Before I start I know really this isn't my problem. And it's further example of why he's my Ex, how different we are etc, so I expect to be told I'm bu!
So, my Ex works ft. I don't know his current salary but I expect it's around £40k. He lives rent free (or virtually, he pays about £50 a week) with his parents. He doesn't pay anything to me (whole other thread!). When we split he had no debts or financial commitments (loans etc).
He used to have a large estate car which he also used for work. A couple of years ago that was knackered, and he replaced it with a works van.
The works van has 2 seats, including driver. We have 2 DC. This means that they can't now go anywhere together unless he does 2 trips. I know he has suggested one of them goes in the back but they are teens and know not to do so. It just doesn't make sense to me - when he comes to pick them up/drop off he ends up doing 2 trips. He could get a bigger work van (borrowed a transit type a couple of times over the summer) but told DC it was too hard to park. And the fuel cost more (despite now him always doing 2 trips which must cost more anyway!).
I just don't get why he's making life more difficult for himself! Am sure he could afford another car if it came to it. But then I don't quite get why a 50 yr old man still lives with his mum....I've tried to pay him out for his 'share' of our house so he could buy/ rent somewhere of his own but he won't discuss it!
I probably should just let him get on with it. Can't help feeling sorry for our DC though, I know they'd want to see him more if he could take them both out in one trip.and if he had a home of his own.