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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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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

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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. 

    #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

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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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    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…

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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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    #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”

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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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    #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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    #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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    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

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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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    #51

    A Girl Who Works At Sonic Just Paid Her 1k Repair Bill With Mostly 1's And 5's. Mad Resolve

    A Girl Who Works At Sonic Just Paid Her 1k Repair Bill With Mostly 1's And 5's. Mad Resolve

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    #53

    I Swear These Customers Do This On Purpose

    I Swear These Customers Do This On Purpose

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    #55

    When You're Towing A Car Behind Your Rv, Remember To Put It In Neutral

    When You're Towing A Car Behind Your Rv, Remember To Put It In Neutral

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    #56

    Tech States “I’m Not Getting In That Car, You Can’t Make Me”

    Tech States “I’m Not Getting In That Car, You Can’t Make Me”

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    #59

    I Present The Jellyfish. Dual Axle Trailer, Was Ran Flat For Quite A Distance

    I Present The Jellyfish. Dual Axle Trailer, Was Ran Flat For Quite A Distance

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    #60

    C/S Thanks For Understanding, Nerds

    C/S Thanks For Understanding, Nerds

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    martin734
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    7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know that sound. It is usually caused by a warped brake disc.

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    #61

    Customer States Replace Drivers Rear Seat Belt Buckle, Technician States Go F**k Yourself

    Customer States Replace Drivers Rear Seat Belt Buckle, Technician States Go F**k Yourself

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    #62

    Third Car We've Had Towed In Within A Week For A No Start After Refueling At A Local Gas Station. This Fuel Sample Is About 96% Water

    Third Car We've Had Towed In Within A Week For A No Start After Refueling At A Local Gas Station. This Fuel Sample Is About 96% Water

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    #63

    Rolled In Because It Wouldn't Start. C/S Car Has Been Sitting Up For "A Little While," Has A Newspaper From The Cold War In The Trunk

    Rolled In Because It Wouldn't Start. C/S Car Has Been Sitting Up For "A Little While," Has A Newspaper From The Cold War In The Trunk

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    #65

    When A Carpenter Does His Own Repairs…

    When A Carpenter Does His Own Repairs…

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    #68

    Car Was In A Flood And Customer Asked If It Was Okay, The Dash Answered For Me

    Car Was In A Flood And Customer Asked If It Was Okay, The Dash Answered For Me

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    #69

    Found This On The Underside Of A Woman’s Car Today… Needless To Say She’s A Little Freaked Out. Rechargeable With 4g Sim Card In It

    Found This On The Underside Of A Woman’s Car Today… Needless To Say She’s A Little Freaked Out. Rechargeable With 4g Sim Card In It

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    #70

    Work Never Fails To Disappoint

    Work Never Fails To Disappoint

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    #72

    Customer Dropped Off For Oil Change. Neglected To Mention This

    Customer Dropped Off For Oil Change. Neglected To Mention This

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    #74

    Im Scared

    Im Scared

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh yeah that's a common one here in the USA. You just need to reload your gun and it goes away.

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    #75

    Technically A Carryout Since It Isn't Rolling Anywhere

    Technically A Carryout Since It Isn't Rolling Anywhere

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    #76

    I Present To You All The 5 Elements Of Tire: Fire Element, Water Element, Ice Element, Plant Element, And Bruce Willis 5th Element

    I Present To You All The 5 Elements Of Tire: Fire Element, Water Element, Ice Element, Plant Element, And Bruce Willis 5th Element

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    #78

    Had This Brand New Escape Show Up.. Owners Were Towing It Behind Their Motor Home And Guess The Parking Brake Locked Up. Took Them A Few Miles To Realize What That Terrible Noise Was 😂

    Had This Brand New Escape Show Up.. Owners Were Towing It Behind Their Motor Home And Guess The Parking Brake Locked Up. Took Them A Few Miles To Realize What That Terrible Noise Was 😂

    gunsrazorsknifeprty Report

    #79

    Well, On The Plus Side, Your Alignment Is Bang On!

    Well, On The Plus Side, Your Alignment Is Bang On!

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    Eric K.
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would pass inspection in Kentucky, since it still holds air.

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    #81

    Forgot My Drill So I Asked The Customer And This Is What I Got 🤣😂🤣

    Forgot My Drill So I Asked The Customer And This Is What I Got 🤣😂🤣

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    #82

    Customer States Ac Isn’t Blowing As Hard As It Does In Their Husband’s Car

    Customer States Ac Isn’t Blowing As Hard As It Does In Their Husband’s Car

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    #83

    Be A Mechanic They Said

    Be A Mechanic They Said

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

    If you took a car in for servicing in Hungary like that, you'd be turned away. Maybe the mechanics would beat you up, just to teach you a lesson.

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    #84

    Aircraft. Pilot Landed With His Breaks On

    Aircraft. Pilot Landed With His Breaks On

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    #85

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

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

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    #86

    Knives I Have Found Under The Back Seats Of Used Cars

    Knives I Have Found Under The Back Seats Of Used Cars

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

    There are some nice ones there!.... Ok, that makes me sound a bit psycho, doesn't it?

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    #88

    That's A First For Me, Loaded With An Extra Mag Next To It. These People Shouldn't Be Allowed To Own Guns

    That's A First For Me, Loaded With An Extra Mag Next To It. These People Shouldn't Be Allowed To Own Guns

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

    They make a big deal about 2nd Amendment rights and then treat guns they own like a TV remote. "Honey have you seen the Glock?" "It's in the car where you left it dear". God the USA is insane.

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    #89

    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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    #90

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

    Just like something from the early Bond-movies! "Now you die slowly Mr Bond!" And then he escaped easily..

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    #91

    You Had One Job

    You Had One Job

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    #92

    We Will Not Be Installing Your Spare Sir

    We Will Not Be Installing Your Spare Sir

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    #93

    Guy Pulled Up To The Shop To Do An Oil Change

    Guy Pulled Up To The Shop To Do An Oil Change

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

    I'm all for using things as long as possible, but I think they need a car change

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    #95

    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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    #96

    Big Brain Time

    Big Brain Time

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    Blue Bunny of Happiness
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    7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only there had been a cut out already they could have use….you know a bit like that shape in the wheel trim above it….

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    #97

    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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    #98

    Ladies And Gentlemen, We Have Achieved Peak Engineering

    Ladies And Gentlemen, We Have Achieved Peak Engineering

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

    I'm just going to apologise to Mr Auntriarch for being rude about his bent coat hanger contraption

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    #99

    When You Dispute The Bill And Tell The Other Mechanic To Just Put The Motor Back In The Car

    When You Dispute The Bill And Tell The Other Mechanic To Just Put The Motor Back In The Car

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    #100

    Why Doesn’t The Heat Work On My Brand New Civic ??

    Why Doesn’t The Heat Work On My Brand New Civic ??

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

    From the O.P:. . . . "So what happened here was, we had a really bad blizzard and customer came in saying that all of their lights were on and the car drove horrible (no heat especially) and when we popped the hood we see this terrific mess of snow like wtf ?? Customer never popped the hood, it was left outside during the storm so looks like it was all the wind that absolutely piled up. And it was PACKED. left it to thaw overnight. Ran normal after everything was dry, no problems since.. a mystery to this day maybe they really did leave the hood open lol idk man"

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    #101

    Customer Is Emailing/Calling To Find Out Why Their Windows & Doors Are Open…. While The Car Is In Service At A Mercedes Dealer

    Customer Is Emailing/Calling To Find Out Why Their Windows & Doors Are Open…. While The Car Is In Service At A Mercedes Dealer

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

    "Well sir, the remedy is, take your phone, pull down your trousers, bend over, and..."

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    #102

    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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    #103

    This Jeep Just Ran Out Of Luck. A Penny Came Out Of The Transmission Drain Hole

    This Jeep Just Ran Out Of Luck. A Penny Came Out Of The Transmission Drain Hole

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