My Car Exploded!

@DianneN (246906)
United States
August 24, 2021 12:45pm CST
After shopping with hubs and getting into the car, I mentioned that it was too early for our dinner reservations last week. After waiting for the light to turn green, hubs stepped on the gas and then, BOOM! We thought someone shot us with a canon! Smoke came from the back of the car and the top was down, so the smell was awful! However, it drove nicely, so we decided to drive it home and call our mechanic. On the way home, it started shaking, so we pulled over to the side of the road. We called our Automobile Association, but sat waiting for a call back for over twenty minutes. They never responded. I pressed a button for connection to concierge service from the car, but hubs noticed a message on the dashboard telling us that we could drive carefully. Called our mechanic and he told us to bring it in immediately. So we drove home, I took the other car and followed hubs to the mechanic. To make a long story short, a special fuel line and other things needed to be ordered. Of course it’s located in a tricky, time- consuming place. Haven’t seen the car in days and days. The good news is that we made it to the restaurant on the dot!
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Aug 21
Oh my goodness, I know that was scary. Especially with the top down. Glad you are safe.
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
24 Aug 21
You never know what will happen next with a car. So glad we were able to drive it home and to the shop. And, darn that AAA!
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Aug 21
@DianneN You were very lucky.
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
24 Aug 21
@CarolDM In retrospect we were. Also thrilled we made it to dinner on time. I needed a martini then, and hubs actually ordered a drink, too.
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@S4mmyboy (3266)
• Mumbai, India
24 Aug 21
Ohhh...it was scary.....Glad that everything is fine........
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
24 Aug 21
Thanks. It better be fine whenever we get it back.
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
24 Aug 21
@S4mmyboy We had it serviced and two new batteries put in at the end of May or the beginning of June. They never noticed this problem. It’s buried deep within the car.
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@S4mmyboy (3266)
• Mumbai, India
24 Aug 21
@DianneN when was it serviced before? Haven't they noticed the issue during the last service?
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@rebelann (111195)
• El Paso, Texas
24 Aug 21
Actually the really good news is that neither of you were hurt in any way nor did you stay stranded on the side of the road. But yeah, being on time for dinner is good news.
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@rebelann (111195)
• El Paso, Texas
24 Aug 21
Back in the day they were so reliable but like so many other organizations they have fallen to the wayside a bit. It's a shame.
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
24 Aug 21
We were very lucky to make it home and to the garage and not ruin the car’s engine. Very disappointed with AAA.
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
24 Aug 21
@rebelann Well, it’s a fantastic and sturdy car. Things happen over time. Actually, I find today’s cars much more reliable than those I grew up with.
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@jstory07 (134477)
• Roseburg, Oregon
24 Aug 21
I hope the car gets fixed soon. What did you have to eat at the restaurant.
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
24 Aug 21
So do I. We had delicious sriracha fried calamari with hot peppers and marina sauce and coleslaw with fish (cod) and chips. Of course I had a martini and hubs ordered a drink after that car fiasco.
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@jstory07 (134477)
• Roseburg, Oregon
24 Aug 21
@DianneN Your meal sounds really good.
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
24 Aug 21
@jstory07 Thanks. It was delicious. I do there for lunch with my friend and always order the fish and chips. They prepare it very well.
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@just4him (306386)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Aug 21
Wow! I'm glad you're both safe and got the car home and to the mechanic.
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
24 Aug 21
Never a dull moment with us. Glad, too, but so aggravated with AAA. Good for nothing!
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@just4him (306386)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Aug 21
@DianneN I'm sorry they didn't come through for you. I hope your car won't be with the mechanic too long. I'm glad you got to the restaurant on time.
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@FaruMesh (3508)
• India
25 Aug 21
Mercedes is a very reliable car... Is it the first time happened?
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@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
25 Aug 21
Seems to be a problem with the fuel.
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
31 Aug 21
@FaruMesh The hydraulic fuel line exploded.
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@FaruMesh (3508)
• India
25 Aug 21
@sjvg1976 If there is an awful smell it may cause of some battery issues..
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@snowy22315 (170025)
• United States
24 Aug 21
Things like that are scary. I would have been freaking out.
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
24 Aug 21
I tried to stay cool, calm, and collected. Now I’m freaked out about the cost of fixing the darn thing up. Just let out a huge sigh…..
@sallypup (57928)
• Centralia, Washington
24 Aug 21
That boom must have woke you right up. That's great that you have another car to use.
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@sallypup (57928)
• Centralia, Washington
24 Aug 21
@DianneN You have three cars? That's a lot of taxes. Good luck.
@DianneN (246906)
• United States
24 Aug 21
The boom almost gave hubs a heart attack. I thought it came from a truck that backfired loudly. And we have a car rotting away in Florida.
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@JudyEv (325854)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Aug 21
That's the really important thing here, isn't it? That you got to the restaurant on time.
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
31 Aug 21
It was our anniversary dinner
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@JudyEv (325854)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Sep 21
@DianneN Oh - so a very important appointment in that case.
@NJChicaa (116013)
• United States
24 Aug 21
I'm glad you guys were okay!
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
24 Aug 21
Me, too. So glad the car is fixable, too.
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• Northampton, England
24 Aug 21
fuel line blew?? Did you put diesel in it young lady?
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
24 Aug 21
A hydraulic fuel line. It was totally destroyed. No, just unleaded.
@dya80dya (33550)
24 Aug 21
This is scary. I am glad you are fine.
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
24 Aug 21
Thanks, Diana. Never a dull moment here.
@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
25 Aug 21
So glad both of you ok and made the dinner in time. What's with your auto association?
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
31 Aug 21
Thanks! It was our anniversary dinner, Beats me. Hubs called to complain and they didn’t even respond to that!
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
1 Sep 21
@DianneN Wow! That's very unusual!
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• Bosnia And Herzegovina
25 Aug 21
good thing all ended as good as possible. i hope your car is fixed soon and i'm glad nothing bad happened to you or your husband. except the shock because of that loud noise
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
31 Aug 21
Thanks! We were lucky. The car is repaired and working just fine now.
@GardenGerty (157563)
• United States
25 Aug 21
That would feel both scary and frustrating. I am glad you could at least drive it carefully to the mechanic.
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@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
25 Aug 21
Was it not showing any indication? Glad to know that you reached on time. Hope your car gets fixed soon.
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@FourWalls (62180)
• United States
24 Aug 21
“Car problems” is a redundant statement. If you’ve got a car, you’ve got problems. Glad there were no injuries or mob activity involved. Hope it’s repaired completely and quickly!
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@DianneN (246906)
• United States
24 Aug 21
You’re right! And thanks.
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@moffittjc (118459)
• Gainesville, Florida
25 Aug 21
I'm glad it wasn't something serious that would have made the car a total loss. And also that you and hubs were safe and didn't get harmed!
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@cacay1 (83223)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
25 Aug 21
Thankful you are safe. Hoping it won't happen again.
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• Indonesia
25 Aug 21
That is so scary I hope you are fine and the car is fixed
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