I think they flat out LIED to you. It's bumper to bumper (meaing exactly that) 3 year/36k miles, no if's, ands, or buts (unless it has been wrecked before). Even if it was only a 3yr/36k powertrain, it would include engine, transmission (of which the clutch is part of it), transfer case, driveshafts, and axles. They would have to prove neglect to not cover it which would be very, very hard to do.

 

I seem to remember that, when I read the manual, the warranty specifically excludes the clutch and brake pads. I remember thinking that I had never seen any other manufacturer that excluded these items. Could be wrong.....but I think that's what it said (damn painkillers cloud the mind)

 

Your clutch is covered it is in the warranty booklet. call DC and complain to them. I did and they are providing a rental for me while the are changing my transmission (giving me a new one).

 

Well went to the dealer today with my rental car. And they havent even looked at it yet. Hasnt even moved since the tow guy dropped it of last night. I am down in Mass for my job. So now they are going to look at it tomrrow and find if its the clutch or the train. Sounds like the clutch to me. What ever it is they might have it ready by firday.

Now theres not much for me to prove that I can drive a stick is getting in one and driving. This is my third standerd and I have a degree in engineering if that helps at all so I know how it works. There hasnt been any talk of payment yet so we will have to wait and see.

Dave

 

I have the warranty in front of me. On page 5:

The Basic Limited Warranty covers the cost of all parts and labor needed to repair any item on your vehicle when it left the manufacturing plant that is defective in material, workmanship or factory preparation. There is no list of covered parts since the only exception are tires and Koss headphones. You pay nothing for these repairs. These warranty repairs of adjustments--including all parts and labor connect with them--will be made by your dealer at no charge, using new or remanufactured parts.

Then, on page 7:

The Basic Limited Warranty lasts for 36 months from the date it begins or for 36,000 miles on the odometer, whichever occurs first. But the following items are covered only for 12 months or for 12,000 miles on the odometer, whichever occurs first:

...
* clutch disks or modular clutch assembly (as equipped);
...

I won't go on to quote the warranty, but your towing charge was covered also (see pg 6).

There is discussion about things that void the warranty, but nothing that would come close to what you've described (eg, larger tires). There's also no mention about a rental vehicle--but perhaps your employer will reimburse that?

 

Yeah I believe my company will pay for the rental. Not to worried about that, would rather have the guy that told me I would be fine pay for it. But I dont really see that happing. The tow was payed for. At least I never saw a bill for it.

I just dont want the warrenty to be voided for some mild off roading and bigger / wider tires.

Thanks everyone for the help

 

actually, just FYI, the clutch is considered a "normal wear" component. it isn't covered in the 3yr/36k. but, the problem in this thread doesn't sound like normal wear to me...

 

It's not uncommon for a repair shop to take the towing bill from the tow truck driver and add it into your total bill for the repairs. Normally this wouldn't be a problem, and is more of a convenience for the stranded driver.

 

Isnt towing coverd in the road side part of our warrenty?

 

The warranty specifically says it's covered--for 12 months/12,000 miles.