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Anxiety over selling his car
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Feb 07, 2012 - 10:38 am
I know it's the right thing to do but I am having anxiety over selling my husband's car this week. It's financially the right thing to do. He hadn't driven since June and I don't even like the car. I have been paying car insurance since then too so it doesn't make sense to keep it in the driveway. |
Joined: Mar 2011
If you're not ready just yet to let go of your husband's vehicle, check with your state's motor vehicles department and ask about the requirements to designate his car as non-operational. Depending on your state's regulations, you may not have to pay for registration renewal or insurance. The car will still need to be started and perhaps moved occasionally and have its fluid levels maintained to avoid certain parts seizing up, but it will give you more time until you are ready to let it go. Hope this helps! Take care, you are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Andrea
Joined: Aug 2010
Seems like there was something about a car in Fay's words of wisdom.
But, I agree. Don't feel pushed to make the decision too quickly. Maybe you need a second car for emergencies? There are places that take cars as donations (for single moms needing a bit of help and things like that). Tax write-off the next year, too, for donating it.
I know this is hard, slg. Hang in there.
Hugs.
Joined: Aug 2009
I saw my name and thought I should comment. I have read a number of posts over the last few years about cars. We all have similar stories. We all seem to wonder about what we should sell, give away, even throw away and when. When is too soon; when is not soon enough. Like everything else we deal with there are no rules. Whatever we do there will probably be people who disagree with our choices. Just do what is right for you. If you are having anxiety over it, maybe the time isn't right. On the other hand, selling it might relieve anxiety. It does get a little easier with time. I keep reminding myself that Doug's things are just stuff. Some I keep because I want to. That's my choice. Selling and giving away other stuff is right for me as well. I'm entitled to that choice, too. Sound a little selfish? That's ok. We need to take care of ourselves now. Hugs, Fay
Joined: Jun 2010
Be patient, but I do think there is a limitt to when oit is unhealthy to hold on. One of my friends' fathers died and his mom wouldn't let anyone clean his bathroom or the room for months. This sounds benign, but the bed sheets, trash, diapers, etc started to stink. They finally had to call the minister.I think you do things in your own time.
Joined: Aug 2009
I think the terrible finality of it all hides in unexpected places, like your husband's car. Have you seen the movie Bonneville? Check it out: storyline is widow doesn't want