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If you're counting everything down to the smallest screw, a single car has about 30,000 parts. That's way too many for us average folk to maintain. This means that over time, bad things happen, and we need to take our metal horsies to the mechanic to fix them.

But the state of some of our cars... Due to money shortage, ignorance, or neglect, we DIY or pretend we don't see a problem when it's clear that a professional has to take care of it. So when the inevitable occurs and we pull up to their place begging for help, the poor fellas know they're stuck with it for good.

There's even a subreddit for such situations. r/JustRolledIntoTheShop is a community that collects "those absolutely stupid things" that we bring, roll, or toss into their businesses and car mechanics are pretty popular there. Continue scrolling and you'll understand why.

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Stayed A Little Longer At The Shop To Save This Little Guy From Someone’s Engine Bay

Stayed A Little Longer At The Shop To Save This Little Guy From Someone’s Engine Bay

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...Thank you for saving the kitty. Hope it's alright and being taken care well of.

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A recent study of 2,000 American car owners support the message this subreddit is sending, too. It found as many as a quarter feel they take a risk each time they hit the road as their vehicle is currently in need of repair or no longer runs well.

The study asked people to reflect on the current state of their vehicle and tested their knowledge of car basics. Results showed an alarming number of drivers are rolling the dice on vehicles in need of work — 68 percent said their cars currently have at least one thing wrong with them.

And with so many vehicles in need of love, Americans could stand to do a bit of brushing up on how to take care of their cars a little better. 36 percent of those studied confessed they don’t know the first thing about fixing a flat tire.

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Customer: "Let Me Know When You Are About To Pull My Truck In So I Can Get My Raccoon" And He Sat In The Lobby With A Raccoon Until His Truck Was Done

Customer: "Let Me Know When You Are About To Pull My Truck In So I Can Get My Raccoon" And He Sat In The Lobby With A Raccoon Until His Truck Was Done

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The survey, conducted by Cooper Tires, discovered that nearly half of American car owners think they couldn't change their car’s oil and almost 30 percent believe they couldn't even pick out the correct oil their car needs in the first place.

One in four Americans also aren't confident they could jump-start their vehicle should they need to.

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Even using an air pressure gauge to check tire pressure can prove to be too difficult for nearly one in five Americans.

#3

I Dont Condone Stealing... But Man I Want To

I Dont Condone Stealing... But Man I Want To

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“Although many Americans have a lack of confidence and knowledge when it comes to vehicle maintenance, it’s important to plan ahead and take initiative," Jessica Egerton, director of marketing for Cooper Tires, said. "Don't wait until there is an issue with a vehicle. It’s why Cooper Tires is passionate about helping educate and empower car owners across the country.”

#5

Hood Opens. Hood Is Layed Down Immediately. Tech Exclaims "Oh Hell No."

Hood Opens. Hood Is Layed Down Immediately. Tech Exclaims "Oh Hell No."

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Actual Work Order At Our Shop From One Of Our Technicians

Actual Work Order At Our Shop From One Of Our Technicians

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Elsker
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Unit is now driving just nimbly-bimbly"? Someone had a lot of fun filling out this order:)

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#7

Customer Has Been Coming Since 200k Miles, Said He'd Get To 1 Million. I've Been Waiting For That Day For Years, Today He Casually Rolled Up And Asked To Plug His Tire, Needless To Say Best Tire Plug Ever

Customer Has Been Coming Since 200k Miles, Said He'd Get To 1 Million. I've Been Waiting For That Day For Years, Today He Casually Rolled Up And Asked To Plug His Tire, Needless To Say Best Tire Plug Ever

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#8

The Odds Of A Single 4 Leaf Clover Rooting Into A Fender Line

The Odds Of A Single 4 Leaf Clover Rooting Into A Fender Line

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#9

The Car Sounds Like A Cartoon

The Car Sounds Like A Cartoon

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#10

Customer Refused All 4 Tires On A Rainy Day, She Also Had To Sign A Waiver Before Releasing The Car

Customer Refused All 4 Tires On A Rainy Day, She Also Had To Sign A Waiver Before Releasing The Car

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Christophe Beunens
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this person is putting their own life, and that of innocent people in danger. In Europe, you could go to prison for driving like this.

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#11

Just Crawled Out From Under A Broken Lift

Just Crawled Out From Under A Broken Lift

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#12

I Work At A Rental Company And The Police Brought This Back...

I Work At A Rental Company And The Police Brought This Back...

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#13

Customer Failed To Mention The Fact That His Dog Was In The Vehicle, Scared The Hell Outta Me

Customer Failed To Mention The Fact That His Dog Was In The Vehicle, Scared The Hell Outta Me

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This sweetheart? (Just kidding, totally understandable.)

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#15

Self Aware Prius Owner

Self Aware Prius Owner

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This says a lot about the kind of friends he has, or the kind of town he lives in.

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#16

C/S She Hears A Flapping Noise Coming From The Driver's Side

C/S She Hears A Flapping Noise Coming From The Driver's Side

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#17

I Am Pretty Sure I'm Younger Than The Tire

I Am Pretty Sure I'm Younger Than The Tire

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#18

16 Years Of Writing Service And It Finally Happened. Gloves In A Glovebox

16 Years Of Writing Service And It Finally Happened. Gloves In A Glovebox

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The First And Probably Last Time I Will Ever See One Of These. Jaguar Xj220 With Only 3k On The Odometer

The First And Probably Last Time I Will Ever See One Of These. Jaguar Xj220 With Only 3k On The Odometer

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#21

Work Never Fails To Disappoint

Work Never Fails To Disappoint

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Had a friend who couldn't figure out why her interior lights wouldn't work. Reached over & scrolled the dimmer mechanism up. Voila!

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#22

Surprised It Didn’t Explode Into The Shop

Surprised It Didn’t Explode Into The Shop

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#23

Customer States Temperature Gauge Is Reading Full Tank

Customer States Temperature Gauge Is Reading Full Tank

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#24

A Girl Who Works At Sonic Just Paid Her 1k Repair Bill With Mostly 1's And 5's. Mad Resolve

A Girl Who Works At Sonic Just Paid Her 1k Repair Bill With Mostly 1's And 5's. Mad Resolve

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Lola
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She works hard for her money, so hard for it honey... she definitely works it.

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#25

Private Security Tahoe With 1” Bulletproof Glass. The Rest Of The Vehicle Is Just As Heavily Armored

Private Security Tahoe With 1” Bulletproof Glass. The Rest Of The Vehicle Is Just As Heavily Armored

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#26

The Only Worthwhile Lift Kit Instructions

The Only Worthwhile Lift Kit Instructions

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Rob
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some technical writer got to write what they really thought! Excellent!

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#28

Just Pulled This Out Of A Customers Car Between The Grill And Condenser

Just Pulled This Out Of A Customers Car Between The Grill And Condenser

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7 Months Since The Last Post About This Car... He Finally Did It. Our Customer Bought This Civic New In 06 And It Has Only Been Serviced At Our Dealership. Original Motor And Transmission

7 Months Since The Last Post About This Car... He Finally Did It. Our Customer Bought This Civic New In 06 And It Has Only Been Serviced At Our Dealership. Original Motor And Transmission

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#30

Just In For An Inspection & Was Greeted With This...

Just In For An Inspection & Was Greeted With This...

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This Little Girl Helped Me Check Codes In Her Owner’s Car Today. Good Girl

This Little Girl Helped Me Check Codes In Her Owner’s Car Today. Good Girl

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LuckyL
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do people leave their pets in the car when somebody has to work on it?

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#33

They Told Me Someone Was Dropping Off Their BBQ For Me To Do Brakes And Bearings On. I Thought They Were Joking, They Were Not

They Told Me Someone Was Dropping Off Their BBQ For Me To Do Brakes And Bearings On. I Thought They Were Joking, They Were Not

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#34

Guy Drove In Like This. Another Reason Why We Are Essential

Guy Drove In Like This. Another Reason Why We Are Essential

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#36

In Case You’ve Ever Wondered That The Undercarriage Of A Tesla Looked Like

In Case You’ve Ever Wondered That The Undercarriage Of A Tesla Looked Like

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Suzana Stantic
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's smart actually. We are losing parts of the cars on the road, not to mention some of them get stollen while you are parked.

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Which Car Has The Worst Battery Location?

Which Car Has The Worst Battery Location?

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Gregg V
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a neighbor with a Ferrari 360. He told me they have to remove the engine every 30,000 miles for a full service. I bought a Porsche instead. ;-)

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Paul Ackermann
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Chrysler Sebring, front driver side wheel well. My mechanic told me, if you get hit here, run.

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Melinda Miller
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My Dodge Journey was exactly the same and hubby wasnt home to help, mechanic to the rescue

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Richard Schneider
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cadillac Deville is under the rear passenger seat, really inconvenient when trying to jump with the back door open

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Trav May
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, that's how they do it in stock car racing. The car and batteries have quick connectors installed. It's probably quicker for the pit crew to do it that way, than to pop the hood.

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Amazon QT
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The new Camaros, the Battery is in the trunk tucked way under the rear wheel well.

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Mary
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WHY in the world 🌎 would they put a battery 🔋 THERE?!?!?!

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Don McBain
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

chrysler increpid or dodge journey are both in the same place

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Camilla Koutsos
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Had an old BMW with a truck battery under the back seat. My Volvo has it under the floor in the boot.

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JMil
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11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One motivation to put batteries in the back is weight distribution. Batteries are heavy and this helps with handling, among other things.

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Roxy Eastland
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, I think that beats an Aixam I once had where you had to remove the whole of the dashboard to access the battery.

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Austin Mink
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I knew a car where you had to remove the bumper to remove the headlight to change the bulb

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Neurotic_Octopus
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My Chrysler requires you to remove the headlight to change the battery. Super annoying, and of course it has problems with destroying the batteries quickly.

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Elak Swindell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm going to assume there is supposed to be a cover on that location? Nonetheless, still a moronic idea in having to take the wheel off for battery access.

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Leo Domitrix
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Flashing back to changing oil filters on a few cars in my life. UGH.

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Amazon QT
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Try a oil filter on a JDM Honda delSol- they are tiny any very hard to get to, have to Jack the car up really high to get to it underneath.

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Philipp Gro
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lupo GTI ;) To change the light bulb u have to remove the whole front with headlight units xD and to remove the front bumper u have to remove the inline for a screw right under the fender... thats the best as it can gets, trust me!

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DC
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Low position of heavy objects leads to low center of gravity = a very well-thought placement! Also ... what else could go there? The shape is how it is in this area for aerodynamic reasons, so there was room anyway. Nothing bad nor weird about this.

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lastof4
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Something one may have to get used to, electric cars can have a batteries for each wheel.

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lara
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And what happens when you drive through high water?

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I Liquored On
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a ferrari. It wont even go over a speed bump. If you are driving through water then you have bigger problems than the battery

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Adam
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Chevy HHR has the battery under the back floor, right behind a rear door with only one way to open it, a button requiring power from said battery to function. Needless to say I learned the hard way not to close that door with the battery out (was getting charged at auto parts store to test if it was dead)

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DC
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not that uncommon. Supports low center of gravity, therefore a superior placement to be seen here!

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Michelle C
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Alot of Chryslers are that way too...I had a PT Cruiser and a Sebring with the battery behind the drivers side front tire. Another sucky one are some Buick SUVs have theirs in the floorboard behind the passengers seat.

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WilvanderHeijden
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's also one of the reason why these cars have so many electrical problems. But that's a problem with most Italian cars.

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regi stra
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i had 1 Italian low budget car that was still alive with his 350000Km, than i had 3 German (opel) cars, ones was the top line, and i had ALWAYS electrical problems with less than 100000Km

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Frances Nelson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good place. We had a Sunbeam Tiger that some idiot tried to hot wire at Reed College.

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Cazzik Day
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever seen on an un-modded car.

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Mišica Cara
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also inconvenient - battery under the backseat of a buick lesabre. Have to remove back seat to change battery or jump it.

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Cass Thomas
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All I can ask is: why? Why under the rear seat; why under the back floor board; why in front of the front tire????? Just WHY??????

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Wayne Dorman
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The UK version of the Dodge Avenger is exactly the same. Whoever came up with this: may you forever be curses to walk barefoot on an endless sea of Lego bricks.

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Melanie Lahman
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The battery in my Dodge Stratus was in the same place. Couldn't wait to get rid of that piece of junk car.

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Michael
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s basically how my Dodge Avenger is as well. You have to remove the entire wheel and wheel well liner to get to the battery.

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Kelley Hayes
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, my old HHR had the dumbest battery location. It was in the hatchback . There was no key entry for the hatchback, however— it was opened electronically. So. . .

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Max Arenstein
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You have to take off the front tires to change the headlights on mine. Such a pain in the ass. I just get Mavis to do it because they have better tools for it.

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Bogaert David
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be honest as a car mechanic this isn't that bad.. there are cars where the battery sits under the hood or in the trunk with a lot of covers/parts blocking access. Here you pop the wheel of and release 4 screws and you can unbolt the battery..

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Rench
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This isn't a Ferrari only idea. Chrysler did this as well, but on the left side.

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Darryl Smith
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The 2000 Chrysler Sebring has the battery in the same place on the drivers' side.

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Amber Cantu
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My old 2004 Dodge Stratus had the same placement for the battery, then a Chevy cobalt was in the trunk...

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Jack Witmer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's not unusual, nor should it be a pain in the rear to deal with. A battery gets replaced maybe once in a vehicle's lifetime. (I assume there are accessible "booster points" elsewhere.) Many cars require the same work to replace a simple headlamp or foglamp bulb, and that is going to happen much more often.

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Caden Quinn
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*Starts to drive away, parking break on* EXPLOSION SOUNDS!!!!!!!!!!!!

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BananaAnna
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Chevy HHR has the battery under the spare tire, behind the second seat.

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Meghan Wood
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mine is under the floorboard in the backseat.... had to watch a YouTube video to find/change it.

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tomruns12
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My old saturn required this to change the oil filter.

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AIDAN SIVITS
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In a buggati Chiron the whole rear bumper needs to be removed and the car to be lifted to do a oil change. Its a 10 thousand dollar job that if not done at a Buggati Dealership( which are usually hours away from you) will void your warranty and Buggati will not allow you to buy a new car from them again.

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bill marsano
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wasn't there an '80 Chevvy that required dismounting the engine to get at the last of its 8 sparkplugs?

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Barbara Valleroy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have to remove a body panel between the front wheel and the door just to change the battery on my '93 Corvette.

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Jill Bussey
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Designed to be difficult so you have to take it into a shop to get anything done.

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Amazon QT
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you have to DIY fix your Ferrari, then you don’t make enough money to own a Ferrari and shouldn’t be driving one.

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Brandi VanSteenwyk
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Battery location is one of those working things that auto makers seem to want to change unnecessarily these days. Many newer cars have them hidden in the trunk, under the rear seats etc. A HUGE pain in what is often a really shi**y situation already They're refusing to face the fact that "right there when you open up the hood" had worked fine for years.

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Donald Holder
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess when you're designing an engine they don't think about where the battery will go till after it's completed.

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Doreen Keesler
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually my brother’s car that he had with another airman in the early 1990s. The battery was behind the driver’s seat with the cords running from that location down the left side of the driver’s seat and into the hood of the car, through the little side window on the driver’s door.

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Bruce Davis
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So is there another battery on the other side to balance out the weight?

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DogMatic
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Had a Suzuki 650 Savage (bike). To access the single spark plug, you had to remove the seat & the fuel tank.

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Heather Menard
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey can you give me a jump? Sure which side is your battery on?

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Boopie Dew
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mine is in my trunk , under my spare tire. I was like WHY??!

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Rocky Smith
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a Chrysler with the same set up. Auto Advantage passed on the free installation!

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Anna roberts
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In my SUV, the battery is under the driver seat. Would not have bought if I had known that

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Celtic Pirate Queen
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our old MGB had the battery under the back seat (ya know, like where you put the children?) May or may not have been someone's evil plan.

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Vicki Perizzolo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my husband wasn't impressed with where the battery was on my 300M either

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Karen Anderson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously - who cares if you get to drive it. There is a price to be paid for pleasure. LOL

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Sam T Godfrey
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Old Volvos have the battery in the trunk. You have to be really careful removing it, one drip of battery acid on the carpet and....

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Eva Sawyer
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my sebring convertible also had the battery there, nothing is a bigger pain in the ass then having to take off the wheel to replace the battery

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David Blackmore
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lamborghini Diablo also, behind a panel in front of left rear wheel

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Lindy Mac
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So when you need a jump start the same process is required?

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Amber Cantu
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are posts under the hood, atleast in my dodge stratus they were that way with the battery in the wheel well on drivers side. I had a Chevy Cobalt the battery was in the trunk and you had to jump start it from the trunk...

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Dan Ward
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Volvo S40 requires you to remove the passenger side headlight to check/add power steering fluid.

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C/S Lost His Keys... I Wonder Why

C/S Lost His Keys... I Wonder Why

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WilvanderHeijden
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So this fool is driving while he's high? Better report your findings to the police.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They stole the catalytic converter, which contains precious metals like titanium, rhodium and palladium. Replacement costs can run up to $3000 depending on what car you are driving.

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