Panel Beaters: Is this fixable?
12-27-2009, 03:13 PM
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I think we should all step back & remember the foolish things we did when we were fifteen & then "judge the kid" still no excuse for doing this to his Dad car,& agree he should be punish accordingly . So
what about buying him one of these for his first car. "One hp Traban"
what about buying him one of these for his first car. "One hp Traban"
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12-27-2009, 03:17 PM
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Mike, if you are looking for an inexpensive repair,try your local high school body shop class. Around here you only pay a small service fee plus the cost of materials. Now,if you are thinking of having someone fix it for you, keep your hands off so you don't make it worse.
Good luck!
Good luck!
12-27-2009, 06:35 PM
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12-27-2009, 07:33 PM
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this sucks. my first was given to the family so i got to drive it. it was a broken down 91 maxima se. it was always half working, so i had to do my own repairs. which wasn't really a problem because i had already been helping my father out with the other cars in the family. and whatever you do in the future, never pay for his car. i can't stand kids that have nice vw, audi, mustang, whatever it may be and know nothing about them and don't pay for anything to do with the car (insurance, gas, the car,......washer fluid). pisses me off. to get my 944 i moonlighted at the graveyard shift of con-way freight (midnight - whenever it ended, normally around 5am) and a second job making hand stamps and nameplates from 1pm-5pm. on a good day i got 2 shift of 4 hours of sleep. a very good experience which i will never do again unless it absolutely necessary (financially). good luck with everything. i don't know what my parents would have done to me if i took the car out for a joy ride, you seem to be taking it very calmly.
12-27-2009, 11:34 PM
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I did vent a bit in my first post.. I had already done my verbal venting prior to posting here. If it was a cherry car I'm sure I would still be hot but this is a car with almost 250K miles that has been in 2 fender benders prior (the first with original owner). I suppose I would have been more likely to hide the keys in the former case too... And I totally agree that simply handing over a nice car to a kid is no way to have them learn to appreciate what it means to earn their way.. As for working on it, I've made it clear that I'll help but he will be the one getting dirty and turning the wrenches.
12-28-2009, 01:05 PM
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though all that back seat space might not be a good idea for a teen boy...
12-28-2009, 04:07 PM
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12-28-2009, 04:47 PM
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Jeez kid, seems like you didn't learn. You got a forgiving dad if he is even remotely considering getting you a car or even considering putting you on his insurance. I sure as hell wouldn't.
12-28-2009, 05:34 PM
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I doubt anyone is really serious about the minivan; but if they are, consider the passenger capacity and the downside of that. The kid with the minivan ends up being the bus driver with responsibility well beyond himself. I'd get my kids a single seater the size of a Hummer if it was available!
12-28-2009, 06:29 PM
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There are several issues here
1) Trust
2) Making amends
imho, junior needs to pay for the damage done to the car. Then he needs to prove that he can be trusted. There is no "age" for this.. either you do or don't trust him. You raised him, you know the type of kid he is.
As for a car, like most 15-17 y/os, they need a low powered car with minimal Audio features. Roll up windows are a nice touch too, maybe no working A/C, especially in a warmer climate. This way, they can get their own "I walked to school, up hill, both ways with no shoes in a snowstorm " drama tales.
The fewer the seats the better (limits distractions and chances of getting into even more trouble
I had the misfortune of a few "incidents" in my first car when i got my license and had the pleasure of paying for the repairs. This humbling exercise in an era of quicker than instant gratification could be helpful.
1) Trust
2) Making amends
imho, junior needs to pay for the damage done to the car. Then he needs to prove that he can be trusted. There is no "age" for this.. either you do or don't trust him. You raised him, you know the type of kid he is.
As for a car, like most 15-17 y/os, they need a low powered car with minimal Audio features. Roll up windows are a nice touch too, maybe no working A/C, especially in a warmer climate. This way, they can get their own "I walked to school, up hill, both ways with no shoes in a snowstorm " drama tales.
The fewer the seats the better (limits distractions and chances of getting into even more trouble
I had the misfortune of a few "incidents" in my first car when i got my license and had the pleasure of paying for the repairs. This humbling exercise in an era of quicker than instant gratification could be helpful.