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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.

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This Bit Holder My Daughter Bought Me

This Bit Holder My Daughter Bought Me

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My Brother Is An Advisor At A Honda Dealer. Just Texted Me This…

My Brother Is An Advisor At A Honda Dealer. Just Texted Me This…

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If you believe that all car technicians do is change tires and tell you that your engine oil is nearly non-existent, think again. Mechanics stumble upon all sorts of crazy way more often than you’d think. As the moderators write in the about section, this group is dedicated “for those absolutely stupid things that you see people bring, roll, or toss into your place of business and the people that bring them in.”

Since 2012, the community has become a powerhouse with more than 1.5M confused mechanics and enthusiasts sharing what they stumble upon while fixing cars. From having to deal with trashy interiors to finding possums under the hoods, these car technicians encounter some pretty wild stuff on a daily basis. 

Statista reports that in the third quarter of 2021, there were just under 284M vehicles operating on roads throughout the United States. Also, the vehicle fleet has gotten progressively older over the past decade, with an average age of over 12 years in 2021, as people now tend to hold on to their cars longer.

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Terrified Kitten Rolled Into The Shop And Then Into My House

Terrified Kitten Rolled Into The Shop And Then Into My House

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With so many cars on the roads, it’s no surprise that there’s a great need for talented mechanics. Another major reason why vehicle repair shops are often full—not everyone knows how to spot an issue or fix their ride. A study involving 2K American car owners revealed that many drivers, a quarter of them to be exact, know they take a risk driving their cars already in need of repair.

The respondents were asked about the state of their vehicles and what they know about car care basics. Results found that 68 percent knew there was at least one thing wrong with the car. However, more than a third did not know how to fix a flat tire and a half were not confident about changing oils. Some people weren’t even sure what kind of oil their vehicle needed. 

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

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

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#6

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

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

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

Well done. If it hurts to use because of all the memories, maybe you could sell and do something nice for your Mum.

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“A quarter wouldn’t know how to jump-start a car should the situation arise. One in five think that using an air pressure gauge to check tire pressure is too much for them.” 

Most importantly, 41 percent could not identify a car’s engine after being presented with an image. That only shows that people don’t really know much about automobile maintenance and probably won’t bring their car for repair in a timely manner. And let’s not forget that sometimes we get so busy with our fast-paced lives that booking an appointment with a car technician seems like a burden. And it can be quite expensive, too. 

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#7

When All Else Fails

When All Else Fails

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

Sitting under the counter of every garage together with the list of untraceable expensive repairs like "Replacing counterclockwise rotating cog in secondary lower double clutch gearbox." and " Draining headlights from excess Xenon load."

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#8

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

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

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“Consumers that forget or ignore recommended maintenance ultimately pay higher repair costs,” John Nielsen, American Automobile Association’s (AAA) managing director of Automotive Engineering and Repair, said. “These repair facilities estimate drivers can save an average of one hundred dollars per visit simply by properly maintaining their vehicle.” 

So if you want to be safe on the road and avoid being stuck with a huge bill, you should know how to look after your car. Especially when there are a few simple ways you can keep your ride in good condition. 

#9

Wife's Van. Convinced Her To Drive 10 Miles Out And Back To Make Sure We Didn't Miss It

Wife's Van. Convinced Her To Drive 10 Miles Out And Back To Make Sure We Didn't Miss It

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#10

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

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

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First, don’t forget the regular oil changes. You should do it every 5K miles or four months, or take a look at the manufacturer’s recommendations for your vehicle. Another thing important for your safety is keeping the tires properly inflated and routinely checking their tread depth: “AAA found that 60 percent of Americans do not check tire pressures regularly. Tire pressures, including the spare tire, should be checked at least once a month.”

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#11

What Car Dose This Bring To Mind?

What Car Dose This Bring To Mind?

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

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

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

Maybe you shouldn't have a smart car when you are not smart yourself?

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

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

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Also, you should perform brake inspection at least once a year to notice if it’s starting to wear down and avoid costly replacements along the way. When it comes to batteries, they typically last between three and five years. Since many don’t check them before their car is failing to start, “AAA recommends drivers to have their vehicle’s battery tested when it reaches three years of age and on an annual basis thereafter.”

#14

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

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

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#15

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...

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...

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Needless to say, you don’t have to become an expert to drive a car but taking care of your ride is always a good idea. And if you don’t want your four-wheeler to end up in the Just Rolled Into The Shop subreddit, make sure to do a thorough check before bringing it in.

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#16

Be A Mechanic They Said

Be A Mechanic They Said

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

You can simply refuse to work on a car that's a bio hazard. You don't know what's hiding under the trash.

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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...

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...

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#18

Came In For An Oil Change And Brake Inspection

Came In For An Oil Change And Brake Inspection

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

Whenever we take our car in to be serviced, we take it to be fully valeted for about £40-50. We keep on top of keeping it clean the rest of the time.

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#19

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

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

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#20

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

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

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#22

Knives I Have Found Under The Back Seats Of Used Cars

Knives I Have Found Under The Back Seats Of Used Cars

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#23

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

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

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

I have an 84, yes, 1984, Toyota Carolla with under 11k miles. Still have the factory wiper blades. Which work perfectly.

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#24

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

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

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#25

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

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

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

The people who design these really need to work on them, just once, to see how feckin idiotic their ideas are.

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#26

"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

"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

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

How can I tell the world that I hate myself without actually saying I hate myself.

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g90814
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of a guy with a jeep cherokee I used to see at the local gas station a lot. Back of the vehicle FILLED with junk/trash. Saw him with a new one after awhile. Apparently they just transferred all the junk. His wife was with him once, they looked at me like 'what?' when I looked a bit too long at their 4-wheeled garbage dump.

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

I do not understand how people can do this. My mom was like this, and when she stopped driving due to sudden crippling disability, i made an immediate change. My car now has a trashbag hanging from the center console into the back seat so everyone can reach it. NOTHING get put on the floor, and if fries are dropped they're retrieved.

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

There are plenty with clean cars because instead of accumulating them, they throw all this out the window on the highway. =This is one step better...

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

it amazes me that people can be such pigs. can you imagine what their house must look like?

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

Passenger side airbags go off and that guy is going to die by shrapnel.

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

This should be something that results in you getting your car "condemed" and taken off the road. How can it be safe to drive packed full of this much garbage? Also, this person is mentally ill and the state of the car should be taken into consideration when they have to renew their license.

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

Somehow it it even more dangerous, if that airbag mailfunction it will send all that s?!t all over the car, making projectiles.

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

I like the "No One Is Allowed To Sit In The Passenger Seat Anyhow"...I think they meant nobody can.

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#27

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

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

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#28

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

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

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#29

My Buddy's Brass Balls

My Buddy's Brass Balls

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#30

And Then Immediately Rolled Right Out. Nope

And Then Immediately Rolled Right Out. Nope

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