Transportation: Whoops

Whoops

By mmv - 18/09/2009 00:02 - United States

Today, I took my car into the shop to get a minor problem fixed. I left several hours later, without my car. Why? The mechanic crashed it while out on a test drive to make sure he'd fixed the problem. FML

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By 205 - 13/11/2009 21:23 - United States

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By someone - 09/12/2013 12:59 - United States - Mogadore

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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 Anonymous - 31/12/2009 20:10 - United States

Today, I got in a car accident on the way to the DMV to take my drivers test. FML

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By cartrouble - 02/10/2009 05:51 - United States

Today, I picked my car up from the shop. After 5 minutes I noticed the oil and check engine light on. I pulled over, then the engine shut off completely. Turns out they forgot to put oil back in my car. I'll be needing a new engine. FML

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Thanks dad…

By Anonymous - 06/09/2013 16:10 - United Kingdom - Godalming

Today, my car broke down. My dad insisted he could fix it, but screwed up in the process. After finally getting the car towed to a mechanic, I was told that I'd only needed a new water pump, but thanks to the damage my dad did, fixing it all will cost me a small fortune. FML

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Intoxicunt 5

Friday 18 September 2009 9:16

Bright side: You get to buy a new car with all the money they will need to give you for your old one. I think by "crashed", you mean had sex with a hooker and killed her, then drove over a cliff, jumping out just in time, to dispose of the evidence.

null_fml 11

Friday 18 September 2009 9:19

This would be a good time to demand a loaner until they repair all the damage (for free of course).

Comments

Intoxicunt 5

Friday 18 September 2009 9:16

tyhillman 0

Friday 18 September 2009 9:20

That's the impression I got too lol.

Vaetrus 0

Friday 18 September 2009 12:20

iunno... he said several hours later. I think you are giving more credit to the mechanic than due.

pelican2 0

Friday 18 September 2009 15:03

Intoxicunt 5

Friday 18 September 2009 16:43

30 minutes looking for hooker, 10 minutes getting serviced, 15 minutes killing, and five hours racking his brain about how to dispose of her. =)

xCrackerx 3

Friday 18 September 2009 9:16

So did he fix it?

null_fml 11

Friday 18 September 2009 9:19

This would be a good time to demand a loaner until they repair all the damage (for free of course).

Intoxicunt 5

Friday 18 September 2009 9:34

**** the head/other mechanics' lives. The mechanic in question has wasted the parts the company probably paid for, his wages, and the car (as they probably have to replace it/fix it), and probably hasn't helped their business either. FYL too though. You're out a car. We look forward to your follow up FML about the creepy old guy on the bus.

RichYungReverse 0

Friday 18 September 2009 10:21

Wheres this place at i need a new car

Intellectualist 0

Friday 18 September 2009 10:55

Back off, intoxicunt is mine. I'm having her babies.

redbluegreen 40

Friday 18 September 2009 11:08

People, people, people! Calm down! Agree to disagree? Intoxicunt is, after all, my true love.

frytek_fml 0

Friday 18 September 2009 11:10

Somehow I can't believe he was 'testing'. I always get a feeling they just drive people's cars when in need. They can always say it was a 'test drive' and it would be difficult to prove otherwise.

lichen_fml 0

Friday 18 September 2009 11:18

Though I can't help but smile that the bad driver FMLs are equally divided between men and women, it still pisses me off that so many idiots are out on the road. Then I have to smile again because this story makes me think of the parking attendants in Ferris Bueller's Day Off.