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What are the differences in armrests for the car?

When retrofitting armrests with us can be distinguished from two types of installation:

Install on the center console behind the handbrake

Advantages of center armrests, which are placed in the center console:

Can withstand loads up to 80 kg
Easy to assemble
Have a large storage compartment
Can still be folded up completely so they don't get in the way in city traffic
There are some also with cigarette lighter, coin and pen holder
Are height adjustable depending on the equipment variant

The only drawback of the armrest in the center console is the lack of a cup holder, if there is one.
Examples of center armrests in the center console are Armster S and Armster 2 armrests.

Installation on the side of the driver's seat

Advantages with a center armrest attached to the seat are:

Are loadable up to 50 Kg
Can be continuously adjusted in height
Replace the standard elbow rest from the vehicle manufacturer
Have a storage compartment
Commonly include a coin and pen holder
Can sometimes also be purchased with a USB charging station
Can be folded up completely

Unlike the center armrests on the center console, these are less resilient and have a smaller storage compartment.
An example of center armrests on the driver's seat is the Armster OE1 armrest.

What to consider when buying armrests?

Who wants to retrofit an armrest, basically has the choice of the two variants mentioned above. In addition, when buying armrests is still to note that the center armrests are usually not universal center armrests, but they are specifically tailored to the vehicles. Therefore, it is important before buying armrests to pay attention to the specification of the appropriate vehicles. With us, the easiest way to do this is to select the desired vehicle in advance. Then only matching articles are displayed.

With us you will find mainly Armster armrests of the manufacturer Rati. These center armrests are made of high quality materials and are visually very appealing. They offer various equipment options and are adapted to each vehicle. Rati is based on the position of the gearshift, steering wheel and seat. Thus, the appropriate height can be determined, with which the center armrests offer the best comfort. In addition, the Armster 2 and Armster OE1 series are height-adjustable, so that really every driver can individually set the height that suits him. In addition, the design takes into account the existing center consoles, so that the Armster armrests can be precisely fitted into any car for a perfect fit. Universal center armrests, on the other hand, are standardized to fit multiple cars. Therefore, we purposely do not offer universal center armrests for armrest retrofitting, as they do not provide nearly the comparable fit and comfort as center armrests tailored to the specific vehicle.

The biggest advantage offered by us center armrests in their price. They are significantly cheaper than the original armrests of car manufacturers, sometimes even more than 50%. Thus, they convince when buying armrests with an unbeatable price-performance ratio.

Can center armrests be installed yourself?

Retrofitting armrests is very simple for most center armrests, even without a workshop. Above all, the armrests for the center console are easy to install. A little trickier is the installation on the driver's seat, because here, if necessary, the already existing elbow support must be removed beforehand. However, no workshop is necessary here either and the installation can be done with simple tools.
An armrest retrofit is worthwhile for all who like to drive a lot, appreciate high comfort and besides the arm support also like to use the center armrest as a storage compartment. With our range of armrests for the car, everyone can save a lot of money in addition. If there are still questions about buying armrests, or you are unsure which center armrest fits your car, please feel free to contact our customer service with your chassis number.

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What are the differences in armrests for the car?

What to consider when buying armrests?

Can center armrests be installed yourself?