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A big thanx to TC, Greenouse, and those who with every good intention tried to help me by recommending Joe - Although I'm irritated I don't actually think he set out to con me and his upholstery work itself may be very good.
I've just got back from my upholstery guy and he will fit me in during June. Such a relief to source the genuine Mk5 Interlagos!!
Did Joe know it was for a MKV as that sample looks more like it is from an older version of the GTI.
£90 a metre is awfully steep though. For that you could buy leather or alcantara!
....Well I did make it crystal clear it was for a Mk5 both in an email and on the phone.
My upholsterer couldn't believe that Joe wanted £90 per metre and described the sample as "absolute crap for seating!"
All's well that ends well - What a journey!