vinyl or leather. Some even have a military-grade, tear-resistant construction.

Most aftermarket seat covers are designed to be easy to install. Some have a step-by-step installation video on the product page, and some can be installed with just one person. The degree of difficulty varies from product to product, however. Some are so simple, it takes just seconds to install and remove them.

Some manufacturers offer specialty prints that can make your car, truck, or SUV stand out from the crowd. Camouflage and Hawaiian print, for example, can give your vehicle a unique look. Other popular options include PetPrint and American Flag, which can bring a patriotic or nostalgic look to your vehicle.