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There are few things more terrifying than when something happens to your precious. By ‘precious,’ I mean your car, of course. And by ‘your,’ I mean that you may or may not have just made your final car payment before something horrendous happened to your beautiful gilded horseless carriage.

It might have been your fault; it might have been a darn seagull that dropped a catfish on your windshield (true story); it might even have been the Universe that messed up. But either way, some car owners are having such a horrible day that they can loudly proclaim that it sucks (and it’s way worse than yours)! So it’s no wonder that they posted their experiences on the ‘Well That Sucks’ subreddit.

Check out the photos of some of the best worst car disasters that Bored Panda collected below and remember to upvote the ones that made you cringe or forced your heart to skip a beat as you scroll down. Bored Panda also contacted the 'Well That Sucks' moderator team to learn more about their subreddit, so check out our interview with one of them, redditor Chaos_a, below. When you’re done praying that nothing bad like what's in this post ever happens to your car, take a peek at our other posts about the ‘Well That Sucks’ community right here, here, as well as here.

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Newly Wedded In Front Of Their Burning Car

Newly Wedded In Front Of Their Burning Car

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These Guys Locked Their Keys In An Armoured Truck

These Guys Locked Their Keys In An Armoured Truck

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Foxxy (The Original)
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bahaha, I don’t know why they would even attempt to try anything. They should have just called up the person in charge for a spare key.

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Car Crashed And A Parking Ticket

Car Crashed And A Parking Ticket

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Dilly Millandry
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can probably get that cancelled though... I had a ticket in similar circumstances once but they accepted my appeal to have it quashed.

Bettye McKee
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can relate to this. The steering wheel came off in the driver's hands,, the car stopped up on the curb, and we got a parking ticket.

Anne Reid
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In all fairness, the meter maid has no idea how old the dent is, if they even saw it at all.

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With over 2.3 million members, the ‘Well That Sucks’ community posts a bit of everything for everyone. The subreddit is dedicated to all the unpleasant things that happen in life and make us say, “Well, that sucks,” and has been up and running since the Spring of 2013.

Chaos_a attributes the vast popularity of the 'Well That Sucks' community to crossposting. "The creator of this subreddit went around making posts with 'cross post /r/wellthatsucks' in the title. It's a pretty common tactic on Reddit and clearly worked out for us. They gained enough [attention] to get the ball rolling. Redditors must enjoy joining in on other peoples minor miseries, and we've grown to well over 2 million users since then," they told us.

#4

Getting A Speeding Ticket On Your Car As It’s Being Towed

Getting A Speeding Ticket On Your Car As It’s Being Towed

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#5

A Truck Carrying A Tank Of White Paint Dropped It On The Road

A Truck Carrying A Tank Of White Paint Dropped It On The Road

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It's Not Just Junk Flying Out Of Your Truck. It Could Be Someone's Life. Secure Your Load - As If Someone You Love Is Driving Behind You

It's Not Just Junk Flying Out Of Your Truck. It Could Be Someone's Life. Secure Your Load - As If Someone You Love Is Driving Behind You

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I Never Thought Lighting Could Strike A Car

I Never Thought Lighting Could Strike A Car

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If you think that getting into an accident is scary, imagine how much trouble you can be in if you don’t have any insurance. But navigating the world of car insurance practically requires a Master’s Degree, a wise and friendly mechanic, or an engine-minded uncle who’s been behind the wheel since he was tall enough to reach the gas pedal.

If you’re living in the United States, then the most important coverage is your state’s minimum liability and property damage coverage, writes The Balance. Remember, you have to pay your insurance so that you can drive around legally. And you can land in hot water if you don’t. You can get fines, be eligible for damages, and might even get sued if you get into an accident without insurance.

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However, there are plenty of other types of insurance that you can (and might want to) get: physical damage coverage, comprehensive coverage, collision coverage, and others. It can make your head spin. So get to grips with all of your financial things before you end up having a worse day than others. And don’t forget—if all else fails, there’s nothing shameful about riding a bike to work!

#10

Pumpkin Shot 900 Ft Into A Car At A Local Pumpkin Launching Event

Pumpkin Shot 900 Ft Into A Car At A Local Pumpkin Launching Event

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Picked My Car Up From The Mechanic Yesterday After Having A Bunch Of Things Replaced Totalling $2100 Just To Have Burst Into Flames On Me This Morning. I'm Too Poor For This S***!

Picked My Car Up From The Mechanic Yesterday After Having A Bunch Of Things Replaced Totalling $2100 Just To Have Burst Into Flames On Me This Morning. I'm Too Poor For This S***!

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Andrew Gibb
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

let me guess- the mechanic spilled oil in the engine compartment, but didn't clean it up properly....

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#12

A Boulder Fell On My In-Laws Car In Idyllwild CA

A Boulder Fell On My In-Laws Car In Idyllwild CA

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My Dad's Old Truck Got Hit By A Truck Carrying Old Rotten Potato Slurry To A Feed Lot For Cows. His Passenger Window Was Down

My Dad's Old Truck Got Hit By A Truck Carrying Old Rotten Potato Slurry To A Feed Lot For Cows. His Passenger Window Was Down

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This Happened To My Car Today!

This Happened To My Car Today!

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#15

Garbage Truck Caught Fire Then Exploded In My Driveway. 2 Of Our Cars Damaged, 1 Totally. The Siding On Our House Melted Off, But Everyone Is Safe

Garbage Truck Caught Fire Then Exploded In My Driveway. 2 Of Our Cars Damaged, 1 Totally. The Siding On Our House Melted Off, But Everyone Is Safe

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Anne
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well.. at least.. this will be paid for... (I mean.. out of all the others.. that's a bit positive..)

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#16

When You Try To Open Your Eyes In The Morning, But The Sand Is Holding Them Together

When You Try To Open Your Eyes In The Morning, But The Sand Is Holding Them Together

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Mclaren Inside A Dealership Gets Hit By A Loose Truck Wheel

Mclaren Inside A Dealership Gets Hit By A Loose Truck Wheel

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My Wheels Fell Off While Driving

My Wheels Fell Off While Driving

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WilvanderHeijden
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of the reasons that we must have our car checked every year when it's 5 years and older. Failing to do so means that you automatically get a €130 fine after 2 months of the ultimate date you should have done it.

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#20

When The Snowplow ‘Nicks’ Your Car

When The Snowplow ‘Nicks’ Your Car

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Borrowed My Neighbor’s Truck He Never Drives To Haul Some Stuff. Wanted To Be Nice And Bring It Back Filled Up Since It Was Almost Empty When I Got It

Borrowed My Neighbor’s Truck He Never Drives To Haul Some Stuff. Wanted To Be Nice And Bring It Back Filled Up Since It Was Almost Empty When I Got It

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#22

As If Covid-19 And Losing Jobs Wasn't Bad Enough, We Just Lost Both Cars To A Tree. Happy Easter Everyone!

As If Covid-19 And Losing Jobs Wasn't Bad Enough, We Just Lost Both Cars To A Tree. Happy Easter Everyone!

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LuckyL
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ohhhhh no - hope next year will be a lot better to you and everything will turn out fine

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#23

When You’re Out For A Nice Sunday Drive

When You’re Out For A Nice Sunday Drive

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Driving My Wife's New Car (Still On The First Tank Of Gas) When This Happened

Driving My Wife's New Car (Still On The First Tank Of Gas) When This Happened

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#25

Played At Topgolf For The First Time Yesterday. This Is What I Found When I Got To My Car

Played At Topgolf For The First Time Yesterday. This Is What I Found When I Got To My Car

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Irish Parking Lot

Irish Parking Lot

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Candace Fitzpatrick
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ladies view in Killarney, Ireland. Too bad the driver won’t be able to finish driving that scenic route! It’s so beautiful!

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#28

Car After Tarmac Was Being Laid On The Floor Above In A Car Park

Car After Tarmac Was Being Laid On The Floor Above In A Car Park

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Guy’s Neighbors Left Their Car Windows Open Overnight

Guy’s Neighbors Left Their Car Windows Open Overnight

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Kenny Kulbiski
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Been there , done that. Sweep the snow out (I used a leaf blower) turn the heater on and carry on. It was a little damp for awhile but nothing permanent.

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New Neighbours Painted Their Fence Yesterday, Now Our Car Looks Like This. All Over

New Neighbours Painted Their Fence Yesterday, Now Our Car Looks Like This. All Over

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#31

The F Fell Off My Ford Fiesta Flame. Now I Drive A Ford Fiesta Lame

The F Fell Off My Ford Fiesta Flame. Now I Drive A Ford Fiesta Lame

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#32

You Can Drive On The Beach Here, How Cool Is That!!!

You Can Drive On The Beach Here, How Cool Is That!!!

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#33

Today Someone Decided To Make An Illegal U Turn At The Worst Possible Time

Today Someone Decided To Make An Illegal U Turn At The Worst Possible Time

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This Is My Dad’s ‘72 Buick Skylark Floating Away During Hurricane Sally. By The Time They Rescued Their Other Cars, This One Had Water In The Tailpipe And Wouldn’t Drive. RIP

This Is My Dad’s ‘72 Buick Skylark Floating Away During Hurricane Sally. By The Time They Rescued Their Other Cars, This One Had Water In The Tailpipe And Wouldn’t Drive. RIP

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A Bear Decided To Investigate My Sister’s Car Last Night

A Bear Decided To Investigate My Sister’s Car Last Night

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Pungent Sauce
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Better than a bear IN your car. The destruction, and the smell, is irreversible.

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Spent 2 Hours Detailing My Car Yesterday Only To Have The Construction Crew Working On The Verrazano Bridge Dump Concrete Water All Over Me And Other Motorists Traveling In The Lower Level... Oh And My Sunroof Was Open

Spent 2 Hours Detailing My Car Yesterday Only To Have The Construction Crew Working On The Verrazano Bridge Dump Concrete Water All Over Me And Other Motorists Traveling In The Lower Level... Oh And My Sunroof Was Open

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#37

My Buddy Lives Next Door To A Car Dealership And Forgot His Parking Brake

My Buddy Lives Next Door To A Car Dealership And Forgot His Parking Brake

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When You Hit A Pot Hole On The Highway Doing 70mph

When You Hit A Pot Hole On The Highway Doing 70mph

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#39

Nevada Highway Patrol Tweet This With Caption: "If The Person Who Drove Their Car Onto A Rock Leaving Edc This Morning Wants Their Car They Can Come Talk To NHP Troopers To Get It Back"

Nevada Highway Patrol Tweet This With Caption: "If The Person Who Drove Their Car Onto A Rock Leaving Edc This Morning Wants Their Car They Can Come Talk To NHP Troopers To Get It Back"

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The Wheels On This Brand New 2020 C8 Corvette Were Stolen. (Detroit) P.S. This Car Is Not Even On Sale Yet

The Wheels On This Brand New 2020 C8 Corvette Were Stolen. (Detroit) P.S. This Car Is Not Even On Sale Yet

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#42

A Woman Put 1.5 Gallons Of Windshield Washer Liquid Instead Of Oil

A Woman Put 1.5 Gallons Of Windshield Washer Liquid Instead Of Oil

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Daughter Helped Me Wash My Car But With A Rock

Daughter Helped Me Wash My Car But With A Rock

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K.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now, you’ll have a beautiful memory of her trying to be helpful and doing something with you. All she’s missing is the glitter. (Not being sexist. I cover my scars with shimmer sometimes.)

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Remember To Close Your Door Before Using An Automated Parking System

Remember To Close Your Door Before Using An Automated Parking System

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Bill
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This shouldn't have happened. Should have appropriate limit and perimeter switches like a garage door or industrial machinery

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My Parked Car Was Hit By A Bullet Whilst The Car In Front Of Me Was Being Shot At

My Parked Car Was Hit By A Bullet Whilst The Car In Front Of Me Was Being Shot At

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Friend Forgot He Had Bear Mace In His Car After Camping Over The Weekend, And The Hot Sun Turned It Into A Spice Missile That Shattered The Windshield And Coated The Inside In No-No Foam

Friend Forgot He Had Bear Mace In His Car After Camping Over The Weekend, And The Hot Sun Turned It Into A Spice Missile That Shattered The Windshield And Coated The Inside In No-No Foam

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Keys Swung Into My Car And Got Stuck Before An Exam

Keys Swung Into My Car And Got Stuck Before An Exam

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Foxxy (The Original)
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Meh, if they were actually stuck then just leave them there and take your exam. Deal with it after.

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Got My Car Back From The Body Shop Saturday. Hit A Deer On Tuesday!

Got My Car Back From The Body Shop Saturday. Hit A Deer On Tuesday!

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Left A Sparkling Water In The Car During Winter In Minneapolis

Left A Sparkling Water In The Car During Winter In Minneapolis

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My Car Was Stolen The Other Night And Found Several Hours Later On Fire In A Field. This Really Sucks

My Car Was Stolen The Other Night And Found Several Hours Later On Fire In A Field. This Really Sucks

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#51

My Dad Got Paint Sprayed On His 2-Week-Old Car From A Garbage Truck's Press

My Dad Got Paint Sprayed On His 2-Week-Old Car From A Garbage Truck's Press

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Dropping Your Car Key Into The Well, Cant Open The Well Because The Car Is Parked On It

Dropping Your Car Key Into The Well, Cant Open The Well Because The Car Is Parked On It

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K.
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Magnet on a string. EDIT: Duct tape on a stick. Don’t ask me why I know they work.

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#54

See That Tiny Sliver Of Metal In The Gap? Those Are My Car Keys That I Locked In The Groove Of My Trunk

See That Tiny Sliver Of Metal In The Gap? Those Are My Car Keys That I Locked In The Groove Of My Trunk

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#55

Woke Up To This, They Stole My Bag And My Plates, Used Them On A Stolen Car To Steal From A Local Family Owned Business. Cops Show Up At My Mums And Demand An Alibi From Her As They Were Registered Under Her Name

Woke Up To This, They Stole My Bag And My Plates, Used Them On A Stolen Car To Steal From A Local Family Owned Business. Cops Show Up At My Mums And Demand An Alibi From Her As They Were Registered Under Her Name

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you have a police report for the theft, there shouldn’t be an issue

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I Found Out Someone Cut Through The Convertible Top Of My Unlocked Car, Then It Rained Inside. I Was Let Go From My Job An Hour Later For Some Extra Spice

I Found Out Someone Cut Through The Convertible Top Of My Unlocked Car, Then It Rained Inside. I Was Let Go From My Job An Hour Later For Some Extra Spice

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#57

Car Park Barrier Closed Before The Trailer Got Through

Car Park Barrier Closed Before The Trailer Got Through

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#58

A Gallon Jar Of Honey Cracked And Spilled In My Friend’s Car The Other Day

A Gallon Jar Of Honey Cracked And Spilled In My Friend’s Car The Other Day

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I Ran Over A Full Unopened Gallon Of Ultra White Enamel Paint Sitting On My Garage Floor And Got Some On My Shoe. Notice The Front Window Was Down As An Extra F Me. It Was About 90 Degrees That Day

I Ran Over A Full Unopened Gallon Of Ultra White Enamel Paint Sitting On My Garage Floor And Got Some On My Shoe. Notice The Front Window Was Down As An Extra F Me. It Was About 90 Degrees That Day

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Woke Up To Find Out I Need A Boat To Get To My Car

Woke Up To Find Out I Need A Boat To Get To My Car

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Bill
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't touch the water at all. Notice all the lights still on? Good way to get electrocuted. I'm a licensed electrician btw

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#61

I Prepaid For A Years’ Worth Of Car Washes To Save A Few Bucks

I Prepaid For A Years’ Worth Of Car Washes To Save A Few Bucks

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is fake, "years worth of car washes" really? Look up the business, it's definitely demolished and closed but you couldn't buy a years worth of car washes. This is simply 1 pre-paid car wash.

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I Was Just De-Tangling The Passenger Belt From The Driver’s Side When It Snapped Out Of My Hand And Lodged Itself Under The Parking Brake. Neither Brake Nor Belt Would Budge. Had To Call For A Tow

I Was Just De-Tangling The Passenger Belt From The Driver’s Side When It Snapped Out Of My Hand And Lodged Itself Under The Parking Brake. Neither Brake Nor Belt Would Budge. Had To Call For A Tow

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#63

Should We Tell Them?

Should We Tell Them?

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K.
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They might just burn the car....so no and hope he spider decides to leave.

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