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Should I tell my neighbor?

My neighbor is away for the week and left the house to his adult children. I just noticed his 'pride and joy' backing into their driveway. It is a '76 Mustang that he never drives and spend much time working on it every weekend. It appears that his son decided to take his new cutie out for a spin in his Dad's cool car.

Should I tell him about it when he returns?

Update:

We are pretty close to our neighbors. I was thinking of saying something like 'Hey, I see that you decided to put the car on the road' (it is antique insured and can only be driven to and from shows).

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  • Anama
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    I would give the dad a few days to notice that the mileage has changed. It is doubtful that he gave him permission to drive it, but just in case keep your comments to yourself for a few days, he may notice it on his own. If nothing is said, then I think what you are thinking of saying or perhaps a comment like, "Is your son taking the car to shows now? You must be thrilled that he is showing an interest in it!" or something like that.

    I think as a friend it would be very hard not to say something because that might feel like you are lying to them by not saying anything. For all you know, he may have given him permission, and by saying it like that it allows for the assumption that everything is kosher and the son was not sneaking a ride in w/o permission.

    Good luck, don't you hate when people put you in a difficult spot?

  • ...
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    That's tough because his dad might want to know, but at the same time you're getting yourself into a situation that may end up not being very good for your relations with the family in the future. I think it depends on how well you know the family. If you are good friends then I'd mention it. But if you aren't that close or hardly ever speak to them I'd just let it go.

  • 1 decade ago

    If you know your neighbor well, then I think you should. I would say "Hey, your son sure is lucky driving that sporty Mustang of yours!". That way you can put a birdy in his ear and not look like someone trying to start something.

  • I would mind my business because the son is going to hate you and get you back in some way because I would if I were the son and what business is it of yours really and truely. If the dad asked you to watch out for me then that's different but if you want to snitch just to hear your own voice get a life, you were a teen once too.

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  • .
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    NO. Do not get involved in people's affairs. For all you know the son could be a gangbanger and make come back and blow your brains out!!!! Just leave it alone.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    No, you shouldn't. The teen driver's drive in no way endangers the family or the son. The discipline of their child is their own responsibility. telling them also might offend them because it appears as though you may think they don't know how to control their children.

  • 1 decade ago

    Its really none of your business and in my neighborhood, that would be a stupid thing to do! You probably would get shot at.

  • 1 decade ago

    Only if he asks. I'm sure he will know if it's been moved. (Or you could ask the boy what it's worth to him for you to keep your mouth shut!)

  • Maria
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    No.

    It is none of your business.

  • Mott
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    I think you should.

    Ask if he gave him permission to drive it.

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