How to convince parents to get me a car?

Question

Well i'm 16 and i really DO need a car. i do a lot of extracurricular activities for not only my school and i help out at a local hospital. when my sister turned 16 she did get a car, but when i turned 16 my dad said "it wasnt time.". I have had to miss things i've really needed to go to because of not having a ride. what are some good ways to convince my dad to get me a car? i dont really care what kind of car i get but i do need one asap so i dont have to depend on him because he cant take me anywhere.

i've tried to sit down and talk to him about it and he just went "maybe when you start college" and he KNOWS that i've missed things that i was expected to be at

p.s. my dad wont let me get a job, but he'll let me help out at the hospital because i want to go somehwere in the medical field

and i already have my licence

and money isn't the issue here.

Answer 1

ugh. my parents are the same way, and i am totally in agreement with you. i also do a lot of extra-curricular activities including school and club sports and working at a hospital too, bc i also want to work in the medical field. my parents, my dad especially, laugh at me when i say i really need a car. its not that im irresponsible, and i really need to work at the hospital more, and i know that giving myself a ride everywhere would be a major help to them, so idk wut their problem is. and money isnt the issure here either. but i think i am going to get a job this summer and work my butt off in order to buy a used car, that way my parents will have to let me drive the car i bought. i would really try arguing with your parents, not in a mean way, but bc they wont listen to you when you try to talk it over. point out how much better it would be if you got your own car. good luck!

Answer 2

I would suggest that you write down the pro's and con's of you having a car bought for you. There could be reasons why your parents haven't gotten you one that have nothing to do with you. On the other hand, perhaps they have a reason that is based on your choices in the past. Another thing could be that they are trying to guide you in some way to become independent. I am not familiar with your family situation and I don't mean to imply that you have done anything wrong. My guess is that they are in a financial spot that makes it difficult for them to make such an investment. I hope you find your way through this. Can you work out an arrangement to share the car that your sister has and help with the fuel and upkeep?

Answer 3

1st you can not convince your parents. You can earn the privilege of using a car through respect & responsibility. However that being said, the privlige of using a car does not mean buying you a car. If you have already missed events because you did not plan ahead for transportation issues & you promised to be somewhere knowing your transportation was not a deffinate - that already speaks volumes about your responsibility issues- - not your fathers. That was your engagement your promise not his. Maybe "you" should think of ways to obtain a vehicle, like a job. Ask your parents if you are willing to save for one if they could help on the transportation to & from work. If that alone is to hard for you, or expensive --- think of what your parents get to deal with & or pay for everyday.

Answer 4

How did you do on the driver's test? Maybe Dad figures you passed but not by much so you need more time in the "grocery getter" before you get your own wheels. Also, How's your attitude? Whiny, cry-baby crap your parents are fed up with? Or are you really mature enough for your own car? Can they afford another car on their insurance? Gas? Repairs? Lots more money needed after the purchase.

Answer 5

Maybe your parents cannot afford it as they could when they helped your sister. Try cutting back on some activities and get a part-time job. This way you can afford the car, license and insurance, gas and maintenance...it will also show responsibility on your part. In all fairness tho, if your parents can afford it, I feel they should help you since they did it for your sister. It's good that you are involved in activities and volunteer work

Answer 6

Do you really deserve a car? Have you shown you can handle the responsibilty? Do you whine to him like you whine to us how its so unfair? Earn it. If you parents won't let you work (which is the weirdest thing i've ever heard) then earn it by earning there respect not by checking the forums to see if someone has a great idea on how to weasel one out of your dad.

I suppose you wont vote best answer for me but I wont lose sleep
I have a car well actually I have 3. (And I bought them all).

Answer 7

First of all, before you get a car you need to get a drivers licence for whatever Country you live in.
Once you have done this you need to get insurance etc.
I suggest you get some type of job, you are 16 and capable of working, even if only part time.
Driving laws are different in different countries, you must abide by the law which governs your country.

Answer 8

Maybe if you got a job and saved up for a car that would help with your fathers decision. Finances maybe tight especially with college coming up and your parents may not want to share that with you.
Try getting the money for it and see what happens.

Answer 9

Explain to him how all of your extracurriculars are what is going to get you into college, so you really need to be able to get there. Try having one of your sponcers call him, and tell him that you need a dependable ride.
Best of Luck

Answer 10

Look dude, quit your stupid whining; the minute you can pay for your own insurance and make your own car payments, is the very minute you have your own car. So get out and get to work. Mow lawns, paint, whatever. Groom dogs. The sky is the limit. Get off your lazy ****, you little ingrate.