What Are Service Covers and How to Use Them in a Dealership
In the car sales industry, service covers are disposable seat covers, steering wheel covers and floor mats that go into a customer's vehicle while it is serviced, detailed or prepped for delivery. Dealership service departments, body shops and detail crews use them to keep customer vehicle interiors clean.
It is important to protect a customer's vehicle interior during service. Technicians get in and out of the car all day, and seats, carpets and steering wheels pick up dirt, grease and moisture. The listings describe covers that keep grease and dirt off the wheel, shield carpets from dirt, oil and foot traffic, and reduce dirt transfer between vehicles. The covers are single use, and the listings mention demonstrating vehicle care to customers.
This guide covers the service cover types Dealer Depot USA sells, how to use them, how to choose and what they cost. The products are in the Protection Products and Floors & Mats collections.
Types of Service Covers We Sell
Seat covers
CAATS Dealer Advantage Seat Covers are disposable 3-layer covers made from the same material used in OEM protective seat covers, according to the listing. They have a differential slip that grips the seat but not the technician, plus an anti-static additive for easier handling. They come in Premium (56" x 32", 0.7 mil, 250 per roll) and Standard (52" x 32", 0.5 mil, 500 per roll). Slip-N-Grip Seat Covers are 2-layer, 56" x 32" covers; the Heavy Duty option is 1 mil, 200 per roll.
Steering wheel covers
Disposable 1 mil steering wheel covers come in four styles: Double Elastic (500 per box), Extra Large Double Elastic (250 per box), Full Coverage square with back slit (1,000 per roll) and Full Wheel Cover (500 per box). The double-elastic covers fit steering wheels up to 24" and leave the gauges visible.
Disposable floor mats
- Paper mats: 17" x 22" mats on 50# offset paper in boxes of 500 or 1,000, with a "Thank You" message or a red and blue footprint print; plus a 16" x 21" waffle design mat (250 per box).
- Poly-back and coated mats: poly-back 17" x 22" mats (black foot print or blue) and 16-1/2" x 22" plastic coated mats, 500 per box. The poly-back listings cite high wet strength.
- Latex mats: 17" x 22" latex-impregnated paper mats, 500 per box, listed for wet and winter conditions.
- Plastic mats: 17" x 21" (500 per roll, 2 mil) and extra-large 21" x 24" (250 per roll, 2.75 mil), with a smooth top and a grip bottom.
- Adhesive film: clear 3 mil self-adhesive floor mats (21" x 24") on 300' or 600' rolls, and a 24" x 600' perforated adhesive protective film roll.
Browse all disposable floor mats in the Floors & Mats collection. Floor mats can also ship by UPS Ground or UPS 2nd Day Air (see the shipping policy).
5-in-1 kit, dispensers and body shop protection
The CAATS EconoPAK 5-in-1 kit bundles a clear seat cover, steering wheel cover, emergency brake cover, gear stick cover and printed paper floor mat. Dispensers include a 26" wall or table mount stand for adhesive floor mats, a 40-3/4" wall mount seat cover stand and a deluxe floor stand with casters. For body shops, Dealer Depot USA sells a 36" x 100' adhesive wrap, large contoured tire maskers and clear plastic car covers for dust and overspray protection.
How to Use Service Covers Effectively
Covers protect a vehicle only when they go in every time. A simple routine can help:
- Cover before the work starts: put the seat cover, steering wheel cover and floor mat in as soon as the vehicle reaches the service bay, before anyone sits in it.
- Cover every touchpoint: seats, the steering wheel and the carpet are the main contact points, and a kit such as the 5-in-1 EconoPAK adds an emergency brake cover and gear stick cover.
- Match the mat to the weather: use latex-impregnated, poly-back or waffle design mats for wet and winter conditions.
- Use one cover per vehicle: the covers are single use, so remove and discard them after each vehicle to avoid carrying dirt from one customer's car to the next.
- Keep covers where technicians can reach them: a wall mount or floor dispenser keeps rolls clean and lets staff pull one cover at a time.
The same covers work for detailing, reconditioning, test drives, delivery prep, loaner and rental vehicles, and collision work. Some floor mats carry a printed message, such as "Thank You" or a footprint design, and the adhesive floor mat listing describes bold "Dealer Must Remove" print, so the customer can see the vehicle was protected during the visit.
How to Choose Service Covers
- Wet or winter weather: look at the latex-impregnated, poly-back and waffle-design mats, which the listings describe for wet strength or for holding dirt and water.
- Staying in place: the plastic mats and CAATS seat covers use differential slip, and Slip-N-Grip seat covers use a 2-layer non-slip construction, so they hold position.
- Size: 17" x 22" is the common paper mat size here; the 21" x 24" plastic mats are listed as extra large and sized for trucks and larger vehicles.
- Quantity per unit: pack counts vary by product, so match the count to how many vehicles you service.
- Dispensing: if you use rolls, a dispenser stand with spring-loaded stops helps tear at the perforation without over-rolling.
- One-and-done kit: the 5-in-1 kit covers five touchpoints in one product ($62.99).
Service Cover Prices at Dealer Depot USA
Dealer Depot USA sells seat covers starting at $88.99 per roll, steering wheel covers starting at $59.99 and disposable floor mats starting at $69.99. The table lists all 22 service cover products. Where options or pack sizes are priced differently, each price is listed.
| Product | Pack size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Disposable Seat Covers - 3-Layer OEM-Grade Service Protection | 3-layer; Premium 56" x 32" (250/roll) or Standard 52" x 32" (500/roll); also master cartons of 2 rolls | Premium, 1 roll of 250: $88.99 / Premium, master carton (2 rolls of 250): $177.99 / Standard, 1 roll of 500: $106.99 / Standard, master carton (2 rolls of 500): $213.99 |
| Slip-N-Grip Seat Covers - 2-Layer 56"x32" Service Protection | 2-layer; 56" x 32"; rolls of 200, 250 or 500 (or a folded box of 250) | Heavy Duty, 1 roll of 200: $151.99 / Premium, 1 box of 250 (folded) or 1 roll of 250: $125.99 / Standard, 1 roll of 500: $136.99 |
| Steering Wheel Covers - 1 Mil Disposable, 4 Styles for Auto Service | 1 mil; four styles, 250 to 1,000 per box or roll | Double Elastic (500/box): $59.99 / Extra Large Double Elastic (250/box): $59.99 / Full Coverage square, front with back slit (1,000/roll): $82.75 / Full Wheel Cover (500/box): $77.99 |
| 5-in-1 Interior Protection Kit - CAATS EconoPAK Dealer Kit | 50 kits per poly bag; seat cover, steering wheel cover, brake cover, gear stick cover and floor mat | $62.99 |
| Paper Floor Mats - 16" x 21" Waffle Design, Box of 250 | 250 per box; 16" x 21" | $69.99 |
| Paper Floor Mats - 17" x 22" Disposable, Box of 500 | 500 per box; 17" x 22" | $87.99 |
| Paper Floor Mats - 17" x 22" Red & Blue Footprint, 500/Box | 500 per box; 17" x 22" | $102.99 |
| Paper Floor Mats - 17" x 22" Box of 1000 for Auto Service | 1,000 per box; 17" x 22" | $148.99 |
| Latex Floor Mats - 17" x 22" Disposable Paper Mats, 500/Box | 500 per box; 17" x 22" | $82.48 |
| Poly-Back Floor Mats - 17" x 22" Black, Foot Print Design | 500 per box; 17" x 22" | $106.99 |
| Poly-Back Paper Floor Mats - 17" x 22" Blue, 500-Pack | 500 per box; 17" x 22" | $106.99 |
| Plastic Coated Paper Floor Mats - 16.5" x 22" Black Footprint | 500 per box; 16-1/2" x 22" | $116.99 |
| Plastic Floor Mats - 17" x 21", Roll of 500 Dealership Use | 500 per roll; 17" x 21", 2 mil | $78.99 |
| Plastic Floor Mats - XL 21" x 24", 2.75 mil, Roll of 250 | 250 per roll; 21" x 24", 2.75 mil | $91.27 |
| Adhesive Floor Mats - 21" x 24" Carpet Protection Film | 21" x 24" self-adhesive film mats; 3 mil | 300' roll (175 mats): $116.99 / 600' roll (350 mats): $233.99 |
| Adhesive Protective Film Roll - 24" x 600' Perforated Interior Cover | 1 roll; 24" x 600' (300 sheets of 24" x 24") | $79.62 |
| Adhesive Wrap - 36" x 100' Roll, 3 Mil Vehicle Protection | 1 roll; 36" x 100', 3 mil | $62.99 |
| Adhesive Floor Mat Dispenser - 26" Wall or Table Mount | 1 stand; 26" W x 8" H x 7" D; wall or table mount | $127.99 |
| Wall Mount Seat Cover Dispenser - 40-3/4" Wide Space-Saving Stand | 1 stand; 40-3/4" W x 19-1/2" H x 11" D; wall mount | $360.99 |
| Floor Dispensing Stand - Deluxe 40x41x24 Seat Cover Dispenser | 1 stand; 40" W x 41" H x 24" D; rolling casters | $474.99 |
| Tire Masker - Large Clear Contoured 45" x 40" Overspray Protection | 50 per box; 45" x 40" | $42.99 |
| Clear Plastic Car Covers - 25' x 6'8" Roll of 30 for Body Shops | 30 per roll; 25' x 6'8" | $214.99 |
Quantity Pricing
Most service cover products have quantity breaks on one-time orders, applied automatically at checkout. Quantity is the number of that item (boxes, rolls or units) in your cart. Examples:
- Paper Floor Mats, Waffle Design (box of 250): $69.99 each, $66.49 each at 3+, $57.69 each at 20+
- Disposable Seat Covers, Premium 1 roll of 250: $88.99 each, $86.79 each at 6+, $80.09 each at 56+
- Steering Wheel Covers, Double Elastic (500/box): $59.99 each, $56.99 each at 6+, $53.39 each at 36+
Paper Floor Mats (box of 500) and Poly-Back Floor Mats (black foot print and blue) have no quantity breaks listed. Free shipping on most orders of $200+.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CAATS Dealer Advantage?
CAATS Dealer Advantage Seat Covers are disposable 3-layer protective covers that the listing says are built from the same material used in OEM protective seat covers. Dealer Depot USA sells CAATS Dealer Advantage seat covers in Premium (0.7 mil, 250 per roll, 56" x 32") at $88.99 per roll and Standard (0.5 mil, 500 per roll, 52" x 32") at $106.99 per roll. CAATS is the brand name used on the listing, and both options are on the seat cover product page.
Where can I buy service department supplies like floor mats, seat covers and steering wheel covers in bulk?
Dealer Depot USA sells disposable seat covers from $88.99 per roll, steering wheel covers from $59.99 and floor mats from $69.99, sold by the roll or box. Floor mat types include paper, poly-back, plastic coated, latex-impregnated, plastic and adhesive film. Many items have quantity breaks on one-time orders. Free shipping on most orders of $200+.
Do you sell dispensers for seat covers and floor mats?
Yes. The 26" adhesive floor mat dispenser mounts to a wall or table, the wall mount seat cover dispenser is 40-3/4" wide, and the deluxe floor stand has heavy duty rolling casters.
What is in the 5-in-1 interior protection kit?
The CAATS EconoPAK kit includes a clear seat cover, a clear double elastic steering wheel cover, a clear elastic emergency brake cover, a clear gear stick cover and a white paper floor mat with a black printed footprint. It is packed 50 kits per poly bag and priced at $62.99.
Do you sell protection for body shops?
Dealer Depot USA sells tire maskers and clear plastic car covers for dust and overspray protection, and a 36" x 100' adhesive wrap for covering damaged vehicles.
Conclusion
Service covers keep customer vehicles clean while technicians work, and a consistent routine of seat covers, steering wheel covers and floor mats protects the main touchpoints in every vehicle. Match the cover to your weather and your volume, and use a dispenser to keep rolls organized. Browse protection products and floor mats to build your service department supply list.