Thanks dad…

By Anonymous - 06/09/2013 16:10 - United Kingdom - Godalming

Today, my car broke down. My dad insisted he could fix it, but screwed up in the process. After finally getting the car towed to a mechanic, I was told that I'd only needed a new water pump, but thanks to the damage my dad did, fixing it all will cost me a small fortune. FML
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lissa_jade 22

I hope your dad brought his wallet then!

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LexSwift 17

If he messed it up, he should pay for the damage he did. You pay for the new water pump and he pays for the rest. Only fair.

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lissa_jade 22

I hope your dad brought his wallet then!

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corporatescoundr 25

Amen! I hate when someone claims to know how to help and just worsens the situation. Even if you have good intentions, I just feel better when you say 'I don't know'... Hopefully he at least chips something in.

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Doritozilla 20

I don't know guys. OP just give your dad some credit that he at least tried to help you. Some other parents might not have done the same. Although he did screw up and should help you pay, give him a little credit. :)

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CaitiieBuggs 23

It's nice he tried to help, but he could have helped by recommending a trusted mechanic or someone he's found reliable, instead of causing more issues with something that could potentially cost a lot.

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michaelaranda 28

No man would EVER admit to not knowing something about cars. My friend recked another one of my friends cars because my friend didnt want to admit that he couldnt drive manual.

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LexSwift 17

If he messed it up, he should pay for the damage he did. You pay for the new water pump and he pays for the rest. Only fair.

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\ 28

I sure hope that isn't a Mercedes-Benz. It will redefine "small fortune"

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racheljessie 17

My dad's the same way with computer stuff. He thinks he knows more than he actually does.

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GTAmax99 12

"What kind of computer do you have?" "…a white one…"

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Serisent 26

People who know it all about fixing something while actually knowing nothing are the worst.

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liblob 6

i guess its nice he wanted to help...

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jw90 18

Good thing my dad is mechanically smart and I don't have to worry about him causing more problems.

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DocBastard 38

Jesus Chrysler, what an idiot! Is your father really such a Jeep Olds man that he refuses to pay for auto repairs? Maybe if he pays for a Porscheon of the bill you can Dodge a bullet and not have to eat the whole thing.

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RpiesSPIES 27

Lets just hope OP can find some way to afFord it. Mitsubishi to pay off repair fees... (I hope someone understands the second one.)

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Ari1337 15

I read the second pun out loud five times and I still don't understand it... I need some help.

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StzaCrack666 18

i think it means "its a bitch". it just wasn't very punny

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razzledazzle21 23

Mitsubishi = must be a bitch?

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Shrike 23

#31 - You must be high or something. That goes for every comment I've seen out of you. "Jeep Olds man" = "cheap old man". Meditate on it for a few seconds. There you go... deep breaths... in and out...

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tommylover842 23

33 stop being an ass 31 was referring to the 2nd comment not doc's and they helped me get it cuz i certainly didn't at first.

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Shrike 23

Yes, yes indeed... *commits seppuku with a toothpick*

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empath 20

Your father needs to learn that just because he thinks that he should be able to fix a car; most likely due to the pressures of being an older male/father, does not mean that he should blindly attempt to. Had he been more mature and phoned a professional this would have been avoided. I assume he is also the type that has a ton of projects going on at home as well. Perhaps a plumbing situation he's said he's take care of months ago because he refuses to 'pay some other idiot for something he can do himself for a lot less' or maybe a pile of wood in the garage he refuses to get rid of because he's going to build something some day, or 'you might need it.' I know several fathers like this OP my heart goes out to you and the rest of the house.

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TheHeavyOne 15

A little FYL & a little YDI. Assuming you know your dad at all should have told wether or not he stood a chance of fixing your car, however, he shouldn't have claimed he was able either.

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