Richardson: You know, I really don’t like leather car seats anyway.They get slippery with age, and they have to be heated in the Canadian winter. I once drove a luxurious Ford Five Hundred sedan ...

There are a variety of materials used to cover car seats, and each has its pros and cons. ... If you can’t afford the real deal, then faux leather upholstery is there to fit your budget.

Toyota has been busted by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for making false claims about leather seats across several car ranges sold between 2005 and 2009.