Today, after selling their car, my parents decided to inform me that my car (that I paid for myself) is now going to be the "Family Car". They also informed me that since it is, after all, my car, I'll still have to pay for the gas and maintenance. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I just bought a car with all of my own money. Then, when I brought it home my dad informed me that my mom will be driving it to work every day. FML
Today, my mom sold the car I've been working on for the last few years for 100 dollars. To buy gas for her car. FML
Today, my parents said that they bought me a car. I had been begging for one for a year and they always said that I would have to pay for it myself. I got really excited and went to the garage to see my new ride. It was a Hot Wheels car with a note saying, "Save your money". FML
Today, I got woken up by my parents telling me I had to go buy a car so they could have transportation. Neither of their cars work, so I was letting them use mine, and then they wrecked it. It needs nearly a thousand bucks in repairs to be drivable again, but since it was my car, I have to replace it now to appease them. FML
Today, while talking to my parents about my car, my dad said, "Don't put a lot of money into it because we will give you ours when we move." I asked why, and my mom responded, "Well, we helped your sister with her wedding, so this is going to be your wedding gift." I'm getting a car out of pity for not having a wife. FML
Today, I bought a used car from a private dealer my parents had recommended. On my way home they called to tell me that their car broke down. They bought it last week from the same guy. FML
Today, my daughter got upset because, even though I bought the car for her when she got her license, I told her it was her responsibility to pay the tax, insurance and MOT every year. End result, my daughter is a selfish brat and I returned the car, but lost a bunch of my deposit money. FML
Today, I got a text from my dad asking about my car in the shop. I'm trying to show them that I can actually be independent, but now they know that not only will it cost all my savings account to fix it, but also that my boyfriend will be driving me to work for the next month while the shop waits for the parts. FML
Today, my father retired and made sure to buy both my younger sisters and their partners near new cars. Despite only one having a licence. Then bought the bare minimal definition of a "functioning" car for me, as compensation for paying off the family car on my own. FML
Today, my car broke down. Yesterday, my husband mentioned he found my dream car for sale, but I'd insisted my car had a lot of miles left and we should save money. They sold my dream car this morning. Now I'm carless. FML
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acd23 0
If my parents did that to me I'd tell them they can either start contributing to gas and maintenance or they can start finding other ways to travel, like a bus, or a bike. They may be your parents but if you paid for that car with your own money, you should still have a say on who can and can't use it, and you shouldn't have to foot the car bills yourself if you aren't the only one using it.
theflamezbegin 0
Damn parents. You at least say SOMETHING... but sorry to say it probably won't work...
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nazrew 0
rent an apartment you have the car just take the car away from them until they realize they either need to pay for gas or buy a car seriously grow a backbone don't let your parents walk all over you. YDI for not standing up 4 ur self
iFruit 0
First they called it teh family car when it came to using it, but your car when it came to taking care of it and gas. Your family is selfish, but they have a good sense of humor!
foxkl 0
I agree with #8 say no and if they take it any ways call the cops and have them arrested for stealing your car
Paige_Nicole10 0
eh well fyl either way but how you react should be based on the situation in which your parents sold their car, but your parents should (atleast, under the worst of circumstances) help pay for the gas and insurance. if not most, because I'm asuming they and your siblings (I'm assuming again) will be the ones using the car the most. also, if they do not comply to those circumstances, keep your keys, and put the bare minimum of gas into your tank (so they could make it only as far as the nearest station and fill it up themselves if they wind up with your keys) and you drive them where they need to go. and only drive them places like work, school, grocery store, doctors appointments. the reasoning behind this is if you wreck in your car it will be your fault, not theirs, and not letting them ruin your insurance rates. also this will push them into getting their own car or help with your expenses.
DelSDelT 0
Time to buy a KILLSWITCH for your car, so that they can't drive it.
pro_sniper15 0
keep the keys and say its my car no one else.
Thutboy 12
whats up with your parents they are retarded
cocky 0
Inform them to go **** themselves.
damnablefate 0
Uhm...tell them no? Keep the keys attached to yourself at all times? Move out?
iplayrugby18 11
**** THAT!! if they want to use the car they better help out with gas and maintenance. it's only fair.