Ordering Aftermarket Katzkin Leather Upholstery: How to Understand Your Vehicle’s Seats

With thousands of upgrades for car and truck models from more than 50 vehicle manufacturers, from Acura and Audi to Volkswagen and Volvo, Superior Auto Restyling has it all. Few products, however, are more popular with customers than our aftermarket leather interior selections, especially the outstanding leather auto upholstery fabric choices from Katzkin. We've been selling Katzkin leather seats since 1986, when they first hit market.

Now, nearly three decades later, Katzkin has become incredibly well known for the fine quality and remarkably precise fit of their vehicle interiors. In addition to the auto aftermarket market, which, pardon the pun, they have "sewn up," Katzkin also supplies Ford Motor Company with the leather for its vehicles' interiors. In addition, it is the only maker of leather seat accessories tested/approved for use in use in Fiat and Dodge-Chrysler vehicles, such as the Jeep and Dodge Ram trucks.

Katzkin Leather - A Guide to Buy Online at ShopSAR.com

So you have decided to buy a Katzkin upholstery kit online? Whether you are upgrading from cloth seats to leather or replacing an old worn factory leather interior, a Katzkin replacement upholstery kit will dramatically transform your vehicle’s interior. Katzkin kits are manufactured in Montebello, California. Each kit is made to your specifications, and because they are custom ‘made-to-order’, they cannot be canceled, refused or returned . So how do you keep this a positive experience and ensure that you have ordered correctly?

There are two important rules to follow that will insure that you are buying the correct kit:

Rule #1 - Choose the right pattern. Understanding your vehicle’s seat specifications will make this process easier and less confusing when viewing the different pattern choices available online. Carefully look over your front and back seats. Pay attention to headrests, armrests, airbags, seating capacity, consoles, etc. Then compare your vehicle configuration to the available pattern details on the website. Familiarizing yourself with the details of your seats and the terminology will allow you to better understand the available options. But don’t worry, our Katzkin specialists at ShopSAR will email you after an order has been placed online, and before the kit is manufactured. This email will review the details of the seat specifications on your vehicle to ensure that you have ordered the correct pattern.

Rule #2 -  Choose the right colors. ShopSAR provides a reference chart which outlines all of the factory interior color names for most vehicles over the last 10 years and cross references the Katzkin recommended color for that interior. Don’t be fooled – different auto companies have different names for the same color, and similar names for different colors! If you are thinking about two-tone or customizing your kit with exotic materials, we recommend using the Katzkin sample book to make your final decision. With the disparity in monitor settings we know it can be tough to make an important choice like your vehicle's leather color selection by staring at a screen on your computer, smartphone or tablet. A sample swatch book is available from ShopSAR.com. The book contains all of the Katzkin materials and colors, including ‘Suedezkins’ and ‘Exotics’. Using the sample book is the most accurate way to choose your color. The best part is that the full cost, including shipping of the sample book is refunded when you purchase your kit from ShopSAR. And again, don’t worry, our Katzkin specialists at ShopSAR will email you after an order has been placed online but before your kit is manufactured. This email will review your color selections if we see that you didn’t get a sample book or if you have chosen a non-recommended color.

Lastly, you don’t have to order on the computer. If for any reason you are unsure of your vehicle details or the terminology used, not comfortable with ordering online or just want to speak with someone, call us! Everyone has a cell phone and every cell phone has a camera. Take pictures of your front and back seats and email them to us. We will walk you through the process and take your order over the phone. ShopSAR values your business and wants the process of buying a Katzkin kit to be a positive and trouble free experience.

Product Spotlight: Painted Body Side Moldings for Cars

There is nothing quite like buying a new car and basking in that new car smell. While today’s cars come equipped with GPS and Bluetooth technology, upgraded safety features and even Internet connectivity, they come with very little in the way of protection from dings and bumps to the doors. Parking lots can be a risk with a new car unless you’ve installed protective car door moldings. Roaming grocery carts are a new car owner’s worst nightmare, but with car trim moldings you can rest easy knowing your car is safe from small dings and scrapes from grocery carts, other cars and anything else that’s waiting around the corner.

Top 5 Aftermarket Accessory Upgrades

Car accessories aren’t just for looks. The best aftermarket car accessories help retain a car’s value and even provide an added incentive for potential buyers when it’s time to sell. Top auto upgrades can even increase the value of your car or truck while protecting it from daily wear and tear. So we’ve chosen the best aftermarket accessories for protecting and adding value to your car or truck.

Katzkin Leather Interiors

Katzkin leather interiors constitute a dramatic upgrade not only in the areas of feel, wear and the possibility of staying cooler, but also as an improvement in style. Katzkin has always been renowned for producing high-quality car leather upholstery, and their leather seats make for spectacular interior styling in cars.

Katzkin has been manufacturing custom leather interiors since 1986, and they have a number of impressive relationships across the automotive industry. These include being the official leather supplier for Ford Motor Company and Shelby American, Inc., as well as being the only tested and approved leather seat accessory for Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and Fiat cars. Clearly, they are one of the most trusted sources of leather upholstery in the industry, and their quality and performance is unmatched.

How to Increase the Value of Your Car

As soon as you drive your brand new car out of the dealership, its value immediately depreciates as much as 20%. And while it can be tempting to pump a lot of money into upgrading your vehicle when you’re preparing to sell, rarely do these customizations actually add to the resale value of your car. It is advisable that you instead focus on your car’s original condition, perform routine maintenance and handle any necessary fixes that might prevent the car from running at the peak of its performance. The brief guide below will outline several ways that you can increase the value of your car when you choose to pass it on to another lucky driver or trade it in for another vehicle.

Know resale values when you buy – If you’re currently shopping around for a newer vehicle and know that you’ll be unloading it after a couple of years, be sure to do your research on the makes and models that hold their value the best. These cars will typically have a history of being durable and reliable, therefore making them more attractive to potential buyers. Makes like Toyota, Honda, Subaru, Lexus and other imported vehicles typically hold their value better than most. Used car pricing websites like Kelley Blue Book are helpful in providing resale estimates, so you can get a better idea before you even buy.