Seat Covers

[4033]

Anyone know where I can pick up a set of seat covers (for the front seats) that will still allow for the airbag to deploy from the seat but won't cost me my left arm?

I'd like a set 1) for the heat and 2) to preserve the leather.

Thanks!

[vachaspati]

Try coverking.com. Never tried them, but they claim to be airbag safe.

[kusa]

Has anybody found seat covers??????

[tatters]

I'm also looking for seat covers (preferably front & back) to stop mud & water getting inthe wrong places! Volvo offer £20/cover for front seats but these are universal - they aren't car specific (altho they say they are ok with airbags).
Ebay offer a few - not so convinced, & I've seen these http://www.carmats4u.com/Seat-Covers/Heavy-Duty-Seat-Cover/pid,2677,cid,14,product.html

Any suggestions?


Thanks

[tgwillard]

If you use leather conditioner three to four times a year and a good leather cleaner when necessary, I think the leather seats should remain in good condition.

[Cross Current]

Because of the airbag concerns I use long towels when I need intermittent protection from salt water and sand. Not a long term solution because it is difficult to secure them or any seat cover without interfering with the air bag deployment.

[tatters]

The ones I've been looking at (non-Volvo, as the only ones volvo do are universal, & I'm not convinced they are airbag friendly) have velcro over the airbags which they say won't stop them deploying.
http://www.climatecovers.com/products_tailormade.aspx?product=&catId=25
http://www.care4car.com/productdisplay/modelfinder/4/Volvo_XC70_Cross_Country_2000_onwards_Front_Waterp roof_Car_Seat_Covers_Semi_Tailored_Fit.html

are the two I'm looking into. Anyone know anything about the force with which an airbag explodes?!?