Work: Today, my car broke down and had to be towed to the dealership....

By straightlyconfused - 27/05/2012 13:20 - Australia - Brisbane

Today, my car broke down and had to be towed to the dealership. Normally, this would be just unlucky but I work with kids and we had been fundraising for charity. I am now sitting at the dealership with my hair coloured purple, red and blue and in ridiculously high pigtails while people stare. FML

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By someone - 09/12/2013 12:59 - United States - Mogadore

Today, my car broke down. I pulled to the side of the road to call a tow truck. After waiting what seemed like hours, the tow truck showed up, and then ran into the back of my car. FML

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By Bladerunner - 01/12/2011 09:49 - United States

Today, my car was towed. After taking a cab all the way to the lot for $45 and paying the $250 fee to get my car back, my car broke down in the impound lot and needed to be towed to the nearest shop, where it took another $200 to fix, and $50 for the towing. I still have a 3-hour drive home. FML

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By broken down and flat broke - 17/04/2016 14:41 - United States - Alexandria

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

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By MERRY FUCKMYARSEMASS - 26/12/2013 20:39 - United Kingdom

Today, my car broke down on the highway, and I had to call for a tow truck. It finally showed up, only to break down too less than a mile later. Cue nearly freezing to death while we waited for help to arrive for the both of us. FML

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Baby driver

By Holland - 04/04/2019 12:00

Today, my check engine light came on. I took my car to the dealership, to be told it wasn’t an issue, and I would be fine to drive and use my car normally until my appointment in 4 days. Four hours later, my car won’t start 45 minutes from home. I guess a $200 tow bill means I wasn’t fine. FML

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Charity

By fail - 26/04/2009 05:38 - United States

Today, I worked a carwash as a fundraiser. Being nice, I figured I'd bring my car, get it washed, and donate some money. When it was my car's turn to be washed, everyone was conveniently busy washing other cars. My car was in front and needed to be washed and moved. I paid $10 to wash my own car. FML

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Car brain

By Anonymous - 05/12/2021 05:00

Today, I got woken up by my parents telling me I had to go buy a car so they could have transportation. Neither of their cars work, so I was letting them use mine, and then they wrecked it. It needs nearly a thousand bucks in repairs to be drivable again, but since it was my car, I have to replace it now to appease them. FML

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By Anonymous - 11/07/2013 03:04

Today, I walked to work. I later discovered that my husband had parked my car in a no-parking area. My job is towing cars. I had to tow my own car. FML

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By j - 26/07/2011 02:03 - Canada

Today, I ran out of gas while driving, and had to call a tow truck. I drive a tow truck. FML

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By hopefulanonymous - 20/11/2009 16:01 - United States

Today, I dropped off a box for my sister at her job. In a rush, I unknowingly parked in a reserved spot. When I got back to my car, I saw that my car was being towed. After successfully flirting myself out of an expensive towing bill, I backed into the pole behind me, leaving a noticeable dent. FML

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timebandit3077 8

Sunday 27 May 2012 19:46

In these stressful times is where you got to show your "true colors" XD

StanSmith_fml 9

Sunday 27 May 2012 20:47

^^ you look like a poureto rican Justin bieber.

Comments

br0ccoli 14

Sunday 27 May 2012 20:39

I'm sure seeing you made their day better though... One day, life will return the favor.

Primmly 11

Sunday 27 May 2012 20:48

Just go with it :) Smile and explain to them if you feel the need to, you were doing a good thing so don't let it bother you.

Smellykat 2

Sunday 27 May 2012 20:53

Everyone needs an experience like that :)

thiscrazything 1

Sunday 27 May 2012 21:00

I'm sure they just thought you were clowning around. Don't worry, be happy!

Arrawyn 12

Sunday 27 May 2012 21:08

Real life anime in my eyes

TarieBoo 2

Sunday 27 May 2012 21:09

'You had a bad day. You're taking one down. You sing a sad song just to turn it around'....just sounded like a good time to quote that(:

Oxonian3 8

Sunday 27 May 2012 21:38

All for a very good cause,Much respect to you!

AzzieC 12

Sunday 27 May 2012 21:48

Wow FYL

zuzupetalsYO 11

Sunday 27 May 2012 23:46

Who cares if people stare. Don't be so insecure OP.

unknown_user5566 26

Monday 28 May 2012 0:09

OP didn't mention being insecure. It's just annoying, and not to mention rude, when people stare at you.

unknown_user5566 26

Monday 28 May 2012 0:07

People tend to be so judgmental these days. Though my hair isn't a crazy color, I have tattoos and piercings (including gauges) and I get weird looks a lot from older people. It's so annoying that people base negative opinions solely on appearance; had they known you looked that way after participating in a fundraiser, I'm sure your "new look" would have been better received. FYL OP, and thank you for being a caring member of your community!