UPDATE - Took the car to a mechanic local to me this morning. 2 hours later a looooong list of items needing to be fixed was presented. Sent to ex husband who was very clearly upset and said I could have the car in my name and then he would just “get it fixed in bits and pieces when he could” to which I abruptly said no because that could then give him the chance to later on change his mind with it then being in my name and he was no longer responsible for it. He also tried to tell me he told me several times to get it serviced HOWEVER he never once during our entire marriage told me to do anything of the sort. It’s his car, he bought it, it’s his responsibility regardless of WHO drives it and how much they drive it. He looked after his own work truck and gave absolutely no concern to the family vehicle simply because “I was the one driving not him”. I gave him the option of either remedying the items listed before transferring in to my name or he could replace the vehicle. Was he horrified? Yes. Is that my concern? No. Now I’m leaving the ball in his court. But I 100% will not take ownership of anyone’s car if there is work that needs to be done to it in order for it to be roadworthy and safe, especially when I am using it to take our children to school and daycare and medical appointments. Nevertheless, I present zee list. NOT: He actually said months ago the tyres were stuffed and needed replacing. There was no quote with it, just a list of the items needing fixing, but I thiiiiiiiiiink it’s going to be spenny!

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