Hi
A tear can be professionally repaired or a new panel sewn in at a reasonable cost.
Re cleaning up - I always use Gliptone cleaner - applied in a spray bottle and use IKEA white face cloths to clean the seats (the cloths are "rough" so work well).
I would be surprised if the cleaner wont improve things way beyond your hope - just dont be tempted to use a nail brush or even - I think it was Meguires that said ok for leather - an "upholstery" brush.
The jury is out re leather conditioners - some say marketing hype... and that all you need to do is keep the leather clean (as its dirt and grit in the folds that eventually wear and spoil leather)...others like to apply a conditioner. As an aside, the argument is that modern leathers have a "paint like" finish, therefore no conditioner is going to penetrate it...so why bother...
Anyway - its got to be worth a go for the low cost.
David
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