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Originally Posted by ScoobsMcGee
Gather up all documentation and correspondence (emails, notes, whatever) and then have an at-length conversation with an attorney specializing in vehicular consumer protection before you do anything. Laws vary by state, but I'm not even sure the dealership can deny your warranty claim due to neglect or modifications from the previous owner. This could be an actual good faith effort, or it could be the dealership throwing you a bone so you don't take it to court and get the full costs. You are also not required to accept whatever settlement they offer you out of court, although it may be advisable. If you do hire a lawyer, and they say they'll only pay for the work/parts, you can reject it. At that point it comes down to how long you're willing to be without a car, provided that you do have a strong case. Either way, consult a professional who specializes in the field. I know you already spoke to a lawyer, but if he's just a friend of a friend who has a law degree, you may be doing more harm than good.
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Actually just contacted the lawyer again and he told me it isn't a big enough case for him to get involved since I would have to pay for the fees. But he told me this could work through small claims court.
I told him about them paying for parts and he told me to contact my extended warranty and see if they'll pay for the labor. If they don't want to, then he told me to call him back and he'll guide me through the process of filing a claim through small claims court against both my extended warranty and toyota and have the judge decide who should pay for it.