Giblet

Well, I have been using Lexol's brand of leather cleaner & conditioner regularly and also use Lexol's Vinylex on the non-leather parts. Granted, I may have put some actual leather cleaner/conditioner on the leatherette but it really shouldn't hurt it much.

Railflyer

Is it garaged or sit outside? Just curious. My Q is garaged 97% of its life so far.

Giblet

It isn't garaged most of the time; however, there is a 35% UV tint on all windows except for the windshield and the native weather (Pacific Northwest) doesn't lend too much to the car being an oven.

DUTCH VanAtlanta

If your leather is cracking and you're no longer in or the dealer won't cover it under warranty, there's nothing better than Leatherique. See here:

http://www.leatherique.com/

old96A4

showed the problem to the dealer and they are having the regoinal guy look at it when he comes buy once a quarter. they all agree it shouldn;t be happening to the seats. my local dealer doesn't have the authurization to fix it.

noodlephoto

I also had the same issue. ours is a 2007 with panoramic roof. They thought the roof may have caused too much sunlight and "dry rot" of the leather. Both front seats were replaced with 49k on the odometer under warranty. So obviously it can be done, perhaps you want to get with another dealer? I have 4 in my area and I take my Audis to the one that is the farthest away because I get the best service from them.

Dr Chill

Just had my seat bottoms replaced under warranty. Dealer couldn't approve it until regional rep viewed the car, but then ordered the seat covers.