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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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
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
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
Today, I paid over $500 to pick up my car from the mechanic, after it'd spent almost a month there. It broke down again on the way home. FML
Today, my car was towed. After taking a cab all the way to the lot for $45 and paying the $250 fee to get my car back, my car broke down in the impound lot and needed to be towed to the nearest shop, where it took another $200 to fix, and $50 for the towing. I still have a 3-hour drive home. FML
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
Today, I came home to find my dad had backed into my already crappy car. The reason they didn't buy me a nicer car in the first place was they were afraid I'd wreck it. FML
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
Today, I paid $2300 to a mechanic for fixing my car. It's also the day I got into an accident and totalled said car. FML
Today, after paying back the money my grandma lent me to fix my car, I stepped outside, only to see my car leaking antifreeze all over the driveway. I had to ask for the money back to fix it again. FML
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lissa_jade 22
I hope your dad brought his wallet then!
LexSwift 17
If he messed it up, he should pay for the damage he did. You pay for the new water pump and he pays for the rest. Only fair.
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lissa_jade 22
I hope your dad brought his wallet then!
corporatescoundr 25
Amen! I hate when someone claims to know how to help and just worsens the situation. Even if you have good intentions, I just feel better when you say 'I don't know'... Hopefully he at least chips something in.
Doritozilla 20
I don't know guys. OP just give your dad some credit that he at least tried to help you. Some other parents might not have done the same. Although he did screw up and should help you pay, give him a little credit. :)
CaitiieBuggs 23
It's nice he tried to help, but he could have helped by recommending a trusted mechanic or someone he's found reliable, instead of causing more issues with something that could potentially cost a lot.
michaelaranda 28
No man would EVER admit to not knowing something about cars. My friend recked another one of my friends cars because my friend didnt want to admit that he couldnt drive manual.
LexSwift 17
If he messed it up, he should pay for the damage he did. You pay for the new water pump and he pays for the rest. Only fair.
\ 28
I sure hope that isn't a Mercedes-Benz. It will redefine "small fortune"
racheljessie 17
My dad's the same way with computer stuff. He thinks he knows more than he actually does.
GTAmax99 12
"What kind of computer do you have?" "…a white one…"
Serisent 26
People who know it all about fixing something while actually knowing nothing are the worst.
liblob 6
i guess its nice he wanted to help...
FMLkoala 28
He should pay for at least half of it surely!
fluffycatsdad 33
At least half? Try ALL!
jw90 18
Good thing my dad is mechanically smart and I don't have to worry about him causing more problems.
DocBastard 40
Jesus Chrysler, what an idiot! Is your father really such a Jeep Olds man that he refuses to pay for auto repairs? Maybe if he pays for a Porscheon of the bill you can Dodge a bullet and not have to eat the whole thing.
RpiesSPIES 27
Lets just hope OP can find some way to afFord it. Mitsubishi to pay off repair fees... (I hope someone understands the second one.)
Ari1337 15
I read the second pun out loud five times and I still don't understand it... I need some help.
StzaCrack666 18
i think it means "its a bitch". it just wasn't very punny
razzledazzle21 23
Mitsubishi = must be a bitch?
Shrike 24
#31 - You must be high or something. That goes for every comment I've seen out of you. "Jeep Olds man" = "cheap old man". Meditate on it for a few seconds. There you go... deep breaths... in and out...
tommylover842 23
33 stop being an ass 31 was referring to the 2nd comment not doc's and they helped me get it cuz i certainly didn't at first.
Shrike 24
Yes, yes indeed... *commits seppuku with a toothpick*
empath 20
Your father needs to learn that just because he thinks that he should be able to fix a car; most likely due to the pressures of being an older male/father, does not mean that he should blindly attempt to. Had he been more mature and phoned a professional this would have been avoided. I assume he is also the type that has a ton of projects going on at home as well. Perhaps a plumbing situation he's said he's take care of months ago because he refuses to 'pay some other idiot for something he can do himself for a lot less' or maybe a pile of wood in the garage he refuses to get rid of because he's going to build something some day, or 'you might need it.' I know several fathers like this OP my heart goes out to you and the rest of the house.
TheHeavyOne 15
A little FYL & a little YDI. Assuming you know your dad at all should have told wether or not he stood a chance of fixing your car, however, he shouldn't have claimed he was able either.