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Wearing already?!
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 4:14 am
by 09vGT
Today at school I got in my car and was waiting for one of my friends to get out of class. I noticed that the Pontiac symbol on the airbag cover is starting to wear.. The chrome around the red symbol is starting to wear off and white is being exposed.. Its not a huge issue.. but I'm at 34000 miles and have to take my car in a couple of days for some repairs.. Think they would replace it under warranty.. or should I just deal with it? Its an 09 vibe.
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:15 am
by Kincaid
Bumper to bumper, right? Make 'em fix it.
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 10:12 am
by 09vGT
Yeah, bumper to bumper.. I was just tryin to get everything that could be fixed since I only have like 2000 more miles to go.. Wasn't sure if this would apply.. THanks
Re: (09vGT)
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 11:30 am
by Kari
The warranty may be "bumper to bumper" but dealers usually balk at cosmetic items. I would be surprised if you're able to get it warrantied without a fight.
Re: (Kincaid)
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 3:53 am
by j42.snyder
Do you use any kind of protectant or cleaner on it that may have affected it? It seems like a strange thing to "wear" - being in the middle of the wheel, I don't think I've ever even touched mine - except to dust it off.
Re: (j42.snyder)
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 5:07 am
by ou.grizzly
Quote, originally posted by j42.snyder »Do you use any kind of protectant or cleaner on it that may have affected it? It seems like a strange thing to "wear" - being in the middle of the wheel, I don't think I've ever even touched mine - except to dust it off.Good call. Cleaners tend to be responsible for discolouration.
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 5:50 am
by Kincaid
Myself I just use a washcloth damp w/a bit of water. If I didn't think anything I did had caused it to fail, I'd fight the good fight on the cosmetic item.I'd point to the front bumper, then point to the rear bumper, then point to the steering wheel and ask them to convince me it is not covered somehow under warranty.
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:15 am
by 09vGT
I just never mentioned it.. Several things getting fixed, auto lights, funky smell in air, plastic cover behind steering wheel.... Anyway, the first couple of times I did use the cleaning wipes.. they seemed to streak on the doors so now I just use a damp wash cloth.. I looked closer and seems the chrome area is flaking, not really wearing away..