Originally Posted by CaliLivChick

Clutches (and all "moving parts") are generally not covered under warranty. That includes brake pads, and all sorts of stuff that are supposed to wear out. I had what I considered a very good warranty when I got my Saturn (and still consider it a good warranty, but it expired), and I had the clutch replaced while the engine was being worked on (saved a bunch on labor), and when the tranny went, it took the new clutch with it... Saturn was nice enough to mark the parts for the new clutch down to their cost, but I still had to pay for it. Warranty wouldn't cover it.

Also, how many rental cars out there are manuals? I've rented vehicles from many different companies, and have never had the option of a stick. =)