Seat covers can save you over $6,000

Seat covers cost money upfront. But are they worth the investment? We think so, but instead of telling you our opinion, we'll shoot it straight to you with the facts.

We'll use $317 for a set of bucket seat covers since that's what the average TigerTough bucket seat covers cost.

1. Repairs and replacements

If you keep your trucks for a while, you'll need to repair ripped-up and damaged seats to improve conditions for the driver/operator (we're looking at you, blue collar folks). It also helps with your brand image. If your crew rolls up in a truck with foam spewing out of the seat, how does that speak to your work?

We asked some customers how much they've paid to repair or replace seats. The average cost to repair or replace seats was $632.50 per seat.

Not only do you have to pay for the seat to be repaired, but there's also truck downtime you need to factor into the cost. 

If a pair of TigerTough seat covers cost you around $317 ($158.50 per cover) and an average of $632.50 to repair or replace a seat, you've saved $465 per seat.

Money saved: $465/seat

2. Increased resale value

There comes a time in every truck's life when it's ready for the next journey. And when it comes time to sell, we want you to walk away with the most money you can.

The condition of your interior makes a bigger difference than most people think.

Kelley Blue Book data shows that buyers place just as much importance on interior condition as they do on mileage. Poor interior can knock 10–20% off a vehicle’s value

That’s thousands of dollars you're indexing on whether someone sees torn seats or a spotless cab. On a $30K vehicle, it’s easy to lose $3,000–$6,000 just because the inside looks rough.

A quality set of seat covers (like TigerTough) can keep your cab clean, intact, and buyer-ready. It's not just about staying clean today, it’s about locking in value later.

• A “good” interior vs. a “clean as new” interior can easily cost you the extra thousands.

• In practical terms, that’s more than enough to pay for a top-shelf set of seat covers—and then some.

Spills, snags, dirty kids, or gear don’t just make your cab look rough...they destroy your wallet too. Investing in seat covers now helps keep that value locked in for the long haul.

Money saved: $3,000-$6,000

3. Lease chargebacks

Maybe you lease your vehicles. Check into the charges you get after turning it in; it's normal for leasing companies to work in charges for seat damages.

On average, we see leasing companies charge $1,000-$1,200 for damaged seats. They'll allow some light wear, but if they deem a seat damaged, they'll charge you for the whole dang thing.

Money saved: $683-883

4. Detailing

We realize work trucks might not get detailed very often, but if you drive around a personal vehicle and spill a coffee inside, you'll probably want to get those seats cleaned.

So how much will a nice detail cost you?

An interior detail with deep cleaning can cost around $279. That's not terrible, but do it once and you've paid for a set of seat covers.

Check it out; we've taken a cup of coffee to a TigerTough seat cover to show you what happens:

Spoiler alert: The seat under the cover was totally unscathed. Your lap, on the other hand, might be a different story.

Money saved: $250 after two details

How much money will seat covers save you?

It all depends on how you use your vehicle, but here’s a rough idea:

• Seat repair savings: $465 per seat

• Resale value bump: up to $6,000

• Lease return savings: up to $883

• Cleaning savings: $250+

That’s anywhere from a few hundred bucks to over $6,000 just by throwing a set of tough seat covers on early.

Are seat covers worth it?

Do seat covers cost money? Yes.
Is there a range of prices? Yes.
Are they worth it? Yes. Especially if your vehicle's interior sees equipment, debris, dogs, or kids (like 90% of you reading this).

Do the research and find the best seat cover for your truck, and you'll walk away, saving money in the long run.