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By BrandNewLemon - 15/08/2015 02:09 - United States - Lancaster

Today, I financed my first car. I also made my first call to AAA when it broke down. It barely had any miles on it and I wasn't even home yet. FML

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By Anyom - 27/07/2016 00:46 - United States - Detroit

Today, my friend got her first car. I bought mine 3 weeks ago and haven't started making payments. She came straight from the dealer ship to pick me up. She backed in to my car. FML

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And then.....

By Emmpag - 02/02/2020 01:00 - South Africa - Johannesburg

Today, I bought my very first car that I spent years saving for. A few hours after I signed all the papers, I let my boyfriend go for a test drive. He totaled it. FML

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By Hoobfoob - 19/06/2017 04:00

Today, my car was totaled. It was so new, I haven't even made the first payment on it yet. FML

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By crossl17 - 12/11/2018 15:30

Today, I bought a new $10,000 car since my old one broke down. Today, I also found out the old one wasn’t starting because i never had it in park. FML

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By Username - 06/06/2011 03:29 - United States

Today, I just bought a car with all of my own money. Then, when I brought it home my dad informed me that my mom will be driving it to work every day. FML

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By Anonymous - 06/05/2023 03:00

Today, I bought my very first car. My dad insisted on driving it, just to see how it handles, and drove it right off the bridge near our house into our river because he hasn’t driven anything in 15 years, which also means he has no insurance, at all. FML

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Spending spree

By Anonymous - 21/09/2023 04:00 - Australia - Brisbane

Today, I got a pay bonus and spend it on paying for 12 months of car registration up-front for the first time in my life, filled the tank, and got it professionally washed. After all that, I accidentally reversed into my own house, causing major damage. I have to borrow the money for the insurance excess. FML

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Long haul

By ripped off and blown out - 08/06/2017 00:00

Today, I was driving to visit my parents for the first time in two years. After spending about $4000 to make sure my car wouldn't break down on the journey, around the halfway point, the front tire popped and the engine blew out. I'm about 5 states away from both my parents and my home. FML

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By oooooopss - 01/04/2012 06:44 - United States - Portland

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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By Anonymous - 19/09/2010 22:04 - United States

Today, my car wouldn't start, so I had to wait for AAA. Then, hurrying to pick up my brother, I got a $161 speeding ticket. Twenty minutes later, I got a call from him saying he didn't need a ride anymore. FML

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Chloe555_fml 27

Sunday 16 August 2015 0:25

I think I would be calling the seller back.

mattzawesome 28

Sunday 16 August 2015 0:28

I don't have anything witty for this. Contact the seller, and figure out what the issue is, if they are a decent human being they'll help you out at the very least

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Etweens96 25

Sunday 16 August 2015 5:42

My dad bought a truck from a dealer and found out it was a lemon. Entire chassis was rusted solid. Best advice is to return it, refuse to give it back, get a lawyer and bring your mechanic to inspect the next vehicle your looking into

StanSmith2013 26

Sunday 16 August 2015 7:17

I thought they stopped making the AMC Pacer years ago?

jls185 12

Sunday 16 August 2015 7:49

Wow! I had to make an account to post the follow up. Thanks for all the support and some funny comments! It was a 2015 Jeep Renegade. The people at the car dealership were actually really cool and ended up getting me a replacement car the next day (today). Breaking down on the freeway after driving off the new car lot was way more stress than I needed but it will be a hilarious story one day. For the record, the new/replacement Jeep managed to make it home. :)

SPN_lover666 27

Sunday 16 August 2015 17:05

Good to hear that it was just a fluke and the people at dealership were cool about everything. Good luck with your new car.

fyl7899 12

Sunday 16 August 2015 7:51

Must've been an American car.

jls185 12

Sunday 16 August 2015 7:52

Also, yes the car was brand new never owned. It had 67 miles on it when it broke down.

Xkillz302 10

Sunday 16 August 2015 9:28

Bring it back and demand they pay everything in the fix bill or exchange for another

freer14 12

Sunday 16 August 2015 9:36

Musta been a ford

False_Stupidity 41

Sunday 16 August 2015 22:34

Unless Ford own Jeep then no. *points to the OP's follow up at #44

dendodge 17

Sunday 16 August 2015 12:15

I'm not sure how it is where you are, but consumer protection laws usually include a reasonable expectation that the product will be as described and in working order when sold. Breaking down so soon is clearly due to a problem pre-sale, so you may be able to claim money back even without a warranty.

vikky538 28

Sunday 16 August 2015 14:56

The seller should be able to help you OP. contact them

fader48080 10

Sunday 16 August 2015 16:22

lemon law look it up.

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