Vauxhall Astra K series Elite Nav 2017 - Leather cracked on driver's seat

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Thu 6 May 2021 09:29
Vauxhall Astra K series Elite Nav 2017 - Leather cracked on driver's seat - golfauto11

Hello, has anyone had leather cracking on their Astra leather seat. After only 24000 miles, I suddenly noticed that the bolster on driver's seat (the base part where you sit) nearest the door, has cracked. Is it a whole new seat cover or can that bit be recovered?? Thanks!!

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Thu 6 May 2021 11:19
Vauxhall Astra K series Elite Nav 2017 - Leather cracked on driver's seat - skidpan

Are you sure its actually leather? Many cars with such seats are trimmed in plastic these days. One example is Mercedes, they call it Artico leather but its never been anywhere near a cow.

Take the car to a local trimmer, they should be able to sort it.

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Thu 6 May 2021 12:09
Vauxhall Astra K series Elite Nav 2017 - Leather cracked on driver's seat - golfauto11

Many thanks i'm sure you are right, especially it only being a Vauxhall.I was surprised about Mercedes, mind you!!

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Thu 6 May 2021 12:17
Vauxhall Astra K series Elite Nav 2017 - Leather cracked on driver's seat - RT

Many thanks i'm sure you are right, especially it only being a Vauxhall.I was surprised about Mercedes, mind you!!

Opel/Vauxhall leather used to be quite good quality - but perhaps too soft on the bolsters as the driver's door side bolster wore on mine, but over 100,000 miles.

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