Rocket Ship on the way!!!

[Gordon Solomon]

Hi Guys and Gals,

First I'd like to say you seem to have a good friendly community going on here, I'm proud to be joining it.

I've decided to take advantage of the zero interest deal on the Fabia vRS to replace my 2003 Audi A2 tdi 75 which is getting on for 80k now but still feels as tight as a drum with that quirky little three pot slinging you down the road. I think it's a shame the A2 was so overlooked because in many ways it's about the most forward-thinking car on the road. I hear it's replacement will be aimed at competing with the Mini rather than being an out-and-out exercise in fuel economy...a shame IMO.

Anyway I'll fight through the tears and look forward to taking collection of the Fabia on the 29th. One thing I'm a little concerned about is the interior. Is the grey portion very prone to damage? I tend to be pretty messy in the car and would like to avoid any potentially permanent damage. I have been considering fitting seatcovers and saw a pair on ebay but they seemed ill-fitting, as if they were for use in the service department. Does anybody have an alternative source?

Thanks for reading and I look forward to any responses,

Gordon Solomon

[andy2407]

First of all, hello and welcome.
With regard to seats, the cheapest option is some kind of fabric protection spray - search for Scothguard or SUPAGARD on Ebay.
Next step is general covers such as you have seen.
After that you could try made to measure ones such as Hatchbag - The Original Boot liner, Seat Covers, Pet Mats, Pet Aid, Odour Controller, dog guards, boot liner, boot liners, car boot liners, bootliner
Finally, there is a leather re-trim - available for about £800 from Seat Surgeons in York.
I know Skoda now offer leather seats but its about £1200/1300 as an option on a new Fabia - not sure whether it can be retrofitted.

[vRSLen]

Welcome:

regarding leather seats, yes they can be retrofitted as the wife has just
had hers done.

[anonymouse]

Argos for seat covers ?
Scotchguard the seats - or get CarPlan Nanomeric Seal and Protect (from Halfords) £9.99 but you seem to be spraying for ever so it appears pretty good value despite the price.
Avoid wearing clothing with zips, studs apparently.
I think there is a Sticky on 'Seats bobbling' - if not do a Forum search on 'bobbling'.

[andy2407]

Originally Posted by vRSLen

Welcome:

regarding leather seats, yes they can be retrofitted as the wife has just
had hers done.

Just out of interest - I assume you mean the Skoda ones. Did you go this route because they seemed a better quality than Seat Surgeons?

[vRSLen]

Originally Posted by andy2407

Just out of interest - I assume you mean the Skoda ones. Did you go this route because they seemed a better quality than Seat Surgeons?

Yes Andy, Skoda supplied seat covers. Fitted by a trimming firm in Halifax and
very good quality.

[Gordon Solomon]

[quote=anonymouse;788986] Avoid wearing clothing with zips, studs apparently.

So I guess my gimp suit is a no-no then?

Great advice all round. The Leather seat covers from Skoda look particularly interesting. Do you order those from the service dept? Could anyone give me an approximation as regards the total fitted price? I'm hoping it's going to work out quite a bit cheaper than the stealer.

Holiday felicitations going out to all Briskodians

Gordon

[VRStu]

Hello and welcome.

You'll find some pictures of the Seat Surgeons work on my Fabia website if you are interested.