08-03-2020, 08:01 PM | #23 |
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Dealers don't check with BMW before approving the warranty typically. If they have to normally do that, sometimes, you're looking at days before you get an approval and that would back up so many other warranty work too. Technician diagnoses (or rather looks at the issue, in your case) and the service advisor and/or manager makes the call based on what is normal and abnormal wear in this case. After the job is done, the repair order is handed to the warranty clerk to submit the claim. In that instance, BMW will approve/deny or ask for more proof like the part itself or whatnot. But, you are right about if the dealership gets denied the warranty claim, that's not on you. That's why you got so lucky!
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08-04-2020, 02:41 PM | #24 | |
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I will surely be looking in to it a bit more to know and understand better how things work exactly (because I might be wrong but I'm pretty positive on what I'm saying) |
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08-04-2020, 08:21 PM | #25 |
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Leather conditioners don't work on Dakota leather seats. They are sealed with a coating so nothing actually makes contact with the leather itself. If you pour water on the seat you'll see it bead up and just sit there because it doesn't get absorbed. Best thing to use on the seats is just cleaner.
Steering wheel and (I think) 6spd shift knob are nappa which should take conditioner. My steering wheel doesn't look too bad at 35k miles but the top of my shift knob is pretty bad. |
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08-04-2020, 08:51 PM | #26 |
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I am not entirely sure that it's only oil and dirt. A lot of matte products in high-contact areas will turn shiny because friction over time has essentially smoothed it to a shine. Quite common with textured plastics.
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08-04-2020, 09:09 PM | #27 | |
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At the end of the day, we are talking about $50 to give Leatherique a try . . . versus what I'm guessing is about $1K for a new steering wheel. Not a lot to lose by giving Leatherique a shot. ///AVM |
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11-20-2020, 05:11 PM | #28 |
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My Steering Wheel is being replaced after 30,000 miles due to white specs showing through the leather. BMW would not approve the warranty, my Dealer picked up the cost.
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11-20-2020, 06:07 PM | #29 | |
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The steering wheel is the highest touch point. Easily the most susceptible to wear and tear. Don't lube up before driving. Just my two cents. |
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