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Last updated: 31 March 2022
Reupholstering car seats cost
If your car’s looking a bit worn and tired on the inside, reupholstering your car seats could make all the difference. Whether you’re just looking for a patch repair or you’re looking to upholster every seat, our reupholster car seats cost guide will break down the typical costs involved.
If your car’s looking a bit worn and tired on the inside, reupholstering your car seats could make all the difference. Whether you’re just looking for a patch repair or you’re looking to upholster every seat, our reupholster car seats cost guide will break down the typical costs involved.
Reupholster car seats price
| Item | Unit | Cost - low | Cost - high | Average cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reupholster car seat | Per seat | £150 | £500 | £325 |
| Reupholster in leather | Front and rear seats | £900 | £1,600+ | £1,250 |
| Upholstery repair | Per repair | - | - | £80-£90 |
| Last updated: May 2024 Our costs are ballpark averages - get a local tradesperson to quote now | ||||
First things first, let’s take a look at some average costs. The average car upholstery repair cost in the UK is between £80 - £90. However, if you’re looking to reupholster an entire car seat, you can expect costs to start at around £150 for a fabric car seat, climbing up to around £500 depending on your circumstances.
Car reupholster cost factors
When it comes to car reupholster costs, pricing tends to be bespoke as every car and every job will have different needs. Pricing will usually depend on factors such as:
What material you’re using.
The number of seats that require reupholstering.
Whether you’re reupholstering the front or back car seats.
The type and size of your car.
Whether there are additional repairs required, such as replacing chunks of foam.
The total cost may also depend on whether you’re looking to get other vehicle maintenance work carried out at the same time, such as a car service. For an accurate cost for your car, we recommend getting multiple quotes from tradespeople using our request a quote feature.
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Reupholster leather car seats cost
Leather is a premium material, so, you can expect the price of reupholstered leather car seats to reflect this. Ultimately, it’s usually the most expensive material you can get your car reupholstered in.
To get four seats reupholstered in leather, you’re looking at a cost of around £1,250. However, if you’d like to select bespoke colours, you could easily end up spending £1,600 or more. If you’d like to save on the cost of reupholstering your car seats in leather, you could consider leather-look materials instead.
Reupholster car interior cost summary
The cost of reupholstering your car interior will depend on how much needs reupholstering.
Reupholstering your car seats in leather is usually the most expensive option.
Consider leather-look car seats as an alternative to real leather to save on costs.
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