Brant promised to repair Carolyn's car on Thursday. After picking up the necessary part at a junkyard, he discovered he could not do the job after all and that the junkyard would not buy back the part. Carolyn does not know about these developments. However, she thinks Brant will be finished with her car sometime today. What should Brant do?

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Brant should be honest with Carolyn and inform her about the problem. He should recommend a reputable repair shop so that Carolyn can get her car repaired properly. Trying to repair the car himself, even though he does not know how, could potentially make the situation worse and cause further damage to the car. Faking an emergency and contacting Carolyn on Monday would only delay the inevitable and potentially damage their relationship. Stalling for time to practice on Carolyn's car is not only irresponsible, but it also brings up potential safety risks for Carolyn. Therefore, the best choice for Brant is to call Carolyn and be honest about the situation, while also recommending a reputable repair shop.

Brant Promised to Repair Carolyn's Car on Thursday