Friend Borrows Car, Racks Up Tickets, and Denies It All!

We’ve all had that one friend who seems to cause more trouble than they’re worth. But what happens when they borrow your car, get three parking tickets, and then completely deny it? One person found themselves in this exact predicament, and they’re wondering if they should involve their friend’s parents to resolve the situation. The $130 in fines is a huge dent in their funds, but they’re worried about causing even more drama. Let’s dive into this wild story!

Car Borrowed for a Visit

Surprise, Surprise: Tickets!

Denial and Refusal to Pay

Parents in the Dark

To Snitch or Not to Snitch? ️‍♀️

Accept Fate or Overreact?

Update: The Plot Thickens

A Promise to Pay

No-Show and Tears

Money Thrown in My Face!

Strange Behavior

Friend’s Wild Ride of Denial and Drama

So, our storyteller’s friend borrowed their car, racked up three parking tickets, and then flat-out denied it. The friend could easily afford the $130 in fines, but getting her parents involved might reveal her secret boyfriend. After some back and forth, the friend finally agreed to pay, but not without a dramatic scene, tears, and throwing money in our storyteller’s face! It seems like this friend has some serious issues to work out. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this rollercoaster situation…

Friend denies racking up tickets, OP threatens to tell parents

When friendship and money collide, who comes out on top?

Friend borrows car, racks up tickets, and lies. No more chances!

Don’t let ‘friends’ take advantage of you and your car!

Friend denies racking up tickets. Commenter says don’t let her.

Demand payment or involve parents. Entitled friend is TA

When a friend wrecks your car and denies it all

Don’t let entitled friends off the hook for their mistakes!

OP not at fault for friend’s tickets. Friend needs to pay.

Supportive comment urges taking action against irresponsible friend.

Friend lies about tickets, NTA refuses to pay.

Friend borrows car, denies tickets – commenter says NTA

Friend borrows car, denies tickets, and refuses to pay. NTA.

Friend’s betrayal strains relationship, but is it worth ending?

Age is just a number, but context is everything

NTA, take legal action and cut ties with irresponsible friend.

Stand up for yourself! Tell her parents ASAP!

Don’t suffer for a friend’s mistake. Go to their parents

Demand payment and cut ties with untrustworthy friend.

Honesty is the best policy, even if it’s uncomfortable

Hold friend accountable for tickets, but give chance to make amends.

Friend borrows car, denies tickets. NTA demands payment/apology.

Avoid mentioning boyfriend, let her explain to parents.

Senior in HS lent car, friend lied and denied, NTA.

Stand up for yourself and demand payment, but be firm

Don’t let friends drive your car! NTA stands firm.

Take legal action if she doesn’t pay. No need to involve parents

Friend borrows car, denies tickets, expects you to pay? NTA.

Friend borrows car, gets tickets, lies, and won’t pay.

Friend denies tickets, lies, and throws money in face

Lesson learned: Don’t trust someone who won’t pay you back.

Red flags in a relationship, NTA for getting money back

Comment suggests possible reasons for friend’s erratic behavior.

Giving advice on confronting friend’s parents about car situation

Cut ties with ticket-racking friend after getting your money

Commenter not at fault for friend’s ticket troubles!

Friend’s reckless behavior and lack of remorse. Inform parents?

Cutting ties with a ticket-racking ‘friend’

Support for taking action against friend, with a touch of urgency

Don’t let her off the hook, let her face the music!

When friendship and car lending go wrong

Fueling suspicion: Borrower denies tickets, but not empty tank.

Friend borrows car, racks up tickets, and denies it all. NTA.

Empathize with friend or cut her off?

Friend borrows car, lies about money, and plays power games

Setting boundaries with a terrible friend who denies responsibility

Selfish friend racks up tickets, NTA should ask for reimbursement

Clear conscience, no a**holes here!

Lying friend owes $130, cut ties and tell parents

Don’t trust friends who take the side of a liar.

Friend denies racking up tickets, NTA suggests owning up

When being boy crazy leads to being a bad friend

Clever solution to avoid ticket on your record!

Be the tough friend and set boundaries.

Hold her accountable: tell parents and take to small claims court!

Stand your ground and show her who’s boss!

Set a deadline for payment, involve parents if necessary. NTA

Take back control and confront her, justice is worth it!

Settling debts with friends can be tough, but boundaries matter.

Spectating the drama, no a-hole here. Grab popcorn

Commenter eagerly awaits update on car borrowing debacle

Prove it’s her, make her pay or face arrest!

Stand up for yourself and confront the parents!

Borrowed car, 3 tickets, no consequences? Time for action!

Curious about the type of tickets and their cost?

Clear judgement and strong language. You go, person!

Commenter not at fault for friend’s ticket troubles!

Commenter not at fault for friend’s ticket troubles!

Giving a friend a ride shouldn’t come with tickets

Confrontation and ultimatum: pay up or involve parents.

Friend borrows car, denies tickets. NTA should end relationship.

Dump that friend!

Lesson learned: Don’t lend your car unless you trust them

Letting others use your car can be risky business

Possible BPD diagnosis, commenter says NTA.

Friend denies responsibility for parking tickets, commenter advises cutting ties.

Don’t let ‘friends’ drive your car! NTA.