These Are Your Saddest 'Stuck On The Side Of The Road' Stories

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We love our cars. As much as we like to think that they’ll be there for us forever, sometimes that just isn’t the case.

Last week, I asked you for your saddest “stuck on the side of the road” stories. Some were truly terrible and nightmarish. But some had happy endings! I suppose it’s all about perspective.

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I’m sure at the time, it was terrible being in these situations. But now you can laugh about them over a beer. Or a glass of wine. Or whatever.

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Just Keep Driving (dartingd)

Just because you stopped doesn’t mean other drivers will.

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Nothing And Nowhere (Eshameh)

They see me rollin’.

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New Relationship (Arbitrary and Capricious)

This is the stuff from which life partnerships are made.

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Classic Mini (gotlightsaber)

Always carry extra fuel.

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Before And After (Aaron)

Well, at least you have a story now.

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Burnout (Lokiparts)

You mean AWD cars don’t do burnouts?

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Heat (LegsMalone)

Drive, sit, cool. Rinse and repeat.

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The XJ That Got Away (Beeramid Scheme)

Sorry about the car, buddy.

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Bad Things Happen In... Fives (norsairius)

Hindsight is 20/20.

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RV Problems (Pibbs says once you go Swede)

The most nightmarish of car troubles.

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Axeman (Jumbojeepman)

You must have been relieved when the cell phone was invented.

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Enterprise (Green Knight)

Filed under: rental stories.

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Rockin’ Van (Pepperz)

Jankiness pays sometimes.

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