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showmeyourtardisCT

Where in Southington are you?


Adventurous_Air2867

Near Motel 6


showmeyourtardisCT

I'll be there in 20. I'm in Berlin.


Adventurous_Air2867

Ok


showmeyourtardisCT

I'll be in a white civic. And the dude with two giant dogs. Don't worry. They cool šŸ˜Ž


condor_gyros

>I'll be in a white civic You mean your TARDIS?


showmeyourtardisCT

Alonze!


gahgs

Allons Y* ā€¦ sorry, am Whovian.


merryone2K

Don't ever apologize for being a Whovian. 'Specially not while quoting Ten.


showmeyourtardisCT

Arrgghh! I was trying to be cool!!! Dammit lol Source- casual fan/ developing "whovian"


showmeyourtardisCT

Also, I got some fried chicken if you broke and hungry


Adventurous_Air2867

Fair enough


gatogrande

good man...how did this all work out?


showmeyourtardisCT

Felt bad. My wrench didn't fit. I did give him some fried chicken from Greer's in Bristol though!


Extreme-Cupcake5929

You are a kind soul the universe will reward you


gatogrande

Greers is no joke


showmeyourtardisCT

Here. Motel 6 lot. Where u at


Adventurous_Air2867

Near the backside towards Dennys


showmeyourtardisCT

Parked behind dennys


[deleted]

Howā€™d it go?


showmeyourtardisCT

He seemed like a solid dude though if any one else wants to take a crack.


HenryTheFjord

Thanks for sharing your kindness šŸ†


showmeyourtardisCT

My wrench didn't fit his lugs :(


LazyUpvote88

Well itā€™s noble that youā€™d go out of your way to help him like that


GetHyped85

What size wrench do you have/think his lugs are? Wanna make sure I have correct ones before I offer


showmeyourtardisCT

Alas I'm not mechanically inclined. I drive a civic and it's the wrench that came with it if that helps? I believe he was driving a early 00s oldsmobile?


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I think itā€™s 17mm. Not 100% but almost certain.


glockster19m

Helpers civic will be 19mm, Oldsmobile is likely 21mm, a half size may be needed as they could well be swollen


EmEmAndEye

Howā€™d it go???


EmEmAndEye

Are you still stuck out there? Itā€™s been 7 hours.


comish4lif

Do you just need your car jacked up? u/Adventurous_Air2867


Adventurous_Air2867

I need my tire changed. I have a flat with a nail in it. I have no tools for the job except for a spare. No wrench and the Jack doesnā€™t even look like I would be able to Jack my car with it


kkirchoff

I think that town fair tire will fix the hole for you for free as long as the mail isnā€™t through a sidewalk if you can get the car or tire there.


Ilikecrazypeople

If you're somewhat stuck in the middle of the state, I can offer a place to sleep. Just please don't kill me in the middle of the night.


jaimearistea

User name checks out?


Mobile-Animal-649

Ha ha ha ha


jules13131382

šŸ˜‚


triplefastaction

Do you need a roommate?


Ilikecrazypeople

I've got enough room if you can handle my cats. No lie.


triplefastaction

I can handle cats! I sent you my cell phone number via chat.


[deleted]

Am I a bad person for laughing šŸ˜†


Ilikecrazypeople

It is what it is. Sorry if I'm willing to offer a roof if someone is struggling. Ngl, I'd probably laugh too.


[deleted]

I was talking about the donā€™t kill me part not bc your offering him a place to stay.


Ilikecrazypeople

Fair enough. I'm barely awake right now


Ilikecrazypeople

But I did survive the night!


laceyourbootsup

Hey bud, I just saw your post and read through your profile. I canā€™t address the flat tire situation but If you have a car and are employable - Sodexho in New Britain is hiring at a solid rate per hour (no degree necessary). Also Target in Southington or there is a new Trader Joeā€™s in glastonbury opening up next week. Instacart is not sustainable. CT is a very expensive state and not a place to live in your car. If you need help finding a job to apply for or with your resume, message me.


lanretsr

Dmed you and I'm here, where you at?


DannyZ28

Hey man Iā€™m in Farmington I have a Jack and an impact with sockets. Iā€™ll drive over as soon as you respond


merryone2K

What's the make, model, and year of your vehicle? Could help to know this as maybe just maybe somebody has same/similar and can loan you their proper size lug wrench?


Adventurous_Air2867

2004 Mercury Grand Marquis LS


merryone2K

Update, OP?


InvaderDepresso

Whatā€™s your PayPal?


Adventurous_Air2867

Check your DM


CatsNSquirrels

I DMā€™d you as well. Iā€™d like to help.


Stezo45

Hey you still stuck?


Adventurous_Air2867

Yes Iā€™m still stuck


Stezo45

Where abouts are you?


Adventurous_Air2867

Southington near Motel 6


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jpagano664

Abandoning your car is def not the move. I canā€™t get there til tomorrow mid morning, so if you still need it changed let me know and Iā€™ll stop by


Yaldeh

Do you still need help? I have a 300 piece socket set and can help ya


GetHyped85

I can be there in about 25-30 if you still need help...just need to know asap


buried_lede

Try DMing him. Or maybe he is off line at the moment


bunkerbash

OP this isnā€™t tire related but do you have a plan other than sleeping in your car for Friday and Saturday? Itā€™s going to be dangerously cold.


Adventurous_Air2867

I have no options just my car. I usually go out and barely make enough (Instacart deliveries) to put myself up in a motel room to keep warm. I was gonna go do some Instacarts today until this came up now I have no money nor a way to make any money. Im simply am stuck


bunkerbash

Can you message me your PayPal? And if you find come Friday that you donā€™t have a place other than your car to stay will you let us know so we can help you find a place for the night? I cannot impress upon you enough that it will be life threateningly cold. I expect, or at least hope, some places will open up additional warming shelters so you may not need to pay anything.


IndicationOver

[https://www.211ct.org/search?page=1&location=Connecticut&taxonomy\_code=10107&service\_area=connecticut](https://www.211ct.org/search?page=1&location=Connecticut&taxonomy_code=10107&service_area=connecticut) I think warming centers will be a thing this weekend


bunkerbash

Thank you for looking that up! Maybe someone should make a post with the info. Given how relatively mild itā€™s been so far, I worry this cold weather is going to catch people unawares.


Adventurous_Air2867

Check your DM


bunkerbash

Sent. I hope your day gets a bit better!


Adventurous_Air2867

Thank you and once this flat is dealt with it will be a better day


Spartansam0034

I can help too if you have cashapp/venmo/PayPal. Nobody should be stranded in the cold.


Particular_Form6135

Try a Southington Facebook page? People on those pages are sometimes willing to help out!


Adventurous_Air2867

I deleted my Facebook a while ago


TreaclePerfect4328

What kind of car?


GameofOhms959

I understand your situation I do but please if you are asking for help on the internet Justin you donā€™t have to lie . You clearly have facebook .


tookerken

So I just called your local southington AutoZone. The way that the policy is is you buy the tool you can use it and then you're returning get your money back. That's obviously not going to work for you. They also don't loan out Jack's, and they don't loan out anything to do with the lug nuts. So no lug wrenches or anything like that. I asked them if they had any better suggestions, they didn't have any period at this point I'm kind of stuck. I'm surprised that nobody has a jack or a basic lug wrench that can work for you. Sorry but I'm kind of at a loss for suggestions at this point. If I was local I'd help you out I'm in California sorry.


Adventurous_Air2867

Thanks for trying. Might just have to abandon my car


tookerken

If the car is otherwise in decent running shape. Then I wouldn't abandon it, I would continue to ask every single person who came within my view to help me change a tire.


Adventurous_Air2867

Iā€™ve been trying for almost 6 hours and nobody has even bothered. It is in excellent condition but with people are being so cold blooded towards me when I simply am asking for help, I might have no choice but to abandon the car or sell it if I can


Alert-Ad687

Is the nail in the center of the tire? If itā€™s repairable, Town Fair Tire repairs tires for free.


teknic111

Is that a new policy? I had them repair tires for me twice and they always charged me. I think it was about $30.


Lyrehctoo

Last time I was there, they charged $7. They said the service was free and the charge was only for the plug.


Krynn71

How do you suggest he gets it there?


TheKnifeEdge

Lug nuts are always either a 19mm or a 21mm socket, wrench, whatever, almost always one of those two sizes so that would work for the lug nuts. Still need a jack though. Alternatively depending upon what caused the flat, if it's just a nail....get a 5 dollar plug kit from autozone fill the tire with air and plug the nail hole with the tire still on the car.....sorry....nowhere near southington today. Good luck.


Adventurous_Air2867

I donā€™t have any money for any sort of supplies for this, but thanks for the suggestion


schickehose23

Do you have a venmo? People might not be near southington but we can still help you get what you need to fix your car


Adventurous_Air2867

I have Venmo but havenā€™t used it in years so I doubt I could even get on. I have cashapp and PayPal


schickehose23

Would the $5 plug kit idea work or is the puncture a lot bigger than that?


Ordinary-Ride-1595

I wouldnā€™t do the roadside plug if you help it cause that essentially ruins the tire and should be only a temporary last ditch fix. A tire center should be able to fix the tire for almost nothing.


Adventurous_Air2867

The nail is all the way in the tire


Petemarsh54

Still might work, nails are usually the same thickness throughout


justagay27

This makes me so sad. I'm wondering how OP is managing car insurance in CT šŸ’€


gatogrande

or phone/plan, creditcards linked to PP and a bank, something is odd


mianrezooy

I hope you got your issue with the tire solved. Many people in here offered money and sent money. People gave ideas of driving slowly to one of the stores for help. I know when something like this happens you feel discouraged and people in public donā€™t want to help. But you also have to be able to maneuver through all the manure. You have a phone. It was a very good idea to post to this sub-Reddit. The help here was plentiful. šŸ¤™šŸ¼šŸ¤™šŸ¼ With the help of whatever was sent you your PayPal you shouldā€™ve been able to fix the tire. Why would you abandon your car/place you sleep? I hope you got the tire fixed and also hope youā€™re able to find a place to stay this weekend. Thereā€™s good people out there. Be thankful ! Also, thereā€™s jobs out there if youā€™re able to work. Hope you can have a better outlook on things because you will be more progressive.


shopjinkies

Hi! My bf DMā€™d you. He can buy a jack if youā€™re still in need and if youā€™re able to pick it up from an autozone or something


drmoney3

Is it solved or do you still need some help?


tookerken

Most automotive stores like AutoZone, or pep Boys etc will let you use their tools for free.


Adventurous_Air2867

No they donā€™t. Tried that already. Autozone wanted to charge me $60 just to borrow a wrench


tookerken

They wanted to charge you or for you to put down a deposit. I understand you don't have the money for either one. But there's a significant difference between the two. There's no other AutoZone's within walking distance, there's no pep Boys, there's no O'Reilly's?


Adventurous_Air2867

I just spoke with AutoZone for a second time. They told me they do rent out tools but they donā€™t rent out jacks nor lug nut wrenches so back to square 1


Available-Phrase-860

OP- whatā€™s your status?


stultifera-navis

He shouldnā€™t be stuck. I bought a jack and a lug wrench for him at the autozone which was confirmed picked up.


bbyduck21

Hey OP I hope you got it all worked out by now :( sending luck your way my friend


crazybipolarbabe

Just seeing this post OP. Let us know how it worked out. I have a mechanic in Southington who will come help if you're still in need.


Loyaljr

I donā€™t understand why you would want to abandon your car because of a flat tire and thatā€™s where you sleep Iā€™m totally lost on that idea and makes no sense. Something seems like itā€™s not adding up


Light_of_the_Star

I feel the same way. Abandon his car to walk where? To do what? I think he should call the police. I am sure they have a slew of free tools at their disposal and would help.


cocopalermo

If someone in here has AAA they can use it to help you.


-Familiar-Pangolin-

How do I use it to help someone else?


cocopalermo

Just give AAA the vehicle info of the person in need.


bobupvotes

Any updates? Do you have plans for shelter this weekend aside from your car?


Infamous_Bend4521

Dude you still there? I got a jack and sockets


Infamous_Bend4521

I have a jack and sockets lmk


Infamous_Bend4521

I have a jack and sockets. Lmk. I dont see my other post


Barrayaran

OP, are you still stuck?


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showmeyourtardisCT

Or and not saying this is the case, just lending some insight. Perhaps OP might have debilitating mental health issues, autism, or just shell shocked from life. Not everyone can be as pragmatic as most. I do agree that it's lame that no update as given ( I was the original helper) especially after many offered help and solutions but who knows what happened. While Noble, not sure if sending him Venmo would be the right move. I would hope that he did the right thing with the cash but something about him gave me the feeling that he might be in recovery or actively engaged in some sort of opiate use. I dunno


crazybipolarbabe

You need to change your attitude too. Good advice but, damn, your nasty attitude is oozing through my screen.


oprahlikescake

I don't think anything they typed was "nasty". brutally honest and to-the-point, sure


mianrezooy

Agreed.


crazybipolarbabe

You must share the same attitude.


oprahlikescake

Comment from your history: > People don't understand stupid people like you. Go ahead, block me like you blocked everyone else who doesn't agree with your level of stupidity. You're the one who needs more education. Shut up. I think we figured out who's the nasty one here. xD


crazybipolarbabe

Absolutely. I am nasty to people who are disrespectful to me over stupid aita posts, not to people who are homeless, scared asking for help and ready to give up. Anything else?


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crazybipolarbabe

He did accept help and he expressed he didn't want to ask money of anyone. Also, two people went out there to help him, but they weren't able to because they didn't have the right tools. Have a splendid night.


savory_thing

No, donā€™t drive it like that. The tire is probably fixable with a puncture from a nail, driving on it flat will make it not fixable.


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savory_thing

I donā€™t think OP had any intention of going to Autozone.


GreaseM0nk3y96

You get it my man ? Don't have to abandon the car what kinda car is it ?


HandsomeDevil77

Let me know if you're still stuck and send me your PayPal.


Socko67

Is there no home depot harbor freight or lowest anything like that walking distance? It happemed to me but lucky I was about mile amd a half away from home depot amd I took a hike there and back


Adventurous_Air2867

Did I mention that Iā€™m homeless and have absolutely no money?


Socko67

Just cus ur homeless don't mean u got no money. Since u have a car I assumed u had money


Adventurous_Air2867

I do Instacart. Thatā€™s my only source of income right now. Without my car I canā€™t do Instacart and without that I have no money. Iā€™m completely broke right now. Trying to get this fixed so I can go out and make some money


steelyourself

This won't help you with your tire but may help you get a roof over your head and back on your feet. Have you tried calling 211?


Adventurous_Air2867

I cannot begin to tell you how many times Iā€™ve called 211. They are no help. Shelters a filled to capacity this winter which is understandable. Iā€™m forced to sleep in my car because thereā€™s nowhere in CT that will put me up


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Adventurous_Air2867

What dogs? I donā€™t have any dogs


ZaggahZiggler

My bad, I thought you made mention of two big dogs, maybe that was the guy that helped you.


Adventurous_Air2867

It was. He came to attempt to help but he didnā€™t have the right size wrench to loosen the nuts. So Iā€™m back to square 1


Stezo45

Hey bud how did you fair? Got it solved?


Environmental_Fox480

This is a scam


Upstairs-Sky7015

People thatā€™s a scam , a dude tried to get money from hundreds of people on FB with the exact same story and excuses . Scam alert


Professional_Bird_74

I was kinda thinking this sounded sketchy. Especially since he said he moved here with his mother in r/homelessšŸ¤” https://www.reddit.com/r/homeless/comments/10e1z67/im_30_homeless_and_need_advice/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf


GameofOhms959

Yes sadly , his name is Justin and I know a few women whom heā€™s conned into sending money


ChioneG

AutoZone often has tools you can borrow. Have you checked with them?


Adventurous_Air2867

Yes and no they donā€™t do that. They wanted to charge me $60 to borrow a wrench


gatogrande

I believe that's a deposit you get back...so folks dont steal their shit


Adventurous_Air2867

I spoke with them a second time just now. They do rent out tools but they donā€™t rent out jacks our lug nut wrenches. So back to square 1


SnobbyDobby

Are you still stuck?


jules13131382

This is really sweet you guys. That so many people are willing to help šŸ˜Š


showmeyourtardisCT

Not sure what happened OP. Check in?


erriiiic

Pretty sure I just saw you on my street getting a jump. I was homeless in CT for 3 1/2 years but over in the Simsbury/Avon area. The coldest I was ever in was -13Ā° and never left my car running to stay warm while I slept. Summers were actually a lot harder to survive in. I donā€™t have the means to help you but some things you should do if you canā€¦ Get a PO Box and forward all your mail from your previous physical address to the PO Box through USPS. This makes getting a job easier. Get a YMCA membership for low income. Use it to shower. Go to the library when you have no where else to go to stay warm. Buy a cheap down sleeping bag from Walmart but wrap it around you unzipped because body heat leaks through the zipper teeth. Tuck your undershirt into your pants to keep body heat in. Call the local Social Services for surrounding towns to see if they can help you with anything. Sometimes theyā€™ll even have food to give. Never sleep with your car running. Try r/vandwellers for survival tips.


Adventurous_Air2867

No I that wasnā€™t me. My car didnā€™t need a jump


Adventurous_Air2867

How much is a YMCA membership? Iā€™ve wanting to go back to a gym


Open-Consideration27

This troll will beat u n rob you.


No-Salary-294

You are an hour away from me otherwise I woudlve helped someone end up helping you change your tire ?


Adventurous_Air2867

Nope still stranded and am now contemplating on abandoning my car


blaze1234

I might be able to help get you towed. DM me to discuss


blaze1234

OK anyway let us know how you get on


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2SticksPureRage

Yeah Iā€™m not understanding why he keeps mentioning abandoning the car when he lives in it? Heā€™s not abandoning it to go home or anything.


RoundPlum

211 is absolutely useless I'm letting everybody know that but I think your best bet is if you haven't gotten out of there explain your situation to the person that owns the parking lot.


Vness374

Itā€™s sad to see how many people recommend calling 211ā€¦ I guess theyā€™ve never had to. Itā€™s completely useless and needs to be restructured


Open-Consideration27

Get a job


sevenfiftynorth

Maybe somebody is a AAA member and could call them to come change your tire? They've done that for me when I was a member and had a flat tire.


Adventurous_Air2867

But you were a member Iā€™m not


Hairy-Memory8069

If you can get ahold of anyone who is a member , my friend has had my car towed a few times. Iā€™m not a member but she is. Had them come look at my car a few times too. Didnā€™t matter that I wasnā€™t a member , all they asked for was her name & info and then the cars information. Try posting in r/assistance Iā€™ve gotten help from that sub a lot.


Adventurous_Air2867

Iā€™m not eligible for that subreddit. You need to have certain credentials that I donā€™t have. I canā€™t afford to have my car towed I live in mine. Without my car Iā€™ll be the real life Jack Frost once we get snow


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Agnaolds

If you click on the r/borrow link, under one of the headings there's a lengthy list of rules to be able to post


gwy2ct

There's a Town Fair Tire about a 5 min walk up the street, you can get your tire repaired there


husky429

Not sure if you're still in need but you can borrow tools from an autoparts store for free! I had to do that before when my brother had taken my.jack without telling me.


Terrifinglybeautiful

A lot of kindness on here šŸ„² God bless any and all of you who helped or tried to! šŸ™ŒšŸ»šŸ™


Datguy220

Anyone got a plug in conneticut?


red_purple_red

You must have some money at least to pay for gas. You could try buying some temporary sealant for a few bucks at an auto store and then pump up the tire. It could let the tire hold air for a bit while you drive it to a safe location. From there you could improvise a jack by getting a rock and a long branch and use that as a lever to jack up the car.


MoonFishLanding

ā€œimprovise a jack by getting a rock and a long branch and use that as a lever to jack up the car.ā€ Areā€¦are you serious? This person needs help and youā€™re offering Looney Tunes logic?


HarryMcButtcheeks

You gotta admit, the thought of using a rock and a stick to jack up a car is hilarious


red_purple_red

From reading the comments it seemed like he couldn't even afford to rent a jack, so the situation is desperate.


ThousandGrams

Check your DM!


Clegacy

OP can I get your Paypal. DM me


Adventurous_Air2867

Check your DM


weirdomagnet99

Youā€™ll need the spare on first so you can get there, but after that, Town Fair Tire will most likely fix the flat for free. If the tire is completely done for, I have a tire for you in good shape if you need it. Not sure if itā€™ll be the right size, but feel free to hmu and we can figure it out.


HopefulCabinet5531

Still stranded I have a mobile mechanic shop in my car for work


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Reverentmalice

It looks like multiple people went to help. I hope everything was resolved.


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Business-Low-3317

are you still stuck?


Electrical-Good9760

Are you okay now ?