What is something that could break down a car that...

[adfsghjn]

...could be fixed in like a day? I called out of work today and told them my car broke down far away. I have to work next on thursday, and I know they're going to ask me about it. I told the manager something popped beneath my car and then it just stopped.

adfsghjn Reviewed by adfsghjn on 02-15-2006. What is something that could break down a car that... ...could be fixed in like a day? I called out of work today and told them my car broke down far away. I have to work next on thursday, and I know they're going to ask me about it. I told the manager something popped beneath my car and then it just stopped. Rating: 5

[bonsaiguy]

...could be fixed in like a day? I called out of work today and told them my car broke down far away. I have to work next on thursday, and I know they're going to ask me about it. I told the manager something popped beneath my car and then it just stopped.

Depends on what year it is but most cars after 1995 have a serpentine belt. Often when it goes it's because the idler pulley or water pump have failed also.
It's not usually something that most folks can fix themselves unless they have the right tools.

[STDzRus]

Your battery died and it wouldn't turn over, your starter failed because it's old and now everything is fine.

P.S. You simply recharged the battry and it started to run.

[Jennifer K]

Your battery died and it wouldn't turn over, your starter failed because it's old and now everything is fine.

P.S. You simply recharged the battry and it started to run.

Excellent advice! :dance: :stoned:

[endo..jay]

say it was your starter, your car wont start and you will hear a clickwhen you turn the key

[officerleeroy]

Tell them the flux capacitor went out

[Whos Carl]

Say you spilt bong water on the electrics and something went pop.

[del...]

yeah, i've used the old "alternater went out on me and left me stranded..." a couple times. it'll fit with your story too as the battery will drain if the alt/starter isn't working, eventually shutting down everything and usually without warning, except for the idiot light (which doesn't work an many older vehicles...at least ones i've owned). it takes some time to pull out and replace and if there's a junk yard nearby you can also add the time it takes to pull out the replacement. they run around 2-400 to fix...just had one put into my '85 toyota p/u and it cost 200 even but was done by a friend and was told it would easily be half-again that much if done by a mechanic...so go from there for your story details...

[LOVElife]

Say the Hampsters are on Annual leave and therefore unwilling to turn the engine over in your car!!!

[jonny]

Say it turned out to be the fan belt.

Its easily fixed, but not necersarily the first place you look when you have a problem

J