Transportation: Today, my classic car that I've put hours of wrench time into...

By ClutchJunkie - 05/12/2016 15:44

Today, my classic car that I've put hours of wrench time into burst into flames when I tried to start it. FML

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Today, my car broke down. My boyfriend, who is not too handy, insisted on fixing it. He called me outside and said he was done and started the engine. Moments after rejoicing, it burst into flames. FML

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By Rian - 12/08/2023 14:00

Today, I climbed into my junky old car and was pleasantly surprised that the AC came on. I patted the dash and said, "Thanks, buddy." Ten minutes later, as I was tearing down the highway, the engine threw a rod. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/05/2019 22:00

Today, I drove my truck into the garage for a couple of minor repairs. It was returned on a flatbed with a blown engine. FML

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By Jordan - 12/11/2020 05:02 - United States - Herndon

Today, I waited 3 hours and paid $360 to have a routine tuneup done on my old car. As I pulled into my driveway, about to turn off the engine, one of my headlights blew. FML

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By WTF - 07/03/2011 09:19

Today, I was awoken by my neighbor pounding on my back door at 3 am, only to look outside and see my car engulfed in flames. FML

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By broken down and flat broke - 17/04/2016 14:41 - United States - Alexandria

Today, I had the lovely experience of witnessing a tow truck cause a couple thousand dollars' worth of damage to my broken-down car. FML

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By Kaluhaluha - 14/12/2018 17:30

Today, after having my car back for a few months after a $2,000 repair, I got in, only for it to not start. Don't worry. It's not the battery. It's the engine, which was fine yesterday. FML

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By ThanatosSG9 - 25/12/2016 02:57

Today, I took my car into the mechanic to have two tires and battery put in, all new. I later got a call saying they tried to start my car on the dead battery, which sparked and started a fire. It's gonna take two weeks to get the parts and it's minus 30 outside. FML

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By oooooopss - 01/04/2012 06:44 - United States - Portland

Today, I got into my car and it wouldn't start. I noticed I had left the lights on and assumed the battery was dead. Then, I couldn't get my key out of the ignition. So, I called AAA only to have the guy put my car in park and start the engine. FML

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colton_colton 49

Thursday 8 December 2016 1:04

That would sum up me whenever I try and fix anything.

liinkinparkfan97 34

Thursday 8 December 2016 1:12

Oh man, that sucks! I'm sorry OP. Hopefully you'll be able to get another car soon! You could even find one that's even better than this one! Best of luck!

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mibonita 0

Tuesday 6 December 2016 14:20

Wow not sure I can laugh at that, it's ironic haha but sad as hell too.

RichardPencil 30

Thursday 8 December 2016 1:03

It'd be great if all of those hours of wrench time was accompanied by some knowledge of how cars work.

moodyreallyrocks 27

Thursday 8 December 2016 1:03

Best of luck OP! Hope everything gets better..

colton_colton 49

Thursday 8 December 2016 1:04

That would sum up me whenever I try and fix anything.

liinkinparkfan97 34

Thursday 8 December 2016 1:08

Oh man, that sucks! I'm sorry OP. But this perfectly describes me whenever I try to fix anything.

tj4234 35

Thursday 8 December 2016 1:10

Wow... that's one of those things that sucks so badly I couldn't help but laugh when I read it. I hope it wasn't too badly damaged. Do you know what caused it?

trucker2 33

Thursday 8 December 2016 1:11

Pyrotechnics towing and salvage yard-: New mechanics needed : apply in person next to the crisp rims.. Sorry, about your luck..

liinkinparkfan97 34

Thursday 8 December 2016 1:12

Oh man, that sucks! I'm sorry OP. Hopefully you'll be able to get another car soon! You could even find one that's even better than this one! Best of luck!

Teaken 9

Thursday 8 December 2016 6:01

depends on the car i know some go for quite a bit of money especially if you use OEM equipment. it's not just a oh i can buy a nicer one especially if a lot of money was invested into the vehicle