Two Auto Style Type BS5 reclining seats in black fabric (SS34Z-X2), £580 the pair. The BS5 is one of the few Auto Style recliners with a driver height restriction: it is sized for under 6ft. Drivers taller than that should look at the full-range recliners, most of which suit all heights without restriction. Waist size has no restriction on the BS5, which covers the full waist range.
Both seats in this pair are the same specification. Black fabric, no headrest, reclining backrest. Fabric breathes better than vinyl in warm weather and suits a daily road car that sees summer use. Steel frame, 345mm x 280mm bolt pattern, sliders for both seats in the box. Fitting frames purchased additionally, one per seat.
4-point harness compatible. No FIA competition approval. If both occupants are under 6ft and you want fabric recliners, this pair covers it. At £290 each the pair cost matches two singles. A matched pair purchase is the simpler route when both seats go into the same car.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Discover the Auto Style Type AK Reclining Sports Seat, and Auto Style Type Classic Bucket Seats Now Available to View In-Store. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.
Will I fit in this seat?
The maker sizes this seat for drivers under 6ft in height. Those are the paper numbers; how a seat actually feels to sit in and climb out of is a different question, and our showroom team sit in these seats every day, so call us with your height and waist and we will give you the honest answer.
What do I need to fit it to my car?
You need the car-specific frame for your vehicle, plus a sliding runner for fore-and-aft adjustment. Tell us your car and we will quote the complete fitting kit in one go. Our sliding runner guide covers the adjustment side.
Does it recline like a normal seat, and what about armrests?
Yes, the backrest reclines, which is the whole point of a sport recliner over a fixed bucket: support in the corners, comfort on the motorway, and access to rear seats. Armrests: not fitted on this model. Our recliner lineup comparison shows how the ranges stack up.
I am a bigger driver. Will it work for me?
Possibly, and it depends on the exact shell rather than the brand. We wrote a straight-talking guide on sport recliners for larger drivers from real showroom fittings, and if you send us your waist and height we will tell you honestly which recliners work at your size.
