BogMonster Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 SWMBO has a 2005 300Tdi Defender 110 Station Wagon, and could do with a new set of seat covers for the seats as hers are wrecked and faded. Genuine LR ones are great but need a new mortgage So ... what's the next best thing? Ideally I want a full set (two front, 60/40 split second row and 4 x individual rear seats) but at a pinch could make do with the front 2 rows. Got to be a decent tailored fit designed for a Defender and that stays on the seat, not a pair of "universal" ones that are fine for a weekend gardening and useless for anything else. What's out there that is a good tough waterproof cover and a good fit to the seats at say half the price of the genuine article or less - any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 EXmoor trim but then you need to sell your house .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris113 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I have a pair of Britpart ones on my front seats, they fit well and have held up well to 3 years of hard use. My 90 has no roof all summer and regularly ends up with puddles on the covers but the seats still stay dry...and they are only £30 for a front set! Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 IIRC SteveG had a set of Exmoor Trim canvas ones and they looked to be of superb quality. Remember that saying? 'You enjoy the quality long after the price has been forgotten?' Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I have got some CoverKing ones and they are fantastic. http://www.coverking.co.uk/seat.html J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve King Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I have got some CoverKing ones and they are fantastic. http://www.coverking.co.uk/seat.html J Hmm - not my experience. The Cover King covers I bought were miles too big and the waterproof coating inside degraded to form a nasty sticky substance like chewing gum!!! To be totally honest I ditched them for Lidl's seat covers - no joke! I subsequently sold the Defender and bought a later model and fitted Escape Gear Canvas covers!! (you may however need to speak to your bank manager in advance!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 got cover king ones in my defender, about 3 yrs old now and 1 has torn but thatst totally due to me jumping in and out with things like keys hanging off that side. Had them in last 2 discoverys and always good - even when i was an idiot and left sunroof open and let rain in they didnt let through. which reminds me i must go order a new one to replace drivers side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I've got Britpart covers on the seats in my 110. I fitted them about 8 years ago. They're still in good condition and clean up well in the washing machine. I'd buy another set. Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselsteve Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 get the britpart ones look good and fit very well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yostumpy Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Well just to show what a completely tight bast**d I am, I 've bin using a cheapo set from Wilkinsons. Been in the truck for about 4 years now, and do have a few tears around the head rest, where I put long things in, so will prob buy another set and put them on over the top, as they protect my 'techno' seats. The price??? I think the first set was a princely £4.99 A PAIR. I might ask for a discout on the second set (bulk buying), or just take the originals back and complain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Two-Jacks Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Hmm - not my experience. The Cover King covers I bought were miles too big and the waterproof coating inside degraded to form a nasty sticky substance like chewing gum!!! To be totally honest I ditched them for Lidl's seat covers - no joke! I subsequently sold the Defender and bought a later model and fitted Escape Gear Canvas covers!! (you may however need to speak to your bank manager in advance!) I must have got the good set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve King Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I must have got the good set Probably - I'm jealous!! Not only did you get the good set, you didn't get the ear ache from my wife about the ill fitting covers!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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