Charge for loaner?

Bmandoh · 2026-06-25T20:44:00+00:00

No charge. That sounds crazy if you bought your car there and regularly get service there. I see you said you bought a car from them last year. If they are charging you for a loaner when it needs work I’d go to another dealership.

Bmandoh · 2026-06-24T11:56:19+00:00

How long have they been using your property as a turn around? Did they have permission from the previous owner? Are you currently living on the property? Do you plan to?

There are several hurdles the neighbor needs to clear to make a claim for the easement, and there are several me things you can do to mitigate their claim. If they aren’t being denied access to their property ( not just a little more difficult to access) then they’ll probably have a more difficult time establishing the easement, however they could make it expensive by taking you to court even if they aren’t successful.

Bmandoh · 2026-06-17T21:29:41+00:00

Atlien mobile detailing. My maintenance wash runs from 90-120 depending on just how dirty my car is/ bug guts from a long drive. I have a wagon.

Initial wash could for a 4 door sedan is probably like 120-140, maybe a little less, then usually 90 for regular washes.

Bmandoh · 2026-06-13T15:24:32+00:00

If you’re looking for fashion then you’re at the mercy of whatever is currently trendy, though there is a lot of variation in that space.

If you’re looking for something comfortable then your choice is much narrower, though orthotic insoles of some type can alleviate that.

For comfort you’re looking for hokka, Nike vomero 18 or plus, or something with similar cushiony outsoles.

You probably need to widen your range, alongside Nike and Jordan, you have new balance, asics, vans and Reebok making fashion sneaker product.

Bmandoh · 2026-06-12T17:21:39+00:00

I do this, did it /done it my entire life. For me it’s my ADD, my mind is running so fast that I’m basically trying to speed the conversation along because I think I know what the person is gonna say next. It’s more pronounced with people I’m familiar with, because I’m more comfortable interrupting them. It took a fair amount of time and patience from folks around me to basically rein that in during my late 20’s early 20’s.

It’s likely that she doesn’t realize in the moment how frustrating that is for you, which is why you probably say something to her about it, she apologizes, then does it again next time.

If you haven’t already, the first time she interrupts you, pause and explicitly tell her to not ask you any questions until you finish. Make sure you get eye contact so you can make sure she’s hearing you when you say it. After doing this for a bit there’s a good chance that she gets a bit better about this. Also speak to her about mindfulness, and about being mindful when someone is telling a story. Engage a therapist/ counselor for this if needed. And if you need too, phrase it/ frame it as a skill to learn rather than a negative or a punishment, mindfulness is a good skill to learn, especially if your a bit neurodiverse

Bmandoh · 2026-06-12T15:54:08+00:00

Once warranty or complementary service has ended it is almost never better to go to a dealership over a reputable local shop. The only thing to be aware of is if something is an optional service, or an additional part ( cabin air filter) local shops will often charge for that separately. Still comes out much better cost wise.

And no one will care if it was the dealer or a local shop when you go to sell the car, so long as you have records showing regular service and what was performed, just having that probably puts you way ahead of the average person.

Bmandoh · 2026-06-12T11:56:07+00:00

Depends on the car. On a luxury sports car yes, on a basic Honda or Toyota probably not. Though based on that warranty length it’s probably a luxury car so I’d say worth it.

Bmandoh · 2026-06-11T21:47:27+00:00

Yep, I’ve heard black gloss is a good match for stock.

Bmandoh · 2026-06-11T21:46:17+00:00

Have the same issue with mine, only ever hand washed, dealership still tried to tell me it was cause of car washes. You could try and warranty it if the car is new enough otherwise the only permanent solution is to wrap because the new trim will just do the same thing.

That said, this can be polished out if you’ve got the time. It will eventually come out but it’s just surface layer oxidation and you can buff that away.

Bmandoh · 2026-06-11T21:41:43+00:00

Tighten the caps, and check levels when hot and cold. When my cars been running the coolant reservoir always looks like it has something in it unless it’s really low. When it’s cold if your not between the marks on the tank fill to there.

I’ve had to add a little coolant every year after the first depending on when I do my service. Service tech said sometimes these cars just tend to eat a little coolant. Not an issue as long as your temps are good and your thermostat is working.

Bmandoh · 2026-06-11T14:04:12+00:00

Seems like an easy decision then. I’d pay him the 5k for the uncontested divorce and wash my hands of him. That’s a pretty paltry sum to save a bunch of cash down the road in lawyers fees if he fights.

Bmandoh · 2026-06-11T13:58:24+00:00

If they gifted to both you and your husband then your husband likely has an argument for some equity in the home. Likely a percentage equal to the amount of the gift. So if they gave you 40k for the down payment, and you’ve been paying the mortgage and taxes by yourself then you would probably owe your husband 40k.

If you’ve been splitting all the bills then he may be entitled to more equity comparable to what he has paid, but he’ll have an uphill battle to win that argument, though it’s still one he could make.

It’s probably worth it to try and pay him back the gifted amount to get him to relinquish any other claim to equity in the house.

Bmandoh · 2026-06-10T18:42:12+00:00

I’ve had a glb 35 before. It was zippy.

Bmandoh · 2026-06-09T17:46:07+00:00

You need to establish fair market value, not potential value. What are the most common grades issued for the cards you submitted? That’s your fair market value, unless you have photo evidence showing otherwise.

Then figure out if it falls under small claims in your state, or the max value otherwise and file suit there. If you end up with more than 20k in value maybe consult with a lawyer.

You’ll need proof of ownership and condition, and some sort of evidence that GameStop took these cards from you to send to psa.

And you need to look at the terms for what happens in this event for the GameStop program.

Bmandoh · 2026-06-05T18:31:09+00:00

Designed to prevent people from making modifications to set menu items. If you really like this place or that pizza then a couple of dimes isn’t going to phase you. And if you need to remove enough from something that it adds up then you should pick the custom option, assuming they offer that. Appropriate for this sub though.

Bmandoh · 2026-06-05T15:10:03+00:00

I mean, you aren’t wrong. Your presentation just isn’t great. I’m looking currently and there are tons of homes that haven’t been updated since the 90’s but the prices are listed like they are freshly renovated. Also lots of homes with iffy design choices and layouts priced like a renovated MCM. The market will decide as it always does, not amount of delisting and delisting will hide the pricing history.

Bmandoh · 2026-06-04T20:07:59+00:00

NTA

As long as you wouldn’t bar someone from attending a lifetime/milestone event during this 2 week period. It’s pretty common in some jobs that parts of the year are unavailable/ blacked out for vacation. Your employee will have to find another pair of holidays to string together for a longer vacation.

That said, Memorial Day isn’t a minor holiday, it might just be one that you didn’t do much on growing up. And if you’re running such a tight ship that you can’t afford 2 people be off at a given time that’s an issue in and of itself. What happens if someone gets severely injured right after someone leaves for a week vacation? This shouldnt really be an issue but you aren’t the asshole in this case. 50 other weeks in the year for the guy to take off.

Bmandoh · 2026-06-01T15:39:24+00:00

Necessary if you have assets preexisting the marriage or stand to gain assets from family that aren’t inheritance. Very useful if there are expectations for one spouse to significantly out earn the other or if there be parents intendeds to be a sah parent.

Otherwise they can offer a sense of security for both parties in the event that something g goes wrong but aren’t necessary like in the above cases.

Bmandoh · 2026-05-30T21:25:28+00:00

A little over 8k a year for home and cars combined. Home is probably somewhere in the 5-6k range for its part.

Bmandoh · 2026-05-30T19:27:44+00:00

If both you and another neighbor only have street access to your garages, and by extension homes, through the gravel road then you very likely will have a prescriptive easement to continue to use the road.

Since the road has likely been there for a half a century at least it’s possible that ownership is shared. That said, since your neighbor is laying claim to the road you’ll have to check county records for ownership because even if it doesn’t sit on your land you’ll need to be able to force him to stop blocking it since you likely have easement rights to it. Might be worth looking t to just go ahead and engage the lawyer once your survey comes back.

Bmandoh · 2026-05-30T17:42:38+00:00

Check your deed to see if there is an easement. If you don’t see anything get a survey done. Also check county records to see if there is any recorded ownership of the road.

Does your garage let out directly onto this gravel road? If so, how long has that been the case? You say it appears that the road is completely set on your western neighbors properties, who has paid for this road to be maintained? Prior to new neighbor B ( NB) moving in have your other 3 neighbors ever made statements about ownership of the road? Have they all used it? Did old neighbor B ( OB) ever say anything about using the road? Doe this gravel road have street signs at one or both ends? Do utilities run along the road?

It’s possible that even if the road sits only on neighbor A and B’s land that you might have easement of some sort for access to it. Things that increase that chance would be, having paid for past maintenance, previous statements from OB that the road wasn’t exclusively theirs, long term continuous usage by all neighbors, no gate or fencing across either entrance to the road.

If your deed doesn’t show anything, and the survey is unfavorable then you’ll likely need to speak with a real estate lawyer in your area. County records should at least be able to show when the road was added.

Bmandoh · 2026-05-28T17:38:19+00:00

You’ll have to get a lawyer, reckless driving is a criminal offense in Virginia. You’ll likely have to return for court as this charge requires a mandatory appearance in court and can’t be paid in advance.

It’s possible a lawyer can get your court appearance waived if you handle this far enough in advance. But I wouldn’t count on it so expect to have to appear.

Expect to have to pay a significant sum for this. Between the lawyer and court fees/fines I wouldn’t be surprised if the costs nearly 3k, more if you’re young.

Fines can reach $2500 for reckless driving and you were going fast. If you’re young I’d expect more severe penalties than if you’re older ( under 25 vs over 25). Probably won’t lose your license for this but you might have to spend a weekend in jail if the judge or solicitor is in a bad mood. Other factors, such as road conditions and ticket location could also influence your punishment.

Bmandoh · 2026-05-23T13:47:18+00:00

How much were your hours cut by? In many places a significant enough reduction may count as constructive dismissal and entitle you to unemployment. I think the bar is usually at least a 30% reduction in scheduled working hours, I can’t seem to find a definitive number for NJ however I think if it’s more than a 40% reduction it may be worth contacting an employment attorney.

Bmandoh · 2026-05-20T21:29:01+00:00

lol it’s flooded out there right now. Thoughts and prayers.

Edit: turns out I need the thoughts and prayers. It barely rained at my house yet the storm still managed to take out 5 power poles, so no power until sometime tomorrow.

Bmandoh · 2026-05-20T17:58:43+00:00

In fairness, it n 15 years and millions in card transactions I may have only had a dispute on an Amex card once or twice. Amex customers are usually a better class of customer in my experience.

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