When Dustin’s sister Jessica sold him her old, run-down car for a symbolic amount, Dustin saw potential and invested $5,000 upgrading it completely — new paint, tires, interior, and more. He was proud of his work and looked forward to driving it to university.

But one morning, Jessica barged in demanding the car back, claiming she never officially transferred the documents and needed it because her husband’s car broke down. Their parents sided with her, saying she needed it for her kids. Dustin was shocked but played along, pretending to give it up.

Later, Dustin’s girlfriend reminded him that he’d installed a GPS and camera in the car. Reviewing the footage, Dustin saw Jessica driving recklessly and planning to sell the car for profit. Armed with receipts and evidence, Dustin got a lawyer involved and confronted Jessica.

Faced with legal action, Jessica reluctantly signed the car’s ownership over to Dustin, along with all the upgrades. Now the car is legally his, and Dustin learned the importance of standing up for himself and setting boundaries — even with family.