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40 Times People Ruined Their Cars With Dumb Mods, As Shared On This Instagram Page (New Pics)
Modifying cars can be a fun and exciting way to make your vehicle truly your own, but sometimes, things can go horribly wrong. The Instagram page "[Messed] Up Looking Cars" has a collection of cringe-worthy examples of car owners who took things a little too far. From a giant hamburger-looking vehicle to another car with some duct-taped parts, these modifications will make you question the taste of some enthusiasts.
With that being said, it's a cautionary tale for car enthusiasts everywhere, a reminder that sometimes less is more when it comes to customizing your ride. So, if you're considering a mod for your car, it's best to think twice and take a look at some of the most popular tweets to avoid making the same mistakes as these unfortunate car owners.
Also, make sure to check out part 1 on Bored Panda if you'd love to see more tweets from this account!
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Tess 3 years ago
But you can't deny that it takes some serious skill to be able to make your brain hurt
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Tuna Beach 3 years ago
It's just paint, hardly ruined. Although it could possibly cause an accident from gawkers.
Christian Fuller 3 years ago
The automobile equivalent of the t-shirt with the abs airbrushed on.
Hippopotamuses 3 years ago
Nice try, but can see through your parlour tricks. I know a Lada when I see one.
Brian Droste 3 years ago
Why would someone take what looks like a sports car and try to turn it into what looks like a station wagon.
Achmed Mustafa 3 years ago
That's brilliant, artistic and so funny. It doesn't deserve to be shamed.
John Dilligaf 3 years ago
camouflage. Commit a crime and the cops will be on the lookout for a red sports car. Very clever
Klondike Penguin 3 years ago
I bet this guy gets pulled over and the cops confuse it as a sports car, but it’s really a Range Rover truck. “I don’t ask questions.”
ChocolateCake 3 years ago (edited)
im so confuzzled right now (edit: I accidentally spelled confuzzled wrong and it showed up on Grammarly. Not related just had to mention it. Thought it was kinda cool 😊)
Paul Werner 3 years ago
the car wasn't much to begin with at least now people will do a double take
When it comes to modifying your car, it's important to remember that it's not just about making it look cool, it's also about making sure you're not breaking any laws, compromising safety, or lowering the resale value. It's like a game of "Modification Roulette" - you never know what you're gonna get.
First things first, make sure you're not breaking any laws with your mod choices. From the size of your tires to the height of your ride, there are a lot of laws to keep in mind. And trust me, you don't want to be the guy (or girl) getting pulled over with an illegal modification.
Safety is also a big concern when it comes to modifying your car. Sure, that spoiler may make your car look like it's ready for the racetrack, but it could also make it harder to handle at high speeds. And that loud exhaust may sound cool, but it could be dangerous for pedestrians, especially those with hearing impairments.
And let's not forget about resale value. Some mods, like a new paint job or performance upgrade, can actually increase the value of your car. But others, like custom body kits or aftermarket rims that aren't popular among buyers, could make it harder to sell your car in the future.
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Will Cable 3 years ago
Right blinker/indicator "click click click click" now the left one "oink oink oink oink"
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Finally, remember that modifying your car is a big investment, both in terms of time and money. Make sure you're choosing mods that are worth the investment, and not just following the latest trends. Because, let's be real, those spinners may have been cool in the early 2000s, but now they're just a reminder of a questionable fashion choice.
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Mickysixxx 3 years ago
I love the absurdity hahaha my favourite random sticker was in Bali it read: I Love Mel's Boobs!. I promptly bought it for my brother who's wife's name is Mel. No idea who Mel is supposed to be but she is very popular in Bali lol
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Will Cable 3 years ago
When a friend borrows your truck and you ask them to fill the tank afterwards.
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cadena kuhn 3 years ago
Saw one like this the other day whole front end was held up with duct tape and twine
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Will Cable 3 years ago
When you fit a loud tailpipe/exhaust and then need a massive sound system to hear your music.....then fit a louder tailpipe/exhaust so you can hear that over the loud music...then even more speakers to...etc etc etc
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Hippopotamuses 3 years ago
An illustration for dealers of the parts of a Jeep that were subject to the latest recall.
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Ban-One 3 years ago
Almost no way to make an Aztek cool. Ok, maybe this LS1 swap here is acceptable: 817921cbe4...43-png.jpg 
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Christian Fuller 3 years ago
That car's into things - like getting the last bit of peanut butter out of the jar.
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Will Cable 3 years ago
So they are showing the world they are 'Maxi'......yes they do look like a large sanitary pad
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TotallyNOTaFox 3 years ago
Let me google if that would be legal where I live... for study purposes
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Ches Yamada 3 years ago
This has to be a photoshopped joke, right? Becsuse of the other truck...
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fair_weather_rose 3 years ago
I now apparently live in a country with 24 states and 11 original colonies.
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Firstname Lastname 3 years ago
Looks like Jesus didn't just take the wheel, but the whole vehicle!
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Mickysixxx 3 years ago
Has this ever worked for this guy? I reckon if I was a woman and I saw that I would run a mile
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censorshipsucks 3 years ago
someone here keeps downvoting random comments that aren't hurtful or mean. Please stop doing it.
Lynne Hammar 3 years ago
I upvote them if they're not offensive, just tryjng to even things out
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Richard Ross 3 years ago (edited)
How do these cars ever get through their annual safety checks. 🤔
Notyomama 3 years ago
A lot of states in the US do not have annual checks. Mine does not.
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Mickysixxx 3 years ago
In what country are these cars street legal? No way I could drive around here in more than half of those cars. Entertaining list all the same
Jack Harris 3 years ago
'merica. Many of our states could not care less about what you drive. As long as it has seatbelts, you can see out of the windows, has tags, and can brake, you're good. Most of those states are in the South, like South Carolina, where I'm from.
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Freya the Wanderer 3 years ago
I'm not sure whether I should upvote the ones I think are clever or cool, or the ones I think are stupid
Chelsea Rabinovitz 3 years ago
Why are these considered ruined? Some of these are amazing! Who doesn't want to live out a weird childhood fantasy if you have the money to do so??
Eliza 3 years ago
Because at least once a week boredpanda is contractually obligated to show a post that ridicules people for not conforming to standard design principles. Usually it is house designs but apparently this week it is car designs.
Load More Replies... censorshipsucks 3 years ago
Personally I'd like to see a list of car modifications which are not eyesores and which actually improved the vehicle or made it more attractive.
Will Cable 3 years ago
Also how some of the manufacturers seem to make their models worse when giving them facelifts too.
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JD Fackler 3 years ago
That title was the worst thing about this gallery. Many of those were either really well executed, a brilliant concept or both. A little redneck, perhaps in some cases, maybe a little offbeat, but "ruined?!?" naw, man. Some of those mods were downright sublime. Not everyone wants a samey car from Detroit's design school
Ivy la Sangrienta 3 years ago
Most of these would be highly illegal in my country. Only ones that would make the cut are the ones with just a dodgy paint job.
Mat Hall 3 years ago
Because BP likes nice round numbers and arbitrarily introduces some sort of "quality" cut off point for reasons that have never been entirely clear. I just wish they'd put the "this post originally had X pictures, click here to see them all" link at the top of the page instead of after the last post...
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Melissa Koczur-Mitchell 3 years ago
Some of these are very likely business cars. Many are amazing in their handiwork. The duct tape one very likely belongs to someone who cannot afford cosmetic repairs (and probably more seriously needed ones). We have one around my work that has been designed to look like a Tonka truck. I get giggly every time I see it. Also, VERY unlikely any of these will be stolen.
Celtic Pirate Queen 3 years ago
There's a car in West Seattle (WA), I think it's a Subaru Outback and it's painted in Zebra stripes. THEN it is covered with small plastic animals (think like a toy Noah's Ark set), and I do mean COVERED. Older lady who drives it looks like the 60's were really good to her.
SparkleFarts 3 years ago
There is (or at least was) a van in Tucson that was covered in pennies. Have a pic of it somewhere
Maple Porkly 3 years ago
I feel like the van from Dumb and Dumber should be on this list. Fits just as well as the other entries
censorshipsucks 3 years ago
someone here keeps downvoting random comments that aren't hurtful or mean. Please stop doing it.
Lynne Hammar 3 years ago
I upvote them if they're not offensive, just tryjng to even things out
Load More Replies... Richard Ross 3 years ago (edited)
How do these cars ever get through their annual safety checks. 🤔
Notyomama 3 years ago
A lot of states in the US do not have annual checks. Mine does not.
Load More Replies... Mickysixxx 3 years ago
In what country are these cars street legal? No way I could drive around here in more than half of those cars. Entertaining list all the same
Jack Harris 3 years ago
'merica. Many of our states could not care less about what you drive. As long as it has seatbelts, you can see out of the windows, has tags, and can brake, you're good. Most of those states are in the South, like South Carolina, where I'm from.
Load More Replies... Freya the Wanderer 3 years ago
I'm not sure whether I should upvote the ones I think are clever or cool, or the ones I think are stupid
Chelsea Rabinovitz 3 years ago
Why are these considered ruined? Some of these are amazing! Who doesn't want to live out a weird childhood fantasy if you have the money to do so??
Eliza 3 years ago
Because at least once a week boredpanda is contractually obligated to show a post that ridicules people for not conforming to standard design principles. Usually it is house designs but apparently this week it is car designs.
Load More Replies... censorshipsucks 3 years ago
Personally I'd like to see a list of car modifications which are not eyesores and which actually improved the vehicle or made it more attractive.
Will Cable 3 years ago
Also how some of the manufacturers seem to make their models worse when giving them facelifts too.
Load More Replies... JD Fackler 3 years ago
That title was the worst thing about this gallery. Many of those were either really well executed, a brilliant concept or both. A little redneck, perhaps in some cases, maybe a little offbeat, but "ruined?!?" naw, man. Some of those mods were downright sublime. Not everyone wants a samey car from Detroit's design school
Ivy la Sangrienta 3 years ago
Most of these would be highly illegal in my country. Only ones that would make the cut are the ones with just a dodgy paint job.
Mat Hall 3 years ago
Because BP likes nice round numbers and arbitrarily introduces some sort of "quality" cut off point for reasons that have never been entirely clear. I just wish they'd put the "this post originally had X pictures, click here to see them all" link at the top of the page instead of after the last post...
Load More Replies... Melissa Koczur-Mitchell 3 years ago
Some of these are very likely business cars. Many are amazing in their handiwork. The duct tape one very likely belongs to someone who cannot afford cosmetic repairs (and probably more seriously needed ones). We have one around my work that has been designed to look like a Tonka truck. I get giggly every time I see it. Also, VERY unlikely any of these will be stolen.
Celtic Pirate Queen 3 years ago
There's a car in West Seattle (WA), I think it's a Subaru Outback and it's painted in Zebra stripes. THEN it is covered with small plastic animals (think like a toy Noah's Ark set), and I do mean COVERED. Older lady who drives it looks like the 60's were really good to her.
SparkleFarts 3 years ago
There is (or at least was) a van in Tucson that was covered in pennies. Have a pic of it somewhere
Maple Porkly 3 years ago
I feel like the van from Dumb and Dumber should be on this list. Fits just as well as the other entries
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