A7 Discussion forum for the Audi A7

Strange Steering Wheel indent

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 27, 2016 | 11:55 AM
  #1  
murts's Avatar
Thread Starter
AudiWorld Newcomer
 
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Default Strange Steering Wheel indent

Hi Guys,

I've just picked up my 2013 A7 Black Edition from an Audi Dealer and I'm loving it.

One thing odd is a strange indent in the steering wheel, I've checked some online photos but none have this.




Before I go back and ask the dealer I thought I'd ask if anyone has this indent or has seen one like it before. It is only on the left hand side.

Thanks,
Mark.
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2016 | 01:39 PM
  #2  
fkaufman's Avatar
AudiWorld Senior Member
10 Year Member
Photogenic
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,206
Likes: 47
From: Toronto, Canada
Default

Originally Posted by murts
Hi Guys,

I've just picked up my 2013 A7 Black Edition from an Audi Dealer and I'm loving it.

One thing odd is a strange indent in the steering wheel, I've checked some online photos but none have this.




Before I go back and ask the dealer I thought I'd ask if anyone has this indent or has seen one like it before. It is only on the left hand side.

Thanks,
Mark.
Previous owner had a steering wheel **** installed. It was removed but the indentation is remaining on the steering wheel where the soft leather and cushioning under it got compressed.

It had to be something like this:
Attached Images  

Last edited by fkaufman; Sep 27, 2016 at 01:42 PM.
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2016 | 02:22 PM
  #3  
murts's Avatar
Thread Starter
AudiWorld Newcomer
 
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Default

fkaufman, thanks for that picture, I'd thought about it being a steering lock but couldn't visualise how it would fit.

I'll ask the dealer if this can be repaired as now I've seen it I can't unsee it, and it will annoy me.
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2016 | 02:28 PM
  #4  
murts's Avatar
Thread Starter
AudiWorld Newcomer
 
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Default



Ah, one of these bad boys, now it makes sense.
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2016 | 02:28 PM
  #5  
the_duke's Avatar
AudiWorld Super User
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 2,172
Likes: 32
From: Montana
Default

The only way to repair it is going to be a new or used steering wheel.
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2016 | 02:52 PM
  #6  
murts's Avatar
Thread Starter
AudiWorld Newcomer
 
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by the_duke
The only way to repair it is going to be a new or used steering wheel.
I've emailed photos to the dealer and will be interested to find out about Audi's policy when it comes to selling prestige used cars with cosmetic damage. I would have thought if they had noticed this before sale they would have sorted it.
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2016 | 02:59 PM
  #7  
the_duke's Avatar
AudiWorld Super User
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 2,172
Likes: 32
From: Montana
Default

Is it a CPO car? If so then you are correct and they will fix it. If it is simply a used car then you are most likely out of luck.
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2016 | 11:00 PM
  #8  
murts's Avatar
Thread Starter
AudiWorld Newcomer
 
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by the_duke
Is it a CPO car? If so then you are correct and they will fix it. If it is simply a used car then you are most likely out of luck.
It's an Audi Approved vehicle from an Audi Dealership in the UK, is that a CPO?
Reply
AudiWorld Stories

Bringing Audi to Life for Audi Fans

story-0

The Highs & Lows of Every Audi C-Class Generation

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Top 10 Most Expensive Audis Ever Sold on Bring-A-Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-2

10 Audi Features & Options We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

Audi Recreates Crazy-Looking Speed Record Breaker From 1935

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Coachbuilder Recreates the 1995 Audi TTS Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Every Audi V10 Car Ranked!

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

9 Audi Designs That Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

2026 Audi Q5 Buyer's Guide (Every Model Explained)

 Brett Foote
story-8

Ranking Every Current Audi 'S' Model From Worst to First!

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Best Audis That are FINALLY LEGAL to Import to the U.S.!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Sep 28, 2016 | 05:31 AM
  #9  
mikemartin88's Avatar
Audiworld Junior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
From: Rowlett, Texas
Default

Originally Posted by murts
I've emailed photos to the dealer and will be interested to find out about Audi's policy when it comes to selling prestige used cars with cosmetic damage. I would have thought if they had noticed this before sale they would have sorted it.
I bought a used '14 A7 TDI from a dealership in Austin, Texas. When I went to look at the car, the salesman identified a small chip in the center console wood trim, before I even noticed it. He stated that he had the part on order and when it came in they would replace it free of charge. Since mine is a TDI, they couldn't sell it as a CPO, but still offered the level of customer service you should be able to expect from Audi. Hope your dealership treats you well on this.
Reply
Old Sep 28, 2016 | 11:07 AM
  #10  
the_duke's Avatar
AudiWorld Super User
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 2,172
Likes: 32
From: Montana
Default

Originally Posted by murts
It's an Audi Approved vehicle from an Audi Dealership in the UK, is that a CPO?
That I have no idea about. CPO in the US stands for Certified Pre-Owned and comes with what amounts to an extension of the factory warranty for 2 years beyond the factory warranty period.
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 04:36 PM.

story-0
The Highs & Lows of Every Audi C-Class Generation

Slideshow: The highs and lows of every Audi C-Class generation.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:05:50


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Audis Ever Sold on Bring-A-Trailer

People were more than happy to shell out big bucks for these cars.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 15:32:23


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Audi Features & Options We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: 10 Audi features and options we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 19:33:47


VIEW MORE
story-3
Audi Recreates Crazy-Looking Speed Record Breaker From 1935

Slideshow: Audi has recreated one of the wildest machines of the pre-war speed-record era, reviving a streamlined V16 racer that originally exceeded 200 mph in 1935.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:49:34


VIEW MORE
story-4
Coachbuilder Recreates the 1995 Audi TTS Concept

Slideshow: A Dutch coachbuilder has reimagined the original Audi TT by finishing what the 1995 concept only hinted at.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-05 15:17:58


VIEW MORE
story-5
Every Audi V10 Car Ranked!

Slideshow: Ranking every Audi V10 road car

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:11:56


VIEW MORE
story-6
9 Audi Designs That Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: A look back at the Audis that didn't just survive changing tastes, they quietly outgrew them.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-28 19:38:27


VIEW MORE
story-7
2026 Audi Q5 Buyer's Guide (Every Model Explained)

One year off a full redesign, the best-selling Q5 is getting a few more updates.

By Brett Foote | 2026-04-17 09:56:19


VIEW MORE
story-8
Ranking Every Current Audi 'S' Model From Worst to First!

Slideshow: Ranking every current Audi 'S' model on sale today from worst to best.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-16 10:28:28


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Best Audis That are FINALLY LEGAL to Import to the U.S.!

Slideshow: 10 best Audis that are finally legal to import to the U.S.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-03-24 17:20:08


VIEW MORE