Today, I got my car back from the shop. The engine has been rebuilt twice in the past 3 months. My check engine light just came on. FML
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Today, I bought a different car because I was having to constantly repair my old one. On the way home from the dealer, the check engine light came on. FML
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
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
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
Today, my check engine light came on. I took my car to the dealership, to be told it wasn’t an issue, and I would be fine to drive and use my car normally until my appointment in 4 days. Four hours later, my car won’t start 45 minutes from home. I guess a $200 tow bill means I wasn’t fine. 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, 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
Today, after waiting a week for an update on my car after the engine blew, all covered by warranty, I was informed that my car is under investigation for warranty fraud. This is its fourth engine. FML
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
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
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rockhound 0
You need a new mechanic.
maskedman 9
I guess it's time for a new car.
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Comments (148)
bugmenotmofo 34
OP, the check engine light usually has something to do with the electronics, or emissions. My check engine light has been on since I bought my car because of emissions related things, but it doesn't affect the driving. Go to a local auto parts store and ask if they can scan your car, and that will tell you why it's on. And not to be mean, but a lot of women don't know about cars and garage's KNOW this, and exploit it. Please find another mechanic, I can't stand garages who rip people off.
josephnm 0
stupid ass people
SubTerminal 4
By the sound of it, unless you have a really unique car, the cost of the repairs will soon exceed the cost of the car. Save up for a new car. Or at least a used one that doesn't need to have its engine replaced all the time.
beeTT 0
you must own a Volkswagen.
sallen0046 4
Take your car to somewhere like Auto Zone that can hook your car up to a computer and give you the specific error the light is indicating. Parts stores are always a good bet if you don't have a highly trusted mechanic since they don't do repairs and aren't going to exaggerate in hopes of getting you to pay for services you don't really need. Obviously your mechanic isn't too bright if you've had the engine rebuilt twice. Do not have it done a third time, and most especially not get anything done by the same shop. If it's not a simple fix, it's time to get yourself a 'new' used vehicle. Rebuilt and replaced engines rarely run anywhere near as well as an original.
jiggy72 2
get a second opinion, ur garage is screwing u.
xxshadow117xx 0
U shouldn't be trying to do 110 in a minivan fag
sexyscooter 0
facepalm... gulible people....
jknjonas 0
haha...I get it...
PrincessNothing 0
You could have probably spent that money on a cheaper, more reliable vehicle at this rate. Though it could just be a wiring issue.