The Seat Surgeons

The Seat Surgeons: custom leather interiors in York

The Seat Surgeons is a British workshop specialising in the creation and installation of custom leather interiors for vehicles. Founded by Paul Hewitt in 1994, it has spent more than three decades manufacturing and fitting leather covers and upholstery for the automotive sector from its workshop in York. The company has also supplied leather seat covers to trimmers around the world.

Vehicle types and projects

The workshop works with three main groups of vehicles: cars, vans and campers, and 4x4s and trucks. It also offers specific sports seat upgrade and seat repair services. Among the models the company presents as most common are the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Land Rover Defender, Volkswagen Transporter, Tesla Model 3, Toyota Land Cruiser, Jeep Wrangler, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Renault Trafic, BMW 3 Series, Ford Bronco, Audi A4 Sedan and Ford Transit.

Published projects include examples such as a Ford Transit Custom in black leather and alcantara, a Volkswagen T5.1 with sports foam upgrade and matching rear seats, and a Volkswagen T6 in tan leather and alcantara.

Work process

The process begins with the customer choosing colours and designs. The team removes all the original material from the seats before installing the new leather. According to the company, original vehicle features such as heated seats and other electrical functions continue to work after the transformation. The workshop states that its team of fitters can complete the interior in a single day.

Materials and finishes

The company offers a wide range of materials, including Nappa leather, standard leather, alcantara and the TEKKO line, as well as premium leather swatches. The catalogue includes designs such as RP01 to RP06, MX01, special perforated diamonds and hexagons, and the QA1P, QA2P, HS, LB and Design No.1 Square variants. It also has LP1 leather swatches, such as F607 in black.

Team and quality

The workshop has craftspeople and technicians specialising in traditional upholstery, leatherwork and custom installation techniques. The company states that it invests in top-quality materials and advanced machinery, and subjects every piece to rigorous testing. Its services include the repair of minor damage such as cigarette burns.

Location and service

The Seat Surgeons operates from its workshop in York, in the county of North Yorkshire. The company serves customers from various locations, as reflected in published testimonials that mention travelling from Scotland. The website shows a rating based on 309 reviews.

Units 5 & 6, High Roans Business Park, Sheriff Hutton Road, Strensall, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 5TR · Phone: 01904 492833 · Email: sales@theseatsurgeons.co.uk