DUDE !!!! this is an easy fix. change to race steering wheel and give the dash an ArmorAll interior is DONE!!! now the outside? well this is the best part.... rear engine so no probs. A few hours with a slide hammer and it will be straightened up pretty clean, get an aftermarket kit with wide body guards and you are set..... the auto manual thing? i dunno.... would have to see it or make some inquiries, it could be one of those gear boots that covers the auto set up and dash shows the gear you are in.... either way chep chep chep car ;)