Car Seat Leatherette Cracked...Covered Under Warranty??

ctgazer · 05-21-2007, 06:07 PM

well, as the title states, is it covered under warranty? its not big by all means, and its not a puncture or a rip. ill go downstairs now and take a pic...hopefully the dealer will change out the seat

BMW F22 · 05-21-2007, 06:10 PM

if it's just a crack (wrinkle) then I doubt it's covered under warranty. THat would be considered wear and tear no?

DIRKD · 05-21-2007, 06:13 PM

They will cover it if it's on a seam.

jimmyc · 05-21-2007, 06:17 PM

I have leatherette in my E46 and it cracked on the side bolster 1 yr into it's life- the dealer replaced the whole bottom seat cover at no charge- no questions asked.

theroyalwe · 05-21-2007, 09:00 PM

it's probably covered... I'd just take it in. worst case depending on the damage they may be able to repair it.

darkcloud · 05-21-2007, 09:05 PM

My buddy got Acura to replace his seat because it began to crease prematurely in his RSX-S. If Acura does it, BMW better do it as well.

Zeroday · 05-21-2007, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by darkcloud

If Acura does it, BMW better do it as well.

Can't argue that logic.

discoboy1 · 05-21-2007, 09:44 PM

Had the same problem they replaced the letherette surface. no questions asked.
Might want to check the product you use to clean the seat.

JLL325ci · 05-21-2007, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ctgazer

well, as the title states, is it covered under warranty? its not big by all means, and its not a puncture or a rip. ill go downstairs now and take a pic...hopefully the dealer will change out the seat

I had the same problem a few years back. It was like the fabric was to tight and split apart. It was replaced at no charge.

ctgazer · 05-21-2007, 11:13 PM

i dont use any cleaners on the seats...just a little water and maybe some soap...i wipe it with armor-all sometimes but rarely...here are the pics

KL2DC · 05-22-2007, 07:53 AM

armor-all

that's your problem right there...try 303 aerospace

txusa03 · 05-22-2007, 08:13 AM

I swear, i have heard so many folks here say that leatherette are durable? Now you have a tear? so where is the durability that ppl are talking about? Maybe this is just an isolated case.

In any case, I think bmw will cover your seat if you show them that you take good care of your car and it appear that you do not abuse your car. Give them a call and see what they say. gl

toughluck · 05-22-2007, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by txusa03

I swear, i have heard so many folks here say that leatherette are durable? Now you have a tear? so where is the durability that ppl are talking about? Maybe this is just an isolated case.

txusa, I do not see any cracks on the rest of the seat, and that is because leatherette is durable!

DFW_M · 05-22-2007, 09:47 AM

I've had it for >2 years and looks like the day I picked it up.
On the other hand, I am sure I could have cracked it if I wanted to...

montreal_bimmer · 05-22-2007, 10:13 AM

yeah, but leatherette isnt suppose to crack, especially if its that new....

discoboy1 · 05-22-2007, 12:17 PM

My girlfriends cracked because we used a bunch of product to remove stain for a black suede jacket on her beige seats, I guess the mix of chemicals did this after a few months. On my car, they still look brand new after 4 years.

shragon · 05-22-2007, 12:55 PM

i'd bring it in to the dealer.

nimamilani · 05-22-2007, 01:24 PM

take it to the dealer. they will change it without any questions

ctgazer · 05-25-2007, 04:00 PM

well, thanks for all the suggestions...i took it to the dealer on tuesday and they said that they will replace it, no questions asked!!! booked an appointment for june 5th..cool!

txusa03 · 05-25-2007, 04:05 PM

see, i told you

another satisfied customer after purchasing...

bronco · 05-25-2007, 04:05 PM

cool

chbrules · 05-25-2007, 04:16 PM

My leather started creasing all over on the butt part of the driver's seat. I only weigh like 165lbs (slim jim) and the leather square on the butt portion started to crease like crazy after 7 months or so. Would BMW cover something like that under warranty? Or is that just naturally what leather does? It was somewhat unsightly, not really bad, but I'd hate to think of how it'd turn out if I had kept that car another couple years.

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BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	if it's just a crack (wrinkle) then I doubt it's covered under warranty. THat would be considered wear and tear no?
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DIRKD First Lieutenant 11 Rep 302 Posts Drives: 335 sedan Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: desert iTrader: (0)	They will cover it if it's on a seam.
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jimmyc New Member 1 Rep 22 Posts Drives: e46 325ci, e92 335i on order Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I have leatherette in my E46 and it cracked on the side bolster 1 yr into it's life- the dealer replaced the whole bottom seat cover at no charge- no questions asked.
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theroyalwe BMW CA 5 Rep 304 Posts Drives: MINI, all BMW's Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	it's probably covered... I'd just take it in. worst case depending on the damage they may be able to repair it. __________________
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discoboy1 Lieutenant Colonel 120 Rep 1,555 Posts Drives: E82 1M VO/F30 328D Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Montreal iTrader: (3)	Had the same problem they replaced the letherette surface. no questions asked. Might want to check the product you use to clean the seat.
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txusa03 Major General 548 Rep 6,563 Posts Drives: TS330iPPSP6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (3)	I swear, i have heard so many folks here say that leatherette are durable? Now you have a tear? so where is the durability that ppl are talking about? Maybe this is just an isolated case. In any case, I think bmw will cover your seat if you show them that you take good care of your car and it appear that you do not abuse your car. Give them a call and see what they say. gl __________________ under construction!
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DFW_M Major General 1670 Rep 6,586 Posts Drives: Macan GTS Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (4)	I've had it for >2 years and looks like the day I picked it up. On the other hand, I am sure I could have cracked it if I wanted to...
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montreal_bimmer OEMconcept 174 Rep 5,593 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada \| USA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	yeah, but leatherette isnt suppose to crack, especially if its that new....
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discoboy1 Lieutenant Colonel 120 Rep 1,555 Posts Drives: E82 1M VO/F30 328D Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Montreal iTrader: (3)	My girlfriends cracked because we used a bunch of product to remove stain for a black suede jacket on her beige seats, I guess the mix of chemicals did this after a few months. On my car, they still look brand new after 4 years.
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nimamilani ni2009 23 Rep 288 Posts Drives: BMW 325I Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California iTrader: (0)	take it to the dealer. they will change it without any questions
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ctgazer Major General 383 Rep 7,952 Posts Drives: a dilapidated ride Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: canada eh! iTrader: (10) Garage List 2006 e90 [0.00]	well, thanks for all the suggestions...i took it to the dealer on tuesday and they said that they will replace it, no questions asked!!! booked an appointment for june 5th..cool! __________________
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