Do leather car seats still need seat covers?

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VonOwen
07/29/25 6:32pm
It is not recommended to use seat covers on genuine leather seats. The reasons are as follows: 1. Easy maintenance and long service life: The purpose of using seat covers is to extend the service life of leather seats. With proper care during daily use, leather seats can last 5-8 years. Cleaning leather seats is relatively simple - ordinary dust and stains can be removed by gently wiping with a clean cloth. From this perspective, leather seats are easier to maintain than regular fabric seats. 2. Safety considerations: From a safety standpoint, it's also not advisable to use seat covers on leather seats as they may interfere with the deployment of side airbags. In emergency situations requiring airbag deployment, the added seat covers could prevent the airbags from fully opening, compromising driving safety.
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