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Dear Motor Medics, I’m addicted to my seat heaters. Every car I have ever purchased has had them and it has even been a deal-breaker for me when shopping for a car if it did not have them. I use my heaters year-round unless it is too warm out.
My driver’s side seat heater just failed on my Cadillac and or course it is two months out of factory warranty. They would love to replace it for me at a charge of $800 and that’s just not going to happen.
I am not ready to purchase a new car, but I want my seat heater to work. Is there anything I can do to get it going again?
Joe in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Dear Joe, I too enjoy my heated seats and when they fail, I would never think of spending $800 just to keep my rear end warm. Good thing that there are alternatives out there.
You could check with your local recycled parts place, aka salvage yard, and they may have an entire working seat for you that will match your interior or you could investigate an aftermarket heater.
Seat heaters are a great accessory for anyone who has a seat to sit on. Cars, trucks, tractors, they all can be equipped with heaters usually at a much lower price than a replacement factory unit.
Check your local car stereo shops or accessory installation dealer to see if they offer them.
Take care, The Motor Medics
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