Good dealer to approach for replacement of melting steering wheel?

[nicky.s]

I have the usual 'melting' effect on the steering wheel of my 2.5 year old car. Can anyone recommend an approachable and sympathetic dealer in the south-east who may do it under warranty?

Thanks...

 

[edde]

Try any dealer

 

[nicky.s]

I heard some will do it, but some won't. Has anyone had one replaced on warranty?

 

[MickeyO]

surely it would just be same as break pads? and cassed as wear and tear? so therefore not replaced.

 

[Ady182]

I had mine replaced when it was just over 2 years old, no quibble just told them it was unacceptable

 

[catherinej]

What causes the melting?

 

[daydotz]

ive never heard of this :S

 

[nicky.s]

ady182 ... which dealer did you use please ?

 

[edde]

I heard some will do it, but some won't. Has anyone had one replaced on warranty?

Yep loads have been chnaged on warentyl. Some dealers arn't happy since they have done the work in the past and Renault Uk and refused to pay up and the dealers have to just accept it.

surely it would just be same as break pads? and cassed as wear and tear? so therefore not replaced.

Nope not fit for purpose.

ive never heard of this :S

Common problem.

 

[Andy1.2]

Mine hasnt melted and my car is a 98 :S Or is it just certain model?

 

[Da]

It's the 172/182's mainly, due to the rubber thumb grips on the wheels.
They wear quickly and often peel in the sun!

 

[Andy1.2]

Agh thanks mate!

 

[AliasOmega]

i had mine changed, probably due to wear and tear..

probably mcdonalds big mac fat really..

 

[edde]

Mine hasnt melted and my car is a 98 :S Or is it just certain model?

Its the phase 2 cars that suffer realy.

It's the 172/182's mainly, due to the rubber thumb grips on the wheels.
They wear quickly and often peel in the sun!

Nope all models do. Its just loads of onwes on here have 172/182's

 

[Day]

ady182 ... which dealer did you use please ?

Sewards, Portsmouth.

 

[nicky.s]

Thanks for the replies so far....

 

[Thamar]

Have the same problem with mine, now almost 5yo.
Asked my dealer yesterday and he'll inform with Renault for me. So I hope for the best, but I don't really count on it since the car is that old...

 

[Bluebeard]

What causes the melting?

Heat usually. Complete stab in the dark mind you, but i'd say so.

 

[nicky.s]

I think it must be the heat, but how ridiculous that they 'melt' after only a year or so!!! I spoke to Renault uk and they denied ever having heard of it!!! :dapprove: I'm definitely gonna try my local dealer!!

 

[ChrisR]

What causes the melting?

Heat usually. Complete stab in the dark mind you, but i'd say so.

lol best post I've read in ages

 

[Josh@Renparts]

heat from the sun makes them melt i imagine sweat for hands causes it to break down easier... happens on dynamiques as well....

 

[Fletcher]

Well my Mk2 172 is now over 5 years old and done 76,000 miles, and the steering wheel, and grips are still in good condition.