Seat treatment: ay or nay?

lefat1 · 11-27-2007, 08:24 PM

i'd look into it a little more than most have suggested. down here almost every toyota has toyoguard protection added. its more than just seat protection. i had toyoguard on my previous rav4 and when it sold it looked like new with normal maintenance. i have it on my prius, not only cause it comes with almost every toyota sold in so fl, but i firmly believe it is more than just scotchguard...check into it on toyota.com

richard schumacher · 11-28-2007, 06:47 PM

After $12 worth of Scotchguard and 44 months of washing with Mr. Clean Autodry mine looks new also (except for the road debris dings on the hood). A newspaper in the other hand seemed to catch the overspray well enough.

pdqgp · 11-29-2007, 10:49 AM

$600 is a bit steep....really steep if it's just for an interior coverage.

Given that, keep in mind, most all of these packages do or should involve some type of guarantee or insurance. That's essentially what they are.

Paint and interior protection plans like this shouldn't be looked at that you won't have to clean or wax your car again. They may incorrectly be sold as such, but they are actually a warranty and piece of mind plan.

Case example, I grew up in the car business and we would sell an interior and exterior package for $299-$399 but to correctly sell it, the plan should be sold / purchased as an insurance plan that "if" anything happens to stain the seats, floor covering or paint, that after an attempted cleaning or correction which isn't successful, they should replace or repaint the area for you.

The above is a brief example and consolidated answer, but look carefully at the offerings and understand more in detail what you are actually paying for when purchasing such things is my piece of advice. Make sure the warranty is underwritten by a stable company too.

siouxnami · 11-29-2007, 11:47 AM

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For $600 I bring over my can of scotchguard and do it PERSONALLY LOL
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Um, I'll do it for $595...

Blue Hoosier · 12-03-2007, 03:25 PM

I bought custom made seat covers at "ToyotaPartsStore.com" for $129.00 each front and back. I specified for "side air bags". These seat covers look as good as the original seats. I have had people get in the car and thought they were the original seat upholstery. They fit tight and the color is good.

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11-27-2007, 08:24 PM	#11
lefat1 Fat Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sunny S. Florida Posts: 1,123 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	i'd look into it a little more than most have suggested. down here almost every toyota has toyoguard protection added. its more than just seat protection. i had toyoguard on my previous rav4 and when it sold it looked like new with normal maintenance. i have it on my prius, not only cause it comes with almost every toyota sold in so fl, but i firmly believe it is more than just scotchguard...check into it on toyota.com

11-28-2007, 06:47 PM	#12
richard schumacher nacreous lacquer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 4,126 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	After $12 worth of Scotchguard and 44 months of washing with Mr. Clean Autodry mine looks new also (except for the road debris dings on the hood). A newspaper in the other hand seemed to catch the overspray well enough.

11-29-2007, 10:49 AM	#13
pdqgp Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	$600 is a bit steep....really steep if it's just for an interior coverage. Given that, keep in mind, most all of these packages do or should involve some type of guarantee or insurance. That's essentially what they are. Paint and interior protection plans like this shouldn't be looked at that you won't have to clean or wax your car again. They may incorrectly be sold as such, but they are actually a warranty and piece of mind plan. Case example, I grew up in the car business and we would sell an interior and exterior package for $299-$399 but to correctly sell it, the plan should be sold / purchased as an insurance plan that "if" anything happens to stain the seats, floor covering or paint, that after an attempted cleaning or correction which isn't successful, they should replace or repaint the area for you. The above is a brief example and consolidated answer, but look carefully at the offerings and understand more in detail what you are actually paying for when purchasing such things is my piece of advice. Make sure the warranty is underwritten by a stable company too.

12-03-2007, 03:25 PM	#15
Blue Hoosier Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 83 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I bought custom made seat covers at "ToyotaPartsStore.com" for $129.00 each front and back. I specified for "side air bags". These seat covers look as good as the original seats. I have had people get in the car and thought they were the original seat upholstery. They fit tight and the color is good.