Article created by: Gabija Palšytė

Owning a car is both a blessing and a curse. When it’s in good condition, your ride can truly be a wonder to behold. Extremely convenient when you want to visit your loved ones, need to run some errands and, heck, it can also be extremely fun to drive.

Having said that, when you start hearing strange noises or get blinded by blinking warning lights, you know your car is begging for repair. And that’s where it gets amusing. Enter the Just Rolled Into The Shop subreddit, full of the most surprising and mysterious things auto mechanics encounter on the job.

If you think that empty soda cans in the back seat of your car are pretty bad, just take a look at some of the most bizarre pictures we have collected from this online group. And if you’re hungry for some more crazy things mechanics find under the hoods of cars, make sure to check out our previous posts right here, here and here.

#1

This Bit Holder My Daughter Bought Me

Tool bit set creatively arranged in a dental mold, showcasing unique car mechanic tools on a wooden surface.

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    Terrified Kitten Rolled Into The Shop And Then Into My House

    Cat trapped inside a car component and wrapped in a blanket, showing unusual situations car mechanics face at work.

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    #3

    Towed With The E-Brake On

    White SUV with a flat rear tire covered in dirt, parked in an outdoor lot near utility trucks on a cloudy day

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    #4

    Car Was In A Flood And Customer Asked If It Was Okay, The Dash Answered For Me

    Car mechanics dashboard image showing warning lights and instrument panel with various system alerts and gauges.

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    #5

    Found My Late Dad's Car Full Of Mold After An Year, Mum Wanted To Take It To A Garage Like That, I Thought About You People And Spend The Day Cleaning It

    Before and after cleaning of a car interior showing worn and dirty seats, steering wheel, and gear shift by car mechanics.

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    #6

    When All Else Fails

    Diagnostic dice box held in hand showing a mechanic tool for engine problem troubleshooting and car mechanics.

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    #7

    Today My Car Just Rolled Into The Shop And We All Decided To Be Mature Adults About It

    Four car mechanics posing around a red sports car in a garage, showcasing teamwork and automotive repair.

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    #8

    So Apparently The Insurance Company Doesn't Think This Is Totalled

    Severely damaged silver car side with crumpled doors and removed trim piece in mechanic workshop, showing collision impact.

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    #9

    Customer Is Emailing/Calling To Find Out Why Their Windows And Doors Are Open…. While The Car Is In Service At A Mercedes Dealer

    Car mechanics showing vehicle status on a mobile app to prove issues with car doors and windows open.

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    #10

    Customer States Ac Isn’t Blowing As Hard As It Does In Their Husband’s Car

    Clean and dirty car cabin air filters side by side showing the difference mechanics document for proof.

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    #11

    Well, On The Plus Side, Your Alignment Is Bang On!

    Severely worn car tire with exposed cords taken by car mechanics to show the extent of damage for proof.

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    #12

    Waited On This Trim Piece For Over A Week, Only To Find That They Snapped It Into 3 Separate Pieces To Fit It Into This Box...

    Close-up of a car front and a mechanic holding broken car parts showing damage for proof of repair work.

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    #13

    Be A Mechanic They Said

    Cluttered car interior with trash and debris showing what car mechanics deal with daily working on vehicles.

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    #14

    Rolled In Because It Wouldn't Start. C/S Car Has Been Sitting Up For "A Little While," Has A Newspaper From The Cold War In The Trunk...

    Car mechanic photo showing a vintage car trunk with old tools and a 1986 newspaper for proof.

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    #15

    Came In For An Oil Change And Brake Inspection

    Car mechanics documenting extreme car interiors filled with clutter and trash to show what they were dealing with.

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    #16

    Lady Came In For An Oil Change…. 47k Miles On The Car

    Close-up of a car part covered in thick black sludge held by a mechanic showing the extent of engine contamination.

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    #17

    This Jeep Just Ran Out Of Luck. A Penny Came Out Of The Transmission Drain Hole

    Car mechanic wearing orange gloves holding a damaged coin in front of a green off-road vehicle in a garage.

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    #18

    C/S Smells Like Burning Rubber When Driving

    Close-up images showing a car tire and suspension with visible damage, illustrating challenges faced by car mechanics.

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    #19

    Knives I Have Found Under The Back Seats Of Used Cars

    Collection of vintage pocket knives laid out on a textured surface, showcasing tools car mechanics might use or encounter.

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    #20

    I Present You This Jetta With Their Second Annual Oil Change At 340 Miles

    Car mechanic captures photo of unusual oil flow and dashboard displaying zero mph and mileage readings.

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    #21

    Near 600k 17 Accord Hybrid Came In Today… That’s A New Record In Our Shop. Very Custom.. One Of A Kind

    Silver Honda car in a garage, odometer showing 582909 miles, and damaged undercarriage panel visible during mechanic inspection.

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    #22

    A Chrysler Engineer Would Climb Over 72 Virgins To [Screw] A Tech

    Car mechanics photo showing thick black engine oil leaking from vehicle undercarriage during maintenance.

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    #23

    "Do Not Worry About The Airbag Recall, No One Is Allowed To Sit In The Passenger Seat Anyhow." This Is What The Customer Said. Here For Just A Coolant Leak

    Cluttered car interior filled with trash and items, showing what car mechanics sometimes have to deal with.

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    #24

    Dropping Off The Wife’s Vehicle For Winter Tires. Thanks To This Sub For Making Me A Better Customer

    Car mechanics photo showing a small metal part in a plastic bag on a beige car seat for reference.

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    #25

    Just Rolled Out Of The Shop, And Paid 900 Of Their 1400 Dollar Bill In Ones. There's Another Row Of Stacks Beneath This One In That Bag. Not The Same Customer As Last Time Either

    Person holding unzipped pouch filled with large bundles of cash, showing what car mechanics were dealing with.

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    #26

    My Buddy's Brass Balls

    Car mechanics showing damaged tire and measuring dipstick to reveal vehicle issues for proof and diagnosis.

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    #27

    And Then Immediately Rolled Right Out. Nope

    Close-up of a car engine component covered in oil with a spark plug exposed, showing mechanics' work challenge.

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