Canadian Courts Enforce 'You Break It, You Buy It' on High-Performance Cars
A recent test‑drive mishap shows ordinary citizens are being held accountable, while elites elsewhere often escape responsibility.
In Canada, a driver who damaged a Corvette during a test drive is now at the center of a debate about personal responsibility.
The driver was forced to pay for the damage, as the judicial system applies the business adage to prospective buyers of high‑performing sports cars.
"You break it, you buy it"
Original reporting
The Washington Times
Canadian driver forced to pay for Corvette he damaged on test drive
Canada's judicial system is applying the business adage "You break it, you buy it" to prospective buyers who damage high-performing sports cars during test drives.
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- A Canadian driver damaged a Corvette during a test drive.
- The Canadian driver was forced to pay for the Corvette.
- Canada
- Canada's judicial system is applying the business adage to prospective buyers who damage high-performing sports cars during test drives.
- "You break it, you buy it"
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