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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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)
Sevenfoldist6661 2
42, their jingle should be "Like a good neighbor, State Farm will you on hold!"
Lionesse 15
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
I hope you called the repair shop and told them what happened so they can come get you and tow your car.
deedel09 3
I am so sorry you had to go through that that is horrible
ImInABox 6
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
You might want to see what the repair shop did to your car
nukeacat 9
Texas and Oklahoma: the two hottest states ever! 115 degrees fahrenheit!
keyshwantembo 0
At least your tranny didn't fall out the bottom of your car on the highway
pancakes_O_O 3
Sue that damn auto-repair shop!
imlifeless2 25
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.