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Article created by: Evelina Šiukšterytė

Mechanics recommend that we bring our cars in for maintenance visits every six or 12 months. But blessed be the car owner who actually does that. In reality, owners wait an average of four months before addressing their "check engine" lights. Perhaps, then, it's no surprise that mechanics have to deal with all sorts of crazy situations.

The community "Just Rolled Into The Shop" on Reddit collects the funniest and wildest things auto mechanics have come across on the job. Exhaust pipe on an electric car? Check! A car frame rusted so badly it has holes in it? Check! So, Pandas, scroll down and see the newest examples of the madness mechanics have to deal with almost daily.

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C/S: Noise From Car

Car mechanic taking a photo of unusual red object stuck under a vehicle to prove the unexpected find.

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    Just Rolled Into My Shop - Leased A Warehouse After 15 Years Of Working On My Cars In The Street

    Spacious garage with multiple classic and off-road vehicles, showcasing a setting for car mechanics taking pics to prove their findings.

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    #3

    Looking Up Parts Before The Digital Age

    Car mechanics' worn repair manuals open on a workbench surrounded by tools and parts in a garage setting.

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    #4

    Why Do People Do This?

    Car mechanic’s photo showing a broken seatbelt twisted unusually on the passenger seat inside a modern vehicle.

    Is it really that inconvenient or uncomfortable to put your seat belt on? With all the careless and aggressive drivers we have nowadays why would you purposefully put yourself in danger like this?

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    #5

    Visiting The In Laws

    Close-up of a car tire totally worn out on a snowy ground, showing a rare mechanic sight to make others believe.

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    #6

    Just Rolled Onto The Flatbed

    Black car on fire on a tow truck with thick smoke rising while other vehicles are parked nearby in a mechanic area

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    #7

    Poor Teenage Nephew Had A Learning Experience And Needed To Fix His Brakes And Suspension For The First Time...while 6 Family Members Watched And Gave Commentary

    Car mechanics gathered around an open engine, taking pictures to show unusual car repairs and issues.

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    #8

    Got A New Alignment Tech

    Car mechanic in a workshop wearing oversized magnifying glasses to inspect small details closely.

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    #9

    Customer States “Don’t Ask”

    Close-up of a car wheel with severe damage showing the need for mechanic inspection and repair evidence.

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    #10

    I Don’t Understand

    Car mechanic's screenshot showing a customer complaint about replacing a "manly horn" disliked for its noise.

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    #11

    What A Capable Machine

    Pickup truck with front wheel completely detached, showcasing a challenging car mechanic situation in a parking lot.

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    #12

    Most Mileage Ever Seen On 2019

    Car mechanic photo of dashboard showing high mileage odometer at 878987 miles with warning lights on and fuel range 29 miles.

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    #13

    When You Own An Ev But Miss Your Exhaust

    Exhaust pipe extending unusually far from the rear of a car, captured by a car mechanic in a workshop.

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    #14

    Dude Asked If I Was The Inspector And Then Slid Me $10 Before Giving Me The Keys. Went Under And Found This

    Close-up of rusted car frame with large hole, showing damage car mechanics documented to prove issues.

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    #15

    Loaner Truck Came Back Like This

    Close-up of damaged car body with two small holes showing what car mechanics captured to prove the issue.

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    #16

    1.8m$ Just Rolled Into Our Humble Little Shop

    Silver sports car inside a garage with a focus on car mechanics capturing unusual vehicle details.

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    #17

    Freight Co Just Dropped By New Toolbox Off…

    Car mechanic photo of a damaged part wrapped in plastic on the sidewalk to show unusual repair situation.

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    #18

    A Fancy Key

    Close up of a BMW key fob showing security information screen, an example car mechanic using pics to prove issues.

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    #19

    A Friend Sent Me This - Serious Car Issues

    Service record showing a car mechanic's notes about a blown engine and coolant mixing with oil during maintenance.

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    #20

    Just Encountered My First 7-Speed M/T

    Close-up of a car mechanic’s photo showing a manual gear shift k**b with an unusual 7-speed pattern.

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    #21

    My Neighbor Is A Carpenter, He Asked For My Help Replacing His Calipers And This Is What I Saw

    Car mechanics using wooden blocks and a jack to support a raised vehicle during repair work in a garage.

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    #22

    Ev Fire On The Lift While Dealer Was Closed

    Car mechanics inspecting a severely damaged car suspended in a workshop filled with smoke and debris.

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    #23

    My Toyota Part Is Just A Mazda Part With A Toyota Part Sticker Slapped On Top

    Close-up of car mechanic genuine parts labels from Toyota, Lexus, and Mazda showing part quantities and origins.

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    #24

    Texas Requires The Front Tint To Be At 25% Or Greater To Pass State Inspection.. This Customer Was Upset I Couldn’t Just “Let It Go“ And Oh Yeah You Can Barely See Through The Windshield

    Tint meter enforcer showing window tint level of 1 percent with car door and interior in the background.

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    #25

    Porter Took This On A Test Drive And Called Us To Pick Him Up Because The Car Stopped All Of A Sudden

    Sticky note on car window warning not to start or run engine due to no oil, showcasing car mechanics evidence photo.

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    #26

    Guess My Service Writer Doesn’t Like Kia

    Car mechanics work order showing highlighted notes on transmission, brake pads, sway bar link, and fender liner replacement.

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    #27

    Their Brain Doesn’t Have Memory Controls Either

    Car mechanics taking a photo of a car gear shift and dashboard with a warning note taped nearby inside the vehicle.

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    #28

    I’m Starting To Think He Lied On His Resume

    Car mechanic working under a raised Chevrolet vehicle in a garage, capturing unusual repair details to show others.

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    #29

    Cust Doesn’t Trust Plugs And Patches. Paid For A New Tire

    Close-up of a car tire with a nail embedded, showing a mechanic's photo to prove the issue clearly.

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    #30

    Operator Went Full Beans Through Granite For 25 Hours And Never Thought To Change The Teeth

    Heavy machinery with a large digging chain attachment parked outside a mechanic’s workshop on a sunny day.

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    #31

    Plastic Control Arms. Never Thought I Would See The Day

    Close-up of a broken car suspension coil and damaged control arm taken by a mechanic for evidence.

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    #32

    Trunk Of A Hyundai At That The Yard I Work At

    Car mechanics showing a trunk full of used catalytic converters to prove their findings for repair or replacement.

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    #33

    Found This Sitting In The Oil Pan Of A 2011 Bmw 1m. I Have No Clue What It Is Or What It Could’ve Come From. Any Ideas?

    Small metal car part held in a mechanic’s hand, showing a detailed close-up for car mechanics to document.

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    #34

    Getting Called A Scammer For Not Wanting To Patch This

    Car mechanic shows a tire with a large s***w stuck in the tread, proving unusual tire damage for others to believe.

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    #35

    The Duality Of Chevy Truck Owners

    Car mechanic's photo showing blue tape on truck door sill to highlight a repair detail inside the vehicle.

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    #36

    Ford, I Hate You

    Close-up of a clean black car oil pan with labels surrounded by mechanic tools in a workshop setting.

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    #37

    If I Didn't Hold It In My Hand I Would Not Believe It Existed... An Aluminum Brake Disc

    Car mechanic holding a large drilled brake rotor, showcasing the unusual size and design in the workshop setting.

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    #38

    It's Refreshing When A Hyundai Shows Up With The Key

    Car mechanic taking a close-up photo of unusual wiring inside the vehicle dashboard to show the problem clearly.

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    #39

    I Can’t Think Of A Second Reason To Have This In A Lexus Nx300

    Car mechanics showing close-up of a Lexus car interior center console and armrest with red stitching details.




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