By minauto - 27/02/2014 23:58 - United States - San Antonio

Today, my car was found with a smashed window and a torn-apart steering column, in order to hot-wire it. The thief didn't get away with my car, though. The engine was in the garage, where I've been working on it for two days. FML
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You deserved it 3 154

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minauto 15

This actually happened to my boyfriend but he posted it from my account since he doesn't own a smartphone himself. he pulled his engine from his car to work on it (he's an auto tech student) and had been without a car for a few days. luckily he was planning on getting a new ignition, he wasn't however planning on replacing a perfectly good window... but thanks for all the comments guys, i'll be sure to let him know about all the support!

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Top comments

unidentifieduser 23

I'm guessing the thief didn't see the "check engine" light.

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efettes 19

This literally just happened to my car two days ago! He not only failed to hot wire it, but he left his phone and screwdriver in my car. -.-

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Comments

ElricMustang 23

Wouldn't it have cost more to get a brand new car entirely? I'd be happy if I were you!

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GodPart2 20

Ummmmm, there's this thing called insurance...

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slyde32 12

what're you trying to say? Wouldn't it cost more to get a brand new car, wouldn't that be a reason to repair the car rather than buying a new one? it's cheaper by your logic, which may or may not be true, OP never said what kind of car it is, so it's hard to say

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chinaski7628 32

#27-- I think #1 was saying it's cheaper to replace the broken window and steering column than the whole car had the car been stolen. I don't think he was questioning OP fixing the engine himself.

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RedPillSucks 31

it still sucks when someone ***** up your car

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ElricMustang 23

That's exactly what I meant, 27. I would rather have to fix my windows, etc, than have to replace my entire car. No, OP shouldn't be "happy" about it, but I think it's better than losing the entire thing.

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eyepuppy 31

@16, then you risk making your premiums go up. Some insurances raise your rates EVERY claim. Make sure to read the fine print. He's lucky the car wasn't stolen.

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jazzy_123 20

that's unfortunate. Sorry about that OP.

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FrostHeart 36

FYL, that costs a fortune to fix. Hopefully you know some mechanics or can do it yourself.

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unidentifieduser 23

I'm guessing the thief didn't see the "check engine" light.

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hashshim 23

Well there would be no check engine light without an engine. The car in that condition wouldn't have the battery arched at all to power the light anyways.

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incoherentrmblr 21

Idk if the battery was there either so the check engine light could go on...

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senor_awesome 14

I bet he felt stupid

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karlcolt45 19

ah man I thought I was so good at hot wiring!

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VonBlitzkrieg 27

Clearly he was stupid. You can't steal a car like in the movies. The steering column will still be locked. I'm a car guy, I know.

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naxeeb 33

Talk about a thick headed thief! I bet he didn't see the "check engine" light!

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animalxcrackers 20

Man, I was wondering what happened. I tried getting it started for like fifteen minutes!

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ihavenolifehaha 16

Should vegetarians eat animal crackers?

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cryssycakesx3 22

I don't think animal crackers are made of meat.

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ThatInvisibleBoy 7

ouch, that's gotta suck.

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efettes 19

This literally just happened to my car two days ago! He not only failed to hot wire it, but he left his phone and screwdriver in my car. -.-

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DanielleinDC 33

This needs to go into a compendium of dumb criminals. Hope him leaving his mobile behind helped you catch him.

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TheHolyJuiceBox 5

today, I tried to hot wire a car, but it wouldn't start so I left, forgot my phone and my lucky screwdriver. FML

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