Can you share some car auction horror stories?
I heard about an auction where a buyer bought a luxury car. Later, it turned out that the car had unpaid liens on it. The previous owner had some financial issues and the auction company didn't properly check. So the new owner had to go through a lot of legal hassle to clear the title.
Can you share some car horror stories?
Sure. One car horror story is about a family driving at night. Suddenly, their car started making strange noises. Then, the engine died and they were in the middle of a deserted road. They couldn't get any signal on their phones and were really scared waiting for help to arrive.
What are the common problems in car auction horror stories?
Title issues are also frequent. Like in the case where there are liens on the car that the buyer is unaware of until after the purchase. It can create a lot of legal trouble.
Can you share some car camping horror stories?
There was a solo camper who parked his car in a secluded area for camping. As he was about to fall asleep, he heard a faint whispering outside. He couldn't make out what it was saying. He got really freaked out and decided to leave immediately. Later, he found out that there was an old, abandoned house nearby and the wind might have been making strange sounds as it blew through the broken windows, but it was a truly spooky experience for him.
Can you share some car girl horror stories?
A car girl once had a really old second - hand car. One day while driving, she heard a faint whispering sound. At first, she thought it was just the wind. But as she continued driving, the whispering got louder. She was so scared that she stopped the car. It turned out that there was a small leak in the window which was creating an odd sound when the wind blew through it in a certain way, but it gave her quite a scare.
Can you share some Iceland car rental horror stories?
Sure. One horror story could be about getting a car with hidden damages. The rental company didn't note them properly before giving it out. When the renter returned the car, they were charged a huge amount for those damages which they claimed they didn't cause.
Can you share some overseas car sales horror stories?
One horror story is when a customer bought a so - called 'imported luxury car' overseas. When it arrived, it had major mechanical issues that the seller had not disclosed. The engine made strange noises and the brakes were faulty. The customer had to spend a fortune on repairs.
Can you share some auction success stories?
A charity auction held for a local animal shelter had some amazing success. They auctioned off items like signed books by famous authors, and paintings donated by local artists. A book lover won the signed books and paid a good amount. The artists' paintings also fetched high prices. The money raised was used to renovate the animal shelter, providing better facilities for the animals, and it also increased the shelter's popularity in the community.
Can you share some 'car horror story'?
Once I was driving at night on a lonely road. Suddenly, my car radio started making strange static noises all by itself. Then the headlights began to flicker. I was terrified, fearing that something was wrong with the car's electrical system. I quickly pulled over and called for help. It turned out to be a loose wire, but in that moment, it was really scary.
Share some new car horror stories.
One new car horror story is about a brand - new car that had its engine fail just a few days after purchase. The owner was on the highway and suddenly the car lost power. Another is when a new car had a strange rattling noise from the dashboard that the dealership couldn't fix for weeks. And then there was a case where a new car's paint started to peel off in chunks within the first month, which was really frustrating for the owner.
Share some car loan horror stories.
One horror story is when people don't read the fine print carefully. They might end up with a really high interest rate that they didn't expect. For example, a friend of mine thought he got a great deal on a car loan, but later found out there were hidden fees and the interest rate was much higher than what was initially promised.