[Baz]

Fred - thanks for putting things in context.

If there is a mother-in-law - wouldn't she have a husband to help her? If not - why not? That should be the standard.

Or her father - unless he has passed away.

I also agree with Porsche Gal's post - why didn't she arrange for a replacement AHEAD of time?

Finally - to answer your question - I would loan out one of my vehicles but only to someone I trusted. And that is a very short list. Maybe even non-existent.