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Factory Leather vs Aftermarket Leather

fisherautotrim@gmail.com (Marc Fisher) — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 20:47:07 GMT

Lets compare prices and features for cars with factory leather and base model cars

I get asked this question frequently " Why would someone add leather to a car instead of just buying a car with factory leather?" That's a $11,923 question. Let's use a 2020 Toyota Camry, the best selling car in 2019. Their top of the line is the Camry XSE. I looked at one fully loaded with a window sticker price of $36,912. The base model is the Camry LE with a sticker price of $23,690. Thats a $13,222 difference. If we add leather to the Base model for $1,299 then we have a $11,923 difference. The thing is, the base model Camry is loaded up with a vast array of goodies. They have power windows and, mirrors,Front Bucket Seats -inc: 8-way power-adjustable driver seat w/power lumbar support and 6-way adjustable front passenger seat

Driver Seat

6-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline, Height Adjustment and Fore/Aft Movement

60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat

Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

Front Cupholder

Rear Cupholder

Valet Function

Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access and Power Fuel

Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls

Distance Pacing

HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts

Illuminated Locking Glove Box

Driver Foot Rest

Interior Trim -inc: Simulated Wood/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents

Full Cloth Headliner

Urethane Gear Shifter Material

Day-Night Rearview Mirror

Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror

Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 1 12V DC Power Outlet

Front And Rear Map Lights

Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting

Full Carpet Floor Covering

Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim

Cargo Area Concealed Storage

Cargo Space Lights

FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access and Windows

Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins

Delayed Accessory Power

Outside Temp Gauge

Analog Display

Seats w/Cloth Back Material

Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Fixed Rear Head Restraints

1 Seatback Storage Pocket

Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest

Engine Immobilizer

Perimeter Alarm

1 12V DC Power Outlet

Air Filtration

Adaptive Cruise Control

Back-Up Camera

Bluetooth Connection

Interior Trim -inc: Simulated Wood/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents

Keyless Entry

Lane Departure Warning

Power Driver Seat

Satellite Radio

WiFi Hotspot

The XSE has a few more options that I can certainly live with out, like

The answer to the question : Why would someone add leather to a car instead of just buying a car with factory leather is this: You can buy a base model Camry, add leather to it and save $11,923.

Another reason a dealer will add leather to a vehicle is this: They have a buyer ready to buy. The buyer finds the color combination but it has cloth seats, but he/she want's leather. The dealer can either order one from Toyota, do a dealer trade, or bring it to us for a leather seat conversion by Katzkin or Roadwire. If they order from Toyota it will take weeks. If they do a dealer trade it may take a few days, and they will have to give the trading dealer anything on their lot. Dealer # 2 will pick something that is hard to get. Like when the highly anticipated Chrysler PT Cruise came out and the couldn't get enough of them. Dealer #2 would pick the hard to get vehicle. Plus put milage on your brand new car. Letting us just do a leather conversion is much simpler for everyone involved, not to mention our leather has a 3 year-36,000 mile warranty. If the seat wears out from entering and exiting the vehicle it is warranted. Most OEM warranties cover wear on upholstery 12 months. So converting cloth to leather in a new vehicle makes perfect sense...........

Make the most of the season by following these simple guidelines

keith@speedmobi.com (Keith Carpenter) — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 20:10:37 GMT

The new season is a great reason to make and keep resolutions. Whether it’s eating right or cleaning out the garage, here are some tips for making and keeping resolutions.

Make a list

Lists are great ways to stay on track. Write down some big things you want to accomplish and some smaller things, too.

Check the list regularly

Don’t forget to check in and see how you’re doing. Just because you don’t achieve the big goals right away doesn’t mean you’re not making progress.

Reward yourself

When you succeed in achieving a goal, be it a big one or a small one, make sure to pat yourself on the back.

Think positively

Positive thinking is a major factor in success. So instead of mulling over things that didn’t go quite right, remind yourself of things that did.

Keep in touch with site visitors and boost loyalty

keith@speedmobi.com (Keith Carpenter) — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 20:10:37 GMT

There are so many good reasons to communicate with site visitors. Tell them about sales and new products or update them with tips and information.

Here are some reasons to make blogging part of your regular routine.

Blogging is an easy way to engage with site visitors

Writing a blog post is easy once you get the hang of it. Posts don’t need to be long or complicated. Just write about what you know, and do your best to write well.

Show customers your personality

When you write a blog post, you can really let your personality shine through. This can be a great tool for showing your distinct personality.

Blogging is a terrific form of communication

Blogs are a great communication tool. They tend to be longer than social media posts, which gives you plenty of space for sharing insights, handy tips and more.

It’s a great way to support and boost SEO

Search engines like sites that regularly post fresh content, and a blog is a great way of doing this. With relevant metadata for every post so search engines can find your content.

Drive traffic to your site

Every time you add a new post, people who have subscribed to it will have a reason to come back to your site. If the post is a good read, they’ll share it with others, bringing even more traffic!

Blogging is free

Maintaining a blog on your site is absolutely free. You can hire bloggers if you like or assign regularly blogging tasks to everyone in your company.

A natural way to build your brand

A blog is a wonderful way to build your brand’s distinct voice. Write about issues that are related to your industry and your customers.

Tips for writing great posts that increase your site traffic

keith@speedmobi.com (Keith Carpenter) — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 20:10:35 GMT

Write about something you know. If you don’t know much about a specific topic that will interest your readers, invite an expert to write about it.

Speak to your audience

You know your audience better than anyone else, so keep them in mind as you write your blog posts. Write about things they care about. If you have a company Facebook page, look here to find topics to write about

Take a few moments to plan your post

Once you have a great idea for a post, write the first draft. Some people like to start with the title and then work on the paragraphs. Other people like to start with subtitles and go from there. Choose the method that works for you.

Don’t forget to add images

Be sure to include a few high-quality images in your blog. Images break up the text and make it more readable. They can also convey emotions or ideas that are hard to put into words.

Edit carefully before posting

Once you’re happy with the text, put it aside for a day or two, and then re-read it. You’ll probably find a few things you want to add, and a couple more that you want to remove. Have a friend or colleague look it over to make sure there are no mistakes. When your post is error-free, set it up in your blog and publish.