curious And getting back to your own situation. What about if you had been offered a car at age 16 (assuming driving at that age was legal in Germany like it is in the US or Australia)? Would it have been more tempting then compared to what it is now?
first of all, in germany you are only allowed to drive a car from the age of 17 (and then only with an escort), and secondly, my answer at the time would have been no. i wasn't together with my girlfriend when i got the belt, and the prospect of being in the belt for years is not worth a car
Jen
i see you have made a decision and i think it is a good decision. i wish you a lot of fun with the trip and later with the use of the car. 🙂
youdontknowme The lack of ownership transfer for the car is a bit of a bummer though. I mean, not formally transferring it may have some tax or insurance benefits, but them still being firm that they only let you use it at their pleasure seems like a bit of a cop-out.
my car is also in my father's name because the insurance is cheaper. i think it is important that @Jen does not have to ask before she can use the car, but is free to use it at any time.
curious Simple solution. You just go 'f... K. I left the key at home. Now I am stuck in this thing until I get back'.
good idea, that's how i would do it to avoid discussions 😉
Megan It is very stressful that @Jen parents waited until just before to tell her she needed to bring her belt to vacation..
that's right, demanding it a few days beforehand was not a very good action, it should have been discussed much sooner.
