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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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frank0ys
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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.

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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.”

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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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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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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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The Car Sounds Like A Cartoon

The Car Sounds Like A Cartoon

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

This is what you get when the rhetoric demands "freedom" over "nanny state".

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Foxxy (The Original)
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My brother works at a tyre joint and he has refused to give peoples car back with dangerous tyres and threatens them with the police.

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

When your car tyres can double up as a mirror you know that’s not good.

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

That’s when you call the police and confiscate the car.

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

The police should have been called to come and impound this car. It's a danger to everyone on the road.

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Mary
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No, it not cuz they would not have meant to kill any!!! It’s NOT premeditated in any way!!!

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

In The Netherlands that's illegal and the shop owner is not just allowed to keep the car till proper repairs are done, but he is obligated by law. If you want to put yourself in danger that's fine with me, but don't put others in danger with your stupidity

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

In European countries, you have to have a certificate of the official yearly technical examination of your car. Does something like this exist in the US?

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

@Ludwig Michael Not that I'm aware of, however each state decides how long & how much registration & tags are: in my state it's every 2 year's & $300, I believe, oh & smog check which isn't too expensive!

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

Sign the waiver AND call the cops... That person is a liability to people around them.

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

That has got to be one the scariest and craziest things I have ever seen 😐

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Rred2
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Definitely in the UK You would certainly be on the other side of the Bars

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

Mirror surface on a tire? Wow, I guess they are really into hydroplaning.

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

I think it was irresponsible to release that car back to the customer... I would have refused. Definitely would not pas a UK MOT... I drive 35K+ miles per year and my tyres aren't anywhere near that worn!

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

To be fair, I've been in the situation of having to turn down new tires and driving very very slowly home on the back streets to park my car until I had the money to replace the tires. That being said, they weren't anywhere close to being that bad.

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

In F1 racing the drivers would be so envious for slicks like these.

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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

Good move, getting that in writing! That is disaster on wheels!

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L.j. Bus
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait, this is so shiny... is it a plastic around a tire or just a worn out tire? Serious question here

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

There’s metal reinforcement mesh beneath the rubber on tires. As the rubber wears down, it exposes the metal. You’ll start to see a metal strip toward the outer edge of the tire when this happens. Most tires don’t make it too far beyond that point. It’s extremely rare for this much metal to be visible. It’s flat like that because she’s been driving on it.

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

In her defense, she might have had no choice. Tires, especially 4 at once, are freaking expensive, and she might have legitimately not had it, or had any way to get it. I've been there.

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

for tires to end up like that she would have had to be ignoring them for years.

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

What is wrong with people?? If it is because she didn’t have the money to replace the tires, she should be taking a bus..not driving !!

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

I wonder 💭 why they refused all four tires!!! How could they drive otherwise?!!?

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

Yeah I'm pretty sure 'signing a waiver" wouldn't work in my country - and for good reason

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

This wouldn't pass inspections, right? Then again, some states don't even mandate safety inspections. CA dropped them some years back, apparently as an issue where poor people couldn't afford maintenance. I get the idea, but it's the wrong solution.

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

That. Customer. Just. Killed. At. Least. 4. People. Plus. Herself. IDIOT!!!!!

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

Apparently here in California the service repair facilities are required by law to refuse to allow leaving if the vehicle is not in safe condition to drive...........I had a brief period of down on my luck and it was either tires or the mortgage payment.............guess who won!!

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

Waiver? She'd have been arrested for driving this murder weapon in the UK!! Car confiscated and likely crushed. Callous bitch for endangering other peoples lives 😡

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

I remember dealing with customers similar to this. Super scary!!

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

Wow...wrong in so many ways!!! I would have been tempted to call the police - that is illegal in a lot (if not all) states. That is endangerment in so many ways.

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

She wanted it to feel like a pair of roller skates on the tar, not the smartest kid on the block.

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

One of the first things I experienced after learning Transcendental Meditation was, when I got into my car, I saw I had a tire like this on my car, and I thought, "Oh, I need a new tire." How can anyone be that stupid? I don't know but TM work up enough intelligence in me that I saw it, then, instead of procrastinating as was common for me at the time, I immediately drove to the store and bought a new tire. I figure that TM probably saved my life right out of the starting gate.

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Ola Stępnicka
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

don't you people have laws for that? in Poland we get registration licence pulled if we even have different treads on same axis tires. Licence returned only if issues are fixed within like 7days

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

what the actual? No way this person should've been allowed to drive away. A quick call to the boys in blue/kahki would've sorted them out quick smart!

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

When i used to work at Firestone a woman came in with all 4 tires like this and worse. She said she had no money so we put 4 used tires on for her that were better and sent her off. sometimes you just have to do things like that.

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

There's no way they should be allowed to drive with tires like that.

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

Back when I was a mechanic during the recession, we had someone come in with a golf ball sized lump in their tire. They couldn't afford a new one, but I refused to let them leave like that and sent them out on their spare.

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

I would have called the cops just 10 ft after they drove out, then show cops the release.

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

A very stupid innocent customers! They shouldn't get the right to drive!

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

these are those famous skating tires, work well on ice, not so great on asphalt.

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

Pretty sure this person probably needs their car to get to work and doesn’t have the money to get 4 new tires. People don’t normally risk their life driving around on bald tires for sh*TS and giggles. She may even have children to feed. Not everyone has money left over every month...she could barely be getting by. 😢

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

Im not 100% certain but if I remember correctly, in USA Michigan, I thought the mechanic or at least a tire shop could not allow a person to drive off like this. I know of at least 1 person where the tire shop put new "used" tires on a car for free because they had to. May have been company policy tho?

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

It’s not just about YOU lady. Anyone you encounter is in danger of losing their life. Probably a Trump supporter. They see no one but themselves.

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

I mean, we're all guilty of running them a little bit past when they should be changed but seriously? Just change your tyres! It's not worth the risk.

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Big_Mac_K86
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd prefer the shop refuse to release the car and call the police to report a person for endangering the lives of all around her. Dumb bitch gonna kill someone.

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

The shop should have called the cops or the government vehicle inspectors like we have here in Canada.

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

i enjoyed the best yet awesome yooh youtube.com/channel/UCw_wTvj2R8-3LzC22szKM4Q

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Amanda Prater-Hawkins
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband is a mechanic and I don't care if the customer wanted to sign a waiver or not, they wouldn't let one of their customers walk out with bald tires where the metal cords are showing like that on a dry day let alone a rainy day... Tires like that can blow out and cause a really bad accident, but I will say this much, it looks like this specific picture is photoshopped. A bald tire even in the rain wouldn't be that shiny or smooth.... Tires wear unevenly over the surface of the tire because of the texture of the roads they drive on, so if they aren't driving on a flat, smooth surface like granite or marble, then this wouldn't happen...

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

Oh yeah..if you park your car with tires like this in public (germany) people would start gathering around it taking selfies and then you get dipped in Kartoffelsalat before the police put you in prison forever.

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

Far out! My tyres weren’t even remotely near that bald & my mechanic wouldn’t let me leave without new ones. Tbh I would have called the cops on this driver as they’re putting everyone’s life at risk

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

i don't own a car, what's wrong with this image, is it because how shiny the tires are?

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

You all have never been broke for a long period of time with no help from anyone have you?? Sometimes things like this, although the last thing the driver really wants to do and terrifying for them, is the only option until funds can be raised for repairs or replacements.

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

In Great Britain the car would not be allowed back on the road by law...What a Price D**K the owner is.....

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

What am I looking at? Is that actually a wet, bald tire?

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

an ad for 'mirror smooth' tires? ... 'what's with the chrome tire' was my question

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

I didn't even realise this was a tyre at first, I have never before seen anything like this IN MY LIFE. Crazy that someone would even try and drive with those on.

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

Definitely shouldn't be able to fix your hair in the reflection off your car tires.

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

I would not have released this vehicle. Driving with slicks like this is illegal, waiver or not.

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

i did this once because the deamership didnt have payment plans. Signed waiver and went directly to tire store

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

Slip and slide a motor sport? Well, that’ll be interesting... the only good thing to come out of that is training EMT students and medical students get to learn on live people..

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

Dang, there is zero tread on that thang! As a 13 y/o it took me a sec to realize that

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

Calling BS on this. That is just freezing rain that added a coat of Ice to a tire (while parked) I can see the treads through the ice

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

Some people, have a death wish, with no regard for others, the attendant should have notified police !!!

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

Oh yes... the freedom to cause injury and death to others by your “ free”actions. Taking other peoples freedom from them.

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

Pic is fake peeps. If you look at the correct angle you can se the tread under the filter or whatever they spread on the tire. Cant be balled and have tread at the same time.

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Kris “ADHD_Carrier” Dudoich
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Holy crap! That is the baldest tire I have ever seen! How did she even get into the shop safely?

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

Normally I'm not a "drop a dime on crime" kind of guy, I'm more live and let live. The operative word being live. "Hello, 911. You might want to swing by the Taco Bell on Main and Poplar St. I heard her say that's where she was going. If she isn't there, since it's raining just drive from there to Ralph's Garage. You're bound to find her and you might want to call a tow truck she's going to need one." REALLY HOW EFFING STUPID ARE PEOPLE? I DON'T WANT TO HEAR MAYBE THEY HAD TO MAKE A DECISION BETWEEN EATING OR BEING HOMELESS AND GETTING NEW TIRES. Believe me I'm the biggest "snowflake" and proud of wanting to take care of the most vulnerable in our society but those tires have reached another level of irresponsibility.

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

She should have been reported. Not only is she risking her life and that of her passengers,,,please god she DOESNT have children,, she’s also putting other road users at risk. Selfish selfish person

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

Am I the only one that thought "what's up with the shiny silver coating?"...only to realize that's a reflection?

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

I once saw a car hydroplane ... right into a semi. (Speeding on a rainy road that had abt 2" of water on it.) I predict something similar for this fool.

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

In the UK it would not have been allowed to be released whether a waiver was signed or not as it is illegal! It’s illegal way beyond this stage of baldness!!

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

WOW REALLY BALLED TIRES I REALLY DON'T KNOW IF I HAVE EVER SEEN THAT BAD ! COME ON LADY GET IT TOGETHER !;=[[[

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

Hmm, same state as their brain I'd say, coming apart at the edges!

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

We would have towed her car to her residence at that point or we would have be responsible if there was an accident on the way home because we were the professionals and should have known better than to let her drive home that way. I was told even a waiver wouldn't hold up in court.

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

worked fine on an F1 car. i dont see why it shouldnt on mi ne

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

In Australia you would get pulled over and defected for bald tyres. I'm pretty sure the workshop would not be able to let it leave their lot except on a trailer.

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Orionpax75
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow this is incredibly f****n reckless and stupid! That car is a death trap they will kill them selves or someone else!! Is that trumps car???

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

In Australia, the Mechanic is not allowed to release the car to the owner if it isn’t Roadworthy!

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

The last tire I saw like this was at the scene of an accident, I pulled over to help before the police were there. It was a fatal accident, the driver skid on wet pavement and hit a tree. Not a great memory.

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

That is one reason why you are allowed to deny giving her back that car in Germany. Actually, you as a shop owner would be in court if you release this car and it would (will) crash.

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

Most of these situation could not happen in my country. This is America for you, the freedom to be a fangerous jerk 😕. In Finland you have compulsory annual checkups for tires and the whole car, and if it's not all safe you are not allowed to drive it, end of story.

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

mechanic could alert the police who would stop her from operating a dangerous vehicle. no way they would pass inspection!

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

How does this even happen?! You can't just let her drive like that, change the tires..!

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

Its a paradox that though USA gave birth to motorism they still have the worst motorist :-|

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

So many snobs assume this only happens in the US. Apparently all other countries have 100% knowledge of how tire treads (sorry, tyre treads) work and all the money they need to get new ones whenever they need. Suck it please.

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Just Crawled Out From Under A Broken Lift

Just Crawled Out From Under A Broken Lift

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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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Pamela24
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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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Self Aware Prius Owner

Self Aware Prius Owner

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K.Kobayashi
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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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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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I Am Pretty Sure I'm Younger Than The Tire

I Am Pretty Sure I'm Younger Than The Tire

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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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Sara
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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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Surprised It Didn’t Explode Into The Shop

Surprised It Didn’t Explode Into The Shop

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Customer States Temperature Gauge Is Reading Full Tank

Customer States Temperature Gauge Is Reading Full Tank

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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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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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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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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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#40

A Sweet Old Lady Asked Me To Apply Her 2018 License Plate Decal Today As She Couldn't Kneel Down To Do It Herself Anymore

A Sweet Old Lady Asked Me To Apply Her 2018 License Plate Decal Today As She Couldn't Kneel Down To Do It Herself Anymore

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Customer States "I Played Edm Once And Now My Car Won't Stop Pretending It's At A Rave"

Customer States "I Played Edm Once And Now My Car Won't Stop Pretending It's At A Rave"

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Says Didn't Have A Spare, Drove For 3 Days! I Found The Spare In The Trunk Complete With Jack!

Says Didn't Have A Spare, Drove For 3 Days! I Found The Spare In The Trunk Complete With Jack!

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Sorry Officer I Didn't Know How Fast I Was Going

Sorry Officer I Didn't Know How Fast I Was Going

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#46

I Think My Boss May Be Compensating For Something With His New Toolbox

I Think My Boss May Be Compensating For Something With His New Toolbox

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#47

Customer Stated He Needed A Punctured Tyre Repaired, Had To Tell Him He Was Screwed

Customer Stated He Needed A Punctured Tyre Repaired, Had To Tell Him He Was Screwed

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#48

Rental Car Came Back Like This "Had A Plane To Catch"

Rental Car Came Back Like This "Had A Plane To Catch"

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#49

I Replaced A Battery Last Week In A Customers Car And She Is Trying To Claim The Battery Is Causing Weird Things To Happen To Her Car Now. This Morning, She Said The Red Line Was Never There Before The Battery Was Replaced And Wants A Refund. Lord Help Me

I Replaced A Battery Last Week In A Customers Car And She Is Trying To Claim The Battery Is Causing Weird Things To Happen To Her Car Now. This Morning, She Said The Red Line Was Never There Before The Battery Was Replaced And Wants A Refund. Lord Help Me

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#50

Customer Was Wondering Why When He Started His Car This Morning, It Sounded Different. He Didn't Understand It When I Told Him He Had Been Robbed

Customer Was Wondering Why When He Started His Car This Morning, It Sounded Different. He Didn't Understand It When I Told Him He Had Been Robbed

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WilvanderHeijden
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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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