Torn leather repair help needed

[eav999]

I placed a heavy package on the back seat that had a metal edge. When I closed the door the edge dug into the perforated leather seat and left a right angled tear about 2 x 2 inches. My car is a 2011 white 4.6 with tan interior. My local upholstery shop says there is difficulty getting raw material from some manufacturers (Kia) and I told him Kia is owned by Hyundai and that may be the reason he has no samples. Do I sew the tear up and do nothing else or where can I get a piece of perf leather about 6 x 18 inches. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[WowCool]

Try a breakers yard for a seat! --- Cover it up with a nice car rug
If your very annal pay whatever it costs to repair....
Have you asked your dealer to assist?

 

[marty5marty]

You should have some warranty on it or something....i remember my dealer guy told me i had warranty on my seats if anything gets damaged or something like that....try asking

 

[10genesis]

If the tear is not in the perforated part of the leather it can be repaired. Check with your dealer or look online for a leather repair company in your area.

 

[homeofstone]

A good upholstery shop can replace the complete section that is damaged. Materials are available for everything. It just takes money. My BMW seat bottoms split from age and I had them repaired like new which was ostrich hide: cost 900.00 complete repair for two sections 18" x 20".

 

[7i bigblock]

Hyundai can replace panels on the seat with direct OEM product and match the color and grain. It probably will be expensive , but you will end up with a quality installation.

 

[homeofstone]

The cost of a proper repair/replace will be expensive. I think that your car insurance company can help you out under the comprehensive section of your car insurance.