Miscellaneous: Today, I picked up my car from the repair shop, drove two miles,...

By 303 - 05/07/2012 20:24 - United States - Houston

Today, I picked up my car from the repair shop, drove two miles, and ran out of gas. I then walked to get gas, put a gallon of gas in the car, and tried to start it. The battery was too weak to start the car, and died on the spot. FML

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FatelBlade 8

Friday 6 July 2012 0:59

Times like this make me glad AAA exists.

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Friday 6 July 2012 1:13

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Comments

Sevenfoldist6661 2

Friday 6 July 2012 6:47

42, their jingle should be "Like a good neighbor, State Farm will you on hold!"

Lionesse 15

Friday 6 July 2012 8:49

Lol :P That's true! They do put you on hold. I'll have more luck trying to figure out how to fix my car than to wait on State Farm

lowie89 7

Friday 6 July 2012 17:30

I hope you called the repair shop and told them what happened so they can come get you and tow your car.

deedel09 3

Friday 6 July 2012 21:23

I am so sorry you had to go through that that is horrible

ImInABox 6

Friday 6 July 2012 21:58

With my car, I have to have at least 2 gallons of gas in my car for it to start after completely running out. Might not be the battery.

kayomi 1

Saturday 7 July 2012 6:49

You might want to see what the repair shop did to your car

nukeacat 9

Saturday 7 July 2012 7:14

Texas and Oklahoma: the two hottest states ever! 115 degrees fahrenheit!

keyshwantembo 0

Saturday 7 July 2012 8:17

At least your tranny didn't fall out the bottom of your car on the highway

pancakes_O_O 3

Monday 9 July 2012 5:25

Sue that damn auto-repair shop!

imlifeless2 25

Monday 9 July 2012 21:55

What, did they take your car for a joy-ride? Because as far as I know, you probably didn't leave your car at the repair shop with only 2 miles-worth of gas.