ConsumerAffairs contacted a leather and vinyl repair company called the Leather Clinic in Rockville, Md. We wanted to ask if it’s even worth buying a bonded leather sofa even though it costs less.

I purchased a living room sofa set from Badcock Furniture. I must say at first I thought I was gearing a great sofa set. I purchased this living room set in March 2023.

Garda leather medium three-seater sofa: £1,499, Next Available in more than 70 fabrics and 11 types of leather, our testers loved the Garda in Novara French Grey with its chic design.