The car was brought to a stop in less than three minutes.
Raegan was still rattled after the car stopped.
Her car was equipped with run-flat tires, which were not supposed to burst unexpectedly.
Raegan took a deep breath and stepped out to check the car.
The street she had just driven on had a manhole cover sticking out, with sharp nails all around it.
It seemed like a trap had been set on purpose.
Who would do something like that?
Fortunately, Raegan was relatively calm.
A less experienced driver might have ended up rolling the car.
Just then, a lady in her sixties approached Raegan, exclaiming, âOh dear, what happened? Did your tire burst?â
Raegan just nodded.
The lady quickly suggested, âYouâre quite lucky! My son has been a mechanic for years.
How about I get him to change your tire?â
Raegan found the ladyâs offer too enthusiastic and politely refused, âNo, thanks.
â
Raegan planned to call for a tow truck and possibly get a replacement vehicle.
But time was tight.
The lady lingered close by, chattering away about swapping the tire for Raegan.
Raegan firmly declined and moved away to phone for help.
When she finished the call and looked back, her car was already lifted on a jack.
A dirty man in his thirties was replacing the tire.
Raegan came over with a serious expression, asking, âWhat are you doing?â
The lady responded with a smile, âNo need to worry.
Weâre just helping you with the tire change.
â
Raeganâs expression turned to a scowl.
âI didnât give you permission to do that.
â
The lady laughed Lightly.
âYou say you didnât ask, but we couldnât have proceeded without your approval, right?â
Raegan was at a loss for words.
She had explicitly declined their help.
Nevertheless, the man finished the job swiftly.
The lady quickly said, âThere you go.
Itâs all set.
Your car is lovely, and weâve fitted a top-notch tire, typically priced over ten thousand.
But for you, just nine thousand eight hundred.
â
Raegan glanced at the tire, clearly cheap and probably not even worth a hundred.
And they were asking for nine thousand eight hundred! This was obviously a scam! She said, âI donât need it.
Please take it off.
â
The ladyâs attitude shifted immediately, and she said arrogantly, âWeâve already put it on.
If we remove it now, itâll be considered used.
Then who would buy it?â
Raegan stood her ground.
âI never requested this service.
You went ahead without my consent.
â
The lady was relentless, replying, âWow, you look great behind the wheel of this fancy car.
Is it really worth bargaining over this small amount? Fine! Let me make it easier for you.
Eight thousand eight hundred.
How does that sound?â