Seat covers for cars

[NYSUPstater]

Just want to ask to see what there maybe out there for choices regarding seat covers for passenger cars. Specifically: front seats w/ side air bags. Perhaps some already have installed certain brands, what do you like/dislike. Good 'ol Amazon has a ton of options. Really only need front seat covers. Vehicle is a 2012 VW Passat.

 

[rhodies1]

Be careful with putting seat covers on. Most newer vehicles have air bags in the seats and seat covers prevent proper inflation if needed

 

[NYSUPstater]

Have seen where some covers have "special" stitching in sides of seats w/ air bags so they are able to separate easier, but not sure of quality of them.

 

[taskswap]

I don't think a 2012 Passat is going to have in-seat airbags, but it's a good thing to be cautious of. Every one I've seen has had a label on the seat indicating one is in there, so it's worth a look.

I've bought seat covers from Seat Covers Unlimited and one or two others. I suspect they all outsource the actual production because several of these vendors have different Web sites, but nearly identical "configurator" tools and fabric/style options.

We've also bought generics off Amazon. They never fit as well as the custom-cut versions and take longer to install but the quality is actually not that bad and the price is insanely low. I have custom covers in my RAM and my wife has generics in her Pacifica. Mine look a bit nicer for sure, but cost like $950 while hers cost <$200. YMMV...