this post was submitted on 15 Jun 2026
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[–] the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world 47 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Looks like the sort of photo I would have to send to a dispatcher before they would accept that I need a tow because this pile of shit isn't going anywhere.

[–] blimthepixie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 32 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Its my picture, it blew out on the way back to the yard. It was only about 15 miles away so I told the boss I had a puncture and he brought me this

[–] toiletobserver@lemmy.world 25 points 2 days ago

Thanks boss! I'll clock out when I'm able to get back to the shop.

[–] grue@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I think maybe you should've used less understatement.

"Hi boss, the low pressure tyre light thingy has come on"

[–] Godort@lemmy.ca 16 points 2 days ago

Yeah, this is 100% a response to someone's very stupid question.

Some dispatcher that is not allowed to send anyone out until basic troubleshooting is done as you say, or some manager thinking they understand better than you with the question "Well can you try..."