What are the Pros & Cons of Leather Seats?

“Features maketh a car", as would Shakespeare have said if he were alive. This is primarily because, when going to buy a car, it is the features that attract a buyer. The car could be a swanking new one or a second hand, but features are something everyone keeps on mind while going to buy a vehicle.  

Having the seats customised is another feature that one keeps in mind during this strenuous process. Leather seats have been in vogue since quite some time now. This may sound a little less important, but having the car seats customised into leather adds value to one’s car.

Leather seats have been a fan favourite because of several reasons, out of which, giving it a high-quality look, is one. To ,maintain the swanky look equip your car’s interior with Permagard’s luxury car interior protection in India. 

However, many do not appreciate this.

Following are the pros and cons of Leather seats to help you form a stronger opinion of it.

Pros of Leather Car Seats

Following are some of the advantages of having leather seats in your car

• Leather seats are hard to stain. A very advantageous feature of the leather is that you will not have to worry about spilling food on it, unlike the seats made of cloth upholstery.  It averts your problem of cleaning dirt and liquids that come off easily.

• It’s even surface makes it easier to scrape off any dust particles by simply doing a vacuum clean or wiping them down. 

• Due to the fabric that makes up leather, it does not absorb the odour or smell of anything. On the plus side, they have a smell of its own that makes it smell like a new car itself.

• The material of leather is of a thick hide that is not only comfortable but also strong enough to bear human weight. It provides for cushioning and is recommended for people who drive a lot.

• Leather seats are also a recommendation for those cars that have a sunroof. This is because, if accidentally the roof is left open, and it rains, it will not damage the leather seats as it will do to cloth upholstery.

• Great for cars with moon roofs: Leather seats are great for cars with moon roofs because even if it is left open in the rain, the water won’t damage the leather seats as it will damage the cloth.

• Leather seats are also useful in reducing the allergens that may otherwise increase due to the normal cloth material. This is because leather does not absorb. Hence no dirt can cling on to it. Cloth covers require continuous maintenance.

• To add to its advantages, it must also be known that leather seated cars are more in value, in terms of price. The cherry on the cake would be if the cars are maintained well; they would have a higher resale value.

Cons of Leather Car Seats

Nothing comes with just pros. Everything has cons as well. Following are some of the cons of having leather seated cars.

• Costing is one of the major factors that become a con for people wanting to have leather seats. Having a leather seat is the same as giving an upgrade to the car, the total cost of which could sum up to more than two thousand dollars. However, it is a personal choice, but the important question here is if the upgrade would be necessary. 

• Leather seats are for people who own cars in cold countries because leather tends to heat up very quickly. It also sticks to the skin, making it uncomfortable for the person sitting on it. There is another option of having climate-controlled seats, but then again, it is one of those questionable upgrades due to its high price. 

• Although it is said that leather seats are easy to maintain, it has to be known that over the time, all the dust and sweat that may have left uncleaned on the seats, may settle on the pores of the leather. This can, later on, harden and create unrepairable cracks.

• And finally, leather seats have a lot fewer colours available than cloth seats. There is very little personalization, that way unless black, grey or beige is what was required anyway.

Permagard’s interior protection anti-microbial shield will help you to have a swanking leather interior without worrying a lot about its maintenance. Their premium and the protective feature does not allow any liquid or food droppings to accumulate on the seats and makes it extremely easy to wipe off from the surface.

This is the best car interior treatment in India; it acts as a protective shield to even harmful UV rays and saves the interiors from the fading effect. This layer gives the car a much glossier look and fresher smell.

Like everything else, leather seats to have advantages and disadvantages and the most important factor about it is maintaining it. If maintaining it is not difficult for you, then you should go for it, if not, then it is wise to rethink before investing that kind of money into it.