When Edward turned the key in his new BMW this morning, the car wouldn't start. Thus, he should call a tow truck and have the car towed to the wrecking yard.
A) False cause.
B) Missing the point.
C) Accident.
D) No fallacy.
E) Begging the question.

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The conclusion that Edward should have the car towed to the wrecking yard because it wouldn't start one morning misses the point. There could be simpler, less drastic solutions to explore before considering such an extreme action.

When Edward Turned the Key in His New BMW This