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hxk494



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[Wanted] Seat Covers - any recommendations?
I'm after a set (three) of seat covers for the front of my defender.

Any recommendations on a make that is good quality but not quite the price of genuine L/R ones?

I came across Turtle Covers on the Web and they seemed OK - has anyone had experience of them?

Cheers,
Martin. 1996 300Tdi Defender 110
Post #281553 12th Nov 2013 11:23am
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LandRoverAnorak



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Despite the name, Britpart covers are very good. Darren

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Post #281562 12th Nov 2013 12:09pm
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Kitoper



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Martin,

Take a look at the seat covers here: I am ordering a pair- they are good quality, proven and the service has been fantastic:

http://liupholstery.co.uk/
Post #281565 12th Nov 2013 12:33pm
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Pam W



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I'll second the recommendation for Britpart seat covers (not sure who actually makes them, but they have a little red and white umbrella on them). We've had a pair in our 100" challenge motor for about 6 years and no wear or tear at all... seats underneath stray dry when the car or you are wet. Easy to wipe down too.

I now have a pair in my 90 too. (the front cover set comes with the 2 main seats and the middle one, but neither of our motors has a middle seat) Our blog - http://landytravels.com/

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Post #281568 12th Nov 2013 12:53pm
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jimsadventure



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Agreed ,, the britpart ones are very good for the cash ,, been in my old truck for a while and are still holding up Thumbs Up
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familymad



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 2016 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black
Waterproof seat covers - Inka

Our middle and 3rd row seats get a fair amount of grief. We have 3 kids and inevitably 2 more of their pals in the car most nights. Food, bogeys, dribble and other excretings have found their way onto the seats in the past.

I toyed with a set of LR seat covers but found the price would cover a weeks holiday in the UK ( no joke ). So I continued my search. It seemed Inka had a good reputation. It also seems they manufacture the LR ones too. I ordered a set direct from Ebay at £39.95 per row.

Excellent service firstly, secondly excellent fit and quality. They look great. One Mc Donald's drink spill saved and one toilet stop where we didnt manage to stop in time .......... I think they've earned their keep in one journey 1951 80" S1 2.0
1995 110 300TDI
1995 90 300TDI
Post #281728 12th Nov 2013 9:04pm
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hxk494



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thanks for the ideas, not sure what I'll get though...

Britpart don't come with headrest covers and Inka don't appear to fit pre 2007 models or supply a front middle seat cover either.

Might end up going with the Turtle Covers, seen some reasonable reviews elsewhere, surprised (and a little worried) that nobody on here has any comment to make on them.

Will report back in due course.

M. 1996 300Tdi Defender 110
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JWL



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It's such a shame the bodgepart ones don't come with headrest covers but it's not beyond the capabilities of anyone to make some out of the spare material of the middle seat cover when you don't have a middle seat fitted. I managed it and there is just enough material there to do the job.
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Sonarmender



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Have to say it but the genuine LR ones are bob on. Thumbs Up

Yes expensive but you pay for what you get and hey ho you can't take it with you. Rolling with laughter You only have one life, live it....forget the cost.
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Landlord



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 90 Td5 HT Cairns Blue
Pam W wrote:
I'll second the recommendation for Britpart seat covers (not sure who actually makes them, but they have a little red and white umbrella on them). We've had a pair in our 100" challenge motor for about 6 years and no wear or tear at all... seats underneath stray dry when the car or you are wet. Easy to wipe down too.


Have to agree, had them on mine for the past 6 years, original seats underneath as good as new Thumbs Up 2007 TD5 90 Hard Top
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Lishlandy



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England 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 X-Tech LE Orkney Grey
Nobody mentioned Melville and Moon seat covers yet! Shocked

I have had my set on 3 defenders and are still great. ===================================
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pjb



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I have Exmoor trim - excellent fit & very heavy duty 2020 P300 HSE
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LandRoverAnorak



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Lishlandy wrote:
Nobody mentioned Melville and Moon seat covers yet! Shocked

Are they still available in the UK? Darren

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"You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia
Post #283417 19th Nov 2013 8:15am
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hxk494



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pjb - are yours the exmoor trim canvas (almost as pricey as genuine) or nylon? Assuming canvas from your comments? 1996 300Tdi Defender 110
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pjb



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Yes canvas

I very quickly forget how much anything on the LANDROVER cost Rolling with laughter

Probably expensive I honestly do not remember but on 90 ht only 2 seats Cow Thumbs Up 2020 P300 HSE
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