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10-24-2009, 12:40 AM
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| Driving Friends Car - Any Liabilities or Risks?
My friends leaving the Country for a few months and he gave me keys to his car. It's a pretty nice car and I wouldn't mind driving it around for a month or two, but I was wondering if their are any risk involved driving another persons(friends) car?
Should he do anything or should I make sure he has <insert whatever> before I drive it? Would it be better if I just left it and didn't drive it or what?
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10-24-2009, 12:56 AM
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i almost gave you my first fail.
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10-24-2009, 01:00 AM
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#3 | | What hasn't Killed me, has made me more tolerant of RS!
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Ask your friend if you can drive it. If yes, then if you break anything just fix it. Easy as that.
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10-24-2009, 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Hewlett-Packard  My friends leaving the Country for a few months and he gave me keys to his car. It's a pretty nice car and I wouldn't mind driving it around for a month or two, but I was wondering if their are any risk involved driving another persons(friends) car?
Thanks. | you're risking your friendship, his car, his insurance, and yourself. Quote:
Originally Posted by Hewlett-Packard
Should he do anything or should I make sure he has <insert whatever> before I drive it?
Thanks.
| You should make sure he has enough money to buy himself another car as well as money for any "accidents" that is involved with his car and people who may sue him for millions of dollars.
I'm not stating that you're a bad driver, i'm only stating that accidents happen by accident. Even the best drivers get into accidents by accident. Quote:
Originally Posted by Hewlett-Packard Would it be better if I just left it and didn't drive it or what?
Thanks. | IMO, yes!
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10-24-2009, 01:03 AM
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Your friend is one trusting guy, I'd love to have a friend like that.
No don't drive it. Soon as you get pulled over you're in big trouble as they run the plates and they don't match you, so you better get your story straight
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10-24-2009, 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by orange7 i almost gave you my first fail. | Why? cause I asked before I drove it? Unlike other people on here that asked for help after they got into trouble with their friends car?
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10-24-2009, 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Hewlett-Packard Why? cause I asked before I drove it? Unlike other people on here that asked for help after they got into trouble with their friends car? | it's because SG has posted a thread on how to use the search function.
oh... don't take my response personally...
i wasn't giving you any attitude if you thought i was
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10-24-2009, 01:11 AM
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as long as he keeps it insured, and you have a valid license then there is no issue.
other then you agreeing who will pay the deductible if/when an accident happens, i can't see any issue.
I'm not aware of any issue with the police as long as its insured and u have a valid license and meet all the normal requirements for driving.
seems simple.
enjoy the car, don't wreck it!
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10-24-2009, 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by JeffK as long as he keeps it insured, and you have a valid license then there is no issue.
other then you agreeing who will pay the deductible if/when an accident happens, i can't see any issue.
I'm not aware of any issue with the police as long as its insured and u have a valid license and meet all the normal requirements for driving.
seems simple.
enjoy the car, don't wreck it!
just make sure to clean any stains on the seats | but wouldn't the owner have to change the insurance type???
and if he doesn't.. then gg?
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10-24-2009, 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by orange7 but wouldn't the owner have to change the insurance type???
and if he doesn't.. then gg? | Yah im prety sure his frds gotta put him as a secondary driver, or sth.
Like they said, ask your friend if you can drive the car, if yes then do it? if no dont do it? so simple...........
And if you ARE planning to drive it. PLEASE TREAT IT LIKE ITS YOUR OWN CAR!
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10-24-2009, 01:07 PM
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The issue comes down to liability in case anything happens to the car, who is going to take care of the damage. The damage is not just limited to a accident, there are also things such as break-ins/theft, vandalism, mechanical repairs, flat tire, bent rims etc... and other things which may not be your fault but happened while the car was in your possession and you were driving it(eg. car breaksdown because you're friend neglected basic maintenance and now there is a big bill).
Also keep in mind with a at fault accident, it's not just the deductible that the at fault party is liable for, it is also the future years of higher insurance premiums.
Most people who give their cars to friends for a extended period of time usually have a good trusting relationship, and would not bother discussing such issues. If something were to happen it would definitely put a damper on your friendship. So it is between you and your friend to discuss such issues. Also the situation would be far worse for your friend than it would be for you as he is the registered owner of the car, and ultimately he is responsible for the car.
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10-24-2009, 02:12 PM
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#12 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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dont do it, its not worth the trouble if shit hits the fan. unless he gave you the key to a ferrari or lambo then is another story....
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10-24-2009, 02:42 PM
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Just make sure you have a letter from your friend, with his valid DL and his signature visible. To be safe, get it notarized. In case you pull over.
As for liability etc. It is the registered owner's responsibility. If he decides to let you borrow the car, he/she is assuming responsibility. I am sure, he understands accidents happens.
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10-25-2009, 01:30 PM
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Interesting stuff hmm...
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10-25-2009, 01:51 PM
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soo close to hitting that fail button....
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10-25-2009, 02:06 PM
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just don't get into an accident and don't fuck up anything, might as well just not drive it
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10-25-2009, 02:12 PM
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I don't doubt the information you guys have given me, but should I call the insurance company or the non-emergency line to ask about this and make sure the rules haven't been changed etc?
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10-25-2009, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Hewlett-Packard I don't doubt the information you guys have given me, but should I call the insurance company or the non-emergency line to ask about this and make sure the rules haven't been changed etc? | Yeah, your best bet is to call up ICBC.
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10-25-2009, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Teg4Life Yeah, your best bet is to call up ICBC. | lol his best bet is to get his own car
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10-25-2009, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by datoad lol his best bet is to get his own car | I do have my own car, thank you very much But his car is a lot nicer  and I already drive something pretty nice lol
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10-25-2009, 09:15 PM
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Or you can just walk in with your friend to any Autoplan agent.. and add your name in the interim. Quote:
Originally Posted by Hewlett-Packard I don't doubt the information you guys have given me, but should I call the insurance company or the non-emergency line to ask about this and make sure the rules haven't been changed etc? | | |
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10-25-2009, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Hewlett-Packard Why? cause I asked before I drove it? Unlike other people on here that asked for help after they got into trouble with their friends car? | ...because everyone on RS is now fail-happy.
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10-25-2009, 11:52 PM
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If his friendship means anything to do, a car is not worth jeopardizing it.
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10-26-2009, 12:45 AM
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10-26-2009, 04:39 AM
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Don't bother unless you put yourself as the primary driver
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