When you're buying a new vehicle, one of the major choices you need to make involves the type of upholstery you want for your seats. While car upholstery might seem like a small detail, your choice will dramatically change your experience with your new car. Your available options include various types of plastic and vinyl, but for real quality, you'll want to choose either cloth or leather.

Cloth

Cloth seats have a few advantages over leather. They're generally cheaper—though the savings vary. Sometimes the difference is only a few hundred dollars. Cloth is also more comfortable in particularly hot or cold weather when leather or vinyl seats would match the air temperature. However, cloth does stain more easily, and it can't beat leather in terms of appearance.

Leather

There's no better way to emphasize your car's style than with custom auto leather. This car upholstery material is sleek and classic, which is a definite plus when it comes time to sell your car. Some owners opt for this material just to enjoy the smell. Finally, leather is much harder to stain than cloth—but on the other hand, it does require regular maintenance with products and conditioners designed to keep it supple and prevent cracking.

For the best value, the easiest cleaning, and the biggest improvement to your car's interior, leather is worth the bigger price tag. Just make sure you have time to clean and condition the seats every few months to keep them in top shape. If you don't have the time or you're worried about scorching summer heat, opt for cloth.

Whitehurst Auto Trim & Upholstery is the top choice for auto interior upgrades in Dothan, AL. In addition to car upholstery and auto trim, they provide floor mats, convertible tops, and even luxury seat heaters for cold night time drives. To arrange service, call (334) 792-6145, or go to their website to learn more about the company.