Hi, in a bit of a quandary. My cmax has 56500 on it, so just in warranty. During a recent long motorway journey the clutch pedal stopped releasing properly, the pedal very slow to return and only released 2 thirds. On shorter journeys it releases ok but feels very spongy. Anyway had it to my ford dealers today and they say it definitely has a problem. To diagnose it they need to remove gearbox at 4 hrs labour at £102 per hour. Ifor it turns out to be a warranty item it will be reimbursed but if not I have to pay. So minimum £400 diagnostic. Rang ford and they aren't interested. So don't know if I should just forget warranty and pay a cheaper independent to fix it, or gamble on warranty. I think it's unfair to be charged so much to find out if it's warranty covered. I've asked if they will accept an independent diagnostics and they won't. Any ideas? Is it likely to be something covered by warranty? Clutch doesn't feel likes it's slipping it just feels spongy. It's not the return spring in the pedal either. Also very occasionally when pulling away in first the car makes a squeal sound for a few seconds, but only occasionally. Any help or suggestions appreciated.