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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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    #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

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    #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

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    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

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    #6

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

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

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    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. 

    #7

    This Was On A Car That Came In Today

    This Was On A Car That Came In Today

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    #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

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    #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

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    #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

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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…

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    #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

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    #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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    #17

    When A Car Sits On The Lot Too Long

    When A Car Sits On The Lot Too Long

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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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    #20

    Hell Hath No Fury

    Hell Hath No Fury

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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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    #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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    #25

    This Made Me Laugh Way More Than It Should Have

    This Made Me Laugh Way More Than It Should Have

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    #26

    Just Crawled Out From Under A Broken Lift

    Just Crawled Out From Under A Broken Lift

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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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    #28

    Found A Friend

    Found A Friend

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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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    #30

    Pulled This Guy From A Camry

    Pulled This Guy From A Camry

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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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    #34

    Self Aware Prius Owner

    Self Aware Prius Owner

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    I love my 2021 although I confess it's seriously lacking basic trunk space.

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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”

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    #36

    How American

    How American

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    #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

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    #38

    Surprised It Didn’t Explode Into The Shop

    Surprised It Didn’t Explode Into The Shop

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    #39

    Shop Dog? How About A Shop Chicken?

    Shop Dog? How About A Shop Chicken?

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    #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

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    #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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    #43

    Me Standing Next To A Cat 797

    Me Standing Next To A Cat 797

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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

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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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    #46

    Cars Like These Always Make Saturdays Great

    Cars Like These Always Make Saturdays Great

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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

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    #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

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    #50

    C/S Vehicle Doesn’t Stay Running

    C/S Vehicle Doesn’t Stay Running

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