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50 Times Car Mechanics Took Pics Of What They Were Dealing With So Others Would Believe Them (New Pics)
Having a car is a commitment to yourself. If you properly take care of it, you will keep yourself safe on the road.
But some people have serious trouble with maintaining their ride.
Luckily for them, cars are tough and know how to talk. They make noises and vibrations, and all kinds of complaints, telling their owners to get some help. All they have to do is listen.
A few months ago, we at Bored Panda published an article on the subreddit r/JustRolledIntoTheShop, a place where mechanics share photos of the craziest things they see on the job. Since then, the online community has continued to showcase the biggest surprises they find under the hood (or the trunk, or the fender, or...), so we figured we should put together an update on it. Enjoy!
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#1
Not A Rolled In But More Of A Birth Into The Shop... Stray Left A Puddle Of Kittens Out In Our Side Yard A Year Ago. The Neighbour Took This One Home And The Boss Took Another
CATMONSTER2018 4 years ago
I am simple boy, I see cat, I hit upvote, I ask others to upvote.
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deanna woods 4 years ago
That is so cute and bless their little hearts. I hope these little babies are okay.
Demon Child 4 years ago
I don't understand cars at all...obviously I get this one but thank you to the people who explain these🤗
Going to a mechanic to get your car fixed is one thing, but there's also something about being able to make at least basic repairs by yourself. It gives you pleasure, working with your hands. Not everyone's born a car-savvy genius, but we can always learn! Plus, not everyone has an uncle who's a handyman or a petrolhead grandad to teach us. Luckily, the Internet is always here to help when we need it the most.
Nick Gerhardt points out in an article on Family Handyman, that you should start off with the smallest things and work your way up. For instance, you can kick things off by replacing your wiper blades or your air filter. Then, maybe try replacing the bulbs.
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#2
Just Saved This Lil Guy. I Had To Remove The Front End Of The Vehicle To Do It, But He Is Now Free And Alive And Well
Aimee Walker 4 years ago
Like cats, bunnies seem to have the power to become fluid. Also like cats they can't seem to get back out of situations they get into while liquid...
Daniel Marsh 4 years ago
Seriously? Am I that old that I'm the first one to say that? No-one else remembers the Rabbit?
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Senior tech editor at Jalopnik and owner of far too many Jeeps, David Tracy, shares this sentiment. If you want a crash course in wrenching, he suggests you buy yourself a junker. According to Tracy, it is the single best way to learn to fix cars. Especially if you're young and/or don't have much money, because you’ll be forced to do your own repairs.
"Coming out of high school, I hadn't turned a single wrench. I hadn't changed my oil, I hadn't changed spark plugs," Tracy writes. "Heck, I hadn’t even changed my air filter. I was a total noob. But then I got to college and bought a 215,000 mile 1992 Jeep Cherokee — a total pile of junk."
#3
The Eyes After A 30 Mile Trip
Hope in Jesus with Olivia 4 years ago
This is how we ended up with our cat. As a kitten he climbed into my husbands truck after a job at a cabin in the middle of nowhere. We love him even tho he's an evil little monster 😂
ComfyPanda 4 years ago
That cat has seen things. And by the look on the face...they weren't good things either.
#4
Soooooo
Mark Schilling 4 years ago
"Bonnet" -- sorry, I can never not laugh at bonnet and boot.
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BlackPearltheSeaWing/NightWing 4 years ago
That's an entire nest in there...how did the person who owned the car not notice?
Catlady6000 4 years ago
How did it not catch fire on the way to the mechanics?
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Leslie Burleson 4 years ago
They're actually nice and chill ... as long as they aren't nesting babies
Tracy's Jeep had rust holes in the rocker panels, a huge exhaust leak, a bad fuel pump, a bad power steering line, brakes that would seize when it got slightly warm outside, filthy brown transmission fluid, and leaky gaskets everywhere. But he wasn't discouraged by it. Tracy was intrigued. And he didn't really have another option.
"It was my only car and I spent all my money on textbooks, so I had no choice but to learn to fix it myself. I also had no garage, so most of my wrenching was done in parking garages or on the street side."
#5
Customer Said All 4 Of Them Were Uninjured But We Can’t Say The Same About The Car
[ HoneyNutAngel ] 4 years ago
Oma gosh- Is that you Dora??? Did you save them? (This is all just a joke glad they're safe.)
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Bush Ar 4 years ago
Looking at this picture made me feel like there's something shoved up my nose lol
Marcellus the Third 4 years ago
How did the windscreen not get broken?! Yes tip of tree a bit bendy, but at this speed (because when slow you don't get it in that far) I'd think it would crack the window.
#6
Customer Said Her Husband Patched The Tire But It Keeps Leaking Air
Marcellus the Third 4 years ago
Doubt the life insurance will pay him out though. Bit too obvious...
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Sum Guy 4 years ago
I think as part of driving school lessons, taking care of a car should also be included before passing and getting your license
Mangelo Il Fumatori 4 years ago (edited)
Should've used Flex-Seal tape. :D (Disclaimer: Please don't try this at home.)
Jackie Nettleton 4 years ago
This just screams “I didn’t mean to kill her your honour honestly I didn’t”
"With the help of some friends at a neighboring university, I learned the basics. They taught me to change plugs, replace my valve cover gasket, and change my oil. Just that little bit of guidance was all I needed to get the ball rolling," Tracy says.
That was the beginning of my love affair for wrenching. And now, with my new project, I’m learning quite a lot more. You can learn, too. Just go ahead and buy that Volkswagen Type III Squareback on Craigslist you’ve been salivating over.
#7
I Swear These Customers Do This On Purpose
Locked In The Cellar 4 years ago
Because people love these things, but only in October ;-)
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#8
Guess Somebody Has A Hard Time Remembering
Foxxy (The Original) 4 years ago
This person must have experienced a few flat batteries in their life lol.
Emily Ducat 4 years ago
My first thought was why is the passenger getting reminded to turn the lights off???
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MAL 4 years ago
My dad has a giant "KEY" sign on the window of his car. He got so use to having keyless start on his last car, that he has to remind himself to take the keys with him even after using them to turn the car off. I love him, but I got sick of taking him a spare set of keys every time he locked himself out. Hence, the sign.
Misstaken138 4 years ago
I have a giant "key" sign on my steering wheel. I've locked my keys in my car more times than I'd like to admit. Your dad is not alone. Lol.
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SuavePotato 4 years ago
at first I was like "why would the passenger be controlling the lights??" but then I remembered Americans drive backwards lol
Car addict 4 years ago
this is why infinity and nissan has a loud constant "beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep" until you turn your lights off
María Hermida 4 years ago
My car is old, but the moment you remove the keys from the ignition, if the lights are on, it starts to beep very loud. Unless you are deaf, it's impossible to forget to turn off the lights. Aren't all cars like that?
#9
Well... Almost Pissed My Pants... Caught Off Guard
Misstaken138 4 years ago
I have the exact same car seat. Every time I get in my car and look in the rearview mirror I think there's someone in my car. You'd think I'd remember, but I don't and it scares the heck out of me every time.
#10
Found A Friend
Parker Stanley 4 years ago
SOOOOO CUTE! my husband found a bunny in our flipped over trash cans once, our kids were rough when playing basketball...
SirPatTheCat 4 years ago
Might be a wild bunny that got caught in in the car or shop though
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If you do get your old VW Type III Squareback, you're gonna want to change the oil, go through the brakes, and do a basic tune-up. So go out and get some tools.
"The heart of any toolset is the socket set, so start there. My first set was a cheapo one from AutoZone. It worked okay for light-duty things, but then I had to take my bumper bolts off, and I ended up breaking ratchets and shearing extensions," Tracy explains. "You can get a pretty decent socket set from Wal-Mart for $60 or so."
#11
When You're Towing A Car Behind Your Rv, Remember To Put It In Neutral
backatya 4 years ago
Honey the RV feels a little sluggish on this road trip. I wonder why. I guess he never looks in his mirrors either. He could have seen the smoke and eventually the spark flying off the rims lol
Load More Replies... Robert T 4 years ago
Threw me for a second there - was thinking why would not putting it in neutral do that - front wheel drive car being towed with the back wheels raised - in which case also make sure that you lock off the steering otherwise the car could end up wandering about behind the RV and either cause an accident of even flip the RV.
M O'Connell 4 years ago
But if they were dolly-towing it, why weren't the front tires the ones on the dolly? I think they must have been dinghy-towing it, which is generally not recommended for most new cars anyway.
Load More Replies... Car addict 4 years ago
how long does it take you to notice that half of your rim is gone.....wait, how did you not notice that you are getting held back by a 3550 lb car
Douglas Turner 4 years ago
So, honey, I lowered the front end of the car. It's pretty hot, I think
Suzanne Slifer 4 years ago
Were They Somehow Towing It Backwards ? Because When I See Them Being Towed Behind The Front Is Always On A Partial Trailer .
#12
Customer States Left Rear Tire Is Flat, Please Repair
#13
Customer Says "Don't Worry, It's Friendly"
OK, let's say your car isn't that bad. Then what? Well, if your ride is (somewhat) decent and you just want to know how to change the brakes, YouTube has the answers.
"I can't tell you how many times I've gone to YouTube to learn how to fix something. In fact, I referenced a YouTube video to figure out how to pull the engine from my Jeep Cherokee," Tracy says.
#14
So, We've Got A New Regular Customer In The Shop Now Apparently
Angela B 4 years ago
He is great with nuts. Not so great with bolts, tyres, gaskets, oil changes, spark plugs, filters, batteries, coolant, fan belrs. Did I mention he is GREAT with nuts though?
Huzzar Huzzar 4 years ago
About time they stopped living off of handouts and did some “Real work!” 😂
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Suzanne Slifer 4 years ago
ummmm ... Can I See Your Driver's License And Registration Because You Look Way To Young To Be Allowed To Drive ?.
#15
My New Carpeting
#16
There's A Battery Terminal In There Somewhere
Ryan Deschanel 4 years ago
I know nothing about chemistry, but when a battery which basically works with acids and ions starts creating such alien residue, it is probably wrong.
Catlady6000 4 years ago
Pretty much. I had a car that ate up batteries, even after we changed out the cables and put in a new battery and pads. I kept a twelve pack of Coca Cola in the car. A twelve ounce can bubbles this stuff right off. You can also liberally sprinkle baking soda and then pour water over it. Both methods will clean it off til you can get it corrected. I'd be surprised if this car was even able to start.
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"There's such a wealth of wrenching knowledge on YouTube, it should be one of your first resources for information on how to fix your car."
That being said, be careful and use some judgment. Anybody can post stuff on YouTube, so if some guy uploads a video and cuts his brake lines and tells you it will get you better gas mileage because of the decreased brake drag, you might want to turn your brain on and think about that for a second.
#17
Customer Asked Me To Put Their Spare Tire On. Saw A Cement Atlas Ball In The Back. Those Things Are Solid Concrete And This Thing Weights Like 150lbs. I Said No Way. I'm Not Blowing Out My Back On A Job I'm Not Being Paid For
Stephen Wild 4 years ago
I used to put cement blocks in the trunk of my 1972 REAR DRIVE Toyota to improve its terrible behaviour in snowy conditions. By placing more weight over the driving wheels, traction was improved. 'WAS' is the keyword here... Very few cars today are, of course, rear drive. Adding weight over the rear wheels does not improve the traction of a front wheel or four wheel drive vehicle... in fact, it will worsen it if anything, besides adversely affecting braking, handling, and fuel economy... Thirty five years ago, while the switch from rear to front drive was underway, it was not uncommon to see this as people continued the practice out of habit... this person is a real diehard, however...
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2WheelTravlr 4 years ago
Imagine what this thing would do if the driver got in a wreck. Shudder.
elfin 4 years ago
I wonder if the customer is aware that this just might affect his gas mileage?
Francis 4 years ago
You need to remove the sphere in order to get to the spare tire..
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Mewton’s Third Paw 4 years ago
Good point. You can’t drive on a spare very long.
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Raynell 4 years ago
Had to Google it myself. They're used in strong-man competitions to see who can pick them up or hold them the longest.
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Sister Just Bought A New Nintendo Switch. This Is Her Tire. Priorities
No you didn't 4 years ago
The thing is that she can only play with her Nintendo switch as long as she's alive.
Kim Irving 4 years ago
An alignment might be a good idea as well looking at the wear pattern....
WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago
It's quite clear that you're missing a functional brain when you rather spent money on a toy than on buying new tires to improve your and other peoples safety.
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Suzanne Slifer 4 years ago
Well You Can REALLY Tell She Was Badly Burning Rubber To The Store To Receive Her NINTENDO SWITCH !!! Lucky For Her They Had Some Or Else She Would Have Needed To Burn Even More Rubber To Another Store .
#19
How American
Eliška Hůlková 4 years ago
I want my freedom to become the most hideous corpse someone will see in their entire life!
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Catlady6000 4 years ago
The U.S. is still a relatively young country. My guess is the new hasn't worn off yet, the flag still has that "new flag" scent?
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Gilad Levy 4 years ago
i mean i sometimes like having a bag on my passenger side seat without my car sounding the alarm but ok.
LOttawa 4 years ago
I wrote the same on a comment above... People on BP didn't see the logic of this because Im getting downvoted 🤷🏻♀️
Load More Replies... MAL 4 years ago
Anyone with that amount of stupidity deserves what they get for not wearing their seatbelt. Sorry, not sorry.
LOttawa 4 years ago
Doesn't necessarily mean the person doesn't wear their seatbelt. I had one of these and used it on the passenger side when I had something on the seat to stop the very sensitive seatbelt light from flashing (it was an unnecessary visual distraction).
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Let’s All Just Try And Be Decent 4 years ago
Does anyone find it ironic that the people who are banging on about being "controlled and monitored" by the government are also obsessed with the flag that represents it? Never really occurred to me until now, but it's such an "only in America" thing.
ChickyChicky 4 years ago
Yes. And also the Constitution, the basis of the government, is the best most awesome government creation EVER, but apparently we can't trust the government it created 🧐
Load More Replies...The next logical step would be to get a repair manual, a step-by-step guide on how to fix things. Get one. "You can get a Chilton or Haynes manual for about $25 at any car parts store, or, better yet, download or buy a hard copy of a factory service manual for your car. These books can save you tons of time and effort, especially when it comes to stuff like torque specs and fluid capacities," Tracy advises.
#20
When You Dispute The Bill And Tell The Other Mechanic To Just Put The Motor Back In The Car
Paul Davies 4 years ago
Well they asked for it didn't they. The mechanic was only doing what he was told!
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M O'Connell 4 years ago
That's the engine and the transaxle removed as one unit.
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Lisa Chambers 4 years ago
That is never going to go back into it's rightful place. Do not mess with the MINI.
#21
Customer Complains Of Fuel Smell. This Is Half Of The Gas Cans He Has In The Back
Teucer T 4 years ago
Okay, folks... Don't keep gas cans in your car... Not even in your trunk... Even if they're empty, the fumes are dangerous.
Teucer T 4 years ago
Automobile engineers have spent a century making sure cars don't explode... And somehow people believe a car will explode just from sliding down a steep incline.
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#22
Expecting Snow And Ice Statewide Tomorrow. Cs “.. And Don’t Try To Sell Me New Tires - Don’t Need Them!”
Stephen Wild 4 years ago
I think I would call the police department to get a second opinion before allowing them to drive this out of my shop...
PhybreAwptic 4 years ago
Look up tread wear patterns. Different problems give you abnormal tread wear. This is a perfect example of over inflation of the tire.
Load More Replies... Yettichild 4 years ago
In the US they can't legally let them leave the shop with those tires. They HAVE to replace them.
Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
You can't drive on those tires in any state I've ever lived in, in the USA.
Elemintent 4 years ago
And... you don't get to leave the shop without replacing them. It's not just about you jerk!
Vicki Perizzolo 4 years ago
you can't cure stupid but you can call the cops ahead of time to let them know a hazard is on the road
#23
Customer's Vehicle Has Been Overheating For The Past Month
Marcellus the Third 4 years ago
The K&N filter logo is reminiscent of Dunkin Donuts styling; maybe they mixed up some order.
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Troux 4 years ago
It looks like oil that was last changed during the Bush administration.
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JessG 4 years ago
No, it's oil that's old and thick and nasty. Needed an oil change 10 years ago
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Amber Womack 4 years ago
Sure someone didn't pour sugar in their oil tank? I had a malicious ex do that to me, and when my father the mechanic fixed it that's what it looked like
Memere 4 years ago
It's supposed to be the engine oil, but it looks like it hasn't been changed in years.
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Can’t Explain To The Elderly That They Don’t Need An Oil Change After 8mo/23 Miles
Requiem 4 years ago
they dont need peace of mind. pretend to do it and not waste resources then. I have a 99 astro van from my grandparents that is mint and 36000 kms because they barely drove.
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BluEyedSeoulite 4 years ago
Probably confused but better that it gets changed too often than the alternative
Teucer T 4 years ago
It's not milk, people... It doesn't spoil after 3 months. The "three months or 3,000 miles) means if you live in a city and spend most of your time idling in traffic, you should not wait until 30,000 miles. Frankly, this problem could have solved ages ago if they'd just switched from "miles" to "run hours" like we do for generators.
Teucer T 4 years ago
Damn... Wish I had the ability to edit posts I make after midnight.
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#25
Who's Talking
Nicky Melville 4 years ago
Religious bumper stickers are just ASKING for trouble. I love the people who have 'HONK IF YOU LOVE JESUS" on their bumper and the next time another Christian gives them a friendly honk, they forget they've got the sticker on and give the other driver the finger when they pass!
Vaida Kuodytė 4 years ago
When I was rearended in a traffic jam, and hit another car in front, my car looked like this. The offending and the one in front barely got scratched.
#26
Just Rolled Into The Shop
Paul Davies 4 years ago
Maybe it was going in there for the brakes to be fixed?
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Linus Nilsson 4 years ago
I see the problem. It's not the right kind of "car". Easy mistake to make
Laura Mende 4 years ago
Just Deutsche Bahn moments... Nothing special, happens almost every few days. Really!! Read a german newspaper, every once in a while there is "Train crashes in station" or "Train crashes in (put some stuff in)" or they derail or something else. No joke!
Suzanne Slifer 4 years ago
That In No Way Looks Like A Train-Tunnel !!! or "BUS"-ting On Through !!! {Because I Can't Tell If It's Supposed To Be A Train Or A Bus .}
James F. Wilson Jr. 4 years ago
Don't worry,it will mostlly fold back out when he leaves. Maybe ?
#27
Inside Of The Smokers Cars From Earlier
Ryan Deschanel 4 years ago
If they are alone, it is their problem, but my parents have always been smoking in the car and in the house, even when my little brother and I were in there too, even when he was a baby.
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Foregone Conclusion 4 years ago
Look at the discoloration. It takes a few seconds to see
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Becca Gizmo the Squirrel 4 years ago
My ex's mom's house was like this. Tar literally rolled down the walls like wet paint.
Memere 4 years ago
I've seen houses like that - I helped my brother clean & repaint his house after his chain smoking ex left & he quit smoking. And the windows were awful - had to use plastic scrapers on them!
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#28
Grandpa Said "Just Pump The Tire Up"
Mili Del Rio 4 years ago
Omg. I worked at a call center for years....these were the customers who call wishing death upon us when we had to tell them NO there is no warranty coverage.
WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago
Have him sign a statement that you told him that he was driving a dead trap and that he knew it and accepted full responsibility.
Vaida Kuodytė 4 years ago
If I had a tyre like that, I wouldn't touch it with a 10ft pole, not to mention get in the car and drive
Memere 4 years ago
A tire repair plug, to plug a hole. Lots of repair kits come with them, but this one doesn't look like it's been done correctly anyway.
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#29
My Dad Asked Me To Come Over And Give Him A Hand With His Vette. He Hands Me A Pair Of Gloves To Wear Around The Headers. Uh, No Thanks Dad
Andy Acceber 4 years ago
Wow, I hope you bought dad new gloves. Those had some serious longevity, but it's definitely time to be done with them.
Michelle Carlson 4 years ago
The gloves were probably fine. It's only when the fibers start to shred that asbestos is an issue. Still a great product if you can use it.
Load More Replies... Katherine Boag 4 years ago
Asbestos is safe unless it is being damaged around you: allowing you to inhale asbestos particles.
Al Christensen 4 years ago
And, really, the problem is among those who work(ed) in high concentrations of it, like in asbestos mines, asbestos manufacturing processes, asbestos installation and so on. Occasional brief exposure is not a problem.
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Dolly_of TheCowboy 2 years ago
Yeah I was wondering was it previously part of flash suit attire
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Shellia Ventura 4 years ago
Wow, I never knew that they made gloves out of Asbestos. I learn something new everyday!!! This is so sick that they make these.
Suzanne Slifer 4 years ago
It Doesn't Say Anything About Vaping Or Using Chewing Tobacco Though So I Guess If You Feel The Need To You Should Be Safe With Those . 😳😲😨😵
Caffeine72 4 years ago
I've regularly used these for handling liquid nitrogen. They're great for thermal insulation. It's just when they start shedding that they're dangerous. And my old house had asbestos shingle siding (House was built in 1906). Got me a discount on insurance for being fire-retardant. Asbestos is only dangerous when it's broken up.
#30
Customer Installed The Wrong Battery And Slammed The Hood Down. I’ve Seen It All Now
Happy Happy Gay Guy 4 years ago
A friend's boyfriend had a brand new Audi A5 with fewer than 300 miles. The mechanic forgot a tool on top of the engine and shut the hood. They offered bodywork and paint, but he demanded another car.
Ms.GB 4 years ago
My husband was checking under the hood of my car and forgot that my hood has a bar to keep it open (his stays open) He slammed it down bent the bar and dented my hood. It was really hard for me not to get mad but he was already stressed so I pretended to laugh it off.
#31
Anyone Else Hate These Kind Of Carseats? Scared The Hell Out Of Me
Jackie Nettleton 4 years ago
I would get this type of car seat for my niece and the Batman for the nephew
Laura Stenger 4 years ago
💩...never seen one! Know what I’ll be doing in parking lots tomorrow...besides making words up for license plates
Maeve Quigley 1 year ago
This is pretty dangerous, if the car got into a crash or on fire the paramedics/police would waste time trying to save the "kid".
#32
When The Edible Starts Kicking In
Blake Ingram 4 years ago
Misaligned, weighted wrong, could be a couple of reasons.
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Suzanne Haigh 4 years ago
Are these things legal in the USA? They certainly are not in Britain
#33
He Drove 700km Like This In Outback Aussie, Rims So Bent He Couldn’t Get The Nuts Off To Change Them
Robert T 4 years ago
Have you seen the roads in the outback? One good sized boulder, or a bit of rain and get a wheel off the road, and bang three flat tyres with dented rims.
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Suzanne Slifer 4 years ago
This Is 1 Of Their Special Trucks Isn't It ? If So I Can Imagine Things Like This Happening A Lot .
Stacey Montebello 4 years ago (edited)
Its all them corrugations on the Great Central Road. #RoadTrain
Frank Hammer 4 years ago
When you're driving in outback Aussie This is literally the cheaper & simpler choice Between living and dying! I'm not kidding!
#34
Engine Swap That I Bought Off Of Facebook Marketplace... Turned Fine And Seemed To Have Good Compression There, But This Was Hiding Under The Valve Cover
Liz the Wanderer 4 years ago
And that's why you don't buy anything more complicated than a lamp on fb.
Mita Ghosh 4 years ago
Even the things on titanic are in better condition than this nastiness.
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Kandy Hender 4 years ago (edited)
I think it was submerged in either the ocean or a river
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DungeonQuestPlayer 4 years ago
hmmm lets see. Dog vomit, Dog vomit, Dog vomit. Oh did i mention Dog vomit
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Perfumista Perfumista 4 years ago
Why were they marinading it and how were they planning on cooking it?
#35
Paper, Rock, Scissors On This One
Kisses4Katie 4 years ago
Maybe they just put that on there so people would social distance away from their car.
#36
Pick Up Your Starfire Slicks From Your Local Pep Boys!
Ryan Deschanel 4 years ago
But I do not think they do their pit-stop as frequently.
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Monica Martinez Castañeda 4 years ago
My thoughts: if the driver of this car causes an accident... Is he held responsible for the damages? In Spain he/she would definitely be...
Kandy Hender 4 years ago
These dudes have been doing donuts not far from my place I reckon, lol
#37
A Customer Came And Said "I Can Smell Something A Little Bit And There's Small Noise Front Right"
Robert T 4 years ago
It is unusual for a coil spring to snap in the middle like that - usually the ends sheer off - but when it happened to me I actually heard it go - and it was like a cartoon - it went "gadoioioioing!!!".
M O'Connell 4 years ago
It didn't snap in the middle, the end of the spring distorted and popped off of its perch.
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Monika Rhodes 4 years ago
'Small noise'? When my coil broke- the whole village could hear me driving back home.
Thomas Turnbull 4 years ago
Had this happen twice with my Citroen C2 noise like a cannon going off. Parked both times. Known fault.
#38
Northeast USA, It Seems Nobody Ever Buys Tires Anymore
WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago
Still no excuse for putting your and other peoples safety on the line. How you'd feel if you killed someone because your tires were worn?
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Curry on... 4 years ago (edited)
I need to get new tires this year for my little Prius. $600. And that's not including the installation, balancing, etc., etc. that gets added on.
Amy Begun Saab 4 years ago
Because no one can really afford anything right now-if you work for a company that pays almost $8 an hour.
#39
Yeah, She Felt The Car Was A Little Slower Today
Deep One 4 years ago
I had the same thing happen to my cargo van. It wasn't the emergency brake. The calipers (I think) had locked up. It smelled like metal being cut with a torch.
Load More Replies... Robert T 4 years ago
Well unless they started fitting shopping trolleys with carbon-ceramic brakes, that's literally a "red hot" brake disc/rotor.
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Tomasz Ulanowski 4 years ago
I had to check the comments, to make sure, what I was seeing was true XD
Russell Bowman 4 years ago
You see the same thing at night during the Le Mans ... when the cars slow from 140mph to 40 to take a sharp turn ... and they do that for 24 hours
#40
Just Rolled Into The Shop... Guy Came In For A Flat Repair, Didn't Understand That He Needed A New Sensor After He Twisted His Stem Off With Pliers. Thought I Was Ripping Him Off When I Told Him He Needed New Lugs And Studs. Brakes Were Metal To Metal And He Said They Were Brand New
Sue Kozin 4 years ago
Needed in schools, basic Home Economics, Auto shop, and shop classes. Start with basic classes and for all students.
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John Otruba 4 years ago
Every one with a "donut" spare...check the pressure BEFORE you need it. They are made to use at 60psi and filled for vehicle delivery at 20 psi..if you have no air pump you have no useable spare
#41
Normally I Don't Post Here But I Couldn't Resist With This One
Catlady6000 4 years ago
My first car. Bought it all by myself, no help from any body. My friend says "Did you look under the hood? You should always look under the hood before you buy" Ha. We looked under the hood, the battery was propped up with dirty socks and fastened on with a neck tie.
Grumble O'Pug 4 years ago
The thing about nylon straps is that they rip when they fail, so ....
#42
This Could Get Messy
Ripley 4 years ago
Coolant. Doesn't usually go in the glove box, though . . .
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Damon Hill 4 years ago
Remember the good old days when you could change one from inside the fender area? Now they make it so you have to dismantle half the car. Car designers NEVER talk to mechanics and they themselves know absolutely nothing about car repairs or maintenance.
Thorfin Wolfsbane 4 years ago
They're probably wondering how they'll raise those teenage mutant ninja turtles when they don't know ninjitsu
#43
When The Dealership Lets A Kid With 0 Manual Transmission Experience Test Drive A Mazdaspeed 3
Pixie 4 years ago
Can someone please explain for the non-mechanics among us, what are we seeing here?
Blakkur Sverrir 4 years ago
You are looking at a worn down/destroyed clutch. On a manual transmission its the part that transfers the power from the engine to the gearbox. By pushing the left foot-pedal you can seperate the two, so you can change gears. Its working via friction.
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Sum Guy 4 years ago
I don't get why some countries don't do driving tests using manual cars like we do in Southern Africa. you leave with a proper license and can drive manual and automatic cars... also helps on weekends when you have to race someone
Robert T 4 years ago
In the UK, if you pass your test in an automatic, you can only drive an automatic, but if you pass in a manual you can drive either.
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Robert Kotula 4 years ago
As a European driver, I wonder how stupid people have to be to cause this much damage to a manual gearbox.
martin734 4 years ago
Those are the remains of a clutch plate. This is caused by very poor clutch control like engaging the clutch at too high engine RPM, driving with your foot on the clutch pedal causing it to slip or by using the clutch to hold the vehicle on a hill instead of the handbrake. The clutch plate is attached to the input shaft of the gearbox and presses against the engine flywheel to transmit power from the engine to the gearbox. When it looks like this, your car won't move.
AzKhaleesi 4 years ago
You destroyed a clutch like this in one test drive? that's either extremely impressive or mazda's suck, I'm gonna go with the former, because I used to have a Mazda (manual transmission) that I learned to drive stick on and it was amazing
Jackie Nettleton 4 years ago
In the uk we have two types of car licenses that you can get, the first is the standard license which lets you drive any car no matter the transmission and a second one that is for people like this kid who can drive an automatic but that’s all they cannot drive a manual car with out having to do the full license which is a better option than this
somnomania 4 years ago
i didn't even know anything was still being made that wasn't automatic! the last time i encountered anything that wasn't was probably 25 years ago now.
#44
Rolled In For Timing And Exhaust Work But Couldn’t Help But Notice The Custom Lift
Lisa Chambers 4 years ago
That is nothing. I inspected a lifted truck and its recon paperwork so they could obtain a decal for on base driving. After doing this a few times, you can see if the lift was done properly. But this one guy, I could plainly see he had lifted his truck with approximately 14 hockey pucks. I told him I wasnt signing off on it. He got big mad and told me he would come back later. I just put it in the notes what he had done, and then contact the state permit office and advised them what he did by giving them the VIN and plate. I saw him at lunch standing on the side of the road furious as his truck was parted into 2 halves. Lucky to be alive.
#45
Passenger Door Felt A Bit Heavy
Gyro Pilot 4 years ago
Yes, happens all of the time, which is why the drain holes on the bottom must be kept clear of debris, paint, tar, etc.
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Anna roberts 4 years ago
Seriously? In all cars? Never knew this at all. There are rubber strips on the door panels where the windows go up and down, aren't the supposed to prevent this?
Damon Hill 4 years ago
My wifes Impala does this all the time. Constantly having to clear the drain holes. Designed to rust out, an exact quote from a GM corporate rep.
#46
So We Have A New Advisor
YoyoSthlm 4 years ago
This one is not funny. I had a car that started to go faster and faster without me pushing the gas pedal. It's a legit serious problem, no fault on her side. Also, I might be overreacting here, but it feels like part of the "joke" is that a female was driving, indicating that when the husband drives there's no problem. But She can mean she's the only one driving that car.
devi L. 4 years ago
Had a '07 Toyota Yaris with the same speed issue. Toyota can't figure out what's wrong and denies there's any issue
Load More Replies... Bill 4 years ago
Why is this on here? Nothing funny about a failing transmission. The mechanic should be able to translate what the customer means
Bill 4 years ago
I drive a GM and am having similar issues. They are replacing the transmission
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Marsha Peters 4 years ago
That's 'momentum'... She might try driving in reverse to see if it pulls to the Back -- for some variety.
Tammy Hawkins 4 years ago
Pulling to the front while driving, excellent outcome for a car 100% Pass!
#47
Some Honesty Tests Are Harder Than Others
WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago
They are accident detectors. If they are broken, you were in an accident.
Grant Barke 4 years ago
What's the point of that. Wouldn't damage to the car be enough evidence you were in an accident.
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#48
Another Super Safe Michigan Vehicle. Seat Belts Are For Pussies Anyway
WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago
Michigan is one of the states that doesn't have mandatory safety or emissions inspections. This is the result when we leave it up to the owner to make sure their car is safe to drive.
Memere 4 years ago
Kansas is also one of those states! The only thing they do is run the VIN to see if it's stolen or if there are any warrants out on the owner. I see rust buckets held together with baling twine & duct tape everywhere here!
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Sodium Lights 4 years ago
How do you Americans feel safe on the road with this kind of thing out there? That would be laughed out of the testing station in Europe. Hell, even the missing light lens in the grill would be dubious.
Todd Hunter 4 years ago
Honestly I see the scariest stuff when i drive in Michigan, couple years ago i passed a car on the freeway that had the bumpers bungee corded on, I passed him fast and got the hell away. I often see extremely DIY cars on the roads there.
2WheelTravlr 4 years ago
Wow, nice "custom". Someone needs to take away that guy's wire feed welder.
M O'Connell 4 years ago
So your major problem with this is how neatly the cab-corner was installed?
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People Fought Wars Over This Much Salt
Crissy Brandt 4 years ago
You must be from a place that does not get snow. Bc that salt is nothing.
cookie panda 4 years ago
over in Chicago a few weeks ago I helped scrape so much salt of the car it couldn't even fit in a bucket without spilling.
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Victoria Pitt 4 years ago
I don't think that is that bad?? Do you people not live were there is constant winter weather?
Stacey Montebello 4 years ago
My uncle if from Minnesota his 1980 Ford pick-up has rust holes in the floorboard big enough to put your foot through. He's riveted so many pieces of metal to various parts of the car it's practically a quilt.
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Rikke Visby Wickberg 4 years ago
Well, that's pretty much how all cars looked in January in Denmark. Even if you take a drive thru wash, it looks the same ten minutes later... 🤷🏻
Rikke Visby Wickberg 4 years ago
But then again, we have special anti rust treatment every second year to prevent any real damage. Not saying there is never problems or rust issues, I know there are lots, and that car seriously needs to see some clean water.
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Bogaert David 4 years ago
Pretty much how all cars look in Europe when they say it will snow (not that any snow will fall or at least not much)
DragonflyGreen 4 years ago (edited)
I beg to disagree with commenter saying they don't live in an area with snow and salt. That is a daily occurrence, and the reason why carwashes in the Northeast make the most money during winter. I've personally waited well over an hour a line at a carwash for well over one hour just to clean my car in January. Yep, it freezes, but just crack your door before you get home so it is not frozen shut the next AM. I don't miss it at all. And don't speed out of the place, because it is a sheet of ice due to cars dripping.
#50
Gotcha
Marcellus the Third 4 years ago
Wow, so finally someone succeeded with those screw extractors. Hard to believe.
James F. Wilson Jr. 4 years ago
In aviation, we use "easy-outs" a lot. because the extreme changes of temperatures cause a lot of screws and bolts to freeze up.
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Tiari 4 years ago (edited)
Seeing this I’m really happy about our mandatory bi-yearly vehicle inspection...
YoyoSthlm 4 years ago
I'm sorry, BluEyed, but I rather have some people without cars than having a car that could malfunction at any time and hit and kill other people.
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martin734 4 years ago
This is quite scary. In the UK any vehicle over 3 years old has to have an annual safety check. These are quite thorough and 1/3 of cars fail. Main problems are faulty lights, worn suspension and steering components, corrosion, worn tyres and engine warning lights staying on.
Ivy Ruonakoski 4 years ago
Yeah, I had an inspector tutting at me last year because I had something dangly hanging off my rear view mirror.
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lara 4 years ago
We own a rental store, you would NOT believe some of the things that people do. One time a man came in driving a brand new Cadillac. He wanted to rent a concrete saw, a big one. OK, we asked where he wanted it delivered. He said "I ain't paying no delivery charges, just put it in the trunk of my car." "Sir, that will be very bad for your car." We rent those, primarily, to contractors and they haul them away on flat bed trucks. This guy insisted that we load the saw into his trunk. We made him sign a note saying that he had insisted on it against advice. The saw weighed over 340 pounds. It took three guys to load it. We had to tie the lid down. When he left the back of the car was scrapping all the way down the road. And when he brought it back, he found someone with a flat bed to help him bring it back. We have people rent white tablecloths for weddings and they use ball point pens to draw on them We even had a bride who provide "magic markers" to kids to draw on them.
Maximeowlien Robespurre 4 years ago
My dad would get a kick out of this, he's been a mechanic for almost 30 years and has to deal with this insanity every day.
Skadi Lifdis 4 years ago
My boyfriend got a car from his sister. She tried charging us $500 for it. I said absolutely not after getting 4 brand new tires on it. The mechanic asked my boyfriend if he knew the front axle was wrapped in cellophane. He did not. He mentioned it to his step-dad who replied "I hope he didn't take it off. There's a crack in the axle and I put the cellophane on to hold it together.". We drove with our kids in the car until then. And as a bonus - there was a weathered clothespin holding wires in place in the engine we didn't know about either. Fun s**t.
Kandy Hender 4 years ago
I'm glad I am not a relative of his sister.............has she got a life insurance policy on him!?
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Tiari 4 years ago (edited)
Seeing this I’m really happy about our mandatory bi-yearly vehicle inspection...
YoyoSthlm 4 years ago
I'm sorry, BluEyed, but I rather have some people without cars than having a car that could malfunction at any time and hit and kill other people.
Load More Replies... martin734 4 years ago
This is quite scary. In the UK any vehicle over 3 years old has to have an annual safety check. These are quite thorough and 1/3 of cars fail. Main problems are faulty lights, worn suspension and steering components, corrosion, worn tyres and engine warning lights staying on.
Ivy Ruonakoski 4 years ago
Yeah, I had an inspector tutting at me last year because I had something dangly hanging off my rear view mirror.
Load More Replies... lara 4 years ago
We own a rental store, you would NOT believe some of the things that people do. One time a man came in driving a brand new Cadillac. He wanted to rent a concrete saw, a big one. OK, we asked where he wanted it delivered. He said "I ain't paying no delivery charges, just put it in the trunk of my car." "Sir, that will be very bad for your car." We rent those, primarily, to contractors and they haul them away on flat bed trucks. This guy insisted that we load the saw into his trunk. We made him sign a note saying that he had insisted on it against advice. The saw weighed over 340 pounds. It took three guys to load it. We had to tie the lid down. When he left the back of the car was scrapping all the way down the road. And when he brought it back, he found someone with a flat bed to help him bring it back. We have people rent white tablecloths for weddings and they use ball point pens to draw on them We even had a bride who provide "magic markers" to kids to draw on them.
Maximeowlien Robespurre 4 years ago
My dad would get a kick out of this, he's been a mechanic for almost 30 years and has to deal with this insanity every day.
Skadi Lifdis 4 years ago
My boyfriend got a car from his sister. She tried charging us $500 for it. I said absolutely not after getting 4 brand new tires on it. The mechanic asked my boyfriend if he knew the front axle was wrapped in cellophane. He did not. He mentioned it to his step-dad who replied "I hope he didn't take it off. There's a crack in the axle and I put the cellophane on to hold it together.". We drove with our kids in the car until then. And as a bonus - there was a weathered clothespin holding wires in place in the engine we didn't know about either. Fun s**t.
Kandy Hender 4 years ago
I'm glad I am not a relative of his sister.............has she got a life insurance policy on him!?
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