Crack on my dash
11-05-2012, 02:33 AM
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Crack on my dash
Hello guys, yesterday morning, all of a sudden, I noticed a scratch on the dash 
. Of course I'm quite sure that nobody touched that area, moreover, being just in front of my eyes, I fear that it's a crack.
I'll keep it under control in order to see if it gets longer. Anybody with similar experience?
. Of course I'm quite sure that nobody touched that area, moreover, being just in front of my eyes, I fear that it's a crack.I'll keep it under control in order to see if it gets longer. Anybody with similar experience?
11-05-2012, 08:43 AM
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Looks like a scratch, not a crack. Perhaps from tossing sunglasses or a transponder up onto the dash.
11-06-2012, 02:14 AM
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...it has been my first feeling also, BUT, after the initial panic, my blood came back to the brain and:
- if pre-existent I would have noticed it
- so far nobody else except myself could have had the opportunity to do it
- I've never touched that area
It sound very strange for me also, ...that's why I'm looking for similar experiences...
- if pre-existent I would have noticed it
- so far nobody else except myself could have had the opportunity to do it
- I've never touched that area
It sound very strange for me also, ...that's why I'm looking for similar experiences...
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11-23-2012, 02:21 AM
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[UPDATE] Went to the dealer and they admitted that the damage is fully covered by the warranty...
BUT
...I don't think it's a good idea to replace the whole part because of "more than possible" future rattles & crunches...
I really don't know what to do. I've also evaluated the possibility to ask for the "MBTex wrapped dash" addition which I didn't get as option, just to set up my mind a little bit more...
BUT
I'm still not convinced...
What would you guys do in my shoes?
BUT
...I don't think it's a good idea to replace the whole part because of "more than possible" future rattles & crunches...
I really don't know what to do. I've also evaluated the possibility to ask for the "MBTex wrapped dash" addition which I didn't get as option, just to set up my mind a little bit more...
BUT
I'm still not convinced...
What would you guys do in my shoes?
11-23-2012, 03:12 AM
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Since warranty covers it, I would just get it replaced. None of us have seen this issue before so it doesn't seem like a common problem and not something you'll encounter again.
I'd also ask the dealer if you can pay the difference to order the MB Tex wrapped dash (if there is a price difference) and replace it with that. It will be a nice upgrade.
I'd also ask the dealer if you can pay the difference to order the MB Tex wrapped dash (if there is a price difference) and replace it with that. It will be a nice upgrade.
