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Frequent readers know that we love to cover the “Just Rolled into the Shop” online group where mechanics share the nonsense folks bring them. So we’ve gathered the best (or worst) examples of cars and other vehicles that might need an exorcism before a mechanic can make any real headway. 

So get comfortable as you scroll through, perhaps don’t ignore that check engine light and be sure to upvote your favorite ones. If you have any similar stories of automotive nonsense, feel free to share it in the comments section below. 

#1

This Stray Hung Out In The Yard Over The Weekend Then Rolled In My Bay. Now He’s Mine

This Stray Hung Out In The Yard Over The Weekend Then Rolled In My Bay. Now He’s Mine

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SuperChicken
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The doggie knows the best house to go. May you both have a lot of fun and adventures.

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#2

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

bmxstar1468 Report

#3

Just Saved This Lil Guy. I Had To Remove The Front End Of The Vehicle To Do It, But He Is Now Free And Alive And Well

Just Saved This Lil Guy. I Had To Remove The Front End Of The Vehicle To Do It, But He Is Now Free And Alive And Well

SmittyYAP Report

Having a car is a mix of joy and terror. The freedom of driving anywhere anytime, except until a certain sound goes off and you start doing mental calculations on just how much it might cost. Some of these lights that might show up on your dashboard and you wonder just how long the vehicle will stumble on.

Add on top the fact that many mechanics are perhaps not the most honest individuals, and it’s easier to understand why so many people end up driving cars that hardly function properly. One survey found that the majority of Americans are not actually happy with their car service provider, as they feel like issues are overdiagnosed and fixes end up being overcharged. 

#4

Someone Came With A Car And This Was In The Trunk. He Said We Can Keep Everything From Inside The Car. I'm Definitely Keeping It

Someone Came With A Car And This Was In The Trunk. He Said We Can Keep Everything From Inside The Car. I'm Definitely Keeping It

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#5

Stayed A Little Longer At The Shop To Save This Little Guy From Someone’s Engine Bay

Stayed A Little Longer At The Shop To Save This Little Guy From Someone’s Engine Bay

the_portillo182 Report

#6

I Dont Condone Stealing... But Man I Want To

I Dont Condone Stealing... But Man I Want To

jkonzy Report

The vast majority of mechanics are not liars. Car owners tend to underestimate just how badly their vehicle is doing. Or perhaps they drive a less commonly found, imported car, which means that any replacement pieces are more expensive then one might think. The real issue, ultimately, is that many drivers simply do not know the first thing about their vehicle and end up being taken advantage of. 

#8

Customer: "Let Me Know When You Are About To Pull My Truck In So I Can Get My Raccoon" And He Sat In The Lobby With A Raccoon Until His Truck Was Done

Customer: "Let Me Know When You Are About To Pull My Truck In So I Can Get My Raccoon" And He Sat In The Lobby With A Raccoon Until His Truck Was Done

Crestfallencorpse Report

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#9

The Eyes After A 30 Mile Trip

The Eyes After A 30 Mile Trip

mtimmermeyer Report

#10

It's A Bit Cold Out This Morning

It's A Bit Cold Out This Morning

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#11

I Got $10 Off My Oil Change Because I "Fulfilled The Destiny" Of The Tech Who Had To Report My Mileage

I Got $10 Off My Oil Change Because I "Fulfilled The Destiny" Of The Tech Who Had To Report My Mileage

Pinfari13 Report

#12

Customer Is Going Through A Nasty Divorce, Wanted Us To Have A Look Around After She Saw Her Husband Following Her Around Town

Customer Is Going Through A Nasty Divorce, Wanted Us To Have A Look Around After She Saw Her Husband Following Her Around Town

Hornetwaffles Report

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Bored something
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope they attached it to the husbands car so he thinks she's tailing him. What an absolute arsè wipe.

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#13

The Odds Of A Single 4 Leaf Clover Rooting Into A Fender Line

The Odds Of A Single 4 Leaf Clover Rooting Into A Fender Line

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#14

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…

Responsible-Algae-16 Report

#15

Customer Has Been Coming Since 200k Miles, Said He'd Get To 1 Million. I've Been Waiting For That Day For Years, Today He Casually Rolled Up And Asked To Plug His Tire, Needless To Say Best Tire Plug Ever

Customer Has Been Coming Since 200k Miles, Said He'd Get To 1 Million. I've Been Waiting For That Day For Years, Today He Casually Rolled Up And Asked To Plug His Tire, Needless To Say Best Tire Plug Ever

Nguyenstreak Report

#16

16 Years Of Writing Service And It Finally Happened. Gloves In A Glovebox

16 Years Of Writing Service And It Finally Happened. Gloves In A Glovebox

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Luke
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Similar to finding cookies in the metal cookie boz used to store sewing extras

Nicola Mawson
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I keep gloves in the glove box, as did my mom. Makes perfect sense

Marina M.
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least they will never be stolen - who the heck would look for them in the glovebox?

LGBTQpanda
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG! That's crazy! At least there is trash on the floor so I feel they are somewhat normal.

Tucker Cahooter
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I keep gloves in my glove box. Better than touching a steering wheel with my bare hands in an Aussie summer

nottheactualphoto
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to live in upstate New York where it gets cold. In the winter I would put one glove over the gearshift so I wouldn't have to touch the freezing cold kno b (!)

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Papa
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know what's in mine. I haven't opened it in years.

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#18

"Well, I'm Not Sure How To Say This, But It Looks Like Your Engine Bay Has Been Overtaken By Gay Mice"

"Well, I'm Not Sure How To Say This, But It Looks Like Your Engine Bay Has Been Overtaken By Gay Mice"

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#19

Any Suggestions?

Any Suggestions?

He's got a death grip on the wiring and he's trying to climb deeper.

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#21

Customer Said Her Husband Patched The Tire But It Keeps Leaking Air

Customer Said Her Husband Patched The Tire But It Keeps Leaking Air

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#22

Got To Work On The Wienermobile Today

Got To Work On The Wienermobile Today

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#23

The Car Sounds Like A Cartoon

The Car Sounds Like A Cartoon

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Nano Iders
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I knew it was time to overhaul the rear brakes when they started to sound like the brachiosaurus from Jurassic Park whenever I braked reversing.

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#24

Customer Said All 4 Of Them Were Uninjured But We Can’t Say The Same About The Car

Customer Said All 4 Of Them Were Uninjured But We Can’t Say The Same About The Car

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#27

Well... Almost Pissed My Pants... Caught Off Guard

Well... Almost Pissed My Pants... Caught Off Guard

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SleepSycho
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I got this for my kid...scared the sh*t out of me all the time, thinkin someone behind me in my car when I turned my head. Made him feel safe tho

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#29

I Work At A Rental Company And The Police Brought This Back

I Work At A Rental Company And The Police Brought This Back

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#31

I Am Pretty Sure I'm Younger Than The Tire

I Am Pretty Sure I'm Younger Than The Tire

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#32

Customer Failed To Mention The Fact That His Dog Was In The Vehicle, Scared The Hell Outta Me

Customer Failed To Mention The Fact That His Dog Was In The Vehicle, Scared The Hell Outta Me

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#33

Customer States Abs/Esc And Front Radar Lights On…

Customer States Abs/Esc And Front Radar Lights On…

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Cecilia Herrera
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder how long Mama and babies played possum in the engine? That car had to have been sitting still for quite some time.

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#35

This Is Not What I Was Expecting When The Customer Said “The Tire Exploded And There Are Wires Showing”

This Is Not What I Was Expecting When The Customer Said “The Tire Exploded And There Are Wires Showing”

samerooo Report

#37

This "Time Machine" Just Rolled In. 9 Thousand Miles, And The Plate Expired In 1983

This "Time Machine" Just Rolled In. 9 Thousand Miles, And The Plate Expired In 1983

Fixitsteven Report

#38

Surprised It Didn’t Explode Into The Shop

Surprised It Didn’t Explode Into The Shop

opstarfish Report

#40

Boss Man Came To Work In His Old American Truck Today. A Rare Sight Here In Scotland

Boss Man Came To Work In His Old American Truck Today. A Rare Sight Here In Scotland

bubblebobblee Report

#41

Customer Says "Don't Worry, It's Friendly"

Customer Says "Don't Worry, It's Friendly"

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#42

My Husband Called Shortly Into His Half Hour Drive Home To Say The Tire “Felt A Little Off”

My Husband Called Shortly Into His Half Hour Drive Home To Say The Tire “Felt A Little Off”

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#44

Private Security Tahoe With 1” Bulletproof Glass. The Rest Of The Vehicle Is Just As Heavily Armored

Private Security Tahoe With 1” Bulletproof Glass. The Rest Of The Vehicle Is Just As Heavily Armored

unsureMechanic Report

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Corvus
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7 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I bet the owner is a 100% honest person with a 100% legitimate business ;)

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#45

C/S The Solar Panel Isn’t Working/Won’t Charge Batteries

C/S The Solar Panel Isn’t Working/Won’t Charge Batteries

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#47

Accerlator Gets Stuck To Floor. Pull On String To Unstick

Accerlator Gets Stuck To Floor. Pull On String To Unstick

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#48

Customer Refused All 4 Tires On A Rainy Day, She Also Had To Sign A Waiver Before Releasing The Car

Customer Refused All 4 Tires On A Rainy Day, She Also Had To Sign A Waiver Before Releasing The Car

BooteIs Report

#49

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

GambitsReturn Report

#50

C/S Vehicle Doesn’t Stay Running

C/S Vehicle Doesn’t Stay Running

Kisamaa Report

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