Hi all, like Sarah, we've washed the complete set of seat covers from What Car?'s long term Captur.
Really impressed with how small the bundle of covers is - they'll easily go in any washing machine. As per Sarah's experience, we can't see any difference at all once back on. The material and zip seem to be very hardy and were not distorted by the wash.
That said, you do of course need to follow the instructions. If someone doesn't bother and ends up washing them at 50 or 60, plus a tumble dry (also not allowed), then I'd imagine the result wouldn't be quite as successful!
What I would like to know is whether anyone purchased an extra set of covers when they got their car (or whether they have done so since). I know that the cost of an 'upgrade' beyond the standard charcoal/grey combo is £100 at the time of ordering, but what have people been quoted for a whole new set as a spare/replacement?
Here's our full update on the seat cover wash, dated April 18 for those who are interested:
http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/april/1288852
All the best,
Ed