Transportation and Cars: Today, I found out I will be without a car for two weeks because...

By GuessImWalking - 13/05/2017 16:00

Today, I found out I will be without a car for two weeks because my mother volunteered to let my grandparents use mine while theirs is being repaired. They've been in 4 accidents over the last year. FML

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By Anonymous - 05/12/2021 05:00

Today, I got woken up by my parents telling me I had to go buy a car so they could have transportation. Neither of their cars work, so I was letting them use mine, and then they wrecked it. It needs nearly a thousand bucks in repairs to be drivable again, but since it was my car, I have to replace it now to appease them. FML

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Three's the charm

By Anonymous - 08/11/2022 00:00

Today, my car was broken in for a second time in a month and a half, and for the second time it's now Inoperable. I only got it returned from repairs two days ago. FML

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By gonesofast - 09/10/2014 17:53 - United States - Quincy

Today, as I was about to leave home for my first sweet taste of freedom at my new apartment, my car died. I'm stuck here for at least the weekend and can look forward to my mom driving me to work. Freedom. FML

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By Micmicmic - 15/04/2017 04:00 - Belgium - Brussels

Today, my mom let my younger brother borrow my car. He managed to crash it through the garage door. While I was in another country. Somehow, I manage to get berated by my mom because I'm not doing enough to make my brother feel better about him having an accident involving my car and my house. FML

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By allisonpaige21 - 18/06/2015 22:31 - United States - Quitman

Today, I found out that my grandparents are going to take my car away and sell it because they're pissed I'm moving in with my boyfriend. FML

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By dk14 - 24/01/2017 10:00

Today, my girlfriend's dad let me borrow his car for transportation to work because mine got totaled. This car is a complete dump and I've realized he's only letting me use it so it's my fault to fix the broken things on the car. So far, I've had to replace the battery and two popped tires. FML

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McSteamy

By Anonymous - 07/11/2021 11:00

Today, I illicitly borrowed my dad's car to go to the store, but crashed into my mom's car as she and dad were returning from my grandma's house. Both cars are totalled, my mom is in hospital with a broken collarbone, and I realised dads really can make steam come out their ears if they’re really mad. FML

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By jonhapimp - 21/08/2009 20:44 - United States

Today, I found out that my Mom had taken out a loan out on my car from the repo man taking my car away. FML

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Independence day

By Anonymous - 01/07/2022 10:00

Today, I got a text from my dad asking about my car in the shop. I'm trying to show them that I can actually be independent, but now they know that not only will it cost all my savings account to fix it, but also that my boyfriend will be driving me to work for the next month while the shop waits for the parts. FML

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By Not funnu - 23/10/2022 04:00 - South Africa - Cape Town

Today, I crashed my motorbike and broke both my arms. I now have to rely on my mom and aunt taking turns to do everything for me. FML

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WinPoe 3

Saturday 13 May 2017 16:36

Do you own the car? Then I would say no. "Sorry Mom made a promise I cannot keep. I hope you are able to rent a car, but I need my car."

RichardPencil 30

Saturday 13 May 2017 16:12

So, two weeks without your car is the best-case scenario. My grandpa told me, "There are two things you never lend out: your car and your wife -- neither of them will come back the same!"

Comments

Dodge4x4Ram 46

Sunday 14 May 2017 17:02

is the car really yours or do you just call it yours?

cheshireau 26

Sunday 14 May 2017 19:18

I live in Australia and they just renewed the license of my Pop who has just been diagnosed with Dementia. I'm definitely not speaking on behalf of your Grandparents, but maybe they need to look into other means of Transport.

mekiswrite 21

Sunday 14 May 2017 21:09

Yeah... if you own the car and pay for everything for it, your parents don't get a say.

BeachMammal 8

Monday 15 May 2017 9:14

Sorry you have parents like that. It's just stupid to loan a car to people who have accidents that often, plus they are being very disrespectful to you.

charliewhippet 9

Monday 15 May 2017 10:35

Hide your keys.

Spooly 2

Tuesday 16 May 2017 9:53

I agree with the others. If the car's owned by you, just say sorry, no. If it's not owned by you, they have every right to lend it out

DanielleinDC 33

Thursday 18 May 2017 21:45

What is it with parents who volunteer their kids to do something without asking the kid? Can you call your grandparents and say you did not give permission for them to use the car and that they can use your mom's car instead? And if they've been in four accidents in one year, somebody needs to to yank their licenses; they could seriously hurt someone.