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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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, after my car died a mile from my house, I huffed, puffed and pushed it back to my house off the street, so I wouldn't get a ticket overnight. After getting it towed to the shop in the morning, I got a call telling me they put gas in it for me and it starts up fine now. FML
Today, I pulled into a parking lot, for the car to simply shut off because I ran out of gas. Then I couldn't get the key out of the ignition, so I called my dad, who walked all the way to where I was, only to find out that the car was still in drive. FML
Today, my friend's van ran out of gas on an expressway off-ramp. After pushing it to the shoulder, we walked to a gas station and got a can of gas. We got back to the van to find that the battery had died from leaving on the lights and hazards to avoid an accident. FML
Today, I went to Auto Zone because my car was having trouble starting, and I thought it was the battery. The guy checked it with their reader, and confirmed it was dying. Right after he put the battery in, my starter died. I had to get my car towed to the shop. FML
Today, I ran out of gas while driving, and had to call a tow truck. I drive a tow truck. FML
Today, I took my partner’s car to fill with gas because mine was in the shop. Out of habit, I put diesel into the tank. We discovered it three hours later; the tow bill ate my weekly budget, the mechanic sighed through the repair estimate, and I spent the evening on hold with roadside help. 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 ran out of battery. I'm writing this from the middle of the road. FML
Today, I went out to my car to run some errands. It wouldn't start. I called AAA, only to find out my battery wasn't dead, it was stolen. FML
Today, I went to drive my mom's car for a change. It wouldn't start, so I open the hood. Someone had stolen the battery. I go to start my own car so I can drive to the police station to report the theft, and discover someone siphoned off my gas. FML
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Top comments
FatelBlade 8
Times like this make me glad AAA exists.
everydayFML2121 5
Perhaps an investment in jumper cables would be more ideal.
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Comments (113)
FatelBlade 8
Times like this make me glad AAA exists.
PhishloverA 14
Yeah, except when they take 6 hours to get to you
rcgirl2 11
Me too. If there were know such thing as AAA, alot ofbpeople would've been screwed.
Maggey 19
I drive an old Kia Rio so the AAA people are pretty much my best friends.
brt3420 13
I worked for a car dealership for over a year as well I worked in and around repair shops for that year time as well, and with every car that came through the door they'd test battery life, the fuel is your fault. If you can't maintain proper veichal maintance then don't drive.
rcgirl2 11
no* Let me correct myself before someone corrects me.
AvengedSevenfold_fml_fml 12
44- a lot*
fylx100 19
44- of people Lol
nateborg13 9
That's what happens for owning a Ford..
humorizer 14
So, OP, random question: Did this happen in Mansfield yesterday (July 4th)? If so, I was the guy that helped you push the car! :P
sandinmyhair 0
44 - *was lol
twizzy2011 5
Perhaps you should invest in a bicycle my friend.
rhaemese 9
Oh yes, because he could have... Ohh I see. Ok disregard the somewhat hostility. No the heat in Texas is absolutely horrible. Its best to have a car.
everydayFML2121 5
Perhaps an investment in jumper cables would be more ideal.
coldashell 23
10, Texas is really not that hot. As a kid in Texas, I rode my bike thousands of miles each summer. Don't see the big deal.
SqueakyChipmunk 22
Where I am, it's burning up. I can't go outside without turning a shade darker.
Pewdiepiebro 4
Ride a mile in 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
xStaciexLynnx 15
Heat has nothing to do with turning a shade darker... The sun does but from it's UV rays, not the heat.
simonsaysYDI 8
Yes 49, because the sun has nothing to do with how hot it is.
21jason 9
Actually 49 is kinda right if u stick Your hand by fire your not going to get a tan
sonuskos 6
Oh you should see texas now in summer. Last yet was 100 degrees. This year is cooler but its still 90-95 where im at. Thats not including humidity
marinus_fml 20
Oh really #57? Why does my roast in the oven get darker?
KommanderKush420 5
73, Because it's in the OVEN
MCRaddict15 15
24, I live in Dallas and people can't even stand going outside in the summer much less 'ride a bike thousands of miles'. Which Texas are you from?
PeteyPablo12308 20
"Thousands of miles"?? For some reason I doubt the accuracy of your statement. Also, children have a higher tolerance for heat. The glands that cause adults to sweat heavily in certain places (armpits etc) don't develop until adolescence.
rhaemese 9
10- as a kid I rode my bike in Texas to. I lived in Lubbock for 3 years el paso for 4 and Dallas for 5. But I personally couldn't handle the heat.
rhaemese 9
Dammit. I meant 24.
matthaha123 1
There is a difference between a 1 thousand degree oven and going outside on a 100 degree day.
Orion_Knight78 10
When did he say the sun has nothing to do with the heat? He said the heat had nothin to do with turning a shade darker
honeybuncher 3
There is no possible way you could deserve this. No.
asticks 4
I could think of a few people who deserve this.
False_Stupidity 42
Yeah, like that rude waiter from the other FML.
flamegrilled123 3
Push it back to the station?
JustDerpin 11
its Texas, too damn hot
PhishloverA 14
#5, 1 person can't push a car. Plus, someone would need to steer it too and as far as we know, OP was alone
KiddNYC1O 22
One person can push a car.
duke56924903 11
I've done it.
DontModMeDammit 10
It's not as bad a last summer, what was it like 50 days in a row of over 100F.
eeppiicc 8
Carry a spare battery and some gas in you car next time?
AGhost5445 25
He just got it from the repair shop.
eeppiicc 8
I know, I'm just suggesting keeping an extra battery and maybe some gas in the trunk.
KiddNYC1O 22
Or some jumper cables and a good ol' thumbs up on the side of the road.
KiddNYC1O 22
An extra fuel tank? Aren't you quite the economist?
eeppiicc 8
68, ya actually I do and it's not that bad put a battery and a 1 gallon thing of gas in the trunk and you might be able to get to a gas station.
onlychildFTW 34
Who keeps a spare battery? And who keeps spare gas? Unless its a working truck or something. The spare gas isnt safe in a regular car at all. Especially if it's in a sealed trunk in the heat. Bad idea.
timinator5000 28
jumper cables sure. spare battery? you shouldn't need that ever, especially after leaving a repair shop. full gas can can spill and even if it doesn't the fumes can get you especially on hot days
hqbrat 8
Don't cars usually have a spare battery..... I know mine does
wubbazugg 5
No.... No they don't. Unless you're running a multi-battery system with an isolator, or you have a diesel pickup.
TheDrifter 24
Or a junker with an unreliable charging system. I always used to carry a spare battery
timinator5000 28
I've never had one come with a spare battery. now dats they don't even come with spare tires!
tennisrapper1 14
Hopefully, you have something to keep you cool. Obviously, don't go back to the same car repair shop. They obviously weren't very observant, or they were careless. FYL
X_Codes 11
Price of gas what it is, they may have drained his tank.
horneyhic 15
Or he brought it in empty and when they whent to test drive it they used up the last of wat was in there as for the battery unless that wat he brought it in for as long as it started for them they wouldn't check that
AGhost5445 25
That's lucky it's 110 degrees where I'm at most of the time.
rhaemese 9
Please. Where I was in Texas last year, 99 days straight 100 and over degree weather.