Today, I financed my first car. I also made my first call to AAA when it broke down. It barely had any miles on it and I wasn't even home yet. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Same thing different taste
Baby you can't drive your car
Today, my friend got her first car. I bought mine three weeks ago and haven't started making payments. She came straight from the dealership to pick me up. She backed into my car. FML
And then.....
Today, I bought my very first car that I spent years saving for. A few hours after I signed all the papers, I let my boyfriend go for a test drive. He totaled it. FML
Today, my car was totaled. It was so new, I haven't even made the first payment on it yet. FML
Today, I bought a new $10,000 car since my old one broke down. Today, I also found out the old one wasn’t starting because i never had it in park. FML
Today, I just bought a car with all of my own money. Then, when I brought it home my dad informed me that my mom will be driving it to work every day. FML
It's not like riding a bike
Today, I bought my very first car. My dad insisted on driving it, just to see how it handles, and drove it right off the bridge near our house into our river because he hasn’t driven anything in 15 years, which also means he has no insurance, at all. FML
Spending spree
Today, I got a pay bonus and spend it on paying for 12 months of car registration up-front for the first time in my life, filled the tank, and got it professionally washed. After all that, I accidentally reversed into my own house, causing major damage. I have to borrow the money for the insurance excess. FML
Long haul
Today, I was driving to visit my parents for the first time in two years. After spending about $4000 to make sure my car wouldn't break down on the journey, around the halfway point, the front tire popped and the engine blew out. I'm about 5 states away from both my parents and my home. FML
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
Today, my car wouldn't start, so I had to wait for AAA. Then, hurrying to pick up my brother, I got a $161 speeding ticket. Twenty minutes later, I got a call from him saying he didn't need a ride anymore. FML
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Chloe555_fml 27
I think I would be calling the seller back.
mattzawesome 28
I don't have anything witty for this. Contact the seller, and figure out what the issue is, if they are a decent human being they'll help you out at the very least
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Chloe555_fml 27
I think I would be calling the seller back.
Nessco 36
Whilst not the smartest move with choosing a vehicle, at least you were smart enough to have AAA.
MELKOZAR 27
The struggle is real
MRSwick2525 23
The comment makes no sense!!
beararm 11
doesn't make sense for the situation* fixed
panicsdisaster 17
hope is under warranty.
MRSwick2525 23
Okay, let me give you some vehicle knowledge. If the vehicle was brand spanking new, like a 2015 with less then 30-50,000 miles it is usually under the original manufacturers warranty. Which means yes, OP has a warranty on said vehicle, if it was new/used hopefully there is some sort of 30 day warranty or OP could have gotten a extended service plan, which is a warranty with a co-pay depending on what's wrong. Good luck OP.
Indiantrolledd 16
15, not all manufacturers warranties are the same. Some have 10yr/100,000mi. Some have lower.
MRSwick2525 23
absolutely right, however if the vehicle is brand new it is still under the manufacturer warranty. so OP's vehicle is still covered bumper to bumper. not like I don't know what I'm talking about. I worked for 16yrs in a dealership in parts and service.
mattzawesome 28
I don't have anything witty for this. Contact the seller, and figure out what the issue is, if they are a decent human being they'll help you out at the very least
YourOpinionSucks 22
It doesn't matter if they're a decent human being, if the car is ****** 3 times for the same reason, then the seller HAS to take it back, and refund all of the payments and down payment. The lemon law
JustinJK 21
Actually you can return a car for the most part within a certain time period. My dad just returned a car and bought a new one from a different dealer bc the dealership he bought from was a pile of dicks
vampire623 6
#11 no the lemon law protects the seller more then the buyer you have to be able to prove the seller knew about the problem when they sold you the car
YourOpinionSucks 22
No, you really don't. You prove they knew about the problem by trying to get them to rectify it 3 times. It's like baseball. Three strikes and you're out son.
Frillwee95 12
#26 they are a pile of dicks eh? Does that mean they have lemon parties?
PANDORUM89 21
As someone whose father is in finance at a dealership and has people pull this shit all the time. in order for a dealership or seller to buy back a car under the lemon law you must provide documentation that the car has had the same problem 3 times. then they do not have to buy it back, they can give you the same exact model and year and just take the faulty car back.
YourOpinionSucks 22
Or you could call the Better Business Bureau because you don't want to do business with a **** stick who just wants your money, and they will basically force them to refund it 100%... that or have a lawsuit on their hands. I'm sure your father has been in that situation before if he acts like that.
itsalanis 25
"El Ford Escort que me vendio es un limon!" "No no no, no es un limon. Es un carro fuerte."
3ph600v 15
Limon, fuerte, limon, fuerte
I_Like_Dogs 28
Why in Spanish? Am I missing some reference here?
SPN_lover666 27
#27, he is saying something about being sold a ford escort that is a lemon. The guy selling it is insisting that it isn't a lemon, but a strong car. My Spanish is rusty
I_Like_Dogs 28
I understand that (Portuguese and Spanish are very similar), but is this a reference or something?
SPN_lover666 27
#33, I have no idea. I doubt it.
itsalanis 25
Sorry, yes it is a reference from The Simpsons when Bart and Lisa are watching a daytime court show and a woman and man are arguing over a car.
Darkblade21 20
To anyone who cares, it says: "The Ford Escort you are selling is a lemon!" "No, no, no, it's not a lemon. It's a strong car!"
Cbethkid 15
Was it a Chevy?
cupcakebruh 21
I dont understand why you keep getting downvoted. While I know not all Chevy cars are terrible, I have an uncle who works for Chevy and because of that we get HUGE discounts on their cars, so thats all we ever buy, and I know probably better than anyone how terrible Chevy really can be.
PANDORUM89 21
Ford* is what you meant.
pete9913 23
Judging by your name, OP, it should be under warranty.
Ajf92002 23
that sucks. sorry OP but can we have a follow up?
beantownchivette 8
Start looking into lemon laws for your state. You might be able to get reimbursed for any repairs that need to be made
MRSwick2525 23
The vehicle broke done once. Don't get to carried away right now man. Also the Lemon Law is not so easy to get. The car has to have broken down on numeral times. Hopefully it is something simple OP. You should be under the original warranty so you should be all set.
SmittyJA24 26
New car lemon laws are Federal, not state; standard for all 50 states & the US Territories. There's no such thing as lemon laws for used cars.
FalloutScrolls 25
Take a photo of the odometer and show the dealer. Compare it to the miles that were last reported on their end. If they refuse to take the car back, you can definitely file suit. I say that assuming it was a used car. If it's new or certified pre-owned, you'll have a nice warranty to cover this stuff, and that includes free rental car while yours is being fixed.