How life can bite you in the ass!

[zippydoda]

Wow!!!! Just Wow!!!! But you didn't freak, and just took a big bite of the shit sandwich and did what you had to do. Many props................ O7

 

[AMPhibian]

Jesus!!
I would have had to report the car stolen and walk 3 hrs home.

I got a flat on a boat trailer once 4 miles from home, had a brand new tire at home, called her to drive the tire to me, she said she was busy and I needed to come home and take it.

I made some calls and realized I had towing insurance but I was deflated and disappointed that my wife, now my wife wouldn’t help.

Get her something nice I sure hope you recognize how lucky you are.

 

[East Lake II]

Or AAA

AAA - good to have.

Twice my car wouldn’t start. Was in Flushing in a municipal parking lot. Knew it was the starter, but AAA was able to the car started both times.

 

[East Lake II]

Amazingly enough, I also had a totally unexpected mechanical, an alternator failure at the same spa last year. It happened when I left the house, soon after making the right turn onto the road, smoke started coming out from under the hood, I had enough power to make it to the corner Exxon gas station up the road, the garage guys there took care of me, got to work immediately and in about 3 hours I had a new alternator and battery. Just in case, you never know, I highly recommend them. "Solution Workshop" 609-358-9679. they do towing too, 24 hrs.

“Amazingly enough, I also had a totally unexpected mechanical, an alternator failure at the same spa last year. It happened when I left the house, soon after making the right turn onto the road,…”. Same spa ?

 

[freebeer2go]

Just FYI, a dead key fob battery will NEVER leave you stranded, it's against regulation. There will always be a way to start your car with a dead key fob battery, look it up on your user manual or youtube if you don't know how.

In your particular situation, probably 90% chance your car battery died, if no one is around to help jump your car, then just call road side assistance, from AAA or your insurance company or even your credit card company may offer it. Drive directly to a place that can get your battery replaced.

 

[Johnnylovesmassages]

Just FYI, a dead key fob battery will NEVER leave you stranded, it's against regulation. There will always be a way to start your car with a dead key fob battery, look it up on your user manual or youtube if you don't know how.

In your particular situation, probably 90% chance your car battery died, if no one is around to help jump your car, then just call road side assistance, from AAA or your insurance company or even your credit card company may offer it. Drive directly to a place that can get your battery replaced.

that is true. most fob's have a key that can be extracted to start the car, though I don't know where that key would go.

 

[HotDogJohnny]

Well, most of the time...you are supposed to be able to hold the fob right up against the starter button and it will start the car....or truck in my situation. However, that did not work for me. I am not so sure you can use that "key" for starting the vehicle. The flat bed driver who towed my truck home used it to access a tiny little panel in my console that I didn't even know it was there....but all he used it for was to allow him to put the truck in neutral to make loading it on the flatbed easier.

 

[Outofoffice]

The key on the fob is only to unlock the door. There is a chip in the fob so when placed in the correct spot will allow for starting. Some is in the console and some are actually in the cup holder. I once needed to do this because I kept ignoring the replace battery notification on my dash for a few days. lol

 

[Left]

Everyone should keep an emergency charger in the car. Better than a set of jumper cables.
BTW if your FOB battery ever dies, just hold it next to the start button. There's a small proximity charge, just enough for the sensor to register.

thanks for this tip

 

[HotDogJohnny]

Turns out it was the battery. Two other maintenance deals and the tab today was like $540.

 

[Ellocohombre]

In AMP terms that is three spa visits.

 

[HotDogJohnny]

In AMP terms that is three spa visits.

Yeah...have already done that math.

 

[Sidvicious]

Can I get your wife’s number in case I need help?

 

[yougen]

I'm surprised the tow guy didn't try to jump your truck first.

 

[lonelydog]

AAA would have jumpstarted your car. Even if you are not a member all you have to do is call them and pay for a years membership over the phone, cheaper.

 

[evoman2]

So....I visited the Old Cranbury Road spa the other day. First time there and had an absolute stunner of A visit! Thank God because it was the highlight of my day! Immediately after I left the house, the day went SOUTH! Let me explain.
It was great to see Mama Sophia again after so many years! When I pulled up to the spa and turned off my truck,I happened to notice some wording on my dash.....something like "low battery...fob not detected. I thought okay, I am going to have to replace the battery in the fob. Well, upon trying to start the truck......um....nada. It wasn't starting. In fact,it seemed like a dead battery. Oh shit! Of all places for my vehicle to quit on me.
Now, I have mentioned on here that my wife is fully aware of my mongering and is cool with it. At times, she has even suggested that I..." Need a visit" in effect tellng me I need to go get some Asian lovin. So...called her up to let her know what was going down. Told her that I was going to call my local towing guy to come pick me up and tow the truck back to my home.
Tow guy says did you check the battery in the fob, it could be dead. Even if it was, I was nowhere near anywhere to get a new one. Plus, when he asked where I was, and I told him around forty minutes away, he sort of sighed, implying his displeasure of tge distance. I told him okay, I would call home to figure out how to maybe get the second fob to me since that has set in a drawer and was never used.
Having my wife bring me the other fob was very risky. She doesn't have a license for another four or five years. We will let that lay there peacefully. Well, she decides that "she can do this." Man, this had ugly written all over it. She had to use her phone as her GPS......she's nervous as hell driving to begin with and the GPS is giving her trouble. At one point she is almost crying during one of about seven phone calls before she finally finds her way to the spa.
Talk about awkward...my wife is rescuing me from a spa location! I called Sophia inside to tell her what was happening to alleviate any concerns of hers. Meanwhile, while my wife is on her way, one o two patrons arrive and leave. My wife arrives, gives me the fob and lo and behold, that one doesnt work either. Now, I have to get a flatbed. Calling this place and that....while doing that, a patron exits the spa with my wife sitting in her car....at least thankful that she made it there with no problem. The monger actually asks if he can help but I explain the situation and thank him for the offer.
Had to wait an hour for the flatbed to show up. Did make it home...but it cost me $475 for the freaking tow! Replaced the batteries in the two fobs.....nope, that wasn't it. Now I have to get another tow to my local Toyota and then pay for whatever needs fixing. Hopefully its jyst the battery. Who knows, but more dough will be involved!
I'm not bitter. I'm not actually complaining. I have learned to just smile and jump the hurdle and move on with life. Just thought that I would convey this little nightmare to show how fate got me good at the worst possible place. Thats life I guess.

That is my fear to break down at a massage parlor, you are lucky to be able to call your wife to get you. ( get AAA) avoid the whole ordeal.
When choosing AMP I will make sure to have an explanation for being in that area therefore I always have limited options.