Ideally, yes. Fitting newly created trims is an art form. Every defender has its own quirky bits and is often upgraded, modified or changed in some way. For example, fitting newly covered door cards to ‘old’ doors needs care and attention to make the perfect fit.
Yes, in fact if your vehicle is not in the UK that will be the least costly option. Please ensure that whoever is fitting the parts back to your vehicle has the appropriate knowledge, skill and relevant experience in this area. Don’t confuse an auto engineer with an auto upholsterer, they are worlds apart.
We can source replacement interior parts, seats, etc., directly from after market suppliers.
And…
We have recently launched The Ruskin Original® trim set. The sets include all the hardware, frames etc. so it is a complete “bolt in” alternative to a Ruskin Bespoke Interior. Currently the sets have been created for the D90 (Pre 2016) and we hope to launch sets for the D110 in the New Year. Head on over to: Ruskin Original® and find out more.
We don’t supply covers for self-fitting.
Yes. We love a challenge. It normally involves creating a new pattern for the interior of your vehicle, if it is not a Land Rover Defender. The fee varies and is time based.