Leather/Vinyl Repair 

Leather Seat Repair

When you first put a phrase like “leather car seat repair near me” in the search bar and hit enter, it may look like you had several choices. But, your choices may be more limited than you think. I want to give you enough information to make an informed decision on where you get your car leather repaired. I’ll get to the leather car seat repair cost later on…

To Reupholster or Not?

Some companies that claim to repair, actually don’t. They reupholster car seats. If your car seat is dry rotted and falling apart with half of the cushion missing, reupholstery might be the best solution for you. But, my guess is that isn’t the case for you. Car seat reupholstery can be cost prohibitive compared to a quality repair. In between a reupholstery job and a brand new seat from the manufacturer lies the sweet spot for most people seeking to remedy their damaged/worn leather seats. 
Apart from a complete reupholstery job, a car upholsterer may also just install a section of material to the leather seat repair area that looks new, while the rest of the seat has a naturally aged look to it. And, due to the stark age difference, the color will also look off.  Upholsterers aren’t usually equipped to compensate for that. On the other hand, an experienced repair tech has the ability to not only repair the damage but to custom dye color the area to better match the surrounding unaffected area. After all, if you’re paying money to have a problem solved, you probably want it to be as hidden as possible.

Types of Leather Repair

There are many other vinyl and leather parts that can be repaired on the interior of a vehicle such as leather center console repair, leather steering wheel repair, and vinyl door panel repair.

Leather Car Seat Repair Kits

Lastly, do yourself a favor and steer clear of purchasing a leather car seat repair kit over the internet. Assuming the product itself is ok, the application of that product is where the make or break factor lies. It takes months if not years to perfect your craft as a reliable interior repair technician. I have 21 years of experience in repairing automobile interiors. I’m fully insured and will be happy to give you a free quote.


Hopefully you feel a little more informed to make a sound decision on which route to take to solve your leather interior problems.

Leather Repair Prices

Leather car seat repairs or just leather repairs start at $65.  I invite you to submit photos via email or text message for a more specific quote. If you prefer, pick up the phone and give me a call at 708 372-3680. Please refer to the contact page for details.