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Originally Posted by roverbarmy
Well, here we go again! On my test drive, I noticed that the clutch had a low biting point, so mentioned it to the salesman. He told me that "they all do that" and that "anything that needs doing will be sorted on the service"! He rang today to say that the car had just had an MOT test and needed a wiper blade and the handbrake adjusting. I asked about the biting point on the clutch and he said "The mechanic says that it is OK and a lot of Kias are like that!" 
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In my opinion, it needs a new clutch kit (probably just the cover but if the box has to come off???). I doubt that they will do it for me.
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Have they given you a warranty on the car and if so how long, did you ask if the clutch comes under that warranty.?
The car is otherwise pristine inside and out and looks like it has been garaged all its life.
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I'm tempted to get my deposit back and walk away but I really don't want to lose it (48k miles only).
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I could probably drive it as it is for years (once I get used to the low bite) and a clutch wouldn't break the bank. I'm just peeved that I'm paying top dollar, to a dealer and it's not 100%. It's not going to be ready until next week either but that will save me a month's tax!
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Mike it's not just your luck if you feel that the car does not feel right walk away another one will soon turn up, put it to them strongly that you are not happy with the clutch the way it is, state it feel uncomfortable driving it the way is, so can it be adjusted if not then changed, see what their response is to that ask and if it does not satisfy you then say you will walk away and stick to your guns, maybe run rather than walk
There seems to be quite a lot of these Kia's on the market
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334108281....c101198.m1985