Best Armrest Upgrade for the Buick Encore

[@Fort40N]

I just got mine five minutes ago, and it is already installed. It was very easy, thanks to your video!

[@catcren5613]

I ordered from Amazon at $100. It just arrived and we’ve already installed it. Yay!! Sits a little high, so we angled it downward just a bit. But great quality and I’m happy we both have an armrest now. Thanks!!

[@atpro4115]

Just put mine in my Trax. Took like five minutes after watching you do it. I'm lucky in that my seats are mostly black so it blends in quite well. Now to fill it full of stuff. LOL. LUV IT!

[@petervonpanda]

Your elbows are about to be pampered! Congrats!

[@Mtl1508]

Just received mine from a eBay seller in Spain. 200 American dollars but so much better. Thanks for the video!

[@petervonpanda]

Awesome, Sal! I have loved mine! Hope you do too!

[@Steve-l9v]

I have a 2018 Chevy Trax LT (100% Same vehicle different name) I am gonna see about getting that! Right now I used zip ties, and a piece of foam it works great but that looks better

[@Zeek800]

I agree, the stock armrest seems like an afterthought by Buick. This one is the right idea considering the space limitations and only the driver’s seat having mounting holes. My only concern is that the armrest should sit about an inch and a half closer to the drivers seat. It looks like it’s snug against the passenger seat and bot “ centered “ between the seats. I like the extra storage, the angle adjustment and the ease of installation. The 2013-2019 Buick Encore has many “ issues “ most of which Buick never remedied, such as plastic coolant system parts that don’t hold up over time and the dreaded PCV system as well as a poorly designed oil line for the turbo that runs behind the exhaust manifold and is notorious for plugging up. I thought a I had done some decent research before we bought our 2019 by asking over a half dozen people with 3-5 year old Encores/ Trax/ Cruze etc. and all of them loved their car as well as stating they hadn’t had any issues. Then I looked at some KZbin videos and was shocked at how many turbos, thermostats, coolant lines and intakes as well as valve covers have been replaced and replaced a 2nd time. It’s almost criminal that GM didn’t fix those issues over the years and doesn’t provide a warranty coverage that extends past 3 years on these issues. The arm rest is not such a big issue but now it’s a fairly inexpensive and easy repair.

[@thenaturalselector81]

I'm so glad i found this video!

[@thegrumpyvidiot505]

sure hope these come back in stock. I went to the manufacturer's website and they dont ship to the US, so Amazon seems to be the only source.

[@joewanders]

Grat review I have a trax and been looking for a replacement

[@traymarr6468]

Hello Peter VP, I just ordered the Rati Armrest for my '16 Encore off Amazon for $99.95. Fingers crossed, hope it works for me 😃

[@elkabong6429]

Gonna get one, but I didn’t see it in your store!

[@Oldschool-hb8rk]

Now available at Amazon

[@Footballqueen75]

Can you tell me where on Amazon? The only one I found says arrives in 3 to 7 months.

[@lee155912000]

For me the biggest issue with the arm rest is how high up it is. I just cant use it comfortably.

[@sonnyjomo]

I would like to have this, but can’t find it anywhere, WHY???🤔

[@troyelliott8186]

Your links do not seem to show this product.

[@V8GremlinX]

I just recieved mine and got unlucky. they sent wrong one. There's 2 different part numbers V01488 and V01519 Our car takes V01519 . Hoping to get a good response if they will take care of me since there international. Since they even asked if I had armrest or not. Figured this info would help anyone else trying to get one

[@anthonyturner7331]

Same experience. The eBay seller was very great about going above and beyond to make sure to clarify that the armrest that I needed is replacing the existing stock armrest, otherwise you will be sent the wrong item as they make a separate armrest part that is specified for vehicles that are NOT replacing a stock armrest. Word of warning, this part is from a European supplier. The same vehicle that we know of as a Buick Encore in the USA, is actually called an Opel Mokka in Europe. Same exact car, different marketing. Hope that helps people as they search for a new arm rest that is compatible with a Buick Encore vehicle. I love the car so far, but the armrest is truly a remarkable error in design and this armrest in the video does an amazing job correcting said design blunder.

[@keithbellair9508]

I hope they can work it out.. i almost made the mistake until i read the description very carefully.. i wonder how the one with no armrest mount works? Did they ship the wrong one or did you buy the wrong one?

[@richardbollei1739]

@@keithbellair9508 I did get correct one finally. Been installed for about 30 days. Been great. Totally worth the cost plus shipping

[@Mtl1508]

The link to eBay says it’s not available anymore and I can’t find it on Amazon. This would be great if I could order it from somewhere.

[@keithbellair9508]

Pricey, but a good upgrade. They have to be shipped from spain for $60.. Yes, if your a larger man the stock armrest is too close, my arm rests on the side of it and rolls off.. really no good.. they really should have made the car just a couple inches wider and put a real console in.. Thank you for the video.. atleast i can be confident if i pay the $210 for this it will work.

[@torfe2002]

Is hard to shift gears tr

[@maryannehrabovsky7739]

I have a 2019 white encore and I love this. My son likes to use the armrest for himself in the passenger seat and I have to fight him for space.

[@petervonpanda]

I agree. I find that passengers don't even realize they don't have an armrest and use the driver armrest instinctively. This makes it so much more usable!

[@michaelwood6557]

My Dad does the same. lol he is always ready to loan his car if I need it. so I keep my muth shut about it. lol

[@robbohstyles]

can i lift the center console add on all the way up just like the singular arm rest too ?

[@petervonpanda]

Yes, you can!

[@robbohstyles]

@@petervonpandaupdate - plastic snapped an exact year later from purchase, legit fell on the floor mid me driving and isn’t available anywhere, do you happen to have another site for purchasing this with shipping ?

[@robbohstyles]

@@petervonpandaor can i use a different type of rati armrest for the buick ?

[@humbertoscamera9873]

Does this fit the chevy trax 2018?

[@calebdinsmore6544]

Yeah they should it’s basically the same vehicle

[@RATIInnovation]

Great video!:) Thank you for promoting our product in th U.S.A.! We are looking for exclusive distributor for this product in the States! If you have any suggestion please contact us. Thank you in advance! Best regards, Rati Team

[@keithbellair9508]

Wow.. people should be all over this.. you will sale 100,000 of them! I just paid $65 to ship one from spain.

[@maximilianoramos9268]

Where I can get one

[@keithbellair9508]

@@maximilianoramos9268 ebay

[@wolfie3ie753]

I need 20 pieces .. what is the wholesale price?

[@troyelliott8186]

Will it work for 2017-2020 CHEVY SONIC HATCHBACK. IF IT DOES THERE ARE MANY MANY OF LOOKING FOR ONE.

[@TagumMotorCity]

Hi, i just installed mine today but it is drooping all the way down. It wouldn’t lock no matter how I turn that knob thing. Anyone knows how to remedy it ? Do you think I got a defective item? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIPchK1ui6yVqs0si=MShf4eJiutrmv4Z4

[@aidangendreau9746]

Has anyone from Canada bought this?!? I’ve been looking for a good option to get it over here. Any help appreciated. Thanks!

[@seanfls1]

I Just watched your video and found it useful, however I have not been able to find It. I have a Buick Encore and like to install one myself. Can anyone help me find one in black.

[@Anerol73]

I just bought one on ebay!

[@Mtl1508]

Can I ask from who ?

[@seanfls1]

@@Anerol73 who did you buy the larger arm rest from. Can you say who the supplier is and are they in the US ?

[@Mtl1508]

Everything I see on eBay is the type that gets bolted to the floor.

[@catcren5613]

I ordered from Amazon. $100

[@marindakinney8031]

Link no longer works. At least not for me.

[@Oldschool-hb8rk]

Now available at Amazon

[@gvp1948]

I find the armrest is too high to begin with as well…

[@gigischuster3078]

I don't know what was running through their minds but ya it's awful horrible cheap half as## arm rest. Buying a used 2018 Honda Encore and as sure as hell will be throwing the crap sh#### pathetic arm rest the idiot who created that idea out and getting a reasonable nice large one for me and passengers.