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I recently bought my car from a local dealership. When I purchased it I had no idea that the clutch and flywheel needed to be replaced (I know how to drive a manual well, but don't have a lot of experience with this exact car). After a few people I know drove my car, they said the clutch needs to be looked at and probably replaced. I take it to the dealership 3 weeks after I bought it and they say that there's nothing wrong with it. I ask them to take the transmission apart to look at it. Lo and behold, there's $1,500 damage to the flywheel and clutch assembly. They're saying I did it. I did not. I know how to drive a manual and I don't drive my car stupid. This damage was done previous to me buying the car. It is used, and clutch assemblies are generally not covered in warranty. However, since I did buy the car with the damage already done, it seems to me that the dealership should fix it.

They're refusing. I've talked to every single person at the dealership. I've threatened legal action and the BBB. They said ok, we're still not fixing it.

Is there anything else I can do? I can't afford a $1,500 fix right now for a problem that was there when I bought the car. Any comments or suggestions are appreciated. BTW this is the extremely brief version of events that have occured. If you want more details let me know.

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