A few weeks ago we purchased a used 2006 Sonata from a dealer (the same
dealer we've purchased three new Hyundai's from over the last 5 years).  The
Sonata has about 35,000 miles on it, and was originally sold about 3 years
ago and has had a single owner (per "Carfax"), and has 2 years left on the
transferred warranty.

We feel like we got a pretty good deal on the price, and the car is in good
shape overall, however, we have noticed a crack in the top of the dashboard.
It's about 4 inches long along the left side of the "blow out" panel (I
don't know the exact term) from where the passenger side air bag would come
out.   There's no other scratches, scuff marks, etc. on the dash, so it
doesn't look like it was treated roughly.

I realize it's probably a lot of labor to replace the top of the dash, but
is it something that should be covered by the Hyundai warranty?

We mentioned it to the dealer, and he said it wouldn't get worse and we
shouldn't worry about it.   However, I'm concerned that over time it will
spread and the longer we wait the less likely we would be able to get it
take care of.

Should we push the dealer to take care of this?  If it's not covered under
the warranty, about what would something like this cost?  I was thinking
maybe we could work out a partial deal with them if necessary.

Mike O.