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12-09-2007, 04:27 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jul 2007
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I lent my car to someone last week whilst I was away on a conference and when I got back found that I need to replace at least one tyre and have gutter chunks now on the rims..
Spewing.... Oh yeah they are overseas right now for a holiday... Anyone else been in this situation? Cheers, JKR |
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12-09-2007, 04:34 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Auckland, NZ
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Kill 'em.
If that's too harsh, make them pay for the damage. And why are you lending people your Force6?! |
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12-09-2007, 04:39 PM
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How can someone treat other peoples property with no respect, i Don't get it!? Gee, invoice them for the damage, and tell them what you think of them! :evil3: |
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12-09-2007, 04:39 PM
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Professional Mouse Jockey
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SE Vic
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Are they just a cr@p driver or did they not respect your car. If it's disrepect make them pay, if they're just a bad driver don't lend them your car again, ever!
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12-09-2007, 04:40 PM
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let it burn
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Reading the title of the thread, Im surprised the damage isnt worse.
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12-09-2007, 05:02 PM
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lpg = big boom!
Join Date: Oct 2006
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i have had this problem,
i lent my car to my dad. he gutter market one rim and chunked the sidewall and then proceded to run it through the carlovers auto wash and scratch all the rims on the guide rails. as it was my father i could not force him to pay for it,,, however he was nice and made 1000$ towards my next car payment
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12-09-2007, 05:06 PM
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... Fear it!
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Adelaide
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 and u let them use ur force 6???
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12-09-2007, 05:09 PM
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-Village Idiot-
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Perth
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my boss lends me his modded xr6t when I ask.
If i ever damaged anything I would pay for repair. Would expect anyone who ever drove my car to do the same. If they haven't offered you may have to tread lightly to not destroy a friendship AND end up out of pocket |
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12-09-2007, 05:22 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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I wouldn't let anyone drive my cars, especially if i was away, i'd rather lock the cars up so i know they're safe.
I' be like, pal if ya need a car to drive, call hertz or budget |
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12-09-2007, 05:25 PM
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... Fear it!
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12-09-2007, 05:29 PM
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EL XR6
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: brisbane
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two things you never lend out your car and your woman !!
if he is a real friend he will offer to pay!!! |
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12-09-2007, 05:33 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Gren A Waverrey
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The only people I would ever let drive my car are my Mum and my brother.
Dad is rough...he tore out the handbrake in the XF, he tears things, breaks things and recently when opening the door of the VTII with his foot, kicked the speaker in. Dad is accident prone. Mum is a conservative driver who will become incompetent at some stage (she said it, not me!) but she looks after things. Dad's also dirty and will probably stain the seats with his breath and such. A car is too big an investment to let just anybody drive.
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12-09-2007, 05:33 PM
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Have Boost, will use it..
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Brisbane
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This gets me goat up...... I don't lend my car to anybody. hell, I even get jumpy when the missus drives it. I don't even like lending it to family !!!
One night, we dropped the kids off at the mother in laws, and I parked my car in the driveway and took off in my wifes car. Now, my father in law was out at the time and was not expected back for ages, and that is why I left the car there. I made the mistake of leaving the keys with the mother in law. When we got back, I noticed my car in the same spot, but my father in law's car was in his garage. now, let me explain, he is a shocking driver, always having accidents and they are never his fault. So when I knew that he moved my car, it gave me the big time. But I had to bite my tongue. Next time, I won't leave my keys.... or the car in the driveway. But I know what you mean.... I hate people driving my car. |
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12-09-2007, 05:35 PM
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Have Boost, will use it..
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Brisbane
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Three things that you should never[U] touch.....
1. A man's car 2. A man's BBQ 3. And a man's wife And yes they are in the correct order. |
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12-09-2007, 05:35 PM
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What else has been damaged or flogged that you Dont know about????? If they are stupid enough to rub your wheels.
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12-09-2007, 05:40 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Brisvegas
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Im the same. Mine is only an AU fairmont, and Im so damn anul, I just cant let others really drive my car.
In saying that, maybe ask him what happened, if it was just from being careless, and they are sorry for it happening, maybe take it on the chin, I know its a pain, but its not worth loosing a friendship over. If they arent remorsefull, make them pay for it, or meet them halfway, as youll know they arent a true friend anyhow. If theyve hit the gutter that hard as well, Id be looking for other issues, bent stub axle, youll probably need a wheel alignment. Hope that helps.
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12-09-2007, 05:54 PM
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Lucky, lucky bastard!
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wow especially considering how rare the Force6 are i'm surprised you let it out of a secured garage while you were away
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12-09-2007, 06:09 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: North Coast NSW
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at the end of the day its a good friend who you share memories and good times with, or its just a car that can be fixed/replaced.
Friends are harder to come by.
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12-09-2007, 06:13 PM
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That sucks - repair bill for you is going to be around $1500 I guess. Insurance will take care of it but what a pain in the bum. Hope they cough up for the excess.
I'm happy to lend my car to people when the need arises - it's only a car and it's insured. My standard line is "I don't mind if you prang it - just make sure you prang it good". |
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12-09-2007, 06:16 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I suppose we all learn
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12-09-2007, 06:17 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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You'd reckon they would offer 2 pay out of guilt, for $ng ur car up.
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12-09-2007, 06:43 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: in the shed of invention
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I lend my ef fairmont to my mother in law on a permanent basis as she baby sits for us unconditionally, and she has pranged it twice in 6 months and broken all sorts of little things like radio knobs and window switches etc.
but she lets me shag her daughter  : dad once told me never land you car or your wife, they both come back in the same condition, well and truely .........d
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12-09-2007, 06:57 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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I very rarely let someone else drive my car for this very reason,I dont trust anyone to drive my car and if I do give the keys to a mate for a thrash round the block, im in the passenger seat or driving there car round the block.
Wouldnt even consider lending my car to anyone,unless I was getting a similar car in return. |
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12-09-2007, 08:17 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2006
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I've only ever lent one car , to a Friend/school teacher for 3 weeks (we had 4 cars here at the time). They lived in a small village 20 k's out of town and had "Both their cars burnt" by a disgruntled student & they had no transport and 2 small kids .
They put 3 padlocks on the shed while my car was there to make sure it was safe . when it was returned , it had been "Washed , Polished , Vacuumed and a tank full of fuel ". And guess what , it was an old 1986 XF Wagon ! So I'm happy to say I had a good result . JKR , mate , I feel for you , if someone can look after an old car like mine , I think your friends should have HEAPS more Respect with a car like yours . Norm
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12-09-2007, 09:22 PM
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I rarely even let my hubby drive my car...lol...he doesn't let me drive his either,only on odd occassions....I think you need to let your friends know what damage they have done and make them pay for all costs involved...JMO
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12-09-2007, 09:42 PM
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Where to next??
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Sydney
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Man... thats crap. The fact that it's a mate doesnt help either.
The only person who drives my car is me. I bought her new with cash and is my first large purchase. My brother has a 200sx, and wanted to go to the snow with 2 mates, of course the Festiva would have been perfect. I didnt give it to him because he was 18 and I knew what he would have put the car through. He borrowed the dads XF instead. Came back rooted, and driving like a dog. 5 years on he still brags how he sat on 140 all the way and never got caught.... Chase this guy for the money. It is only fair that he forks out for returning the car to the same condition you gave it to him in.... |
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12-09-2007, 09:53 PM
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you lent it to someone > ( it's a luxo performance car. ) . Which tells me, you are very financially secure, and it rates as mach as a mini minor in the way of cars to you, or you simply arent a car enthusiust, or you still havent found out the perrils of human nature .
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12-09-2007, 10:01 PM
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Its the lack of respect that hurts more than the damage. I don't even like leaving my keys at mechanics and tyre places. A worked 351 is very tempting to many. If I ever borrow a car (like my housemates FPV) then it comes back washed and full. I would tactfully suggest to your friend that they left you out of pocket. A good friend will cough up, if they don't then they're not a true friend.
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Lent my car to someone for the week..
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