DEAR ABBY: My husband and I live more than 1,000 miles away from our family. When our relatives fly out to visit us, should we feel obligated to let them use one of our cars to travel/tour while they are here? (Money is not an issue.) In most cases, they may be on the other side of the state for several days, leaving my husband and me to share a car. It is an inconvenience because my husband and I leave for work at different times.
However, this isn't my only concern. Will insurance cover our car if they have an accident in it?
When we visit them, we drive their car within city limits only, and when it's convenient for them. Please reply ASAP because they're coming here soon. -- STRESSED OUT IN COLORADO
DEAR STRESSED OUT: Because money is not an issue, I assume that your relatives can afford to rent a car during their visit. The same rules should apply to them that apply to you in a similar situation. Your car should be for your own convenience, since you and your husband need transportation to work.
As to the insurance liability should someone have an accident while driving your vehicle, the person to ask is your insurance broker.