Haven't had or didn't have?

[kamrulriyad]

I haven't had to look for a tea cart.
I didn't have to look for a tea cart.

Which one is correct? And Why?

 

[Tdol]

Both could be correct. If you're talking about recent time, time connected to the present, use the first. If you're talking about a finished past time not connected to now (yesterday), use the second.

 

[Rover_KE]

kamrulriyad, there's no need to quote our replies back to us or to make another post to thank us.

Just hover your cursor over the 'Like' button of any post you find helpful and click on the 'Thanks' emoji.