I'm new here, and I don't know a lot about maintenance of vehicles, but I am a repeat Hyundai buyer, and an experienced manual driver (of 8+ years). I purchased a 2010 Hyundai Elantra Blue and the clutch has started to go out at 15000 miles. Yes, I drive frequently, but rarely in stop-and-go traffic, and I don't abuse the clutch. I've owned manual transmission vehicles before and have not had to replace one yet. Until now. I have not experienced a clutch going out this soon. The dealership looked at my car, said yes, it's the clutch, and that no, it would not be covered under warranty if it's my fault. They provided a number for customer service, where I could ask them to replace it as "a courtesy" but the woman I spoke with said she would call the dealership to see if they deemed it was a manufacturing issue. (The dealership only said "The clutch needs to be replaced, and quoted me $1600.00). At no point did the dealership claim it was anyone's "fault" - they just stated it is not covered under warranty. I'm feeling like I'm getting the run-around by the dealership, telling me to call customer service for "a courtesy" and the customer service person stating they can't perform "a courtesy" unless it is a result of manufacturing. Wouldn't that then be a warranty repair?
Anyway, I guess I'm looking for advice. As a single working mother, my finances are stretched so thin, I can't imagine how I am going to plunk down that amount of money on my "new" car, but I feel like I have limited options. In addition, when the clutch does fail (and I know it will - soon), I have no transportation to work! I'm hesitant to purchase another Hyundai after this, due to the customer service I receive after my name is inked on a contract.
Anyway, I guess I'm looking for advice. As a single working mother, my finances are stretched so thin, I can't imagine how I am going to plunk down that amount of money on my "new" car, but I feel like I have limited options. In addition, when the clutch does fail (and I know it will - soon), I have no transportation to work! I'm hesitant to purchase another Hyundai after this, due to the customer service I receive after my name is inked on a contract.