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For many, a badass car straight outta the salon seems like a dream. But whether your ride is one rustic yet still functional boi, or the one that gets more eyes set on it than you've ever had in your entire life, the same rule applies—you gotta take care of it. And this latter part is the one that doesn’t exactly spark too much joy.

The inevitable occurs. Preventable things happen. No surprise that surprises occur. All roads lead to car repair and hey, that’s where it gets entertaining. Thanks to the r/Justrolledintotheshop subreddit, we have the most eyebrow-raising compilation of all the crazy things people bring for car mechanics to take care of it. And you wouldn’t believe how many furballs they find in those dusty engines!

Psst! Make sure to check out our previous articles on crazy stuff car mechanics deal with at their shops that you can find here and here.

#1

Customer Came In Saying There Was A Kitten In The Dashboard. One Of The Lube Techs Called Dibs. Meet Dash

Customer Came In Saying There Was A Kitten In The Dashboard. One Of The Lube Techs Called Dibs. Meet Dash

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    Cam In For An Appraisal To Trade In And Get The Mirror Cap Replaced. Hand Painted A Pterodactyl

    Cam In For An Appraisal To Trade In And Get The Mirror Cap Replaced. Hand Painted A Pterodactyl

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    Every car owner occasionally runs into problems where hope and the car repair shop are only things that are able to help. But interestingly, a recent survey has shown that most Americans aren’t satisfied with their current auto service provider.

    "Only 34 percent of consumers are always satisfied with their auto service provider," said Nelson Rodenmayer, SVP of Sales and Marketing at UpSwell, which ran the survey. "That means that 66 percent of consumers are potentially open to going somewhere else. We want to help auto shop owners tap into that 66 percent market share and get more customers into their shop."

    #4

    C/S Vehicle Doesn’t Stay Running

    C/S Vehicle Doesn’t Stay Running

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    We may discuss what good auto service is, but the survey showed that most people, 78%, believe that fair prices equate to good auto service. In fact, price beats other factors like good communication, timeliness, respect and honesty.

    Meanwhile, the top three most liked offers include free tire rotation with oil change, discounted oil changes, and a loyalty program. Moreover, 36% of responders get their car checked at a service twice a year, but the number drastically increases with age. The older the respondent, the more likely they get their car serviced more often.

    #7

    Aircraft. Pilot Landed With His Breaks On

    Aircraft. Pilot Landed With His Breaks On

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    #8

    Little Old Lady Dropped Off Her Caravan For A Brake Inspection. Yes That’s The Mileage She Would Have Seen On Her Receipt

    Little Old Lady Dropped Off Her Caravan For A Brake Inspection. Yes That’s The Mileage She Would Have Seen On Her Receipt

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    #9

    Gotta Love Florida

    Gotta Love Florida

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

    Estimate for $105.00 & disassembled? ...pardon me... "dissasembled"?

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    You may wonder how to convince customers that your car service is trustworthy. An interesting experiment was done by Quik Videos, which allows service and repair professionals to email and text short, no-cuts, real-time videos of what needs to be done on their cars and why. Turns out that about 94% of customers watch the films, and an average Quik Video-using dealership has a 212 percent upsell rate, the company’s CEO said.

    Jack Gardner, CEO of Quik Video, said that filming a video that explains what has to be done on a car and why “empowers the consumer to make an informed decision.” Moreover, it allows to build that much-needed trust since “’You wouldn’t lie to me on video,’” as Gardner put it.

    #10

    “My Tyre Light Came On And I’m Not Sure Why”

    “My Tyre Light Came On And I’m Not Sure Why”

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    James016
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The owner should be reported if that is wear and tear and not a sudden rip

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    #11

    C/S States Engine Making “Pssst Pssst Pssst” Noise

    C/S States Engine Making “Pssst Pssst Pssst” Noise

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    #13

    Big Brain Time

    Big Brain Time

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    #14

    C/S To Install New Tire. C/Dns That The Tire Was Filled With Water In Sub-Zero Temperatures. Had To Cut The Sidewall Out With A Leatherman To Get The Tire Off The Wheel (After Breaking The Ice With A Sledgehammer)

    C/S To Install New Tire. C/Dns That The Tire Was Filled With Water In Sub-Zero Temperatures. Had To Cut The Sidewall Out With A Leatherman To Get The Tire Off The Wheel (After Breaking The Ice With A Sledgehammer)

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    #15

    Technically A Carryout Since It Isn't Rolling Anywhere

    Technically A Carryout Since It Isn't Rolling Anywhere

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    #16

    Ladies And Gentlemen, We Have Achieved Peak Engineering

    Ladies And Gentlemen, We Have Achieved Peak Engineering

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    #18

    One Fender Bender Away From Turning His iPhone Into An Eyephone

    One Fender Bender Away From Turning His iPhone Into An Eyephone

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    #19

    21' Jetta 1.4 With 1300 Miles. Probably The 6th Clutch I've Done In The Last Month. What Makes People Buy Standard Cars When They Clearly Don't Know How To Drive Stick Is Beyond Me

    21' Jetta 1.4 With 1300 Miles. Probably The 6th Clutch I've Done In The Last Month. What Makes People Buy Standard Cars When They Clearly Don't Know How To Drive Stick Is Beyond Me

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    #20

    Accidentally Made A Magnifying Glass When Rain Gathered On Crash Wrap Covering A Busted Sunroof

    Accidentally Made A Magnifying Glass When Rain Gathered On Crash Wrap Covering A Busted Sunroof

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    #21

    C/S Weird Rattling In Rear End And The Brake Light Is Out, Said She Tried Changing The Bulb Multiple Times

    C/S Weird Rattling In Rear End And The Brake Light Is Out, Said She Tried Changing The Bulb Multiple Times

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    #22

    C/S: I Don't Believe In Oil Changes!

    C/S: I Don't Believe In Oil Changes!

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    #23

    Customer "My Cars Heat Isn't Working"

    Customer "My Cars Heat Isn't Working"

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    #24

    Customer Called For A Tow Because His Car Was Driving Funny

    Customer Called For A Tow Because His Car Was Driving Funny

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    #26

    2020 Dodge Challenger. When You Live You Life A Quarter Mile At Time

    2020 Dodge Challenger. When You Live You Life A Quarter Mile At Time

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    #27

    On Today's Episode Of That's F**ked Up

    On Today's Episode Of That's F**ked Up

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

    Oh nooooooo. The antifreeze goes in a different place. Someone was either very stoned or just clueless

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    #29

    4wd Came In After Getting Stuck In A Deep Puddle, Car Wouldn’t Start At All With Nearly Every Light On The Dash. Pulled The Ecu Out And Found This Nightmare

    4wd Came In After Getting Stuck In A Deep Puddle, Car Wouldn’t Start At All With Nearly Every Light On The Dash. Pulled The Ecu Out And Found This Nightmare

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    #30

    Customer States Vehicle Has "Minor Coolant Leak"

    Customer States Vehicle Has "Minor Coolant Leak"

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    #32

    Rolled Into The Shop, Didn’t Stop

    Rolled Into The Shop, Didn’t Stop

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

    Let me guess the brakes are soft that’s why they brought it in

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    #33

    The Squirrels Are Trying To Burn This One Down...

    The Squirrels Are Trying To Burn This One Down...

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

    “Yeah so last week he tried cutting down my house so Marty gave me these so the car will go up in flames”

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    #35

    The New "Swiss" Frame! 15% Lighter Than Conventional Frames...

    The New "Swiss" Frame! 15% Lighter Than Conventional Frames...

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    #36

    Guy Said He Hadn’t Changed His Oil In A Couple Months

    Guy Said He Hadn’t Changed His Oil In A Couple Months

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    #37

    This Got Towed Into My Buddy's Uncle's Shop In Nj. Snap-On Impact Gun Flew Through The Customers Windshield While On 78

    This Got Towed Into My Buddy's Uncle's Shop In Nj. Snap-On Impact Gun Flew Through The Customers Windshield While On 78

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    #38

    I Recommend Not Putting Spray Foam On Your Dash In 100° Weather

    I Recommend Not Putting Spray Foam On Your Dash In 100° Weather

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

    According to my son following a recent experience: It is recommended that you DO NOT leave BEAR SPRAY in your vehicle in hot temperatures!! BEAR SPRAY is MUCH more difficult to remove than spray foam. And it hurts a whole lot more.

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    #39

    Cs: Suspension Bottoms Out... Not Even Kidding

    Cs: Suspension Bottoms Out... Not Even Kidding

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    #40

    Very Sneaky... Walked Under The Lift Not Paying Attention... Got T-Bagged

    Very Sneaky... Walked Under The Lift Not Paying Attention... Got T-Bagged

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    #41

    4 Bolts From The Same Part, 4 Degrees Of Cooperation

    4 Bolts From The Same Part, 4 Degrees Of Cooperation

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    #44

    C/S Ordered Wheel Package Online. Now Requesting Window Tint To Be Hidden From All The Crazy Looks He Gets In Traffic

    C/S Ordered Wheel Package Online. Now Requesting Window Tint To Be Hidden From All The Crazy Looks He Gets In Traffic

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    #45

    Ma'am, You Need A Valve Job

    Ma'am, You Need A Valve Job

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    #46

    Walked Backed Into The Shop Because I Left Something Just To Find Out The Custodian Lifted The Rack Without Paying Attention

    Walked Backed Into The Shop Because I Left Something Just To Find Out The Custodian Lifted The Rack Without Paying Attention

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    #47

    A Apprentice Diesel Technician In My Class Tried To Do An Burnout In Reverse In His Mustang

    A Apprentice Diesel Technician In My Class Tried To Do An Burnout In Reverse In His Mustang

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    #48

    Customer Said The Tire Still Had Plenty Of Meat On Them

    Customer Said The Tire Still Had Plenty Of Meat On Them

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    #49

    99 Rav4- A Vital Option Missing From Every Car Nowadays-The Groin Cooler

    99 Rav4- A Vital Option Missing From Every Car Nowadays-The Groin Cooler

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

    I just take my trousers and underwear off and hang one leg out of the window!

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    #50

    C/S Car Is Running Rough.... Yes Those Are Bullets Holes

    C/S Car Is Running Rough.... Yes Those Are Bullets Holes

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

    You’re not supposed to shoot modern day horses when they don’t work

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    #51

    Customer Complains About Loss Of Power And A Fuel Smell

    Customer Complains About Loss Of Power And A Fuel Smell

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