‘Car Depriciation Repair Costs’ Ex GF car

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‘Car Depriciation Repair Costs’ Ex GF car

Hello,

I dated a girl on and off for 4.5 years. We used her 2009 Saturn which had 90,000 miles when we started dating, and we broke up this year for good. The vehicle had 180,000 miles now, and feels I should pay 7000 for the depreciation of the vehicle, and for fixing the transmission. It was our only car after we made the decision to get rid of my car which had a monthly payment.

Am I legally required to pay this if there was no prior agreement?

Asked on January 7, 2018 under Business Law, New Jersey

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

No, in the absence of any agreement to pay for use or depreciation, you have no obligation to pay. She let you use her car--she did not need to do so, but freely chose to do so. Having let you use the car without any agreement that you would pay for use or depreciation, she cannot now, after-the-fact, impose the obligation on you.


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