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chevygirl2002 · 07-24-2011, 11:48 AM

What Should I Do?
I went out with my best friend last night for dinner. I let my roommate borrow my camaro because he had to work and I wasn't going to be able to take him to work.

He called me a little after 10pm and said that he bumped the passenger front wheel on a rock. He said there was no damage to the car or the tire, but that the rim of my wheel was a little 'scuffed' and he thought it could be sanded smooth.

My friend, Jason, was a little pissed that I let my roomie use the car. And that he now damaged it. I know he is not going to pay to fix it. In fact when I said it is more than a scuff. his response is 'it is just the rim, amanda, geez'

I am going out of town to pick up a newcar in about a week. I will be gone for 4 days. He has to get to work and go see his son while I am away.

edgar3 · 07-24-2011, 11:51 AM

damage doesn't seem too bad. I still would not let anyone use the car.
tell them your insurance company had a fit (or something that'll get the "blame" off you.

Devryn17 · 07-24-2011, 11:54 AM

#1. His problems aren't your problems. Keep the car away from him since he's not responsible enough to care for it and doesn't respect you for lending it to him to help him out.

#2. For gawd's sake replace those tires. That sidewall is so dry-rotten. I would never drive that down the hwy.

chevygirl2002 · 07-24-2011, 12:01 PM

lol yeah i know the tires are getting bad. Waiting for my new ones to arrive.

*KILLER74Z28* · 07-24-2011, 01:27 PM

Small curb rash and it's sucks......but I would be more worried about driving around on those weather checked cracking side walls; not safe...

Cristoff · 07-24-2011, 01:51 PM

To me, the damage is not that big of a deal and can very easily be fixed.

The issue is that he didn't respect your vehicle, didn't accept any kind of responsibility for the damage while it was in his care, didn't bother to at least OFFER to pay for the repair, and pretty much blew you off when you brought it up.

He would not only never see my keys again, but he would also never be allowed in it as a passenger. He would have to find a different way to work and to see his kid.

helmincamaro · 07-24-2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Devryn17

#2. For gawd's sake replace those tires. That sidewall is so dry-rotten. I would never drive that down the hwy.

That was my first thought.....

hotrodsally · 07-24-2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cristoff

To me, the damage is not that big of a deal and can very easily be fixed.

The issue is that he didn't respect your vehicle, didn't accept any kind of responsibility for the damage while it was in his care, didn't bother to at least OFFER to pay for the repair, and pretty much blew you off when you brought it up.

He would not only never see my keys again, but he would also never be allowed in it as a passenger. He would have to find a different way to work and to see his kid.

+1 (but those tires are unsafe for anyone)

bob vogel · 07-24-2011, 02:00 PM

when those tires blow out and kill someone the rim will be no big deal.

helmincamaro · 07-24-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bob vogel

when those tires blow out and kill someone the rim will be no big deal.

yeah, could have been much worse than a rim..... that tire goes, the car is totaled and people end up in the hospital or worse.... $%^ happens, just be glad it was little rabbit pellets, not a giant elephant turd

mothraisnotapokemon · 07-24-2011, 02:08 PM

Let him find his own way and keep him away from your car or in your car. Also replace those tires....but why doesn't he have his own transportaion?

David79z28 · 07-24-2011, 02:14 PM

It was a nice thing for you to help your room mate. I wouldn't let him touch it again!!!

PETRA · 07-24-2011, 02:15 PM

He's your roommate - not your kid or spouse or responsibility. Why do YOU have to let him use your car to go to work and see his kid? Or are you living rent free ?

For me - not a chance would I allow someone else to drive my car except my hubby. And I would not allow myself to be indebted to someone enough to give them the keys to my camaro.....

bill2129 · 07-24-2011, 03:38 PM

You should never let anyone use your car. I think people get jealous and do that stuff on purpose.. I never let anyone even drive my 98. I let my ex drive it one time and it was on a back road with me in the car. Oh my dad can drive it. His a proud F-Body owner and treats it well. And that's it

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chevygirl2002 Drives: Silver 2002 SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 137	lol yeah i know the tires are getting bad. Waiting for my new ones to arrive. __________________

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KILLER74Z28 MOD SQUAD Drives: 2G1FT1EW9A9100666 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 5,782 View My Garage	Small curb rash and it's sucks......but I would be more worried about driving around on those weather checked cracking side walls; not safe... __________________ Who cares about the Blue Oval crowd and their little Ponys? We're getting our Camaro back-and it'll be Supercharged!-MDAII Team LS3

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Cristoff Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS in Red Jewel Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 463 View My Garage	To me, the damage is not that big of a deal and can very easily be fixed. The issue is that he didn't respect your vehicle, didn't accept any kind of responsibility for the damage while it was in his care, didn't bother to at least OFFER to pay for the repair, and pretty much blew you off when you brought it up. He would not only never see my keys again, but he would also never be allowed in it as a passenger. He would have to find a different way to work and to see his kid. __________________ Yes, this is my Camaro parked in front of the Infiniti Dealership that I run. No, my boss is not happy...

07-24-2011, 11:48 AM	#1
chevygirl2002 Drives: Silver 2002 SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 137	What Should I Do? What Should I Do? I went out with my best friend last night for dinner. I let my roommate borrow my camaro because he had to work and I wasn't going to be able to take him to work. He called me a little after 10pm and said that he bumped the passenger front wheel on a rock. He said there was no damage to the car or the tire, but that the rim of my wheel was a little 'scuffed' and he thought it could be sanded smooth. My friend, Jason, was a little pissed that I let my roomie use the car. And that he now damaged it. I know he is not going to pay to fix it. In fact when I said it is more than a scuff. his response is 'it is just the rim, amanda, geez' I am going out of town to pick up a newcar in about a week. I will be gone for 4 days. He has to get to work and go see his son while I am away. Attached Images __________________

07-24-2011, 11:51 AM	#2
edgar3 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: upper deerfield, nj Posts: 419 View My Garage	damage doesn't seem too bad. I still would not let anyone use the car. tell them your insurance company had a fit (or something that'll get the "blame" off you. __________________ XSPower Longtube + Catback "Engine to Tip" polished steel VMAX ported Throttle Body 160 degree thermostat Street Tune East Coast Supercharging Cold Air Inductions TRex Phantom Black Billet Grill. Upper and lower Custom Badging Lloyd Floors mats splash guards Underhood Engine bay done AAC LED mailslot strip lights Flowing Cheese Fondue waterfall in console Various food items to dip into warm cheese

07-24-2011, 02:00 PM	#9
bob vogel Drives: 2010 rs ss Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: calif Posts: 796	when those tires blow out and kill someone the rim will be no big deal.

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mothraisnotapokemon nyaomi Drives: yellow/black striped convertable2SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Godzilla doesn't attack here Posts: 1,957	Let him find his own way and keep him away from your car or in your car. Also replace those tires....but why doesn't he have his own transportaion? __________________

07-24-2011, 02:14 PM	#12
David79z28 Drives: 79Z28 and 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Greenville, TX Posts: 526	It was a nice thing for you to help your room mate. I wouldn't let him touch it again!!!

07-24-2011, 03:38 PM	#14
bill2129 Account Suspended Drives: 2085 Trans AM COBRA Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chester County PA Posts: 676	You should never let anyone use your car. I think people get jealous and do that stuff on purpose.. I never let anyone even drive my 98. I let my ex drive it one time and it was on a back road with me in the car. Oh my dad can drive it. His a proud F-Body owner and treats it well. And that's it