Car seat covers come in different sizes and shapes for various models of cars in the market. They come as bucket seats with headrests, single benches with split headrests, split benches with headrests, bucket and bench seats with armrests, solid benches and high- and low-back bucket seat covers, etc.

Car owners can choose their own materials for covering their seats. Sheepskin car seat covers, Hawaiian print covers and, of course, custom-made covers for your own model of car are now available in the market. They come in a wide range of prices starting from the inexpensive ones you get in the supermarket, which are usually ill-fitted for most seats, to very expensive custom-made leather seat covers, which give your car an elegant look.

Popular brand manufacturers of seat covers include Wet Okole, Covercraft, Cal Trend Auto Accessories and Shearcomfort.

Car seat care from Wet Okole includes routine washing of the seats with their special wetsuit shampoo and using their Hawaii Seat cover UV Protectant that stops the ultraviolet rays of the sun from damaging the seat covers.

Some important factors have to be taken into consideration when buying the perfect cover for your car seats. Seat covers should fit the model and make of your car. One has to take into account the price and quality of the covers; for example, inexpensive covers that are mass produced may not last very long. It is important to select covers that are machine washable and water repellant and to buy them from manufacturers who offer a life-time warranty.

Headrests are fitted on to the seats in different ways. If you select a cover for a headrest with two posts, make sure your car headrests are not supported by just one post. Also, take into consideration the fit of your seat belt, as some covers come with attached seat belts, which you may not need if your car already has them fitted to the upholstery.