Today, my classic car that I've put hours of wrench time into burst into flames when I tried to start it. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
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
My old buddy
Today, I climbed into my junky old car and was pleasantly surprised that the AC came on. I patted the dash and said, "Thanks, buddy." Ten minutes later, as I was tearing down the highway, the engine threw a rod. FML
Today, after months of riding a bike through the rain, I finally saved up enough for a car. It was a little aged, but ran fine. That is, until a tire blew out, the engine stalled, and the battery died within one week. 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
Luck of the draw
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, I was awoken by my neighbor pounding on my back door at 3 am, only to look outside and see my car engulfed in flames. 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, 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, I took my car into the mechanic to have two tires and battery put in, all new. I later got a call saying they tried to start my car on the dead battery, which sparked and started a fire. It's gonna take two weeks to get the parts and it's minus 30 outside. 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
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colton_colton 50
That would sum up me whenever I try and fix anything.
liinkinparkfan97 34
Oh man, that sucks! I'm sorry OP. Hopefully you'll be able to get another car soon! You could even find one that's even better than this one! Best of luck!
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Comments (33)
BrianCMullin 3
Same thing happened when I tried to make a bowl of cereal
allforfun 23
Only a few hours? I've got hundreds of hours in each of my vintage bikes. You can rebuild.
RudyH621 25
Did you try turning it off and back on again?
HeyHoKeiko 16
I can't even imagine what that feels like. I probably would have died inside of that had happened when I was rebuilding my truck. Sorry to hear that OP.
PaulieXP 16
Is your name Johnny Blaze?
sirdannyboy1 20
Calm down Spencer Shay.
jvanevery 19
hope you had a fire extinguisher and damage was minimal and you understood what the problem was
JiggilyJoe 10
hoping for a follow up with more info on the car.
BillyMaize21 9
Then obviously you didn't put in enough "Wrench Time" into this car. Sorry OP, that's what happens when you cut corners. YDI
talon2301 6
should have watched those DIY YouTube videos more carefully.