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Originally Posted by guccilvr
if you're not the type to ask for money.. then .. well you shouldn't be in the business of lending things.
He has no responsibility to pay you for the battery.. and.. all you told him was to pay for the gas he used.. well he paid for the gas he used on his road trip.. so.. yeah.. he's not really at fault. If anything, spell out exactly what you want done with the car if you lend it again.
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not in the business of lending things. I did a favor for a roomate because he is my roomate. I had no reason up until this point to not lend him the car. I think it was a goodwill gesture. Granted now I regret the decision but that is life. Live and learn.
I keep putting myself in my roomates shoes, and if it was me, I would feel guilty and responsible to help pay towards any damage that the car took while it was under my control. This is why I am frustrated at this situation because he obviously feels much differently than I do. Regardless if it was a battery, a cracked bumper, or whatever, it doesn't matter imho. Sure it may not have been his fault, but if you borrow something do you not accept responsibility for that item? Thoughts? If you borrowed a lawn mower and the thing crapped out, would you feel obligated to replace or repair the mower?