I need advice. My roommate and I have lived together for 2 years, I have a car, he does not. We also work together, so he has a ride everyday. I also take him where ever he needs to go. He needed to go to Tampa twice(2hrs away) I took him both times. I also take him shopping, side jobs, ect. The car needs new brakes, I asked him if he would pay for the repairs, this time. Since I have owned the car (i bought the car the same week we moved in together)I have paid for all the repairs, new water pump, battery, 4 new tires, front brakes, oil changes. He did pay 100.00 toward the trans fluid change, and does pay for 1/2 the gas. Am i being unresonable??? He also backed my car into a curb and broke the muffler off, and put a dent in the side off the car. both of which he hasn't made any attempt to repair. What is fair here? Please be honest. He said he wouldn't expect me to pay for the brakes on his car(like he has one!!) Thanks for your input.
2006-11-18 01:42:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
My answer is yes he should pay for the brakes. You have been more than generous to him and should not have even had to ask him. He should have said, "Hey, let me kick in for the brakes."
But you know men - they want everything they can have at the absolute lowest cost to them. This is especially true for guys who have great friends like you who don't ask for anything.
Tell him that if he doesn't kick in for the next auto maintenance bill, he can use his thumb to get to work and anywhere else he needs to go.
Chances are one of the major reasons why he doesn't purchase a car is because he relies on you to use yours...
2006-11-18 01:52:26 · answer #1 · answered by Angela 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not have an agreement with him at this time for repairs on the car. Therefore, you should understand that he is a freeloader and as such will not do more than he can get away with to repair the car. Sit down now and tell him that in the future you want half the repairs, half the gas, and half the insurance (since he is driving the car also). Put this in writing and have him sign it. If he says no, tell him that while you will still drive him to work since it is not out of your way, you will no longer be his taxi service for any other places he needs to go nor will you lend him your car in the future (and mean it).
2006-11-18 01:49:04 · answer #2 · answered by kny390 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i does not pay. the customer signed a waiver asserting the vehicle became in stable problem and that he became satisfied. this is named "client pay attention". as quickly as he assumes duty for the automobile, he would desire to do in spite of maintenance would desire to be executed. Now if he had observed the brakes have been undesirable past to buying, he would have the two negotiated the cost with you to ingredient in the cost of a brake activity, or he would desire to has asked you to repair the brakes past to him procuring and he would pay finished cost. the two way, at this factor, he has had the vehicle for a month and for this reason, that's his duty. ascertain you nevertheless have a duplicate of that letter he signed. If he's a jerk, he would desire to attempt to take you to small claims courtroom. ascertain you have each and every thing in writing!
2016-10-15 17:10:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes pay 1/2 , plus1/2 of insurance , and still a deal as he is not making payments for purchase or lease of car. plus 100% of repairs for the damage. otherwise he is a mooch
2006-11-18 01:47:07 · answer #4 · answered by NuncProTunc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would seem appropriate he paid towards essential repairs,,maintaining a car isnt cheap but it appears he is,,,how about putting so much money each into a pot each week and using that to repair anything that needs doing with any extra needed split between you,,if he uses it as much as you,irrespective of who is driving there will be much less to argue over and you will be able to gage how much traveling this way is costing each of you.
2006-11-18 01:57:44 · answer #5 · answered by lex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask him for half. If he doesnt think thats fair, then ask him to pay for the damage he caused. That is certainly fair. if he insists its your car and you need to pay for it, then tell him to get a bus pass because you are done.
2006-11-18 01:45:44 · answer #6 · answered by JC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes sounds like hes wanting a free ride make him start paying or find a norther ride
2006-11-18 01:48:00 · answer #7 · answered by slick o 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's a real man ...girl....he should at least help you with the purchase of your new brakes...after all this dude should see that your helping him with the car....duh! what planet is he from.....stupiter?
2006-11-18 01:52:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, i think he should contribute. but, if he hasn't paid for damages he has done to the car, he probably won't.
2006-11-18 03:49:22 · answer #9 · answered by ericlexus69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow...what a sponge! sounds like u have the perfect relationship.....FOR HIM. DUH! find a new room mate that won't suck u dry. as far as him paying for new breaks...good luck with that. ur car = ur maintenance. half would be nice, but don't hold ur breath.
2006-11-18 01:52:10 · answer #10 · answered by curveddude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋